Preseason Game #4 Stock Up/Stock Down
by JasonB on Aug 29, 2008 9:23 AM EDT
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PrintThe preseason has mercifully come to a close and all of us Eagles football junkies are just a little over a week away from getting our first real fix... The final preseason matchup gave us a chance to check out some young guys fighting for spots, but wasn't without it's casulties. Near the end of the game Max Jean-Gilles went down with some sort of knee injury. It looked like he had trouble putting any weight on it.. for now the Eagles are calling it a strain, but he's scheduled for an MRI today.
Stock Up
Listening to football on the radio - I had to work late last night and didn't get to leave until 6:30. So I listened to the first hour or so of the game on the radio and really enjoyed it. I was out of range of the Philly stations so I listed to the Jets broadcast which was great because I think you get a lot more honest evaluation of your players from opposition announcers. Let's be honest, the Eagles broadcasts on both the radio and TV tend to compliment every single thing they do... On the Jets broadcast I continually heard 3 names on defense...
Joe Mays - It's really been amazing how good Mays has been this preseason. What is most surprising is how quick he is, which was always a knock against him. Everything knew he was a big guy who could deliver a hit, but no one thought he played this fast. Mays led all players in tackles with 11.
Bryan Smith - The rookie 3rd round pick really came to play last night and showed a lot of what the Eagles must have seen when they decided to take him so early. He registered one and half sacks(one he split with McDougle) along with 9 total tackles. For a guy who was advertised as a "fastball" pass rushing specialist, he plays the run really well. In fact, he's played the run pretty well all preseason but hasn't shown a really good pass rushing flair until last night.
Dan Klecko - If Klecko was anywhere near the bubble last night, he's not anymore. Great game out of Klecko that surely cemented his spot on the 53 man roster. Klecko was borderline dominant against the Jets interior line, he was penetrating and blowing up the run, changing the direction of plays, and pressuring the passer registering one sack. He really seemed to live on the other side of the line of scrmimmage. I gotta say, if Klecko can be anywhere near that good in the regular season... what's the need for a guy like Darren Howard? Why put some DEs inside to rusht he passer if you've got some reserve DTs that can do it?
Kevin Kolb - Kolb impressed once again last night and it's not only reflected in the numbers. We know he's got a good arm and throws an accurate ball... but he really displayed a command of the offense and showed veteran poise back there. the more I see of Kolb the more I feel confident for the day he eventually takes over. The Jets announcers couldn't say enough about how good they thought Kolb looked.
Lorenzo Booker - It was nice to see Booker actually play a good bit last night. We've seen the Eagles move him around in formations, split him out, give him a spot carry here and there... but up until last night we haven't seen them give Booker a couple of carries in a row and let function like he's a primary back. He had 11 rushes(one for a TD) and caught 7 passes. Booker was hyped to the moon thanks to his impressive play in training camp, which was obviously premature and really unfair to the guy... When preseason kicked off and the games went live Booker never looked as impressive as he did at Lehigh... but last night I think we saw a little more of the Booker we've wanted to see all preseason, he didn't looke like the next Westbrook but he did look very useful.
Stock Down
AJ Feeley - I really just don't see the point of AJ Feeley anymore. Two picks tonight, one his fault and one not... but it's really just more of the same from AJ. He never was that good and I think has gone backwards since the time he was first here. Can anyone tell me that they'd be confident in AJ stepping in and winning a game if called upon? Kolb, even in just his second year is clearly the superior player of the two... I just don't see anything from Feeley that tells me we need this guy.
Matt Schobel - After taking a big hit one play, he alligator arms a sure TD catch! That's a no no when you're trying to win a job... Tsk tsk.
Who are your stock up/stock downs for last night?
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I agree now
I made a pretty pointed statement earlier in the week about the fact that we need AJ because of Kolbs inexperience and 5’s injury issues.
Forget about it. Feeley is washed up. You just cant throw 2 picks against 2nd and 3rd team guys.
Heres hoping the Eagles only keep two QBS tomorrow!
http://vimeo.com/1590229
There are too many bubble guys playing their asses off to keep Feeley, IMO. If D-Mac and KK both go down, the year is toast anyway. Give that roster spot to Gasperson, McDougle, Mays, or someone else who actually earned it!
Yeah
I wish Gasperson could stay, because I think he’s got potential. But I think the roster’s too crowded at other positions, unless Gasperson makes it over Lewis (which is risky because with Curtis out and Brown dinged up)
I still like JR Reed, too, but I don’t think he’s got a shot this year.
"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron
I haven't watched the game yet
But…
According to the book – GLew started and did nothing. His first couple of games in the preseason were good, but he’s tailed off in the last two. If the Eagles go with 6 Wideouts, Gas Person has a real shot…
by cavortingEagle on Aug 29, 2008 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I say we Ditch Howard...
and keep McDougal.
I just have this feeling we are going to cut him then he goes to the Giants and gets 5 sacks against us this season.
Really curious about FB also.
The road to victory!
I’ve been a vocal Darren Howard supporter for a while now, but his preseason production just isn’t comparable to McDougle’s.
They’re similar in size and I expect that McDougle can slide inside like Howard can. When I watch the game tomorrow morning, I will be looking for that. Can anyone say that they saw McDougle lining up inside in the Nickel last night?
by cavortingEagle on Aug 29, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
no, they were pretty set on the inside
laws was solid, but the two honkeys were extremely impressive.
i can’t remember howard playing much, if at all, actually.
ANATOMY OF ERA:
Variables Don't; Constants Aren't
by variablesdont on Aug 29, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
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Let’s hope this was the last chance for AJ Feeley, I am sick of watching him come in and play like crap. He knows the offense and yet he still has trouble orchestrating a drive. I would certainly not feel comfortable having him under center with the game/season on the line. I was very happy to see Klecko have a solid game and should be a nice addition to the team no matter where he plays. He obviously isn’t as comfortable at full back but surely he will get some reps there in blowout games. Let’s hope for McNabb’s sake we make a move at WR, because I am not convinced that GLewis is a #1 now with Curtis out. Can anyone say Boldin?
lewis is gonna get cut.
if not now, then definitely when curtis gets back.
and for the record, at best, he’s 4th on the depth chart. baskett, brown, and jackson are definitely ahead of him, and avant’s probably there as well.
ANATOMY OF ERA:
Variables Don't; Constants Aren't
by variablesdont on Aug 29, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the idea of keeping Gasperson over Greg Lewis. DeSean would replace the speed receiver that G Lew sort of had. I have to believe that Gasperson would adequately replace Greg Lewis on special teams as well. Gasperson could be that emergency third TE that would also allow the Eagles to cut loose Kris Wilson. Unfortunately, I get the impression that Andy Reid has much man-love for Lewis. Sadly, I think Lewis makes the team again and Gasperson gets cut. I could see Gasperson becoming another Brian Finneran.
Call me crazy, but I could see Joe Mays becoming the next Trotter in the middle. Not this season, but a few years down the road.
Like I said in a previous thread, cut A J Feeley and go with 2 QB’s to allow the Birds to keep a player who will actually help them. If McNabb and Kolb get hurt and are lost for significant time this year, you can flush this season right down the super toilet even if Feeley is on the roster. While I like A J’s ability to date hot babes like Heather Mitts, I don’t like his ability to throw 3-4 interceptions a game. If a QB disaster were to happen just bring in Koy Detmer to end out the season.
by Baron Dainer Von Tresvant on Aug 29, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
am watching
the replay from last night (i live in NOVA). Mays is everywhere at once. It would be a great loss to this team if they rid themselves of his presence. Give him another year.
Granted, it was in the 4th preseason game, but he has proven himself in other preseason games against better opponants.
"That's a [expletive] play!"
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