WR Situation

by Walcott on Sep 19, 2008 11:19 AM EDT

Just out of curiosity, how do you figure the WR landscape will look after Curtis retuurns sometime down the road? Personally, I envision Curtis taking back the #1 spot, with Jackson at the #2 and Brown and the other guys in a rotation. On paper, that would give us (theoretically) our best two receivers opposite each other on the field starting games.

However, there are some thoughts regarding this. Does size factor into the decision? (as in, are Kevin and DeSean too small to be the 1 and 2?) Will DJax keep producing at such a high level? Is this Reggie Brown's long-awaited "breakout season?" (however unlikely, just postulating)

Thoughts?

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when Curtis returns you can expect him to be fraction of what he used to be (ironicy fractions do work look at fraction Jackson). he ill most likely loose a step and not be able to cut as well, for atleast 3 weeks if not therest of the season.

Reggie Brown’s ham string is vital too. if that is not healed all the way we can be looking at someone who cant push off and he will most likely not do well in a bump situation. if he is healthy i feel he might be the best bet for opposit of DeSean Jackson.

relly what it comes down to is not size but who will come back from their injuries the best, and with that groin injuery affecting the 2 things that Curtis is best at (speed & routs) i feel it would best be DJax 1 Brown 2 and Curtis in the slot. however andy doesnt like someone new to the system being the #1, and i feel DJax will get the most looks and better match ups in the slot. so while i think the best situation would be DJax at 1 Brown at2 and Curtis at slot. i doubt it would happen

by NickPampani on Sep 19, 2008 11:36 AM EDT reply actions

anyone else notice that reggie brown seemed a lot more dynamic as a rookie before he shaved the dreads off?

by 0sirys on Sep 19, 2008 12:17 PM EDT reply actions

i forgot about them

by NickPampani on Sep 19, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions

someone get that goofy bastard a wig…. stat!

by foos05 on Sep 19, 2008 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

foos and remis give me the laughs of my life on this blog sometimes … lol

If football had a church, Brian Dawkins would be my preacher !

by NorthPhillyKid on Sep 19, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Even IF Curtis “loses a step” I would still put him over Reggie on the depth chart. Curtis produced in his first season here, Reggie has perenially diappointed. Time will tell whether or not Jackson can keep producing at this level, but I have a feeling he will. I also think Curtis will completely regain his form post-hernia. He’s a quick healer.

by Walcott on Sep 19, 2008 12:52 PM EDT reply actions

a hurnia is hard to come back from

and then when you are back, its been so long since youve done football moves that it takes a while to get that snap zip and go back in you. i dont think Curtis will put up half the numbers he did last year because he wont be able to move the way he used to. Next year he will come back strong. i think hes a great player i wouldnt be counting on him to be plying the same game he did last year thats all.

you can play through a hurnia but after the surgery the recovery is long.

pluss look at both McNabb and LJ they both had the surgery and the werent the same that season

by NickPampani on Sep 19, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Bold much? How’d that happen? Whoops.

by Walcott on Sep 19, 2008 12:52 PM EDT reply actions

I think you have

Curtis #1, Brown #2, not just because they earned those spots before there injuries but because DeSean Jackson in the slot will mess teams up. He will have a nickle back or safety on him he can find holes in zones. Anyone remember Brandon Stockley for the Colts (I know Curtis Brown< Harrison Wayne) but still … he could be a Welker like too only he can go deep too.

by Whodie126 on Sep 19, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions

Couple thoughts

First, I don’t know why everyone keeps saying Reggie Brown is disappointing. The kid is good. He’s an okay #2, to a great #3. That’s a great return on a WR.

Secondly, I don’t think the Eagles on the whole really operate their receivers in “depth” style so much as they look for mismatches. Reggie will be lined up wherever he causes the greatest mismatch (on a small corner, perhaps, or on a big slower guy). Same for the Curtis/Jackson. Same for Baskett/Avant. I think when we have our full receiving corps back, we’re going to see a lot of Jackson one-on-one with safety coverage or LB coverage on 1st downs, which has the potential for huge gains. Brown on those types of guys is a big mismatch too. Curtis even moreso. It’s not about title, it’s about production.

by Alon on Sep 19, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions