Despite Defensive Losses, Eagles Keep Rolling
by Bob_Q on Dec 20, 2010 1:17 PM EST
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Soon after Nate Allen was carted off the field during the Eagles' epic comeback victory against the Giants, it became official. The Eagles had lost their top two 2010 draft picks to season-ending injuries (watch your back, Daniel Te'o-Nesheim). Following in the footsteps of Brandon Graham's ACL from the previous week, Allen's platella tendon ruptured, knocking the rookie out for the remainder of the season.
Allen unfortunately adds to a growing list of defensive starters that have been sidelined for a significant period of time. The losses of Ellis Hobbs (neck) and Brandon Graham (ACL) for the year and Stewart Bradley (elbow) and Asante Samuel (MCL) for several weeks have certainly been felt by the Eagles defense, which currently ranks 21st overall in points allowed per game (24.2) and dead last at stopping opponents inside the redzone.
However, there are a few bright spots as the team heads down the finishing stretch of the regular season. Rookie Jamar Chaney has filled in nicely for Stewart Bradley at middle linebacker so far, forcing a critical fumble on Mario Manningham yesterday that led to one of Jeremy Maclin's two touchdowns. Juqua Parker and Darryl Tapp have more than adequately filled the hole left by Brandon Graham, combining for eight sacks so far this season.
Now, the question remains, how to replace Nate Allen? Sean McDermott has already confirmed that seventh-round pick Kurt Coleman will be the starter for the remainder of the season. However, that leaves the defense with only three safeties, and while Colt Anderson has been an absolute beast on special teams, he didn't show much when on the field in seven-DB sets yesterday.
Could Allen's vacated roster spot be filled by someone on the practice squad? Don't count on it. The only secondary help the Eagles have there is ex-Cowboy cornerback Jamar Wall, and there are already six active CBs on the roster thanks to the recent acquisition of ex-Giant Brandon Hughes. No, the Eagles need a veteran presence to counteract the inexperience of their two rookies. Ex-Eagles Macho Harris, Quintin Demps, and Michael Lewis have already been snapped up by the Redskins, Texans and Rams, respectively, so that leaves slim pickings in the free agent market. The Eagles worked out four-year veteran Jamaal Fudge earlier this season though, and he remains an available option. Who do you think the front office should target?
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sigh. i’ll do it. let me find my cleats.
by Bleediots on Dec 20, 2010 1:20 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Coleman should start for sure
Sign a safety for special teams depth. There is nothing that can be pointed out in Coleman’s play that tells me we should be wary of starting him. He has done a fine job with the chances he’s gotten this season so far.
You can muff a punt but can't punt a muff
I agree, I have faith in Coleman
I would feel a little bit easier if we had some veteran depth, though. I hear Fudge is decent on special teams.
"you are bobQ aka the dark horse !"
-NorthPhillyKid
Im sure Mcdermott will have Anderson as the backup the rest of the season no matter who we sign since he is more familiar with the system. They should sign someone who is capable of playing safety(it could be a cb too) that has skills on special teams like Anderson does. We just need a good replacement for Colemans special teams spot.
You can muff a punt but can't punt a muff
Pay denver to cut dawk
Then snap him up lol
UDDDDAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!!
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by Udalango on Dec 20, 2010 1:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That would be the greatest Xmas gift...ever.
Next to Jacksons gift yesterday, that is.
In 20 We Trust
I actually think Coleman is our best safety blitzer since Dawk. I guess it’s because he’s so skinny he can get through any hole.
by youaretheman26 on Dec 20, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
you've actually got a point here...
i’m sure it wouldnt take much to pry dawkins away from the broncos…
who better, but 20 to join the team of destiny?
by Ralf E Chubbs on Dec 20, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Id actually like to see what he can do there
permanently. Hes more built like a safety than a LB. He hits hard and is pretty fast. And hes played Safety in HS and college.
FLY #7 FLY !!!
Id like to wait till preseason to see what he could do there
Cant risk it now.
You can muff a punt but can't punt a muff
Oh yeh for sure
…was just saying this because their options are pretty limited at the moment. So if they really are stuck, he has played there this year already
FLY #7 FLY !!!
229lbs
That’s colossal for a safety. I doubt he’d have the agility to play at this level.
by Tracer Bullet on Dec 20, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
You can shed pound though
And what makes you say he’s not agile? He’s played Safety half his life ( if not more) AND hes played safety with the Eagles already this season in some packages
FLY #7 FLY !!!
Lots college safeties can't make the transition
Taylor Mays was an All-American at that size and there was some discussion that he’d have to play linebacker in the NFL. It might be an experiment for next year, when Clayton has an off-season to work on it, but it seems like a bad idea to try in December.
by Tracer Bullet on Dec 20, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
I hope D Patterson's performance (or lack thereof) doesn't get overlooked in this victory
Andy may need to address it. I don’t know if Hanson or Lindley is the answer but 3 first half Td’s is “Jenkins-like” (an early 90’s reference). I like his physicality (maybe should be our safety) but man-to-man, teams are starting to take advantage of his over-aggressiveness.
I was screaming at my TV every time Patterson made a terrible play
He sucked it up big time. Atleast Andy yelled at him right before the half and right after that you could see the look on Pattersons face of how disgusted Andy was with his play. Patterson better get his act together because if teams can pick him apart like the giants did, we wont make it past the first playoff game.
You can muff a punt but can't punt a muff
Jamar
I thought Chaney played especially well against the run. He struggled a little against the pass but I think overall he can become a decent MLB
he acted like he knew what he was doing
every tackle he was emerging from the pile. He’s really active
by ThePaceMaker on Dec 20, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
***If anyone finds video of the locker room celebration after please post it!***
Sorry for being a little off topic. Its just something I really want to see. I heard it was mayhem. Reid even started crying.
You can muff a punt but can't punt a muff
good enough?
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/multimedia/index.asp?mm_file_id=10079&play_clip=y
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Dec 20, 2010 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
Goose.Bumps.
Astra Inclinant, Non Necessitant
by EagleGreeninMD on Dec 20, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
someone linked it in fanshots, I just embedded it for those who are to lazy to leave the site
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Dec 20, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
Incredible video
Especially Shawn Andrews at the beginning, and Vick yelling at the camera near the end.
by Eaglesadvocate on Dec 20, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
Thumbs up to you
This sounds bad but I never visit the eagles website anymore. BGN has much better info and coverage than their site does. That video should be on BGN front page. If anyone finds more please post right away because I can’t get enough.
You can muff a punt but can't punt a muff
Its about a 6th month injury.
He will likely miss a bunch of training camp if you asked me to guess but recovery time can depend on how bad it is.
You can muff a punt but can't punt a muff
It's frightening
when Bob asks us what the the hell the Eagles should do… ummmm…. run around like their hair is on fire?
Enter the Vicksperience.
Excitement
What a great time to be a Philly sports fan!
I walked around in my D Jaxx jersey today pretty much lookin like this
Last name Ever
First name Greatest
On an unrelated note
I was just playing Black Ops(PS3) & played a guy with the clan tag “KOBE” & an emblem of a football helmet with a blue star. So i asked him are you a Yankee fan, to which he replied, “Yes”, So I said, “So you’re a Yankee, Laker, and Cowboy fan?” to which he responded, “Only the best, baby!”. And at that point I laughed in his face. 2nd time in my life I was witness to one of the so called ‘Ultimate Bangwagoners’ first one was only a few months ago ( & he was a born and raised philadelphia cop for 25 years, so i think thats worse)
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
Jamar Chaney and Kurt Coleman
Are more than capable “back-ups.”
Tough to say we lucked out on injuries, but…..
Hope the rooks go hard in the off-season and come back strong!
So I would be close to the ultimate bandwagoner?
Eagles/Lakers/Yankees
by MikeVickLovesMyPitBull on Dec 20, 2010 3:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Coaching at USF
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-NorthPhillyKid
by Bob_Q on Dec 20, 2010 4:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
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