Three Eagles Make Scouts Inc Midseason Top 50

by JasonB on Nov 10, 2011 2:00 PM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

Scouts Inc complied their list of the top 50 NFL players at the midpoint of this season. Three Eagles made the list.

Cole has missed time this year with injury. But when he has played, he has played at an extremely high level. He was great in Philadelphia's former defensive scheme, but he has really taken to lining up in the "Wide 9" end technique, which plays to his great movement skills and burst off the snap. Cole lacks great size but possesses explosive power and quickness that have made him one of the most productive defensive ends in the NFL since 2005.

#27 LeSean McCoy

There isn't a shiftier or more laterally explosive runner in the game than McCoy. He has taken over in Andy Reid's offense right where Brian Westbrook left off -- and those are some massive shoes to fill. McCoy isn't just a finesse runner either.

#45 Nnamdi Asomugha

Unfortunately, Asomugha hasn't been utilized to the best of his abilities in Philadelphia. With the Raiders, Asomugha was an elite press man coverage player. But with the Eagles, he has been asked to play too much zone.

And Jason Peters made their "just missed" list. Frankly, I don't know how he wasn't on the list above Asomugha.

Tweet Comment 28 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

LeSean and Cole were obvious. Kinda thought Babin may get the other spot but I guess penalties did him in.

I root for the All-Hype Team.

by everybodyhitswoohoo on Nov 10, 2011 2:03 PM EST reply actions

Babin has been below average to downright pathetic though in run defense this year. I have seen him get trucked by even a single TE or RB at times. That’s sad for a DE.

by MG77 on Nov 10, 2011 3:58 PM EST up reply actions

Yeh people seem to forget this. Babin is one-dimensional.

Formerly BWestFactor
FLY #7 FLY !

by ShadyMcVickFactor on Nov 10, 2011 6:47 PM EST up reply actions

Babin? Even Vick should be on there…

by matts1022 on Nov 10, 2011 2:05 PM EST reply actions

That last quote of

Asomugha should tell everyone all they need to know about our DC.

If you are going through hell, keep going-Churchill

I would go to battle any time with these guys-MV7

by TricksterG on Nov 10, 2011 2:05 PM EST reply actions

Asomugha's Quote

was what? Didn’t read it. Sorry.

by anthonyzic on Nov 10, 2011 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

Well then go back and read it.

by slandog on Nov 10, 2011 4:16 PM EST up reply actions

I’m sure Andrew Whitworth of the Bengals is a fine OT and all, but I find it very hard to believe he’s anything close to Jason Peters. Peters has been an absolute star this season. He’s gone from underrated to overrated and now back to grossly underrated.

Bleeding Green Nation - Eagles
Blogging the Beast - NFC East
Follow @Jimmy_Beast

by JimmyK on Nov 10, 2011 2:08 PM EST reply actions

How is McCoy not in the top 10?

Follow @benmarcell

by Ichiban on Nov 10, 2011 2:36 PM EST reply actions

Agreed

by EaglesForever20 on Nov 10, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions

Jason Peters and Nnamdi should switch places on the list. No way I’d have Nnamdi on there.

by mvict on Nov 10, 2011 2:42 PM EST reply actions

fuck that

I find it hard to believe there are 26 players that are better than mccoy this year! He’s been an absolute star!

by green_pete_trucking on Nov 10, 2011 2:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Blame AR

If McCoy got the carries that ANY big name back in the NFL got, he’d be having a record year. Instead he’s just a top 25 player (I think he should be top 20) and unless Fat Andy starts making some use of him, that’s all he’ll be, a Philly Hometown Favorite who could’ve been so much more.

by Vince1129 on Nov 10, 2011 2:56 PM EST up reply actions

but we also have

vick, djax, maclin, celek, avant, etc.

I'M GONNA TRIP BALLS!!! -Frank Reynolds

by Mapost1 on Nov 10, 2011 3:01 PM EST up reply actions

He only has 16 fewer carries than AP and MJD (the league leaders) and 11 fewer touches overall than Forte (who leads that category). Not sure what Andy’s doing wrong there.

I reject your reality and substitute my own.

by alcatraz0109 on Nov 10, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions

What about Vick?

Formerly number5
RIP JJ

by HawaiianGreen on Nov 10, 2011 2:58 PM EST reply actions

No

He hasn’t had a bad season but he hasn’t been a top QB this year either.

by MG77 on Nov 10, 2011 4:01 PM EST up reply actions

So the only reason Nnamdi is in there is because he was a great press man corner in Oakland?

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Mikesta on Nov 10, 2011 3:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions

That’s exactly how I read it, too.

by Eagle Fly Free on Nov 10, 2011 3:42 PM EST up reply actions

Pretty bad list

Shady should be ahead of Cole and Nnamdi doesn’t deserve to be in there.

by Tj Singh on Nov 10, 2011 3:37 PM EST reply actions

Puzzling

Nnamdi makes the list and even Cole. Cole was playing great before his knee injury. Missed 2 games and the last 2 weeks since he has returned though he has struggled a bit to show the same explosiveness in the pass rush.

by MG77 on Nov 10, 2011 4:03 PM EST reply actions

Get the sense

That while Nnamdi is still a good/very good cover CB in man-to-man though I wonder even if man-to-man his lofty rep that doesn’t quite live up to his billing anymore. It was just hard to find out because teams were so reluctant to challenge him at all.

by MG77 on Nov 10, 2011 4:11 PM EST reply actions

Not a good list

McCoy should probably be top 10. I’d like to know 10 guys playing at a higher level than what he is right now. Peters should also be on that list for sure. NA shouldn’t be on the list at all. You can’t put a guy on the list for what he’s done in past years on another team, that is just dumb. If that is the case Payton Manning should be on the list as well, his past years have been pretty stellar!!!

by slandog on Nov 10, 2011 4:18 PM EST reply actions

Peters

for sure should be on this list and green pete said it best , how in the hell is anyone in front of McCoy, Leading the league in rushing (never happened before in AR’s 13 years) has 11 td’s tied for first – will over take the record of first 8 games of the season with a TD by making it 9 straight, I wouldnt be surprised to see him have at least 2 if not 3 in this game. McCoy would be MVP of the NFL if it wasnt for us losing 5 damn games.

by DcEagles29 on Nov 10, 2011 4:33 PM EST reply actions

Peters, Mathis, Jenkins, Babin, Allen

but not Nnamdi.

by 1993Heel on Nov 11, 2011 2:26 AM EST reply actions

Babin should not be on the list

He has 9 sacks but only 13 tackles on top of that, which is pathetic because he must see about 20 running plays to his side every game. Teams run right at him and he’s a total liability in the running game. Babin is just as big (if not bigger) of a contributor to our poor rushing defense as the LBs are.

And Allen? I like him him too, but he hasn’t proven Top 100 yet…

by Kevin888 on Nov 11, 2011 3:36 PM EST up reply actions