Which Players From IR Can The Eagles Expect to Contribute in 2011?

I’m not saying that I think Parker should be cut or that I’m unhappy with his production…just that he is a dinosaur when compared to how this team thinks about veterans and that will show in the way that they use him.

Sorry…family ate it all. lol

Can I get some second hand?

All are good points and may very well end up true. And maybe I am just being overly critical of McGlynn, but I was not overly impressed with his play most of last year. He was sufficient…but that’s it. I really think that if the two are given an open competition, McGlynn still doesn’t have a chance

I’m probably going to babble so prepare… McGlynn never snapped a ball before last offseason (post draft minicamps actually) then was told he’s only doing it till Jamaal returns (remember Nick Cole was slated as the starter so McGlynn was working with the scout team).. Then Nick Cole’s knee went to shit and McGlynn came in.. Now McGlynn having very little experience at Center, was the man during the preseason, then took over during the first game.. I’m sorry but center is by far the hardest position to play, I played all over the place throughout my time playing football and everything but center came easy, snapping the ball and blocking is hard, the mental aspect’s harder… But McGlynn did very well, he had his off games, but he was never far off, he made some bad calls and that’s on him but for the most part he did his job and did it well, it was the RG position that fucked the OL hard…

Point being.. After a year as the starter if that’s the play we’re going to get from McGlynn from year to year I’m happy with him until we get a younger option in who can grow and be a stud… Not to mention McGlynn on screens with Herremans is the best thing I’ve ever seen they’re nasty and they lay people out.

Cole is a mainstay on the other side. Te’O is not going to get as much time as people seem to think. Tapp is a two down defensive end and won’t be competition for the situational pass rush attempts for Graham, Parker, and Sapp. Graham is still recovering and not going to be 100% until mid season at best. And Parker is now the second oldest player on the team (after Rocca, assuming Akers is released) and will only be kept around because of his knowledge of Washburn’s system, but tends to wear down as the season progresses so will be used sparingly early on to preserve his legs. These are the reasons I think Sapp can see more than his share of third and 4+ snaps.

I actually think Te’o’s going to get more playing time than we think.. He’s a pass rusher who kinda fit Washburn’s mold, I think if he can get healthy (played with a bum shoulder last season) he could be a surprise.. I don’t agree that Tapp’s a two down DE, he’s very Cole-like and honestly he’s a better pass rusher than Parker is, Graham has him beat though… I think Graham’s a non-factor until late next season (kinda like how Bradley picked up towards the end before the Elbow thing)… I agree Parkers old, but I think we have to keep him due to the lack of experienced depth… I think Sapp has potential, however I’m not willing to count him in until he does something.

Ingram WAS doing a lot of things. Unfortunately, he isn’t doing them anymore.

Ingram could do a lot of things he probably isn’t capable of doing anymore.

See the difference? Your first comment assumes that he can’t do them anymore. And if that was a safe assumption, your premise would be correct. Your second comment asserts your belief that he might not be able to do those things anymore. It shows that you are not completely sure. And if you are not completely sure, why would you NOT allow for competition at a position where you couldn’t have been satisfied with last year AKA backup tight end.

Look at it this way. Schmitt was adequate at worst at FB. But any way you look at it, Schmitt was MUCH better at FB than Harbor was as the second TE. And they still drafted a player to push/replace him at a position where they will only keep one player. Why wouldn’t you deploy this same thinking onto Harbor when his play was sub par.

Ingram was projected as a high pick, but high picks fall off the board for a reason.

That’s what they said about Aaron Rodgers.

The NFL draft only has a few themes. 1. Make sure to hit on your player in the first round. 2. Make sure that your middle round picks fill a need and/or at least provide depth. 3. Use some of your low picks for projects or low-risk/high reward players.

Ingram fits into theme #3.

Ingram was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft on April 26, 2009 and eventually signed a four-year, $1.9 million contract.
Ingram tore his anterior cruciate ligament during Philadelphia’s training camp in 2009. This was the same injury that kept Ingram from playing his senior season at Florida. He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2009. He was waived on September 4, 2010 during final cuts, but was re-signed to the Eagles’ practice squad on November 11.1 He was released from the practice squad on December 16.2 He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 22. His practice squad contract expired after the conclusion of the season. He was re-signed to a future contract on January 11, 2011.

Injuries do linger and they do ruin plenty of careers. But looking at the bolded parts, it certainly doesn’t seem like the Eagles think it has ruined Ingram’s. Or, at the very least, they want to see.

Nate didnt play well or is bust or anything. But, when it comes to rookie of the year, I think Chaney (or even Coleman given the circumstances) is as worthy as Allen is …..

Let’s call it a draw.