The Linc - Spags, Tight Ends And The Eagles in-House Approach

by JasonB on Jan 17, 2012 6:00 AM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

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Iggles Blitz " Blog Archive " Selling Spags
So right now it seems like Spags has 3 primary choices: NO, ATL, and PHI. New Orleans offers the most stability. Coach Sean Payton isn’t going anywhere in the next few years. Knowing that and benefiting from the presence of Drew Brees would seem to make the Saints an ideal target. The downside is that Spags is used to working with top notch D-linemen. The Saints are lacking more than a bit in that area.

Phil Sheridan: Eagles limited by in-house approach | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/16/2012
While Andy Reid always talks about self-scouting after another Lombardi-less season, there is real value in getting fresh eyes and fresh perspectives in the mix.

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There are now so many talented tight ends in the NFL that the position has become a game changer. We saw it yet again in the divisional playoffs.

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The interior of the offensive line was overhauled in the offseason thanks to new offensive line coach Howard Mudd. By the end of the season, the Eagles boasted two rookies and a veteran journeyman in the three spots. Let's see how Mudd's magic fared with the guard and center positions along the offensive line and what lies ahead at these spots ...

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The downside is that Spags is used to working with top notch D-linemen. The Saints are lacking more than a bit in that area.

On paper, they look fantastic: Cameron Jordan, Aubrayo Franklin, Shaun Rogers, Sedrick Ellis, etc. Maybe they are suffering from “Rory Segrest” syndrome.

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by immynimmy on Jan 17, 2012 9:34 AM EST reply actions

That isn’t fantastic, that is awful mediocre.

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by d-jackfan10 on Jan 17, 2012 5:09 PM EST up reply actions

i just dont see spags coming here

If you really think about our d has been influx for the past 4 seasons. I think AR just says screw it I’m going for consistency from the coach end this yr and see what happens.

by VRFC8 on Jan 17, 2012 9:50 AM EST via mobile reply actions

At first I thought it was a foregone conclusion that Juan would at least be demoted. But Spags would really be the only upgrade that wouldn’t mess with the consistency (and that’s a big thing), and its more and more likely he won’t be here. And that’s for the same reason that another coach wouldn’t come- stability. Why would Spags or another coach take a job that might only be a year? They would want at least three.

by bdawk4ever on Jan 17, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions

What I find funny

about the inhouse article is how reid reached outside his comfort zone and went out of the org to hire washburn & mudd. Now the funny part, this was prolly one of the top o line & d line performances for a season under reid. Should tell you something there.

by Easedel on Jan 17, 2012 10:52 AM EST reply actions

It should tell you good coaches can coach

Washburn and Mudd were two of the best at their position. So if they get their players, which they did, they should show signs of improvement.

Just because Reid hired those two out of house doesn’t mean anything. They have both been known for being some of the best at their respective positions.

by slandog on Jan 17, 2012 11:24 AM EST up reply actions

yet we were always sold, by the eagles, that juan was one of the best o line coaches.

by Easedel on Jan 17, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions

That's what the Eagles were telling us

and he was a decent OL coach. The Eagles had some really good offensive lines. The Runyan years were pretty decent, even the last few were alright. Peters/Herremans were a good punch on the left side. Andrews added to the line, it was pretty good those years as well.

But anyone football person would say that Mudd is better then Juan. Juan needed something talent wise to even get started. Mudd made players like Saturday, Kelce could be another really good player that he does some magic with as well.

by slandog on Jan 17, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions

I also think one selling point for Spags coming here is he would take over the head coach role after next season.

by Easedel on Jan 17, 2012 10:54 AM EST reply actions

While sheridan makes some interesting points to say that Jaun was the biggest reason for a failed season is just well dumb our D was good enough to get into the playoffs. What killed the team the most was turnovers. It is that simple you give even a bad team extra chances it will hurt you.

by emtmess on Jan 17, 2012 2:48 PM EST reply actions

Do you think Castillo was the one who wanted Matthews in the 4th rd last year?

I know when the Eagles hired Jim Washburn in Jan and Howard Mudd in Feb they were going to give their input on which college players caught their eyes.

But you would think when the crazy news came out that Juan Castillo was the new DC he had some input on what players he liked for his his defense in the 2011 draft.

Coach Washburn has said on many occasions he loves Brandon Graham so hopefully Graham steps up this year. I’m sure Washburn has his eyes on a impact DT because we are stacked at DE currently.

Coach Mudd probably has his eyes on some offensive linemen that fit his scheme in this years draft. He does have a great eye for talent just look at Kelce a starting 6th rounder.

Once the DJAX situation is resolved it better be a collective agreement by Reid, Lurie, Banner and Roseman that Luke Kuechly has to be our 1st rd pick.

by Almightypudster on Jan 17, 2012 2:56 PM EST reply actions

Spags will not become HC of the eagles anytime soon

The man won 10 games in 3 years with the rams… Harbaugh won 13 games in 1 year in the same division…. I think we do get spags in the end.. This is like the Nnamdi thing, where it makes perfect sense, then other teams want him but his heart is with us, and we get him after the SB or after the giants lose

Just wait until December..

by maximdim on Jan 17, 2012 2:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions