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Eight games down for the Philadelphia Eagles, eight left to go.
And since we’re at the halfway point, it’s the perfect time to hand out some grades. Jimmy Kempski and I revealed our report cards for the offense last week. Now it’s time to look at the defense, the coaching staff, and the front office.
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THE LATEST EAGLES NEWS
- One Eagles coach and one Eagles player tested positive for COVID-19. Will the NFL be able to finish the season?
- Trying to make sense of Doug Pederson’s comments about Brett Favre’s opinion on Nick Foles and Carson Wentz.
- Going through the impact of the Eagles getting healthier and how the offensive line configuration will look moving forward.
MIDSEASON REPORT CARD TIME
DEFENSIVE END
Brandon Graham has been awesome. Derek Barnett and Josh Sweat flashed early but have since gone cold with just one combined sack in their last four games. Vinny Curry has been OK.
Poll
Grade the Eagles’ defensive end position
This poll is closed
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13%
A
(189 votes) -
57%
B
(791 votes) -
23%
C
(326 votes) -
3%
D
(48 votes) -
0%
F
(11 votes)
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
Fletcher Cox is still good but has he been the difference-maker this team needs? Malik Jackson deserves props. Javon Hargrave hasn’t justified his big free agency contract thus far.
Poll
Grade the Eagles’ defensive tackle position
This poll is closed
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7%
A
(94 votes) -
47%
B
(634 votes) -
38%
C
(515 votes) -
5%
D
(79 votes) -
0%
F
(11 votes)
LINEBACKER
Nathan Gerry, bad. T.J. Edwards, potential? Alex Singleton, solid. Duke Riley, meh. Shaun Bradley and Davion Taylor, can’t get on the field.
Poll
Grade the Eagles’ linebacker position
This poll is closed
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0%
A
(7 votes) -
2%
B
(29 votes) -
23%
C
(324 votes) -
48%
D
(650 votes) -
25%
F
(342 votes)
CORNERBACK
Darius Slay has been pretty good! Nickell Robey-Coleman has not.
Poll
Grade the Eagles’ cornerback position
This poll is closed
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1%
A
(23 votes) -
35%
B
(477 votes) -
50%
C
(676 votes) -
10%
D
(137 votes) -
1%
F
(26 votes)
SAFETY
I was wrong about Rodney McLeod. Is Jalen Mills a long-term answer? K’Von Wallace stuck behind Marcus Epps.
Poll
Grade the Eagles’ safety position
This poll is closed
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1%
A
(23 votes) -
29%
B
(383 votes) -
49%
C
(656 votes) -
16%
D
(218 votes) -
2%
F
(37 votes)
JIMBO SCHWARTZ
The Eagles rank fourth in opponent yards per play and 11th in defensive DVOA. Schwartz’s unit has obviously struggled at times this season but it’s hardly some abomination. Perhaps the defense would look even better if they didn’t have to deal with the offense constantly turning the ball over. Philly’s defense has the NFL’s second worst average starting field position.
Poll
Grade Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz
This poll is closed
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3%
A
(45 votes) -
33%
B
(457 votes) -
37%
C
(513 votes) -
17%
D
(238 votes) -
9%
F
(130 votes)
DOUG PEDERSON
Forgot to talk about him on last week’s podcast but I did open a poll for you readers to grade him. Here’s how he finished:
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HOWIE ROSEMAN
Big picture view: Do you really feel like the Eagles are trending in the right direction? Roseman built the NFL’s second most expensive roster and it’s just not very good. Listen to the pod for my rant on him.
Poll
Grade Eagles general manager Howie Roseman
This poll is closed
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0%
A
(10 votes) -
4%
B
(59 votes) -
24%
C
(345 votes) -
41%
D
(595 votes) -
29%
F
(427 votes)
NFL PICKS AGAINST THE SPREAD AND GIANTS PREVIEW
- PATS records so far — BLG: 12-15, Jimmy 14-13
- Eagles straight up pick records so far — BLG: 5-3, Jimmy: 4-3-1
- Football Team at Lions (-4)
- Eagles (-3.5) at Giants
- Are the G-Men finally due for a win?
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