Anyone think that Chip Kelly ...

[Oldschool739]

I always like Crosby, Stills and Nash and Young too

Did he mean this old Nash ????

 

[Manster7588]

I think that may be the case with Bradford, but I don't see how it's any different than any other team as far as injuries go...It happens to all teams and I think it falls on the conditioning and position coaches for not doing a good enough job when a team is decimated with injuries....

Any player can get hurt just playing one play, Kelly's system will attempt nearly 80 plays a game far more than the average player in the NFL, more chances to be injured. Over the seasons those hits will pile on.

 

[Oldschool739]

Any player can get hurt just playing one play, Kelly's system will attempt nearly 80 plays a game far more than the average player in the NFL, more chances to be injured. Over the seasons those hits will pile on.

I'm sure he has considered that and substitutes players to prevent that, and maybe don't push as hard in practice...
I think our HC pushes too hard in practices and leads to too many injuries....Granted some will happen anyway but the test is to minimize them for the longevity of the season....

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

I think the Eagles have a good shot like the Cowboys for the NFCE crown, but I still give the slight edge to Dallas. Philly can beat up on the Jets of the world but need a signature win to put them in the "serious playoff run" conversation. My other question besides Bradford's health is can the D sustain a high level of play come late November and December. We shall see.

 

[idontgetoregon]

The Eagles shouldn't realistically have a remote shot at anything. They don't have any Qbs worth a damn

 

[fordman84]

I lived it during the Nash MVP years. So much hope but then always being let down in the end. I hope the Eagles fans are prepared for that.

They have a few decades worth of practice

 

[Macho Grande]

The Eagles shouldn't realistically have a remote shot at anything. They don't have any Qbs worth a damn

That's what everyone said early in Chip's first season...before they won the division.

 

[fordman84]

Been closer to 55% the past two years, but carry on.

They have been last or near last in ToP since Chip has been around.

Carry on

 

[fordman84]

That's what everyone said early in Chip's first season...before they won the division.

And got beat early in the playoffs, as everyone has said.

 

[TDs3nOut]

They have been last or near last in ToP since Chip has been around.

Carry on

Yep. Right around 45%, not 30%, both years.

 

[Macho Grande]

And got beat early in the playoffs, as everyone has said.

You mean the same "everyone" that said he would fail miserably in the NFL, and would be back to coaching college by now?

 

[fordman84]

Yep. Right around 45%, not 30%, both years.

Fine, I guess I'll just have to settle with "you can't have your defense on the field more than any other team every single year, and expect to win".

 

[fordman84]

You mean the same "everyone" that said he would fail miserably in the NFL, and would be back to coaching college by now?

Considering he hasn't succeeded at anything, failure is still well within his reach. I don't remember anyone saying he wouldn't be given 3 years.

 

[Manster7588]

The Eagles shouldn't realistically have a remote shot at anything. They don't have any Qbs worth a damn

Butvthey do have a defense, a very good Oline, and a offense that can score points.

You cannot count them out just yet.

 

[PhoenixEagles1]

Jeez, its bash Eagles day. They are far from an elite team but they are top 10 and have looked great so far (even if it is just the preseason).

 

[whywork2]

I think the jury is still out on Chip. Saban and Spurrier were great college coaches but didn't fare well and returned humbled, same as Pitino in NBA. College and pros are 2 different animals.

Saban wanted Drew Brees, instead Miami's G.M. wanted some other dud. You live and die with dud quarterbacks. I heard the story recently but for the life of me can't think of the name of the dud QB that Saban was forced to play with.

 

[whywork2]

Is a fuckstick? Yes I do think that.

you mad bro or just bitter?

 

[sonnyblack65]

Saban wanted Drew Brees, instead Miami's G.M. wanted some other dud. You live and die with dud quarterbacks. I heard the story recently but for the life of me can't think of the name of the dud QB that Saban was forced to play with.

True but I heard that Saban was an egomaniac and made everybody's life miserable there

 

[JMR]

I think the Philly O needs to succeed against an upper quality D before I consider them a factor in the NFC. They didn't even look like they belonged on the field last year vs Seattle, and that was in their own house. Maybe Bradford works to change that, but the burden of proof is on him.

 

[Manster7588]

Jeez, its bash Eagles day. They are far from an elite team but they are top 10 and have looked great so far (even if it is just the preseason).

Damn PE1, how is this bash Eagles Day? A question was asked and we are answering.

Never mind I forgot any Non Eagle love is pure HATE. Grow a pair, stop being a wuss.