Taddy Mason
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what's their turnover differential compared to this time last year?They needed help in the passing game. Scoring is down almost a TD per game from last season.
Tate can score TDs. I like this move.
what's their turnover differential compared to this time last year?They needed help in the passing game. Scoring is down almost a TD per game from last season.
Tate can score TDs. I like this move.
10, went from +5 to -5.what's their turnover differential compared to this time last year?
10, went from +5 to -5.
3 more turnovers, 7 less takeaways.
He'll help the takeaways too by putting opposing offenses in worse situations.Yeah....Tate doesn't help the takeaway discrepancy, but he could help the giveaways, perhaps. The increase in giveaways is totally tied to things like Oline issues (less time to find the right throw) and weakened running game (throwing more). That said....the INTs I have seen lately is Wentz trying to do too much and force things in. With an additional weapon on the outside it won't help pressure on the QB or the running game, per se. But it will force the coverage to spread more across the field and make for better throwing options that show up more quickly.....in theory.
Tate is a great remedy for a struggling pass protection unit as his forte is getting open quickly in the short range area (much like Julian Edelman for Brady). New England's Offense is built around getting the ball out of Brady's hands quickly and having guys get the most after the catch. Tate will bring that to this Offense ... he has a knack for making guys miss and getting those all important YAC.
We had Tate the last 4 1/2 years. He has led the NFL in YAC each year. He has unbelievable hands, to the point, you are shocked if he drops a ball.
The Eagle fans wanting him on the outside — he is definitely most beneficial in the slot. He will make the tough catches over the middle and isn’t afraid of taking a hit.
Eagle fans will love Tate by the end of the year. He produces on the field (99, 90, 92, 91 catches in 4 years w/ Detroit) and he will be Wentz best friend on 3rd downs. Teams KNOW it is coming his way and he still finds ways to get open.
I’d bet he will become the most productive WR for Philly the rest of the year. Jeffry will he more tds, but Tate will become a favorite for Wentz. Detroit threw to him on 28% of our passing plays.
Without a doubt — Detroit was losing him at the end of the year. So philly gave them a 3rd round pick and get the benefit of his talents the rest of the year.Appreciate the info ... I think this is a win/win for both teams.
Without a doubt OT will be a first rounder. I think Howie may be aggressive in the draft and move up for a stud as well. I will do some research for possible OTs coming out. Foles and Peters will come off the books. I'm not even concerned about the cap. If Tate pans out, we will lock him up.I think Peters retires this off season ... so that will be a big chunk coming off. I also think Rd 1 of the Draft will be OT.
I think they already have Seamalu penciled in as the start starting next.Without a doubt OT will be a first rounder. I think Howie may be aggressive in the draft and move up for a stud as well. I will do some research for possible OTs coming out. Foles and Peters will come off the books. I'm not even concerned about the cap. If Tate pans out, we will lock him up.
He'll help the takeaways too by putting opposing offenses in worse situations.
Without a doubt OT will be a first rounder. I think Howie may be aggressive in the draft and move up for a stud as well. I will do some research for possible OTs coming out. Foles and Peters will come off the books. I'm not even concerned about the cap. If Tate pans out, we will lock him up.
Agree. Historically the Eagles seem to draft BPA (exception of a couple Andy Reid later years).Here are the best OT's on my list:
Jonah Williams, Ala.
Greg Little, miss.
David Edwards, Wisc.
I agree that OT could be our 1st pick, but I believe in taking the BPA The draft is heavy with DT/DL talent, and I do not want to reach. Rookie OT's are risky, IMO.
Agree. Historically the Eagles seem to draft BPA (exception of a couple Andy Reid later years).
it takes a mix and sometimes getting lucky. we've had an UDFA man the position to great success for many years now, I'd be cool if we got the same production out of an almost UDFA going forward.This was actually one of the things I always liked about Reid. Yes, skills positions were often the overlook that drove me nuts....but the importance of drafting linemen high was always something I agreed with, and still do.
And the comment about Reid stressing OL high picks later in his Eagles run needs some context. Tra Thomas was drafted 11th pick one year before Reid got there....a bit later they signed Runyon. At least as OT went we were already set up there early in Reid’s run. But other linemen were taken early (like Corey Simon....later Fletcher Cox) were taken early.
I’m all for BPA like they have done the last few years. But when you need a position like OT I always believe you grab one early and at a premium as the talent level often drops off much faster than skill positions do.