Musing on What if

[deerpathdave]

So as one of the Kelly apologists, I am not immune to wanting a do over on certain aspects of this team. Not on DJAX as I think it was him or Maclin. Or Foles/Bradford as I believe Sanchez would have started over Foles. Or even Shady for Kiko even with both those guys injured we really don't know. It was a choice between Brandon Graham and Trent Cole and I think they made the right choice. At Guard, they got rid of guys that sucked and replaced them with other guys that suck. No loss there

The one I question is signing Demarco Murray and letting Maclin walk. I don't think they need Murray as they would have a good backfield with Mathews, Sproles and Polk. I am not generally in favor of paying a premium for that position.

They could have then went ahead and matched the offer for Maclin. Yeah its overpaying, but Maclin is the sort of guy you overpay. A true professional and a role model and proven in your system.

On the OL, I am in agreement that the FA market wasn't great. I thought Orlando Franklin may be a fit. He signed with San Diego and lasted all of two games before getting injured.

If they passed on Agholor, they could have drafted any of three OL in the first round, or even reached on Jake Fisher with the Oregon pedigree. Its worth noting however, that none of those players has played or played well. Arguably they would be no better off today with any of those guys starting. Of course they would likely be better off long term on the OL.

So while I would rather have seen them sign Maclin and draft a lineman, I doubt that they would be at anywhere other than 1-3 if they had.

 

[old duke]

Hindsight - 20/20. Let's move on and win the next game.

 

[PhillyGreen]

The one I question is signing Demarco Murray and letting Maclin walk. I don't think they need Murray as they would have a good backfield with Mathews, Sproles and Polk. I am not generally in favor of paying a premium for that position.

Demarco Murray is a stud RB and while I think they slightly overpaid for him he was a good signing. His lack of production is not his fault. As soon as he gets the ball someone is on him. That is 100% on the offensive line.

They could have then went ahead and matched the offer for Maclin. Yeah its overpaying, but Maclin is the sort of guy you overpay. A true professional and a role model and proven in your system.

Nope.....he was vastly overpaid and it was a good decision not to pay him that much. Jordan Mathews has comparable stats and he has had issues with drops. That is something that can be corrected.

On the OL, I am in agreement that the FA market wasn't great. I thought Orlando Franklin may be a fit. He signed with San Diego and lasted all of two games before getting injured.

The offensive line is not getting manhandled. The problem with the line is that they are missing blocks. I don't mean that are attempting and whifing. Most of them are letting blockers go untouched into the backfield because they focused on what they though was their assignment. That is something I completely blame on the coaches especially Kelly and the offensive line coach.

If they passed on Agholor, they could have drafted any of three OL in the first round, or even reached on Jake Fisher with the Oregon pedigree. Its worth noting however, that none of those players has played or played well. Arguably they would be no better off today with any of those guys starting. Of course they would likely be better off long term on the OL.

I still think the issue is not talent but execution. They need to focus on hitting who is in front of them first and then try to move to the second level.

 

[TheSnowdog]

What if...Eagles were able to sign kicker McManus when he was available

 

[L.Freamon]

I didnt think the Demarco Murray signing fit then or now.
I didn't think cutting Mathis made sense then or now.

 

[old duke]

What if...Eagles were able to sign kicker McManus when he was available

We'll get him when his contract is up. He wants to come home.