Originally Posted by Direckshun (Post 16794986)

Okay what the hell is happening here.

Why are Eagles fans amazing now?

Originally Posted by Youngbuck17 (Post 16795037)

I'm not sure it's a Hurts thing. When healthy this year, he has thrown way better (accuracy and strength) than I ever thought he could. I was one of the many Hurts doubters coming into this season. Based on last season, I just didn't think he'd be able to make that big of an improvement on accuracy, and just as importantly to me, on being able to see the field and get past his first read. He took monumental steps in both of those this year. Unfortunately I think the injury will keep him from showing what he can actually do this game.

With regards to Smith, or even Brown, they will have games where they just seem to have an underwhelming stat line if you just look at box scores. But that has typically (not always) been because they had a lead and began running the ball more. It's also why their ypc is lower than it should be. Too many games where by the last quarter they were running alot and the defenses knew they were running so they were stacking the box.

Obviously as an Eagles fan I could wish that Smith was a bit taller (though he's not short) and a bit thicker, but the man can absolutely jump something crazy. The Eagles haven't had many receivers over the years that were true jump ball guys. Both Brown and Smith can fill that role, which has led to alot of success this year.

Originally Posted by Mecca (Post 16795128)

It's pretty interesting how both Samuel and Aiyuk have said pretty glaring things about the Eagles defense being trash and them having no QB is why they lost.

Comments like..."We were going to attack their DBs, all game long."

"They're quick to trigger on certain stuff that they see on film so we had stuff out of what we knew they'll bite off."

"They see the stem of a route and try to guess it."

Stuff like that makes me think Mahomes is gonna have a huge day.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 16794848)

I don't think anyone is sleeping on Devonta Smith. Just saying he isn't a big, physical mismatch who can win jump balls 1x1 at a high rate (like a Higgins or Chase or AJ Brown). It's one of the things that makes the Bengals so tough to defend, having two of those guys.

Originally Posted by Easy 6 (Post 16794319)

Been thinking that all season long, he comes off like a very smart dude who means serious business in every single clip I've watched... well chosen words, great demeanor, the works

Hopefully this upcoming loss is instructive for him, and propels him to greater heights in the future...

Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 16794970)

I’ve been looking at the Twitter folks analyzing the Eagles. They really rely on their front 4 and sit everyone else back.

They’ve got some depth too with Quinn and Suh rotating as rotational backups.

I just listened to Times Ours and I agree with a lot of their sentiment to use a shit ton of 12 and 13 personnel like we did against the Cardinals.

I think that’s ideal

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 16795228)

I'll be fairly comfortable having Sneed follow brown and McDuffie focus on Smith

I worry a bit about Watson or Williams trying to run with him.

Originally Posted by Pasta Little Brother (Post 16794966)

Best of luck bro! Nice having legit fans stop by and not just trolls like the sack of shits from Cincy and Beefalo

Originally Posted by rfaulk34 (Post 16795267)

I must not have been paying attention. How many Bengals fans were over here posting leading up to the AFCCG?

Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar (Post 16795270)

Several. Of course, you picked up the slack for those who didn't show with your 500+ posts in 2 months.

Originally Posted by rfaulk34 (Post 16795278)

Ok. That's what i was wondering. I only recall seeing one other Bengals fan. Wasn't sure if i missed more or if i was just representing the sack of shit fan base.