emaw1979 |
02-05-2023 04:14 PM |
I didn't watch but a few eagles games. It's hard to judge them because they really haven't been tested with their schedule. Their defensive stats are likely inflated because they played bad QB's and bad offenses. Their offensive stats are probably inflated a little, especially their rushing numbers, because they get ahead because of the bad offenses.
Coming into this year, there was talk that this was likely a make-it-or-break-it year for Hurts. He was on the hot seat. He is a poor man's Lamar Jackson with better weapons IMO and this team has done very well against Baltimore.
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“He is a poor man’s Baltimore guy (Jackson) because he can’t run that fast, but he’s so serious about his job, and he’s physically and mentally tough,” an offensive coach said. “He will play very, very consistent. He just won’t be a good enough passer over time to get out of the 3s.”
A quandary awaits Philadelphia if Hurts remains the starter.
“Their staff did a masterful job adjusting the offense for Hurts,” a defensive coach said. “It is just very rare that you are going to have sustainable success running a college-style offense with a limited passer. You are on a path where you are either going to recreate Baltimore’s offense, or Hurts is going to prove to you that he can play in a pro-style offense or you are going to get a new quarterback.”
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I think they are a good team and maybe the best in the NFC (I think a healthy 49er QB beats them), but I'm not sure if they would have finished better than the 4th seed if they were in the AFC. If Mahomes and company are healthy, the Chiefs are a matchup nightmare for the Philly defense and I don't think the Philly offense is good enough, especially if they have to play from behind, to overcome that.
The Chiefs tend to dominate #1 ranked defenses.
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