The Eagles are going through growing pains this season, but no position group is hurting more than the offensive line. Carson Wentz has been sacked 5+ times in back to back weeks. The last time that happened to an Eagles quarterback was over 15 years ago. He’s also on pace to be sacked the 4th […]
Read more "It’s not all doom and gloom when it comes to the Eagles offensive line"It feels like an eternity ago that the Eagles took a flyer on Jordan Mailata. Picked in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Mailata stood at 6’8, 346 lbs, and brought a ridiculously athletic skillset to the table. But two years, 0 NFL snaps, and some back problems later, the experiment seemed to […]
Read more "The next chapter of the Jordan Mailata experiment is off to a strong start"Training Camp is officially one week away for the Philadelphia Eagles and it could not come quicker for one group in particular – the offensive line. Here is everything you need to know about the group going into a string of battles that look set to last all summer long. Tackle Lane JohnsonAndre DillardJordan MailataCasey […]
Read more "Eagles’ offensive line has plenty of questions going into training camp"It feels like only yesterday that the Eagles caused everyone to raise their eyebrows with the drafting of Jordan Mailata. Picked in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Mailata stood at 6’8, 346 lbs, and brought a ridiculously athletic skillset to the table. But two years, 0 NFL snaps, and some back problems […]
Read more "Could a move inside to guard keep the Jordan Mailata experiment alive?"Barring a free agent signing or trade, the Eagles are set to roll with Matt Pryor at right guard to replace the recently injured Brandon Brooks. Side note, you would have never thought Brooks just tore his Achilles: Two days after announcing his Achilles tear, Brandon Brooks is doing jiujitsu training while wearing a boot. […]
Read more "Should the Eagles pursue a trade for Joe Thuney?"After Brandon Brooks announced that he had torn his Achilles tendon earlier this week, discussions were ripe surrounding potential replacements. Brooks has proven he’s a borderline superhuman, but suffering the injury in June makes a heroic comeback for the upcoming season unrealistic. Replacing an elite guard certainly isn’t easy, but after Doug Pederson stated he’d […]
Read more "Eagles have no reason to doubt Jeff Stoutland in grooming Brooks’ replacement"The opening day of free agency was filled with thrills, spills, and everything in between. But among the big movers and shakers was a slightly surprising name to those unfamiliar with the Eagles. Backup tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai signed a 5-year deal worth $50M in Detroit, securing his long-term future as a starting tackle – which […]
Read more "The Eagles’ next big question mark hangs over the head of Jordan Mailata"It was assumed that keeping hold of Halapoulivaati Vaitai would be tricky, but did anyone predict the stakes being as high as a $50M deal over 5-years? That’s what the Lions have agreed to pay the former Eagles lineman, drawing his services away from Jeff Stoutland’s grasp. Drafted in the fifth round of the 2016 […]
Read more "Report: Former Eagles offensive lineman signs juicy 5-year deal with Lions"The Eagles have a total of 18 players set to enter the free agency market in around a month from now, meaning that the process of deciding who will flee the nest is well underway. There are some tough decisions facing Howie and Co. this offseason and this series will take a look at some […]
Read more "What does the future hold for Eagles tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai?"After sustaining a concussion in last week’s loss to the Patriots, Lane Johnson will be sidelined during Sunday’s matchup against Seattle. In his place, the Eagles had a tough decision to make. Do they start Halapoulivaati Vaitai, or rookie Andre Dillard? Ultimately, it will be Dillard who was given the reigns, with Vaitai remaining as […]
Read more "Have Eagles made the correct call in starting Andre Dillard at right tackle?"