If we roll back the clocks to 2017, it was a much simpler time. Nelson Agholor recorded a career-high 768 yards and 8 touchdowns, shedding the skin of a struggling receiver and emerging as a confident slot superhero. The man who many attributed a lot of Agholor’s success to, WR Coach Mike Groh, was promoted […]
Read more "Mike Groh’s biggest strength may actually be his biggest weakness"“I don’t know if it’s been more difficult, but it’s been challenging to integrate him.” The quote that defined 2018 in many ways for the Philadelphia Eagles came from offensive coordinator Mike Groh. It’s one that sticks out like a sore thumb to many, although it really shouldn’t. When asked if it was difficult to […]
Read more "Eagles OC Mike Groh has a chance to show growth one year after Golden Tate trade"The Eagles’ 2019 first-round draft pick was thrown off the bench and into the fire when HOF LT Jason Peters went out in week 6 against the Vikings. What was supposed to be a “sit behind and learn” year for the young super-talent, quickly turned into a very different season. One where Dillard would not […]
Read more "Andre Dillard has been impressive against elite competition for the Eagles"Bye weeks are fun…right? If, like me, you’re sat twiddling your thumbs and wondering what you’re going to do this Sunday without Eagles football to look forward to, here’s a list of five thoughts to ponder over the weekend. Carson Wentz is playing at an exceptional level Let’s not beat around the bush here. Carson […]
Read more "Bye week blues: Five thoughts on the Eagles during their week off"The NFL Draft is always a rollercoaster of unpredictability, but there was one element of certainty heading into day three. The Eagles were going to select a quarterback. Jeffery Lurie stated that he wanted the team to get back to drafting a signal-caller every year, or at least every other year, and the perfect candidate […]
Read more "The Clayton Thorson project is one that Eagles coaches simply have to invest in"“I don’t know if it’s been more difficult, but it’s been challenging to integrate him.” The quote that defined 2018 in many ways for the Philadelphia Eagles. Looking back, many deem the year to be a successful one, and why wouldn’t they? The team made the playoffs in the most adverse circumstances possible and even […]
Read more "Mike Groh should get a pass for 2018, but the pressure is on next season"Coaching legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Vince Lombardi famously stated that “Winners never quit and quitters never win.” It’s a simple and seemingly obvious saying, but one that holds a lot of truth, and a mantra that should be on the forefront of the Eagles’ minds as they head into their virtual hundredth […]
Read more "How the Eagles’ resurgent passing attack could overwhelm houston in Week 16"The Eagles have finally snapped their disappointing two game losing streak with Jake Elliott’s second nail-in-the-coffin field goal against the Giants in the final seconds of the game. With the current dumpster fire that is the NFC East, it appears that the team might have turned the season around with this win against the Giants. […]
Read more "Connecting the dots: Why is the Eagles offense struggling so much in the first quarter?"The Eagles offense is as unproductive as it ever has been. It doesn’t matter where you look or what metric you use, the bottom line is that drives are not being sustained, points are not being scored and these longed for ‘hot start’s are so cold that you could find them in the frozen aisle […]
Read more "The pressure is mounting on Eagles offensive coordinator but for all the wrong reasons"The wave of anticipation for UDFA rookie Josh Adams has been building since he entered the NovaCare Complex early this summer. With the success of fellow UDFA running back Corey Clement last season, and the loss of bruising back LeGarrette Blount, some thought Adams might be thrown into the fire early on. That didn’t happen, […]
Read more "Crunching the Numbers: It’s time for Josh Adams to take charge of the Eagles backfield"