Yes, the Eagles' over-under for wins is so low because of Jalen Hurts, writes inkstainedretch. 'But also because the defensive coordinator hasn't stopped a top QB.'
A team that received a complete face-lift on both sides of the ball; a team that shed past personnel mistakes; a team whose division, the NFC East, remains lousy; and a team whose coaching staff and quarterback are all a year more seasoned? The Birds will remain mediocre because of quarterback Jalen Hurts?
Point taken. Jonathan Gannon did not impress last season as a first-year coordinator. Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and end Derek Barnett each were cast aside in the offseason but returned on team-friendly deals. Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave went to his first Pro Bowl, but he had just 1½ sacks in his last 11 regular-season games.
Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Brady, Derek Carr, and Justin Herbert gutted the Eagles defense last season. Jimmy Garoppolo didn’t look too bad, either. This year’s list of opposing quarterbacks isn’t quite as formidable — there’s no Mahomes or Brady — but they’ll face enough good QBs to make 10 wins a challenge.
That shouldn’t be the case with 29-year-old James Bradberry, the cornerback the Giants cut as a salary-cap casualty. The Eagles gave him $10 million for the 2022 season. Cornerbacks are less the victim of scheme and philosophy than players who play closer to the ball or in the middle of the field, and Bradberry’s an excellent zone corner, which is Gannon’s preference. So, assuming Bradberry’s
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Eagles exec on Jalen Reagor selection: 'We'd love to have that moment back'Jalen Reagor had a disappointing two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and general manager Howie Roseman said he would like to have that pick back.
Read more »
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith flubs on Jalen Reagor; Ron Jaworski gets another Eagles gigDaily News | ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith flubs on Jalen Reagor; Ron Jaworski gets another Eagles gig
Read more »
Jalen Hurts and Co. want the Eagles to block out the ‘rat poison’ while preparing for the LionsThere are lofty expectations for the Eagles this season, but they're looking to block out all the noise and get to work in Detroit.
Read more »
New playbook (and trash talking) comes ‘easy’ for Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-JohnsonThe Eagles' new safety is learning a new system and position, but he's not sweating the challenge: 'I'm ready to play football.'
Read more »
Yes, US Solar Industry Finds Relief In Inflation Reduction ActI recently wrote an article titled 'Inflation Reduction Act To Give U.S. Solar Energy Industry A Much Needed Boost.' A few days later, the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) published a press release that
Read more »