Whether you agree with them or not, it’s undeniable that Pro Football Focus (PFF) is the premier ranking system, well publicly available ranking system, in the NFL world. Right or wrong, their rankings matter to the general public and influence many opinions. Each year, PFF ranks every position group in the preseason. Let’s take a look at what they have in store for the Philadelphia Eagles, and how reasonable they are. Credit: Jeff Hanisch/USA TODAY Sports PFF Philadelphia Eagles Rankings: Offense Quarterback PFF Rank: 31 Given what you saw last year, 31 is a pretty absurd ranking for Jalen Hurts.…
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Well…that didn’t go as planned. After a week of joint practices that had reporters absolutely gushing about the Philadelphia Eagles and their potential, they go out and get absolutely eviscerated by the New England Patriots, 35-0, in their second preseason game. Of course, Jalen Hurts (who, if he wasn’t the surefire starting QB before absolutely is now) was a late scratch, which seemed to throw the Eagles into a bit of chaos. Still, the Eagles have played one solid half of football and six really bad quarters. It’s not the most concerning thing, as most of the starters didn’t play,…
Football season is officially upon us with the first Philadelphia Eagles preseason game is in the books. The Eagles are a team in flux, a team that could go many different ways this season. Many positions are up for grabs, and with a new coaching staff and a relatively new offensive core, the preseason is actually pretty important. The Eagles kicked off their preseason with a 24-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but despite the L there were actually quite a few positives and things to like in the game. Of course, with any loss there were a few negatives…
The Philadelphia Eagles are a team that have been bitten by the injury bug so often in recent years. On Monday, they got two more unfortunate pieces of injury news. The first directly involves their team, with first-round draft pick DeVonta Smith reportedly having a sprained MCL in his knee that will keep him out of practice for two to three weeks. The second one is an indirect blow, with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz getting foot surgery, which could have him out anywhere between 5-12 weeks. Terrible Eagles Injury History The Eagles have been brutally affected by injuries for…
The biggest hole on the Philadelphia Eagles roster is the seconc cornerback position, and GM Howie Roseman has finally done something about it. The team signed former Pittsburgh Steelers CB Steven Nelson on a one-year, four million dollar deal. Philadelphia Eagles Get Their CB2: Steven Nelson Steven Nelson Info Nelson is 28, drafted in the third round by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015. He’s been an every game starter each year he’s been healthy since his rookie year. Nelson played for the Chiefs for four years before moving onto the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019. He checks in at 5-11,…
The 2021 season is fast approaching, and the Philadelphia Eagles will be hoping to do much better than last year. There are many new pieces and parts to this Eagles team, and a few key improvements can catapult this team into a contending spot in the NFC East. The bones of the roster, especially on offense, really aren’t that bad, and the Eagles could be in prime position to surprise some people if they can limit turnovers, get the screen game going and run the ball more. 3 Offensive Improvements the Philadelphia Eagles Must Make Improvement One: Limit Turnovers It’s…
Last time out, we took a look at the Philadelphia Eagles offensive starters. Besides a few places like left tackle, it was pretty clear cut. The defense has some similarities, but there are a few more question marks. There are a number of entrenched starters and, in terms of offseason moves, the Eagles haven’t made that many, meaning there aren’t that many new players to consider. So, without further ado, let’s go through the projected 2021 Philadelphia Eagles starting depth chart on defense. Projected 2021 Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Depth Chart + Starters Left Defensive End: Derek Barnett Derek Barnett has…
A new offensive coordinator, new head coach and a new quarterback are going to make for a very different passing game for the Philadelphia Eagles. Considering that they were one of the worst passing teams in the NFL last year, that’s probably a good thing. Nick Sirianni was an offensive coordinator with the Indianapolis Colts, so that side of the ball is his specialty and we can assume the offensive system will be mostly him. Shane Steichan, the new Eagles OC, worked closely with Sirianni (and Frank Reich) from 2014-17 with the Los Angeles Chargers, so they all most likely…
Ever since Dallas Goedert was drafted in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the writing has been on the wall for the Zach Ertz. The 2020 season solidified that, as Ertz was not extended, and his play suffered while Goedert broke out. Injuries did affect both of them, but the younger Goedert showed enough to confirm that it’s time for the Philadelphia Eagles to move on from the veteran tight end. What Does Zach Ertz Bring to the Table? Despite a shaky 2020 season, 2019 was a great year for Ertz, totaling 88 catches, 916 yards and six…
The NFL season rapidly approaches and teams are beginning to be set. Free agency is still going, but the initial wave has pretty much cooled off. For the most part, teams won’t be signing huge pieces that will be starters for the upcoming season. So, without further ado, let’s go through the projected 2021 Philadelphia Eagles starting depth chart, beginning with the offense. Credit: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Projected 2021 Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Depth Chart + Starters Quarterback: Jalen Hurts This one is easy. Honestly, most of the offense is pretty much set. Jalen Hurts was the starter at the end…