Other Sports: Philadelphia Eagles (NFL): THIS IS BRAZIL (Start Of 2024 Regular Season)

achdumeingute

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So can someone who knows about football explain why this offense is dogshit for every first half and then so explosive in the second half? Is it just a matter of wearing the d down? Do they just spend the first half setting stuff up for later? Do concussions knock something back into place in Hurts' brain?
I mean, I'm not an expert, but I'm stoked about the experience of being a play caller that Kellen Moore brings to the table. We tried more inside runs in the first half, switched to some outside zone in the 2nd and lit up some big plays. Generally, I think he's done a good job at making adjustments.

This team does wear other teams down on the OL too.
 
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ChaosLord

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Lb for lb they are probably more talented than the Lions but they don't have Campbell and they don;t have the Lions killer instinct.
 

deadhead

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I think they are too in love with the running game/deep threat right now.
When a team is obviously focused on stopping the inside zone run, you're allowed to run off tackle before the 4th period.
And the pass protection has to improve.
It's ok to throw ten yard passes (like the first half drive on Sunday) and not do anything sexy.

I know Siri has these analytics that say big plays win games, but big plays should come out of the flow of your offense, not be forced - that is, set up a defense by efficiently running your offense, and when they get frustrated and out of position, then go for the jugular.

Still, Elliott left 7 points on the field, they still got 26, all by the offense.
If that's a mediocre offensive performance, I'll take it.

The defense is looking better and better, but Daniels was not the real test, Commies run a very safe offense for him that plays into Fangio's hands. Still think Slay is vulnerable if he's on an island and while Dean/Baun are an improvement, they're not great cover guys.

On the other hand, Blankenship/DeJean/Mitchell are an awesome trio, and CJGJ can hold the fort.

People been dissing Davis, but he did a good job of anchoring against double teams tonight, leaving Carter one on one against the run, and Carter took out the trash.
 

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