EaglesPeteC Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 8 hours ago, Phire said: It's not a waste. The problem with abandoning the run is that the defense isn't dumb and realizes that. Once they don't have to watch the run they can just sit back and play pass defense. Once you start trying to pass on a defense fully expecting the pass you're wasting 3-4 downs instead of 1. You must keep running the ball. We did a good job against Kareem Hunt and then he broke that huge run. Imagine if Andy abandoned the run. I think I can pretty solidly imagine that......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisEagles Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 11 hours ago, Phire said: What many are arguing is even if the run game sucks you still must run the ball. It's not an excuse to abandon it. And for the record Sproles was running fine. 4.8 yards per carry so we can't even say the run game sucked against the Chiefs. We abandoned it for no apparent reason. Sproles can't carry a load. No one else can do anything with one. People would be complaining we are running the ball too much with crap players. It's a no win situation. Running the ball ineffectively doesnt make it easier for the passing game. It just wastes downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phire Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 8 hours ago, MemphisEagles said: Sproles can't carry a load. No one else can do anything with one. People would be complaining we are running the ball too much with crap players. It's a no win situation. Running the ball ineffectively doesnt make it easier for the passing game. It just wastes downs. You're speaking in generalities instead of specifics. Sproles can't carry a load? What exactly is "a load?" Do his legs stop working after 10 carries or something? Nobody is saying Darren Sproles should have 30 carries a game. And again, the guy was toting the ball for 4.8 yards a carry. How is that ineffective? The problem isn't that we had an ineffective run game, it's that we had more or less an EFFECTIVE run game and we still abandoned it. Check the post @fly eagles fly made, he breaks it down. You don't ever abandon the run, even if the run game sucks, so if you truly believe that, then that's just something we're not going to agree on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjapirate Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I guess here is as good as any. If we do make the right choice and dump Doug. Who would be a good replacement? maybe a guy like Jim Bob Cooter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, ninjapirate said: I guess here is as good as any. If we do make the right choice and dump Doug. Who would be a good replacement? maybe a guy like Jim Bob Cooter? This forum isn't mature enough to have a head coach with that name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjapirate Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 1 minute ago, TheRealMcCoy said: This forum isn't mature enough to have a head coach with that name. yeah but I like how stafford has done under him, really think he would be a great guy for Wentz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, ninjapirate said: yeah but I like how stafford has done under him, really think he would be a great guy for Wentz. Same. I wonder what kind of staff he could put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 imagine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjapirate Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 6 minutes ago, TheRealMcCoy said: Same. I wonder what kind of staff he could put together. Well Howie put together Dougs staff because Doug is useless. So that's not a huge concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealMcCoy Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Just now, ninjapirate said: Well Howie put together Dougs staff because Doug is useless. So that's not a huge concern. Damn. Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjapirate Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 26 minutes ago, TheRealMcCoy said: Damn. Good point. Send howie an email so he can get on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Today by my count: 38 pass plays 35 run plays and look we won! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponX Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Doug has really impressed me as this season has gone along. Still needs to open things up and adjust a little more. But one thing has really stood out to me. He just looks more confident on the sideline. He looks like he has a command of this job and the locker room. That's so important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phire Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Last year he was shown gazing into the nether on the sidelines now he’s excoriating referees and overall seems to keep himself busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesPeteC Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 13 hours ago, Phire said: Last year he was shown gazing into the nether on the sidelines now he’s excoriating referees and overall seems to keep himself busy. He's less distracted by shiny things and bits of string which is encouraging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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