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Eagles trade for CB Darius Slay


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27 minutes ago, Jeezla said:

Keep in mind, a large part of Slay's success was not having Jim Schwartz as a DC. I'm not expecting him to make the pro bowl,  but he should be better than anything we've had since Asante.

His only year with Jim is his worst year. But is that because he was a rookie? Or because jim sucks?

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1 minute ago, ninjapirate said:

His only year with Jim is his worst year. But is that because he was a rookie? Or because jim sucks?

Jim sucks for sure, but maybe it was because he was rookie. More likely both combined, but no matter what Jim sucks.

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3 minutes ago, EagleBlueDon said:

I'll chalk it up to PTSD for you guys then. No actual rationalism or logical points.

I just think Schwartz's coverage scheme is that dumb. It doesn't put our DB's in the best position to succeed.

I like Slay a lot, I just wish he was still 29 when we get our next DC, but instead he'll be 31 and we'll need another #1 CB. I'm happy that McLeod is no longer our best secondary player though. 

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15 minutes ago, Jeezla said:

I just think Schwartz's coverage scheme is that dumb. It doesn't put our DB's in the best position to succeed.

I like Slay a lot, I just wish he was still 29 when we get our next DC, but instead he'll be 31 and we'll need another #1 CB. I'm happy that McLeod is no longer our best secondary player though. 

Haha I love ur predictions you make as gospel, I can see Slay aging well though. Seeing that his game isn't predicated on uber speed and athleticism.

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1 minute ago, EagleBlueDon said:

Haha I love ur predictions you make as gospel, I can see Slay aging well though. Seeing that his game isn't predicated on uber speed and athleticism.

Slay ran a 4.36. Yes, it is predicated upon speed and athleticism. Obviously he has instincts too, but speed is a big part of his game.

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9 minutes ago, EagleBlueDon said:

Haha I love ur predictions you make as gospel, I can see Slay aging well though. Seeing that his game isn't predicated on uber speed and athleticism.

i think ben solak made a post once on bgn about how jim sells out to stop the run and lets his coverage burn in the process.

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13 minutes ago, Jeezla said:

Slay ran a 4.36. Yes, it is predicated upon speed and athleticism. Obviously he has instincts too, but speed is a big part of his game.

That was years ago. I'd say he's more of a technician, instincts, knowledge, craftiness, and loose hipped guy than straight line speed. Regardless, his last year will be at age 32. I don't foresee him significantly slowing down to the point of being a liability lol

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10 minutes ago, ninjapirate said:

i think ben solak made a post once on bgn about how jim sells out to stop the run and lets his coverage burn in the process.

Yes, he likes being plus 1 in the box. Leaving his corners on islands. But, he's never had corners who can be alone on islands. Now he has one. This is objectively a good thing.

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