OT: Philadelphia Eagles (NFL): Is there a plan?

[TheSpectrum]

I think this BGN article does a good job breaking down the reasoning behind Bradford. It's not a kool-aid article it actually provides pretty sound reasoning on what Chip may see in Bradford and what he may bring to the offense

http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2015/3/11/8187995/Eagles-trade-swapping-nick-foles-sam-bradford

Key points you really want to focus on is the Rams shifting to a quick huddle more fast break offense in 2013 (where Bradford started to experience significant success prior to the ACL)

There are also quotes from former coaches that talk about how quickly Bradford processes information which is a trait Chip makes it a priority in this offense

The more I read the more I think Bradford is the end game. I think Chip will keep his options open entering the draft and if Mariota starts to slip he may take the next step but I can see Bradford making sense from a fit standpoint

 

[McNasty]

How will it be a complete disaster exactly?

Well for starters their best WR is Riley Cooper. They still have holes to fill at DE/OLB, S, G, RB. If they sign Matthews it might be the most injury prone backfield in recent NFL history.

 

[Rebels57]

How will it be a complete disaster exactly?

They have lost their #1 RB and WR and have a QB tandem of Bradford/Sanchez and that's after missing the playoffs last year. How won't it be?

 

[Hiesenberg]

What this does for the draft is makes the Eagles look less desperate.

 

[OrangeAndBlackMetal]

Well for starters their best WR is Riley Cooper. They still have holes to fill at DE/OLB, S, G, RB. If they sign Matthews it might be the most injury prone backfield in recent NFL history.

Jordan Matthews is clearly better than Riley Cooper...

 

[McNasty]

What this does for the draft is makes the Eagles look less desperate.

I don't think it really does, if they don't announce an extension for Bradford I don't see anybody buying that they're prepared to move forward with him. Theoretically if this is a domino towards getting Mariota they have to already pretty much have the deal agreed to as long as Mariota is available at that pick.

 

[TheSpectrum]

Also on the Bradford injury thing. It is a real concern, I am not going to deny that.

But New Orleans took a similar flier on Drew Brees coming off a shoulder (and shoulders for QBs can be even worse then ACLs). I think we can all agree that the flier worked out pretty well for the Saints. And again, Bradford is a better "prospect" than Brees was from a physical talent standpoint.

So to think that moves like these never happened and don't work out is not a true statement.

We just have to sit and wait for everything to play out. I caught myself in the over-reaction train last night but there is a logic behind all of this.

The upside is significant if they get Bradford to play well. We are talking about franchise QB level. Foles does not have that ceiling.

 

[Halladay]

We'll just have to see on this, but I do expect Sanchez to start numerous games next season. Also, why is Barkley still here?

 

[Hiesenberg]

I don't get the accuracy thing, Bradford has been awful over his career.

 

[YEM]

If I am one of the teams sitting high in the draft, it's going to take an offer that blows me away to take Bradford and give up my 1st rounder so that the Iggles can slide in there and take Mariota.

 

[Flyotes]

Chip speaking.

 

[Flyotes]

Chip just LAUGHED out loud about trading up for Mariota. Said that is a media thing. Wants to dispel the rumors "once and for all". Bradford is his QB.

Edit: Too many holes to mortgage future, works great with Howie, won't come to podium to dispel every thing in media or would be at podium all the time.

Edit: Chip saying a lot. Probably best if you listen yourself at this point.

 

[Chinatown88]

He really believes in Bradford.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

He really believes in Bradford.

Still don't believe it. Deal done with Tenneseee pending Mariota being there.

 

[CutOnDime97]

Call me crazy but I'm all in on the Bradford trade. I'll go down with this ship.

 

[Flyotes]

I still love Chip. He's really battling with a lot of tough questions right now and has answers.

 

[JDinkalage Morgoone]

Cripes. I wish I could hear this.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

I still love Chip. He's really battling with a lot of tough questions right now and has answers.

Yup. I guess all the media members calling for his head last night saying he'll hide can shove it.

 

[Flyotes]

Said he tried to contact LeSean -- said trade wasn't supposed to go through till morning. Buffalo leaked it and someone told him it was all over the news. Said he let Buffalo know not happy about it. Then called LeSean ASAP but got voicemail. Still plans to call. Even called Rosenhaus. Initially wasn't even 100% sure it was going to go through.

Reiterating will not trade up.

Saying has not even looked into trading up for Mariota. No draft stuff yet at all.

Said Roseman office moved not him -- lots of people moved.

Chip said Roseman had final say on draft, aka Marcus Smith if you read between the lines.

Making fun of his title a bit. Saying only difference is final say. Claims did not have final draft say last two years. Now does. It's a group process though.

Chip claims Sam not a trade Chip "I'm the only Chip here." -paraphrasing -- it's going fast.

 

[JohnnyOnTheSpot]

"We didn't bring Sam in here to be a chip; I'm the only Chip."

I'm 90% sure he just said that. And I'm dying.

 

[Chinatown88]

"We didn't bring Sam in here to be a chip; I'm the only Chip."

I'm 90% sure he just said that. And I'm dying.

He did.

 

[JohnnyOnTheSpot]

He did.

Well, he's my favorite person, ever. It's official.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Boom. "I haven't had final say in last two drafts"

Suck it Roseman.

 

[Van Buren Boy]

asked if Bradford was a chip being used to move up in the draft "Nope, i'm the only chip here"

 

[Halladay]

I like Chip the coach for the most part. Chip the gm is no bueno so far.