2015-2016 Team by Team Archive

[Elias]

We have about 128 days left until the start of the next season which means that we have about four days to discuss every team.

First team up for discussion is the Philadelphia Eagles.

Thoughts on their revamped roster? Did they get better or worse? Will they make the playoffs? Predict their record.

Here are the 2015 Eagles draft picks. Click on the link for more detailed write-ups on them.
1 (20) - Nelson Agholor, WR, USC
2 (47) - Eric Rowe, DB, Utah
3 (84) - Jordan Hicks, LB, Texas
6 (191) - JaCorey Shepherd, CB, Kansas
6 (196) - Randall Evans, CB, Kansas State
7 (237) - Brian Mihalik, DE, Boston College


Most notable players added during the offseason include QB Tim Tebow, RB DeMarco Murray, CB Byron Maxwell, QB Sam Bradford, and LB Kiko Alonso. The Eagles also re-signed OLB Brandon Graham and QB Mark Sanchez.

Notable players lost in free agency include WR Jeremy Maclin, OLB Trent Cole, OG Todd Herremans, and CB Cary Williams. The Eagles have some holes left to fill.

 

[sg3]

We have about 128 days left until the start of the next season which means that we have about four days to discuss every team.

First team up for discussion is the Philadelphia Eagles.

Thoughts on their newly vamped roster? Did they get better or worse? Will they make the playoffs? Predict their record.

Foles out, McCoy out

Bradford in, Tebow in

Buttfumble still in

I would have to vote WORSE

I guess they are lucky to be playing in the NFC LEAST with two doormats, the Washingtons and the Midgets and only Dallas as competition for a playoff spot

 

[Elias]

Foles out, McCoy out

Bradford in, Tebow in

Buttfumble still in

I would have to vote WORSE

I guess they are lucky to be playing in the NFC LEAST with two doormats, the Washingtons and the Midgets and only Dallas as competition for a playoff spot

I would think they have gotten worse because they got rid of Foles and I like Foles but they have potential to be better if Bradford stays healthy and can keep up with the pace of Kelly's offense. He played the spread when he was in college but he is many years removed from those days and he has had a ton of injuries to deal with that may have slowed him down. Their biggest weakness is their WR position. I believe Jordan Matthews and now their rookie Agholor are 1 and 2. They should have attempted to keep Maclin at least for one more season until the rookie learns.

I originally thought the McCoy trade was a weird one but they signed Murray shortly there after which negates the loss. They actually got a good healthy LB in return. Tebow and Sanchez will be non factors.

They have an easy schedule. I think they make the playoffs at 11-5.

 

[Bronx]

I think Kelly is a good coach and a poor GM. 9-7


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[BlindsideD'Brick]

I think Bradford's overrated. But honestly, going from Foles to Bradford isn't too far of a drop. Losing Maclin hurts, but they got Murray from Dallas to erase the loss of McCoy. I don't think their draft is anything special, but that remains to be seen.

I'm envisioning 9-7 this year for the Iggles. Kelly is a good coach.

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

Forgot to add, this is a great thread. Nice job, Elias.

 

[Elias]

Forgot to add, this is a great thread. Nice job, Elias.

Thanks. I have to admit I stole the idea from other forums but added my own twist. Hope it goes well. When I see it dying, I'll add some narratives from Eagles forums and beat writers.

 

[Elias]

Not sure if you guys heard but McCoy has now accused Chip Kelly as being racist because he has gotten rid of all the good black players.

 

[Fudbutter]

This team has turned into quite a circus. I see them preliminarily at 7-9 and out of the playoffs.

So do the Jets beat these guys in the second home game? Last year I would have said no. This year, I think yes in a close game. But if they do lose and Sanchez beats them in front of my face, I'm giving up football for 5 days.

 

[Elias]

This team has turned into quite a circus. I see them preliminarily at 7-9 and out of the playoffs.

So do the Jets beat these guys in the second home game? Last year I would have said no. This year, I think yes in a close game. But if they do lose and Sanchez beats them in front of my face, I'm giving up football for 5 days.

I honestly think the Jets secondary will smother ther wide receivers. Hope that would mean that our front 7 can just tee off on Broadway.

 

[HYATT™]

The flEagles record will depend heavily on whether or not Eli and the Blue Machine are doormats again this season.
If Cruz makes it back by the time his PUP runs out, I suspect their revamped receiver corps will give people a lot more trouble than they expected.

Lost in all this is the fact that ELI actually turned in a decent year even without much help from the 7th ranked receiving corps or the 23rd ranked rushing game, in 2014.
30+1 TDs, over 4,400 yards, 63% comp. rate, & only 18 turnovers (14 INTs + 4 lost fumbles). 92.1 QBR.
For all the foibles hoisted upon him, Eli Manning is still a 2X Super Bowl winning QB & you don't pluck those from low-hanging branches.