So far he has 15 receptions for 153 yards and 1 TD. I think he's playing pretty well and seems to be getting good seperation off the line. It seems like everyone was concerned on how he would fit in replacing Pinkston. I think he is doing a more than servicable job. I like what he brings and I like how he runs his routes.
I think he has the potential to have a much better season than Pinkston had last year. It also seems as though McNabb has a lot of confidence in Lewis and goes to him often.
Todd had 36 grabs all of last season while Greg has nearly half that in 3 games. Now the yardage is quite different but I think Lewis can pick up his YAC as the season progresses.
Just curious how everyone feels about his performance to date. I think Pinky is going to have to fight for his roster spot back in 2006.
I like him better than Pink on the underneath routes and gaining yards after the catch, but he doesn't stretch the field like Pink did. So far, so good. Once McNabb gets a little more comfortable with him (and Brown) our Offense will be that much better.
He'd better farging have more receptions than Pinkston if McNabb's going to throw 50 times a game.
Thats a good point, but that doesn't necessarily means he has to throw to G-Lew. Greg made some very clutch plays on Sunday and helped to move the chains.
I think he has more confidence across the middle than Pinkston does and I still think he has the ability to stretch the field.
I just like what I've seen from him so far and he's not really being talked about a lot considering his contributions.
I can't complain about G.Lew so far.
No complaints from me either. Yes, Pink was a nice threat down field but other than that there wasn't much else that he could do. I think Lewis has the ability to stretch the field but he's better at catching the underneath stuff which is what the WCO is designed for.
They've tried to stretch the field with him--McNabb overshot him twice in the SF game, and the long pass Sunday was just a tad overthrown--bouncing off the fingertips.
Quote from: bobbyinlondon on September 27, 2005, 10:35:56 PM
They've tried to stretch the field with him--McNabb overshot him twice in the SF game, and the long pass Sunday was just a tad overthrown--bouncing off the fingertips.
I nearly lost a television on that one that bounced off the fingertips. Last year McNabb, more often than not, would have nailed that pass.
With Pinkston, McNabb would underthrow the ball because Pinky's height would give him the advantage over the smaller, quicker corners.
With Lewis, McNabb essentially has to throw the ball perfectly. I don't think Greg's gonna win a lot of jump balls.
That's why I believe Lewis will be more of an intermediate threat. Owens and Westbrook (and maybe Smith later on) will be the primary deep threats.
I'm impressed... he may not catch the deep balls like Pinkston but he is doing what is asked of him.
Team G Lew appreciates all the support and wonderful comments from the Eagles faithful. We are confident that we will have a break out year and make everyone forget about Skinny.
I agree, Larry. The balls that have just missed Lewis have been a little long - which a guy 4" taller would've caught. As much as I dislike Pinkston, you can't teach height, as Dickie V says.
My impression of G-Lew: "durrrrr I like duh fuhball durrp"
.....er....he's a decent complement to TO.... :paranoid
Team G Lew has just banished Big Ed from ever reaping the benefits of our success as an NFL player. You are hereby banned from ever talking about G Lew again. Be gone!! :bash
As been said already, G Lew is a different type of compliment to the WR corps.
While G Lew is supposed to the fastest receiver the Eagles had, he was not the quickest in terms of downfield speed. Pinkston, even with all his faults, burned many a CB and zone coverage as well, and forced teams to "remember" he was in the game - once that 35-yard strike was caught. Because Todd was the deep threat, TO could run crossing patterns, post patterns, out patterns, etc.
Greg Lewis does not have the same kind of ability - at least not yet. This means that TO now becomes primary receiving target AND deep threat receiver. That being said, I like what Greg Lew has done thus far.
And Reggie Brown is turning into a real nice 3rd receiver. But I have a feeling that he is going to end up being "the best receiver that no one's ever heard of" in a few years - real nice stats, great discipline, but doesn't make a lot of noise, so ESPN, SI, etc. will not really notice.
Somehow, this is not bad thing, either.
Quote from: Geowhizzer on September 27, 2005, 11:09:36 PM
Quote from: bobbyinlondon on September 27, 2005, 10:35:56 PM
They've tried to stretch the field with him--McNabb overshot him twice in the SF game, and the long pass Sunday was just a tad overthrown--bouncing off the fingertips.
I nearly lost a television on that one that bounced off the fingertips. Last year McNabb, more often than not, would have nailed that pass.
I was at work and when McNabb just missed Lewis... the whole newsroom had to think I just got shot or something. :-D
he catches everything...but hes not nearly as fast as everyone says he is...
its not a matter of whether youd rather have him or pinky...id rather have him and pinky...pinky outside to run go routes and the like...and lewis as the slot man...leiws is not an nfl #2 wr...
I think he's fine as a #2 WR. You have to remember, IGY, that he's still young. He's not on PInky's football IQ level yet as far as adjusting to routes and knowing when to cut one a yard or two short if need be.
He'll continue to get better. Just have to give him time. But I like what I'm seeing so far.
i dont know i dont see any great potential in lewis...what i see is a super solid guy that will be good at everything but not great in anything...imo hell be an excellent #3 guy for a long time
hopefully it wont be an issue...id like to see reggie brown pass both lewis and pinky in the not so distant future
If Lewis is indeed a "super solid" guy for his career...kinda like a Troy Brown type guy, then I'm cool with that.
But I think Reggie, in two more years, is a star.
agreed on reggie and great call on troy brown
thats exactly who i see lewis as
I would be more than happy if Lewis becomes a Troy Brown-type reciever.
I would like to hope that Reggie surpasses them on the depth chart come next year, just because he has great ability and I would not want to see it squandered.
I like Lewis because he's consistent. He looked consistent on his underneath routes, coming out of breaks, and shows good mechanics in USING HIS HANDS to catch the ball. I hated having to watch Todd try and trap the ball between his arms and chest. He's an NFL WR, no chest catching allowed.
I don't think Lewis will ever get a superstar contract or be considered one of the best in the game, but again he doesn't have to be. All I see is that he is getting a good amount of touches during the game and his catches are moving the chains. I can't think of a blatant drop that he has committed so far in a crucial situation.
He'll just be a clutch, consistent guy who is very workman-like in his demeanor. And I think thats perfect criterion for a #2 WR -- at least this year. I think Lewis' consistency will help him out next year possibly in the slot working the middle of the field if Reggie Brown ups the ante and becomes a #2 (or #1 depending on TO's situation).
considering it is Lewis's first year starting, I think he is doing a fine job. He will only get better with more experience.
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Someone needs to speak to G Lew and tell him that the REAL message board is right here. My imaginary contact only goes so far.
I don't really think that there's much that anyone can complain about with Lewis so far. I wish he was a little taller, but he is what he is and that is more than sufficient.
Glew has the speed, confidence and ability and i think once McNabb gets back on track we'll see how good he really is.
the wr's are fine.
Quote from: mhunt on September 28, 2005, 12:22:03 PM
the wr's are fine.
Thrash and Pinkston were 'fine'. The WR's now are 'doing a nice job'.
QuoteYour nickname, "G-Lew," sounds a lot like glue.
Hard-hitting questions there...
i think once McNabb gets back on track
:paranoid
Pinky vs Lewis...If Pincky(Stinckston) only had heart :P
As of right now, Lewis' numbers compare favorably to Marvin Harrison and Derrick Mason.
Neither of their QBs are having great seasons, granted, but they are both #1s in their offenses.
Quote from: rjs246 on September 28, 2005, 12:12:21 PM
I wish he was a little taller
true. and i wish he was a baller.
i wish he had a girl that looked good i would call her.
I wish he had a rabbit in a hat with a bat and a
6-4 Impala.
Quote from: rjs246 on September 29, 2005, 11:57:57 AM
Quote from: dpierce on September 29, 2005, 11:57:13 AM
I wish he had a rabbit in a hat with a bat and a 6'4" father.
Uh, isn't that a " '64 Impala"?
:-[ :paranoid
Quote from: dpierce on September 29, 2005, 11:57:13 AM
I wish he had a rabbit in a hat with a bat and a 6'4" father.
Uh, isn't that a " '64 Impala"?
ha, yes.
I'm so hood.