from Philly Inquirer:
QuoteSam Rayburn and rookie Mike Patterson apparently are going to start ahead of veterans Hollis Thomas and Darwin Walker at defensive tackle Sunday, but defensive coordinator Jim Johnson will still stick with a four-man rotation at the position
read anything into that? or think nothing of it?
maybe they are going to try to evaluate all their young players to see what they have for next year? almost like the preseason and they will get more time on the field if they are starting.
Do you think that JJ views Rayburn and Patterson more pass-rushers than run-stoppers? Last season, Rayburn had what, 6 1/2 sacks? He can play the run as well,, but it would seem his value is as a pass rusher.
unless the number of snaps they get are significantly higher i would read nothing into it
Quote from: MURP on December 09, 2005, 11:13:33 AM
from Philly Inquirer:
QuoteSam Rayburn and rookie Mike Patterson apparently are going to start ahead of veterans Hollis Thomas and Darwin Walker at defensive tackle Sunday, but defensive coordinator Jim Johnson will still stick with a four-man rotation at the position
read anything into that? or think nothing of it?
I read the same thing as last year when Simon and Walker were benched because their production was not at a professional level.
I'm with Mo. JJ is just mixing things up a bit to get a look at guys. These games are strictly about auditions for jobs next year.
I think he's giving the bulk of the time to Rayburn and my man, Mikey P, because their contributions down the line are more unknown right now. I think you'll still see Hollis and Darwin get decent snaps, but about as many as Rayburn and Patterson were getting, which is a little less.
Patterson has filled in nicely for Simon. Go ahead and disagree if you must.
Quote from: MURP on December 09, 2005, 11:13:33 AM
from Philly Inquirer:
QuoteSam Rayburn and rookie Mike Patterson apparently are going to start ahead of veterans Hollis Thomas and Darwin Walker at defensive tackle Sunday, but defensive coordinator Jim Johnson will still stick with a four-man rotation at the position
read anything into that? or think nothing of it?
Somebody is trying to lite a fire under Thomas and Walker :yay
Hollis Thomas is unlikely to be playing for the Eagles next year, IMO. Patterson is almost sure to be a starter after a full off-season of NFL-level study and conditioning, and the Eagles are probably trying to see what kind of contribution they can expect from Rayburn.
I wouldn't be surprised if Walker or Rayburn were left off the roster next year, either.
I say that Walker has a home in the rotation next season, but that Rayburn and Thomas are on the way out.
With Darwin's strength at least he can get some penetration and push the line of scrimmage backwards. Hollis is just a fat blob who just looks like he's walking in place most of the time.
This is the Eagles we're talking about. If Rayburn doesn't completely shtein the bed in the next few weeks, he's going to make the team based solely on the fact that he's inexpensive.
Big Red says:
QuoteReid said that the starters may get five to 10 more plays but added that this has nothing to do with preparing for next year.
"I'm not looking at the future there because, at that position, all four of those guys are going to be back and play for us," Reid said.
So it appears that Hollis is not on his way out. He is cheap next year ($795K cap hit) and he's likely getting a lot of bonuses this year because of playing time.
Right, because Reid would never mislead the media. He always tips us off to his plans.
Not saying he is Mr. Honesty all the time. But if you can recall a time when he straight up said a guy(s) would be here publicly then I'll concede the point. Most of the time its "I'm not gonna get into all that..." or "we'll see how it works out".
He could've stopped at the fact that they were starting over Walker and Hollis but he went on to say they'd be here.
They have to upgrade the DT rotation.
This is madness. Madness, I say!
:paranoid
From Lenny P.;
QuoteThe Eagles switched starting defensive tackles this week, going with youngsters Sam Rayburn and Mike Patterson, and part of the reason is that the staff is really down on Darwin Walker. The veteran could be offered around the league in trade talks during the offseason.
Starting front seven next year will have at least 3-4 new guys. Plus, the rotation/backups should be a lot different too.
get andy harmon back in here
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 12, 2005, 02:25:03 PM
From Lenny P.;
QuoteThe Eagles switched starting defensive tackles this week, going with youngsters Sam Rayburn and Mike Patterson, and part of the reason is that the staff is really down on Darwin Walker. The veteran could be offered around the league in trade talks during the offseason.
send him back to the Cards for a 3rd rounder. :-D
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 10, 2005, 09:20:54 AM
Not saying he is Mr. Honesty all the time. But if you can recall a time when he straight up said a guy(s) would be here publicly then I'll concede the point. Most of the time its "I'm not gonna get into all that..." or "we'll see how it works out".
He could've stopped at the fact that they were starting over Walker and Hollis but he went on to say they'd be here.
terrell owens :-X
Quote from: FFatPatt on December 12, 2005, 02:27:29 PM
Starting front seven next year will have at least 3-4 new guys. Plus, the rotation/backups should be a lot different too.
The front seven
should have 3 or 4 new guys next year. I'm willing to bet we're stuck with the same linebackers and a new starting DT.