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Title: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: hbionic on April 27, 2012, 08:04:20 PM
So...is he good?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on April 27, 2012, 08:05:09 PM
Like this pick a lot!!
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: rjs246 on April 27, 2012, 08:05:32 PM
The espn guys seem to like him.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Rome on April 27, 2012, 08:05:48 PM
Polian squirted in his $3,500 suit a little.

So there's that.

And he made the All Chucky team, and you know, that shtein is priceless.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on April 27, 2012, 08:05:50 PM
Me too.

Polian said he's bloodthirsty and the best 4-3 OLB in the draft
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: SunMo on April 27, 2012, 08:05:55 PM
Eagles and 2nd round linebackers make me ascared
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 27, 2012, 08:06:19 PM
Who doesn't Gruden like?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: hbionic on April 27, 2012, 08:06:27 PM
If DMF likes it, so do I.

I'm basing my draft reactions to all of your reactions people. So, get me excited.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: General_Failure on April 27, 2012, 08:07:33 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 27, 2012, 08:06:19 PM
Who doesn't Gruden like?

Al Davis, Ricky Watters, anyone who ever played quarterback for him.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Diomedes on April 27, 2012, 08:07:56 PM
Well, he's short.  So yeah.  A short OLB.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: SunMo on April 27, 2012, 08:09:26 PM
Wonder of they project him to SAM or WIL.

Looks like a WIL to me
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on April 27, 2012, 08:09:30 PM
If he was two inches taller he would have been picked over Kuechly.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: General_Failure on April 27, 2012, 08:09:58 PM
Quote from: SunMo on April 27, 2012, 08:09:26 PM
Wonder of they project him to SAM or WIL.

Looks like a WIL to me

You're missing the obvious move to DE.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 27, 2012, 08:10:57 PM
Look test?

(http://prod.static.dolphins.clubs.nfl.com/assets/images/imported/MIA/article-thumbnails/news/2012/February/120227_Combine.jpg)
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Zanshin on April 27, 2012, 08:12:00 PM
Dude is fast.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Rome on April 27, 2012, 08:13:35 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 27, 2012, 08:06:19 PM
Who doesn't Gruden like?

Your face?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on April 27, 2012, 08:13:53 PM
"I just play big and shut 'em up that way."
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Eagles_Legendz on April 27, 2012, 08:14:01 PM
4.41

and he was pac10 defensive player of the year I think, so he produced too, question is if he's too small I guess.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 27, 2012, 08:15:09 PM
PFW Draft Profile (Never mind the fact that phillymic is doing the talking).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTToHgUeCwE

Highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrWrRNDbO24


Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Rome on April 27, 2012, 08:15:49 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on April 27, 2012, 08:12:00 PM
Dude is fast.

He ran the fastest 40 by a LB since 2000 so when he's chasing a receiver down the sidelines he's gonna have half a shot to catch him.

In all srsness, I like the pick.  I read up on him a bit and he really is a good prospect. 
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: SD on April 27, 2012, 08:15:54 PM
Quote from: SunMo on April 27, 2012, 08:09:26 PM
Wonder of they project him to SAM or WIL.

Looks like a WIL to me

I can't see him at the SAM with his size. He can rush the passer and gets a lot of TFLs...two good things a WIL does.

Scouts raved about this guy, here's a sample:
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=83342&draftyear=2012&genpos=ILB
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Beermonkey on April 27, 2012, 08:15:59 PM
Bleacherreport.com likes him... a lot

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1152898-mychal-kendricks-6-reasons-why-nfl-draft-prospect-will-succeed-in-the-pros (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1152898-mychal-kendricks-6-reasons-why-nfl-draft-prospect-will-succeed-in-the-pros)
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Feva on April 27, 2012, 08:18:47 PM
This is a great pick, fellas. I wanted the Eagles to grab either him or Davis with one of the 2nds. Dude can play...
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 27, 2012, 09:01:06 PM
Quote from: Feva on April 27, 2012, 08:18:47 PM
This is a great pick, fellas. I wanted the Eagles to grab either him or Davis with one of the 2nds. Dude can play...

I like that you like it.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 27, 2012, 09:01:55 PM
lol
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Feva on April 27, 2012, 09:20:20 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 27, 2012, 09:01:06 PM
Quote from: Feva on April 27, 2012, 08:18:47 PM
This is a great pick, fellas. I wanted the Eagles to grab either him or Davis with one of the 2nds. Dude can play...

I like that you like it.

No you don't.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: General_Failure on April 27, 2012, 09:21:02 PM
He doesn't like it like it, if that's what you mean.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: BobbyT on April 27, 2012, 10:20:50 PM
All this love scares me :paranoid
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on April 27, 2012, 10:23:41 PM
Andy confirmed that he will start out on the strongside
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: SD on April 27, 2012, 10:27:55 PM
Why? If you're going to play a wide 9 you're going to need a SAM who doesn't get run over. Not saying this guy is a stiff but from the scouting reports I've read he doesn't shed blocks but he's great at avoiding them. They need a stout stingy SAM who can hold the point of attack and cover the TE...especially so if you're going to run the wide 9.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 27, 2012, 10:31:35 PM
typical eagle move
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Eagaholic on April 27, 2012, 11:21:43 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on April 27, 2012, 10:23:41 PM
Andy confirmed that he will start out on the strongside

And be at WILL by week 4
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: General_Failure on April 27, 2012, 11:22:12 PM
Benched by week 8.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: reese125 on April 27, 2012, 11:44:01 PM
hi ernie sims
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 27, 2012, 11:46:28 PM
Quote from: reese125 on April 27, 2012, 11:44:01 PM
hi ernie sims

and he is a WIL...imagine a less athletic ernie sims at the SAM spot
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Eagaholic on April 28, 2012, 05:55:39 PM
Really enjoyed listening to his presser. Has his head on straight and seems like a guy who can thrive in Philly. Confident without cocky,  genuine and down to earth. Said he was used to covering TEs in their nickel.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 28, 2012, 05:59:06 PM
who are you doctor phil?

the more cocky the better

teonashammy and the engineer have their heads on straight (whatever that means)

gimme crooked headed monsters that wanna rape and pillage and score negative 3 on the wonderlic
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Eagaholic on April 28, 2012, 06:04:26 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on April 28, 2012, 05:59:06 PM

gimme crooked headed monsters that wanna rape and pillage and score negative 3 on the wonderlic

Yeah, there's TONS of them in the nfl.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 28, 2012, 06:06:14 PM
im obviously exaggerating (sort of)...mostly making fun of your incredibly emo take on the kendricks presser
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Eagaholic on April 28, 2012, 06:15:16 PM
incredibly emo? Yes, I'm weeping as I type. I'm going to start ExtremeBirds now. How else could I follow up such an extreeeme display?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: General_Failure on April 28, 2012, 06:16:22 PM
I'm betting that site already exists, and I'm not sure I want to find out.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 28, 2012, 06:18:44 PM
kendricks is so thoughtful and level headed...hes a genuine guy id like to just sit around with and garden for day while we share a fresh brewed sun iced tea with two straws
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 28, 2012, 06:27:53 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on April 28, 2012, 06:18:44 PM
kendricks is so thoughtful and level headed...hes a genuine guy id like to just sit around with and garden for day while we share a fresh brewed sun iced tea with two straws

Solid laugh there.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Diomedes on April 28, 2012, 06:34:14 PM
You spit up your sun iced tea onto your gardening apron, didn't you.  No fargs given.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 28, 2012, 06:36:19 PM
I garden in the nude.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Diomedes on April 28, 2012, 06:37:13 PM
I can call you Adam?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 28, 2012, 06:39:29 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on April 28, 2012, 06:37:13 PM
I can call you Adam?

Well... Yeah. You wouldn't be the first.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Diomedes on April 28, 2012, 06:44:31 PM
Adam Moneylover it is then.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 28, 2012, 06:45:07 PM
lol
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: JackStraw on April 28, 2012, 06:46:18 PM
Madam I'm Adam
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Eagaholic on April 28, 2012, 06:46:56 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on April 28, 2012, 06:18:44 PM
kendricks is so thoughtful and level headed...hes a genuine guy id like to just sit around with and garden for day while we share a fresh brewed sun iced tea with two straws

Well, I admit I am white. But I'd like to be more like you, though honestly don't know how. Hey, maybe we can hang out sometime and you can show me how to pop a cap into somebody's ass, and spot good athletes. To be honest, I've never actually seen a real live black person before, well except for at a distance on the court or field (and they're pretty good, too!).
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: shorebird on April 29, 2012, 08:23:19 AM
Another small speed guy at 6'-0" 240lbs. and at 4.47 at the combine. Same ole' same ole'.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 29, 2012, 08:33:28 AM
QuotePhilly fans are going hard 24/7 Last night A random guy thought I was a Giants fan, he was ready to fight. It was do tight. #angry birds
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: shorebird on April 29, 2012, 08:39:10 AM
...another brilliant tweet from the twit.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 29, 2012, 08:57:48 AM
You quite literally almost never have even the slightest clue what you're talking about.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Rome on April 29, 2012, 08:59:15 AM
Play nice, children.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on April 29, 2012, 01:38:20 PM
QuoteSleeping on me is bad for your health

love this tweet
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on April 29, 2012, 01:49:14 PM
Quote from: shorebird on April 29, 2012, 08:23:19 AM
Another small speed guy at 6'-0" 240lbs. and at 4.47 at the combine. Same ole' same ole'.

Shore, have you read anything on this guy? Have you realized that the LB position is trending towards the smaller speed guys around the league?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 29, 2012, 02:37:45 PM
UNPOSSIBLE! CARLOS EMMONS OR GTFO!
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 29, 2012, 03:16:09 PM
im willing to be convinced...but i dont know the sizes of all the backers in the leaague

who are the 5-10/11 240 SAMS in the nfl....since thats where its trending
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on April 29, 2012, 03:44:03 PM
I will have to go look at the rosters but another thing to consider is that traditional coverages of just having the strongside LB run with the TE are going away and we're seeing CB/S covering more.

But of all the LBs drafted this weekend only three exceeded 250lbs (Upshaw @ 272, Hightower @ 265, Ronnell Lewis @ 253). Hightower is an inside backer and Upshaw is projected as a SAM. But how well will he be able to turn and run with a faster TE?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 29, 2012, 03:54:12 PM
his height is as big a concern as his weight...and it not just about covering the te altho thats a big deal its the fact that when you are in the strongside you arent freed up as much to go and make plays because you have to deal with the te and the tackle on running downs

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on April 29, 2012, 03:44:03 PM
I will have to go look at the rosters but another thing to consider is that traditional coverages of just having the strongside LB run with the TE are going away and we're seeing CB/S covering more.

But of all the LBs drafted this weekend only three exceeded 250lbs (Upshaw @ 272, Hightower @ 265, Ronnell Lewis @ 253). Hightower is an inside backer and Upshaw is projected as a SAM. But how well will he be able to turn and run with a faster TE?

i agree that someone like upshaw wont be able to run with te's....but why when talking about kendricks his size at sam is not a disadvantage because cb/s are covering te's more but with hightower hes to big to cover them and is at a disadvantage...cant have it both ways

imo the mike is the position that has gotten much smaller in the last 10-15 years as the league has changed....the sam probably has as well...but not searly as much...and its the one lb spot where size is still important

also upshaw and hightower are both 3-4 guys
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on April 29, 2012, 04:04:12 PM
Yeah and TEs are more pass oriented these days so their blocking isn't the best or teams eschew the extra TE to go 3WR. A guy like Hendricks who is physical can beat blocks.

I am not championing the midget LB craze by any means but gimme a physical guy and I say he can get around the size limitations.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 29, 2012, 04:09:47 PM
the issue i have is that kendricks has big problems getting off blocks...he cant take anyone on...thats not someone who should be playing the strongside imo and it devalues his strengths of flying around and getting to the ball.....hes much more suited to play wil

also speaking of small if kendricks wins the sam job and rolle the wil then the eagle olb'ers will be 5-9 and 5-10
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on April 29, 2012, 04:14:10 PM
The lack of height doesn't bug me to be honest. Like I said, I am willing to see how he fares there before worrying
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Rome on April 29, 2012, 04:42:04 PM
You should write him off as a bust before he ever plays a down.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 29, 2012, 04:44:22 PM
Quote from: Rome on April 29, 2012, 04:42:04 PM
You should write him off as a bust before he ever plays a down.

or put him in the HOF

these last six posts are in a nutshell the fundemental difference btwn haters and homers
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 29, 2012, 04:48:48 PM
Agreed. Both haters and homers are nimrods.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Rome on April 29, 2012, 04:51:14 PM
Phreak is open to seeing what happens with the kid and IGY has already written him off.

Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 29, 2012, 04:51:35 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 29, 2012, 04:48:48 PM
Agreed. Both haters and homers are nimrods.

the difference is a homer will come out and say im saying the guy is a bust...whereas a hater will be more pragmatic and look at all the pluses and minues....generally we will emphasize the negative more but overall we are far more sane

its kind of the difference btwn the right and the left
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 29, 2012, 04:51:54 PM
Quote from: Rome on April 29, 2012, 04:51:14 PM
Phreak is open to seeing what happens with the kid and IGY has already written him off.

^^^^^
see
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Rome on April 29, 2012, 04:55:21 PM
How many games of Kendricks' have you sat down and analyzed?    How much of his game film have you broken down?  How many of his coaches have you spoken to about him?

Zero, right?

Exactly.  Just like the rest of us. 

Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 29, 2012, 05:01:19 PM
ive probably watched him play five times or so.....and ive actually watched a shteinload of film on him

how much film did andy watch on jaiquan jarret jason pierre paul chris gocong or victor abiamiri??

ill go with what ive seen and you can go with your blind faith

thats all besides the point tho...the fact that i cant have concerns about a player without you flying off the handle and accusing me of calling him a bust (by the way i gave him a good grade as far as the pick) is my point...and the real funny thing is that im not even questioning the player himself...im questioning the decision to put him at a particular position
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 29, 2012, 05:08:33 PM
Ah yes, full circle back to the OL' SAM/WIL differentiation. Good. Good.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 29, 2012, 05:15:20 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 29, 2012, 05:08:33 PM
Ah yes, full circle back to the OL' SAM/WIL differentiation. Good. Good.

i dont expect everyone to know what it is....but trust me when i say in a 4-3 base there is a difference
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Dillen on April 29, 2012, 05:18:51 PM
I agree with igy that it seems like this dude would be a lot better off playing the weakside. Put your good players in a position where they can be the most successful. Unfortunately, the majority of this board would be just as good on the strongside as anyone else the Eagles will run out there, so that's where it looks like they'll try to play him
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Eagaholic on April 30, 2012, 12:24:00 AM
FF and Phreak are correct in that there is a trend toward there not being (or needing to be) much difference between SAM and WILL, especially depending on the scheme.

With NEs success with Gronk and Hernandez, 2 TE sets are a hot trend. In a balanced formation there isn't a lot of difference between the 2 LBs. Same with the 4 wide spread sets and such.

More important is the scheme. Basically Washburn is the architect of the D and Juan seems to be incorporating more cover-2 principles into it. I looked back at Washburn's LBs at Tenn, (according to profootballreference)

Stephen Tulloch MLB from '08 - '10 listed at 230 pounds 
David Thornton LLB from '06 to '09 @ 230 pounds
Keith Bulluck RLB tipping the scales at 235 pounds. (although in fairness I think they used the NFL 1st year weights and some players add weight over time).

When Jim Schwartz, Fisher's DC, left Tenn and took the wide 9 to Det, he also took Bulluck with him, and had along side him Justin Durant LLB 230 - 240 pounds (depending on source and year) and Andre DeLevy RLB @ 230  - 238 pounds.

The weights are a pretty constant 230 - 240# although to IGY's point the heights differ by a good bit, from 5' 11" to 6-3.

So bottom line, even if a little short Kendricks does seem to fit the prototypical wide 9 LB mold even as SAM, and I think the trend in general is for strong and weak LBs to become more similar, though it still depends on scheme and how a team prioritizes stopping the pass first vs stopping the run first in a 4-3.

In any case though, with the smaller guys they will be heavily dependent on a swarming gang tackling defense or they will be hopeless. I don't have a problem with the LB size in and of itself, but add in undersized players at SS (if Coleman stays), and nickel CB (where 3 safety big nickel packages are becoming a trend elsewhere) and I have reservations, especially since Nate Allen isn't exactly Brian Dawkins 2.0

They will need to count on the press CBs, who can add a lot more to run support than off the line zone guys like Asante, and those CBs will need to pull their weight and tackle well for the scheme to work. To me Juan seems to be developing a cover-2 back 7 to match with the wide 9 front, but usually those successful cover-2 teams have at least one big crunching guy at a key position, like John Lynch or Urlacherz (though Bob Sanders was a small crunching guy, but still they need at least a player or two to step up and be that tough physical presence). 

As I looked into it more, converting to a wide 9 can be a major overhaul that takes a year or two. I wouldn't have thought, but it may be just a notch below changing from a 3-4 to a 4-3 or vice versa, depending on the personnel already on hand.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Don Ho on April 30, 2012, 04:44:23 AM
I read in some draft publication at the local drug store last night that one of his attributes is "violent player".  I have nothing to contribute.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 30, 2012, 07:29:26 AM
you can only be violent if you make it to the ball....and his major weakness is taking on and getting off blocks...which is fairly important in general but particularly at the SAM spot...to a certain extent you can teach technique in improving in that area but at some point its simply comes down to size...certainly will be one of the interesting things to watch this summer

lets also realize theres no guarantee this guy even wins the SAM job or for that matter the WIL...hes gotta come in and beat out the incumbents...lets be honest that isnt exactly a tall order but would it shock anyone if jamar chaney is the starting SAM against cleveland?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: shorebird on April 30, 2012, 07:31:24 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on April 29, 2012, 01:49:14 PM
Quote from: shorebird on April 29, 2012, 08:23:19 AM
Another small speed guy at 6'-0" 240lbs. and at 4.47 at the combine. Same ole' same ole'.

Shore, have you read anything on this guy? Have you realized that the LB position is trending towards the smaller speed guys around the league?

It was a trend with the Eagles before it was a trend around the league. Is he going to be able to take on fullbacks and stuff the run? Because imo, thats the kind of backer the Eagles need. Kuechly is lighter but @ 6'3" with a bigger frame he can put on more weight, plus he's a textbook tackler. I knew it wasn't gonna' happen but if the Eagles were ever to get serious about the LB position, they'd have traded up for him.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 30, 2012, 07:39:04 AM
cookly is a mlb and they just traded for meeko
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: shorebird on April 30, 2012, 08:02:11 AM
I know this, and supposedly 'meeko' is fully recovered from his achilles injury, but would you have rather had Kuechly when Meeko blows his achilles out again or be forced to rely on Chaney?

Cox should help stop the run, but they still seem to have no linebackers that can do it consistantly. 'Meeko' was a beast the first 4 years of his career, and maybe he can come back, but it still isn't a sure thing. I'm sick of seeing things like Marshawn Lynch rushing 22 times for 148 yards and 2 touchdowns, with a mind-boggling 6.7 avg.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: reese125 on April 30, 2012, 08:05:41 AM
If Kendricks can overcome his measurables and become a stud LB god bless him and great for the eagles for scooping him up.

But it's pretty easy to say that when youre a stout 5-10 player you have alligator arms in general and will have a difficult time shedding blocks and getting blanketed up by rolling OT's even the better TE's.  It will always be a mismatch. Sure they might be quicker and can go sideline to sideline, pop off a zone to get to the ball, and have speed to stay with the TE's now, but they are still at a mismatch on the higher thrown ball and 1st and 2nd run downs.

These coordinators are still trying to implement this swarming type, quick to the ball off zone coverage type guys, but keep forgetting to replay all the running downs from last year. Those gaps that were wide open last year were there for a reason....and while one big piece of that was due to lack of talent the other was due to a huge size disadvantage.

Got to bank on the dline holding stout or it's an exact replay of last year.



Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: shorebird on April 30, 2012, 08:19:15 AM
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 29, 2012, 08:57:48 AM
You quite literally almost never have even the slightest clue what you're talking about.
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 29, 2012, 08:33:28 AM

QuotePhilly fans are going hard 24/7 Last night A random guy thought I was a Giants fan, he was ready to fight. It was do tight. #angry birds

Well...if this wasn't you quoting yourself or Kendricks from twitter, maybe you should put an author to the quote so someone would know, or maybe you should have put it in your Twitter thread. 90% of the crap you post from there contributes nothing. Philly fans wanting to fight! Sooo interesting!

Sorry, I'm not a twitter nut like you.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: shorebird on April 30, 2012, 08:23:49 AM
Quote from: reese125 on April 30, 2012, 08:05:41 AM

Got to bank on the dline holding stout or it's an exact replay of last year.


Exactly, and imo, they have made what looks to be a big improvments there with Cox, but linebackers are still looking to be a weakness...again.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 30, 2012, 09:12:20 AM
Quote from: shorebird on April 30, 2012, 08:19:15 AM
Sorry, I'm not a twitter nut like you.

You don't get it. And by "it" I mean absolutely everything ever.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: SunMo on April 30, 2012, 09:14:35 AM
this guy reminds me of london fletcher with his size and speed
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 30, 2012, 09:38:54 AM
Quote from: SunMo on April 30, 2012, 09:14:35 AM
this guy reminds me of london fletcher with his size and speed

Fletcher was pretty much always a middle backer, right?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: SunMo on April 30, 2012, 09:40:43 AM
yeah, i believe so
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 30, 2012, 10:18:48 AM
Well, I'd rather have two athletic, playmaking MLBs on the field at once than losers who can't shed blocks or cover.

Speaking of which, Casey Matthews might find a niche on special teams this year!
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on April 30, 2012, 10:24:51 AM
Quote from: shorebird on April 30, 2012, 08:02:11 AM
I know this, and supposedly 'meeko' is fully recovered from his achilles injury, but would you have rather had Kuechly when Meeko blows his achilles out again or be forced to rely on Chaney?

id rather not spend my first round pick on a back up mlb because someone might get hurt
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: shorebird on April 30, 2012, 06:34:34 PM
Fair enough, even though he could play the weakside and you'd give up nothing. He'd have no problem finding a position on this team. He'll be starting for Carolina sooner rather than later. But, oh well, I'll get behind Kendricks 'cause he's an Eagle now, it seems he has talent, and there wasn't any other player out there with the size I'd like to see.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on May 02, 2012, 08:55:33 AM
FAP FAP (http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/05/02/eagles-2nd-round-pick-mychal-kendricks-on-teams-who-passed-on-him-im-going-to-make-them-pay-for-it/)
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on May 02, 2012, 09:21:56 AM
My biggest problem with the LBs was, for the longest time, none had that "dog" in them. With Ryans and now this dude, if he pans out, we could have a couple of guys flying around and killing bitches. Hopefully it translates to the rest of the defense.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Feva on May 02, 2012, 11:27:55 AM
Love it... love it.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 02, 2012, 11:38:00 AM
QuoteWhen [the Eagles] picked me up, I was ecstatic, I saw the area code, and I was like 'I'm not familiar with this one.'

Not surprising at all that linebackers don't recognize the Philly area code.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on May 02, 2012, 11:59:04 AM
its gonna be interesting to follow the careers of lavonte david and kendricks....two similar linebackers who went within 15 picks of each other

i like kendricks but would have rather had david...however you cant fault the eagles for the way they played that round as they ended up getting curry and kendricks (david went one pick before the eagles took curry)
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on May 02, 2012, 01:46:59 PM
Yeah, I am happy they showed more concern for the linebacker position in this draft, but expecting them to let a LB beat out a DE with a similar grade would be a bridge too far.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on May 02, 2012, 01:58:34 PM
except they did take the LB 12 picks before the DE
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on May 02, 2012, 02:55:15 PM
I was referring to David.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on May 02, 2012, 03:05:45 PM
im not 100% sure what you are saying but david was a higher rated player than kendricks
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on May 02, 2012, 03:17:33 PM
I'm fuzzy on the order, didn't David go just before Curry, and Kendricks got picked 14 or so picks later?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on May 02, 2012, 03:24:25 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhanInDC on May 02, 2012, 03:17:33 PM
I'm fuzzy on the order, didn't David go just before Curry, and Kendricks got picked 14 or so picks later?

No. Kendricks picked at 45. Curry at 59.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on May 02, 2012, 03:24:34 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhanInDC on May 02, 2012, 03:17:33 PM
I'm fuzzy on the order, didn't David go just before Curry, and Kendricks got picked 14 or so picks later?

kendricks



david
curry
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on May 02, 2012, 03:30:27 PM
farg it then, i'm farged up.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on May 08, 2012, 05:36:45 PM
SIGNED
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Feva on May 08, 2012, 06:31:55 PM
Nice. Get the kid a number.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on May 08, 2012, 07:06:15 PM
He should get 86 for what he's going to do to the opposition.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on May 08, 2012, 08:06:45 PM
id give him 92.....hes that good
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: General_Failure on May 08, 2012, 08:20:32 PM
Okay, two can play at this game motherfarger. 93. Now what!?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 08, 2012, 08:23:39 PM
99.... Domino muthafarger
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Diomedes on May 08, 2012, 08:28:43 PM
20 is available.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on May 08, 2012, 08:31:43 PM
anything but 25
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Diomedes on May 08, 2012, 08:34:37 PM
Yeah, they retired that one for Dorsey Levens, good call.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: paco on May 08, 2012, 09:37:16 PM
Maybe he meant 5
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Rome on May 09, 2012, 06:03:47 AM
This kid's signing ended up being the * highlight * for Philly sports fans yesterday.

Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: shorebird on May 13, 2012, 10:23:51 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on May 08, 2012, 08:06:45 PM
id give him 92.....hes that good

No way.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 13, 2012, 12:16:47 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on May 13, 2012, 12:30:46 PM
haha
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: shorebird on May 14, 2012, 12:03:23 AM
How 'bout 99?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: BigEd76 on May 14, 2012, 12:26:50 PM
Bowen (http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20120514_ENERGIZING_FORCE.html)

QuoteIn the Eagles' 1976 media guide, among the free agents vying for jobs, listed along with Vince Papale and Johnnie Walton, there's a running back from UCLA named Marv Kendricks.

"He talked about Dick Vermeil all the time. Actually, they still keep in contact," Mychal Kendricks said. "I think his career ended because of a fractured neck, or something like that. We talk about it, but we don't really get into detail."
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"There was a lot of Eagles stuff around" the Kendricks home, Mychal said. "He had this Eagles jacket - the classic Eagle, bright green silk."

Mychal was always a linebacker growing up, he said, although he chose the number of his NFL hero, Denver running back Terrell Davis, No. 30. Mychal wore that number at Cal, and his brother Eric currently wears it at UCLA.

With the Eagles, Kendricks is No. 95, a jersey that has seen hard times the last decade or so, belonging first to Jerome McDougle, then to Victor Abiamiri. Kendricks said he isn't worried. "It's the placebo effect - if you believe it, then I guess it's going to happen. But I don't believe in that stuff," he said. "It's the number they gave me."

The guys on CSN have also been saying he looks pretty good so far

yea we know it's rookie minicamp and nothing means shtein right now
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on May 14, 2012, 12:37:13 PM
he can grab 57 when keenan clayton gets cut this summer
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on May 14, 2012, 01:38:42 PM
They better not cut Clayton.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: SD on May 14, 2012, 01:47:14 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on May 14, 2012, 01:38:42 PM
They better not cut Clayton.

yeah the special teams would really suffer. He'd be the first LB I'd cut too.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on May 14, 2012, 01:55:49 PM
farg that - Akeem Jordan and Casey Matthews go way before Clayton
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on May 14, 2012, 01:57:13 PM
hes 50/50 id say to make the team

1. meeko
2. kendricks
3. rolle
4. matthews
5. chaney
6. clayton/foku/jordan/lloyd
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: SD on May 14, 2012, 02:01:04 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on May 14, 2012, 01:55:49 PM
farg that - Akeem Jordan and Casey Matthews go way before Clayton

Matthews came around at the end of the season, I know it's popular to hate on the guy but he didn't play bad once he was moved to the WIL. It's not his fault he was thrown into the middle of a weak group of LBs then told to make the best out of fending off Guards who were coming out to nail him because Wide 9 sucks ass agains the run.

Assuming they carry 6 LBs:
Ryans
Kendricks
Matthews
Rolle
Chaney

Jordan and Clayton are expendable. They could cut either one and it wouldn't make a bit of difference. I haven't seen anything from Clayton that tells me he'll ever be more than a generic ST guy.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Diomedes on May 14, 2012, 03:56:00 PM
That seems right.  I prefer Jordan.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on October 04, 2013, 04:10:51 PM
QuoteMychal Kendricks leads NFL linebackers in missed tackles (8), rec allowed (24), & YAC (164). He is also 2nd in rec yards allowed (231) and has no sacks, FF or interceptions.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: SD on October 04, 2013, 05:25:41 PM
Howwwwwwwwwiiiiiiie!
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on October 04, 2013, 08:26:22 PM
i think it might be time for people to stop suckling the 2012 draft
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: hbionic on October 04, 2013, 09:11:16 PM
Whomever was suckling on that teet, should be murdered then raped.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on October 04, 2013, 09:14:45 PM
you didn't hear?

fletcher (side of a milk carton) cox and mikeal (matt mccoy) kendricks were the bomb ass future of the defense
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: General_Failure on October 04, 2013, 09:27:25 PM
The future sucks so hard.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on October 04, 2013, 09:37:40 PM
Yeah he has to clean up the missed tackles. Way over aggressive.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on October 04, 2013, 09:39:58 PM
its one thing to not make plays which he doesn't do...its another to not be a playmaker and also not do the little things like ummmm tackle
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: SD on October 04, 2013, 10:07:30 PM
Russell Wilson  :'(
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Munson on October 04, 2013, 10:12:59 PM
I think Cox has been decent....maybe I missed him getting run over a lot but he seems to be doing an okay job.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: MDS on October 05, 2013, 04:31:43 AM
is 2012 howie's FIRST EVER draft?

Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 06, 2013, 07:34:26 AM
No.  His first ever draft won't happen until 2027. 
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: BigEd76 on August 24, 2015, 07:34:49 PM
Well this was unexpected

Quotecaplannfl
#Eagles and LB Mychal Kendricks agreed to a 4-yr, $29 m contract extension with $16.4m guaranteed, per league source.

Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: phattymatty on August 24, 2015, 07:37:03 PM
noice.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: SD on August 24, 2015, 07:39:44 PM
That's a hell of a lot less than what I thought he'd get.

Nice
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: BigEd76 on August 24, 2015, 07:47:03 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNNjIrmWIAAXOM-.png)

More from Caplan:

QuoteMaximum Kendricks can earn is $31.5m. $7.25m APY.
Kendricks got a phenomenal deal. Eclipses $6.5m some execs thought he'd get. Give both sides credit for getting this done before season.
For those who thought Kendricks would walk after the season because of rumors etc, he's staying for a while. And he turns only 25 in Sept.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on August 24, 2015, 07:58:58 PM
I'm shocked.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: smeags on August 24, 2015, 08:00:51 PM
But, but, but, I thought Kelly doesn't like black players ?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on August 24, 2015, 08:01:19 PM
that's a nice chunk of change for an inside backer but you are paying for his ascendancy....prime years from a homegrown talent...reminiscent of banner

also will look smaller when ceeklee gets caked off
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: General_Failure on August 24, 2015, 08:13:35 PM
Quote from: smeags on August 24, 2015, 08:00:51 PM
But, but, but, I thought Kelly doesn't like black players ?

He must have passed the paper bag test.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Eagaholic on August 24, 2015, 08:15:47 PM
"WTF. Seriously?" - Andy Reid
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Eagaholic on August 24, 2015, 08:16:54 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 24, 2015, 08:01:19 PM
that's a nice chunk of change for an inside backer but you are paying for his ascendancy....prime years from a homegrown talent...reminiscent of banner

also will look smaller when ceeklee gets caked off
Banner low balled guys though
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: QB Eagles on August 24, 2015, 08:27:56 PM
Good to hear. The relationship between the team and Kendricks has changed quite a bit over the last 6 months. Chip must like what he sees. Kendricks has played well enough to obtain the Sproles Exception.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Rome on August 24, 2015, 08:57:53 PM
Good deal for both sides. 

Culture.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on August 24, 2015, 09:24:50 PM
Writers pissed bc they all said he was trade bait or gonna be allowed to walk?

And wtf is ceeklee?
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: General_Failure on August 24, 2015, 09:36:34 PM
Brent Manneans.
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: MDS on August 24, 2015, 10:08:24 PM
luke keeklee
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on August 24, 2015, 10:16:41 PM
Normally I can decipher his awful name spelling but that one got me
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: SunMo on August 25, 2015, 07:34:12 AM
Quote from: Eagaholic on August 24, 2015, 08:16:54 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 24, 2015, 08:01:19 PM
that's a nice chunk of change for an inside backer but you are paying for his ascendancy....prime years from a homegrown talent...reminiscent of banner

also will look smaller when ceeklee gets caked off
Banner low balled guys though

banner actually said on twitter it was a great deal from the Eagles perspective
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: ice grillin you on August 25, 2015, 07:48:26 AM
banner didnt low ball his young talent...he actually would slightly overpay them to get cheap years out of the end of the deal when the player would hopefully outplay it...which is pretty much what the eagles more or less did with kendricks
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on August 25, 2015, 06:03:05 PM
Yeah I just saw where Banner said he didn't get the deal because the discount is so large
Title: Re: Mychal Kendricks, Philadelphia Eagle
Post by: Rome on August 25, 2015, 08:11:01 PM
It's only four years.  Kendricks won't even be 30 when the deal ends.  If he's a perennial pro bowler, he'll get stupid money then.  He's betting on himself.