Eagles vs Saints Game Thread

[Feva]

They're already disappointed with Archuleta... I wouldn't put it past them.

[Seabiscuit36]

Eagles finally make Lewis demotion official
By GEOFF MOSHER, The News Journal
Posted Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 6:07 pm

PHILADELPHIA – It's been implied but had not been stated until today, when defensive coordinator Jim Johnson called safety Michael Lewis a "role player."

Lewis, a Pro Bowl selection in 2004, was a strong point on the defense when training camp opened in July and primed to receive a contract extension before becoming a free agent at the end of the season.

But he struggled in coverage early and often until he was eventually demoted after a loss to New Orleans. Reserve safety Sean Considine started the next game against Tampa Bay and hasn't since relinquished the starting job.

Johnson said Considine would likely remain the starter for the rest of the season while Lewis is primarily used in pass-rushing situations. In it's Friday edition, the New Journal will examine Lewis' fall from grace.
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Im guessing they got into a shouting match or something about the LB comment

[MDS]

I'm guessing he can't cover shtein and that's why his ass only plays in short yardage.

[ice grillin you]

^^^^^
genius

[MURP]

oh how you pain me, ye old days of Blaine Bishop. 

[mussa]

so whats everyones thoughts on considine? i think he's made some good plays and overall hasn't farged up too bad yet.  he's def not afraid to lower the shoulder and sacrifice himself. is this the next timmy hauck? is he our starter for nxt few yrs?

[PhillyPhreak54]

He's not spectacular but he's fundamentally sound. That's what they need...a guy who can make the tackle, who doesn't always go for the big hit and form tackles guys to make sure they are down when he makes first contact. He is the starter at SS next season no doubt.

[ice grillin you]

considine is a great special teamer that can be useful in certain defensive alignments...no way he should be a starting nfl safety

[PhillyPhreak54]

At least your opinion of his has moved up from no way he should be in the league like it was before...baby steps

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Considine will never be a star.  He seems to go about his business and make a few plays and is rarely out of position.

That said, the Eagles will need to replace Dawkins at SOME point also, so the safety position should be addressed whether they love Considine or not.

[ice grillin you]

actually ive pimped him as a valuable player from the get....i said hed be a great special teamer and hopefully a solid back up saftey one day

[Munson]

actually ive pimped him as a valuable player from the get....i said hed be a great special teamer and hopefully a solid back up saftey one day

So why can't be be a starter again?

[ice grillin you]

hmmmm?

cause hes not good enough?

[SunMo]

he has to be good enough, the Eagles drafted him!

[mpmcgraw]

As we all know, young players usually peak after starting a few games.

Right.