Kyle DeVan, Philadelphia Eagle

[Eagles_Legendz]

Is there a better option?

No clue but I had no idea this dude was starting until today.  Not a good sign for Watkins.

[Diomedes]

Agreed.  Not a good sign at all.

But to be fair, most rookies would not be expected to start straight away.  We bought the FO's bullshtein about instant starter, which is why it seems like such a disaster.   Maybe the guy will work out given some time.

[ice grillin you]

it was more than the front office...it was many pundits and fans....hell most people on this board whenever i would kill the team for the watkins pick and the line in general would point to watkins as proof the team improved the OL

100% he was expected to start from day one....it wasnt like he was attempting to replace jahri evans

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

How about we see them play a few games before anointing them the worst offensive line in history?

[Rome]

That seems like a bit much to ask, bro. 

WOST EVA!

[ice grillin you]

How about we see them play a few games before anointing them the worst offensive line in history?

i know you homers dont like reading other peoples posts before responding...but i said on paper its arguably the worst Oline in the nfl right now....which is exactly what a superbowl favorite should be going into the season with

but hey if you are a banner inc suckler and believe that the magic dust can turn kyle devan evan mathis danny watkins and co into a good oline then more power to ya

[Diomedes]

you hear that guys, iby wishes us well!

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

How about we see them play a few games before anointing them the worst offensive line in history?

i know you homers dont like reading other peoples posts before responding...but i said on paper its arguably the worst Oline in the nfl right now....which is exactly what a superbowl favorite should be going into the season with

but hey if you are a banner inc suckler and believe that the magic dust can turn kyle devan evan mathis danny watkins and co into a good oline then more power to ya

Nice use of text formatting!


Anyway, I'll say it again: The line was horrendous last year. The main culprits are either without work (MJG, Cole), backups (Justice), or backups on another team (McGlynn). If Kelce sucks balls, Jackson will be plugged in. Peters and Herremans should be no worse than average as the tackle tandem, and excellent (but probably slightly overrated) OL coach Mudd believes Mathis and DeVan give them the best chance to win opening day. If not the not-quite-ready-for-the-NFL rookie will get another shot at it. You want to say that they're the worst on paper, fine. But they're no worse than last year, and other parts of the team are significantly better.

I still wouldn't put smart money on the Eagles to win the Super Bowl over teams like the Packers and Falcons/Saints, but they're right up there and have as good a chance as any of the aforementioned teams to peak around playoff time. Haters gonna hate.

[ice grillin you]

i dont know how you couldnt see them possibly being worse than last year....and just the fact that they could be is beyond inexcusable

you see howard mudd as a savoir i see him as a product of peyton manning getting rid of the ball faster and knowing his offense better than any qb in nfl history....but im sure howard mudd is what made that oline look good

btw how dumb of a decision is it to start kelce this week in a dome where no one will be able to hear each other...in the chaos of what will go on sunday wouldnt you want your veteran center inbtwn the two blocking sleds they have at guard?

i also cringe to see herremans this week having to react off a silent count out on the edge...hes not quick to begin with

andy better have a fabulous gameplan (which i dont put past him at all) in order to win this game

[Diomedes]

.... and excellent (but probably slightly overrated) OL coach Mudd

you see howard mudd as a savoir

hippo

[ice grillin you]

excellent and overrated dont compute....the overrated was thrown in there merely as an attempt to temper his homerism

in fact what does slightly overrated excellent mean

[Diomedes]

find someone else to aggravate, I ain't takin the bait

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

find someone else to aggravate, I ain't takin the bait

FTW