[Stranger]

Eagles sign QB Thaddeus Lewis, release Stephen Morris
September 21, 2015, 4:30 pm

Are these moves an early indication of panic in the Eagles coaching ranks?

[moklerman]

Eagles sign QB Thaddeus Lewis, release Stephen Morris
September 21, 2015, 4:30 pm

Are these moves an early indication of panic in the Eagles coaching ranks?

Experimenting with third string QB's a sign of panic? I wouldn't say so. Tebow and Barkley were given more than a fair chance to win that job and they didn't look good. They kicked the tires on Morris and quickly realized he wasn't what they wanted. Thad Lewis, I think we all agree, is a pretty good 3rd string option. Seems like a good move by the Eagles to me.

[moklerman]

OH man. That's awesome. Sammy,, you;re not near Kansas anymore..
However it does look as if Bradford was doing some talkin'..

It is often said that Bradford doesn't show enough..or any emotion but it's always been my feeling that he's suppressing frustration. Sure, he's made mistakes of his own at times but I don't think that showing dissatisfaction when a receiver drops a pass is necessarily the best way to lead. Keeping an even keel may not be the best way, but I think I'd appreciate it if my QB wasn't gesticulating after a dropped pass. Everyone knows the pass should have been caught so showing up the receiver seems counterproductive.

Now, maybe Bradford should be more rah-rah or maybe he should chew somebody's ass but I think there's validity to how he approaches things.

As far as what the Eagles are going through, after re-watching the last game, I think things are about to all come together for them. The plays are there and they've just been a tiny bit off. Sometimes it's a dropped pass, sometimes it's a big play getting called back, sometimes it's a missed assignment, but these are all correctable things and they're all, IMO, a matter of familiarity and continuity. Each week they'll get a little better in that regard and by the time they come off their bye in week 8, I think they'll be functioning and producing well.

[dieterbrock]

Eagles sign QB Thaddeus Lewis, release Stephen Morris
September 21, 2015, 4:30 pm

Are these moves an early indication of panic in the Eagles coaching ranks?

Just more "unconventional logic" by Kelly.
3rd string qb (if you're rare enough to have 3 qb on 53) is typically a young project who's too good to make it to PS.

There's no upside to having Thad Lewis as the team sits currently. He's not a developmental Qb.
Now if Philly was thinking of trading Sanchez to one of the teams that lost a qb, it would make sense. Just can't see them thinking that with the way Bradford is playing

[dieterbrock]

And if philly were to lose this weekend, and drop to 0-3 I think we'd be kissing that 4th rounder good bye. I mean why would philly let Bradford take half the snaps of they aren't going to make the playoffs?

[Stranger]

And if philly were to lose this weekend, and drop to 0-3 I think we'd be kissing that 4th rounder good bye. I mean why would philly let Bradford take half the snaps of they aren't going to make the playoffs?

If the E - A - G - L - E - S go 0-3 that kid who does the Youtube videos is going to explode on camera.

[Hacksaw]

I'd watch that.

[moklerman]

And if philly were to lose this weekend, and drop to 0-3 I think we'd be kissing that 4th rounder good bye. I mean why would philly let Bradford take half the snaps of they aren't going to make the playoffs?

Under normal circumstances I think it's easy to assume that but look how bad the NFC East looks right now. Giving up, even at 0-3, would be foolish.

This still isn't a case of Bradford alone, struggling within a functioning offense. I highly doubt that Kelly and the Eagles are going to base their starting QB decision on how his stat line looks. I don't have the info to know if he's making bad/wrong reads but it doesn't look like it. So far, it's all timing and communication issues. Those work themselves out but take a little time.

[dieterbrock]

And if philly were to lose this weekend, and drop to 0-3 I think we'd be kissing that 4th rounder good bye. I mean why would philly let Bradford take half the snaps of they aren't going to make the playoffs?

Under normal circumstances I think it's easy to assume that but look how bad the NFC East looks right now. Giving up, even at 0-3, would be foolish.

This still isn't a case of Bradford alone, struggling within a functioning offense. I highly doubt that Kelly and the Eagles are going to base their starting QB decision on how his stat line looks. I don't have the info to know if he's making bad/wrong reads but it doesn't look like it. So far, it's all timing and communication issues. Those work themselves out but take a little time.

I didnt mean that theyd cut the cord at 0-3 and give up on the playoffs, I guess I didnt word it right.
Sure they'll continue to push forward but at some point when the 50% split is getting close I could see Kelly making a call. If they're 2-5 or 1-6, and clearly done for, I suspect the wise move would be to go for the pick.

I'll say this though, Bradford starts slow again this week, Sanchez will play. I hear tons of Philly talk where I live and there is a lot of speculation to a QB change. Apprarently Kelly has been trying to sell the idea to his coaches to give Sanchez a couple series to "cut Sam a break".
Yes, its all talk and who can you believe, but Kelly is a wild card and nothing surprises me. Especially with the dreadful QB play Sam has exhibted at times this season

And to your point, yeah the NFC East could be an 8-8, 7-9 division winner the way things are playing out

[moklerman]

And if philly were to lose this weekend, and drop to 0-3 I think we'd be kissing that 4th rounder good bye. I mean why would philly let Bradford take half the snaps of they aren't going to make the playoffs?

Under normal circumstances I think it's easy to assume that but look how bad the NFC East looks right now. Giving up, even at 0-3, would be foolish.

This still isn't a case of Bradford alone, struggling within a functioning offense. I highly doubt that Kelly and the Eagles are going to base their starting QB decision on how his stat line looks. I don't have the info to know if he's making bad/wrong reads but it doesn't look like it. So far, it's all timing and communication issues. Those work themselves out but take a little time.

I didnt mean that theyd cut the cord at 0-3 and give up on the playoffs, I guess I didnt word it right.
Sure they'll continue to push forward but at some point when the 50% split is getting close I could see Kelly making a call. If they're 2-5 or 1-6, and clearly done for, I suspect the wise move would be to go for the pick.

I'll say this though, Bradford starts slow again this week, Sanchez will play. I hear tons of Philly talk where I live and there is a lot of speculation to a QB change. Apprarently Kelly has been trying to sell the idea to his coaches to give Sanchez a couple series to "cut Sam a break".
Yes, its all talk and who can you believe, but Kelly is a wild card and nothing surprises me. Especially with the dreadful QB play Sam has exhibted at times this season

And to your point, yeah the NFC East could be an 8-8, 7-9 division winner the way things are playing out

That would be pretty disappointing if he bailed on his QB that quickly. Desperate times call for desperate measures I guess and sometimes just having a different guy in there will make a difference but if a team does that, there's usually no going back.

I'd expect anxious and frustrated fans suggesting a change at QB but if Kelly's trying to sell the idea, he's not the coach I thought he was. Of course, I don't see why he'd have to lobby for that kind of move. He's the emperor of that team so he should be able to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants.