Radio Show: #23 9-12-14 (S3 E3)

Intro & News Stories

Ray Rice Debacle and Brett's Bold Predictions

Pants' Power Rankings - Biggest Screw Ups

Phillies Franco and Orioles Davis

Happy Happenings

Are Eagles a Superbowl Contender

Former Eagle CB Troy Vincent

Radio Show: #22 9-5-14 (S3 E2)

Intro & News Stories

Former Eagle LB Reggie Wilkes
Pants' Power Rankings

Eagles Roster Reaction

Happy Happenings

Jaguars at Eagles Preview

Brett's Bold Predictions and NFL Playoff Predictions

How will Maikel Franco work out?

Franco is one of the most highly touted prospects to come out of the Phillies minor leagues as a 3^rd baseman in several years. He batted .257 with 16 homeruns in Lehigh Valley. Before being called Franco was tearing up the Minors hitting for the cycle, multi homerun games, as well as hitting a grand slam. The problem with Franco is that showed up to Spring Training unprepared and did not look comfortable, that is why Asche won the job out of Spring Training. However, when you think about it did Asche really win the position over?  Asche has not done anything that productive to seal his fate as the future 3^rd baseman for the Phillies. Cody hasn’t done anything for the Phillies, being productive is very tough at this position, but he hasn’t be spectacular. To play in this city you have to do something to win not just the coaches over, but the fans too.

Maikel Franco is only 22 years old so as fans we must take this into account, before judging  his performance in Philadelphia. Asche is also young being only 24, though those two years could be a big advantage for someone like Franco who many are saying is Major League ready.  It is apparent that the Phillies are out of the Playoff race, this means we will be seeing more of Maikel Franco, now the question is, where will he be playing?

With several different players filling spots the question is how will the Phillies manage to get everyone that needs playing time into games. Let’s be realistic now, Dom Brown’s time in Philadelphia is over, so this will open up a space in leftfield. However, there is a problem will this position be played by Darin Ruf or Grady Sizemore the veteran. Both of these guys have something to prove. Now many will say, why not just place Ruf at first and play Sizemore in the Outfield. Well, there’s the other problem Franco, Howard, and Ruf all play first. As, fans we want to see the youth play, but we can’t just throw away a veteran like Ryan Howard who is on his way to 100 RBIs. Will we see a team with Ruf in left next season Franco at first and Asche at 3^rd? This provides the best opportunity for Franco to get the most playing time and opens the largest hole for him.

In reality Franco will play, depending whether or not he performs. As well as how he compares to the other players that he will be taking time from.  In my opinion this is going to be a true question mark and we will have to watch how this plays out with this team. There could be a bright future for Franco, he is a guy that has a ton of potential and raw talent. Now we have to ask ourselves is he a Dom Brown or a Ryan Howard. I think Franco is a guy that we can trust, he seems to have a great understanding of the game and I look forward to seeing him in the lineup in the future.

Radio Show: #21 8-29-14 (S3 E1)

Intro & News
Scott Eyre Interview Former Phillie Reliever

Pants' Power Rankings

Phillies Playoff Run?

Predicting Eagles Roster

Predicting Eagles Roster

There has to be 22 cuts by Saturday. These are our projections. The backups have to be effective on special teams.

Offense

3 Quarterbacks: Nick Foles, Mark Sanchez, Matt Barkley

No Surprises here. Hopefully we will not see Barkley during the regular season. It would be moronic to trade Sanchez should for anything but a pair of second round picks. Every team should have two capable starters in case the starting QB goes down. We should have more to say on Sanchez in a blog up next week. It is doubtful Nick Foles will have only 2 interceptions by the end of this year.

4 Running backs: Lesean McCoy, Darren Sproles, Matthew tucker, Henrey Josey

            Chris Polk did not practice much at all due to injuries.

Offensive Lines: LT Jason Peters, LG Evan Mathis, C Jason Kelce, RG Todd Herremans, RT Lane Johnson,

           

3 Tight Ends: Brent Celek, Zach Ertz, James Casey

            Maybe next year the Eagles roster will have 4 TEs. It is bound to happen under Chip Kelly.

           

5 Wide Receivers: Jeremy Maclin, Riley Cooper, Jordan Matthews, Josh Huff, Brad Smith

           

Defense

Defensive Ends: Fletcher Cox, Brandon Bair, Vinny Curry, Brandon Graham,

           

Defensive Tackles: Cedric Thorton, Bennie Logan, Beu Allen, Damion Square

           

Outside Linebackers: Trent Cole, Connor Barwin, Marcus Smith

           

Inside Linebackers: Demecco Ryans, Mychal Kendricks,

           

5 Cornerbacks: Cary Williams, Bradley Fletcher, Brandon Boykin, Nolan Carroll, Jaylen Watkins

           

Safeties: Malcom Jenkins, Nate Allen, Earl Wolffe, Chris Maragos

           

3 Special Teams: Kicker Cody Parkey, Punter Donnie Jones, LS Jon Dorenbos,

            Parkey hit a 54 and 53 yard field goal and boomed a kickoff that almost went through the end zone during the last preseason game. He led the College football with touchbacks When Henry missed a 31 yard field goal, he knew his time was done. He was embarrassed. 31 yards was the experimental extra point that the NFL was testing out during one game of the preseason. If Parkey begins to play poorly (like Henry), the Eagles should hold open tryouts or just sign random kickers until someone sticks. This rule should be implemented because the NFL has an abundant of offense. Donnie Jones has a good chance to be an all pro.

                       

10 Practice Squad:, G.J. Kinne, Will Murphy, Kenjon Barner, Trey Burton, Ifeanyi Momah, Ed Reynolds, Taylor Hart

            They recently raised the practice squad to 10 and adjusted the rules. Obviously these players are the odd men out. They could be picked up by other teams before getting signed to the Eagles PS. At least they will make around $310,000. G.J. Kinne should is a versatile QB. He is a utility player for the practice squad. Trey Burton looks like a fun project that could develop into a role player next year. Taylor Hart

           

Miscellaneous Thoughts Going Into the Regular Season

Hoping for a 5^th round pick in his 2^nd year to become the starter and beat out a veteran in Nate Allen. It has been five years since Brian Dawkins has left the eagles and five years of not having a solid starting safety duo.

As training camp was starting, there was talk that Evan Mathis wanted more money. But he is  a nice guy so because of that let’s start a bake sale for him. It would have been stupid for him to hold out.

Jordan Matthews is the second round pick and expected 3rd receiver on the depth chart. He might end up being the first WR on the depth chart towards the end of the season. Jordan would be hurdling over Maclin and Cooper.

A 30 year old, Darren Sproles, is supposed to fill the void of DeSean Jackson. Jackson left without anybody in the Eagles organization caring.