Defensive linemen have a crappy job in the Eagles’ 3-4 defense. It’s as brutal and difficult as any position in football, but thankless, too!
By design, they focus on stuffing the run instead of quarterback sacks, which bring all the glory (and big paydays). Three guys square off against five lineman and a tight end or two, battling for a draw so that linebackers can run past them and make highlight reels. And the offense’s pretty boys get to score almost all the touchdowns.
So let’s take a moment and appreciate how great the Eagles’ run defense is. Even as run stuffers, they get no respect because Chip Kelly’s tempo offense means they face a lot more plays than most teams, which means they give up more total yards.
The standard statistic is total rushing yards allowed in a season. Last year, the Eagles gave up 1,771 yards, exactly in the middle of the league. But they faced 473 snaps, 5th most in the league. Denver, praised for giving up only 1,276 yards, faced the fewest run plays in the NFL.
The better statistic is yards per carry, and the Eagles tied Denver for 4th in the league, at a miserly 3.7 YPC. But the Eagles also forced 10 fumbles and kept six of them, best in the league. The Bronco’s only took away one.
So let’ s see how the Eagles did, at hostile Lambeau field, in shutting down the Green Bay Packers top two runners:
Yeah, that sounds about right.
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Nothing on 97.5’s fanatic fest?
I was tailgating for the Phillies game and watching the characters coming out Fantasy Fest was pure entertainment for me. It was a collection of the worst stereotypes that people have for us Philly fans…..jorts, calf tatts, etc.
Any hot Latin guys? Any little blues? Anything on the roast?
The roast was a shit show. Don’t know why Kyle is trying to cover it up.
Because kyle was embarrassed about promoting that on his site. And he was really sad to see his boyhood idols make complete fools of themselves.
Sounds like Wing Bowl
jorts and calf tats sounds like south philly, oh wait it is was in south philly, SHOCKER!
It was a good time. Decent amount of women believe it or not. One thing I did notice was that when I was leaving there were some stereotypical douched tailgating for the Phillies game wearing jorts wife beaters and having 1 stupid hoop earring in like it’s 1995 all over again. Team sucks fans are worse.
when do they go on sale? seriously this team has a shot this year.
Mark’s analysis is giving me a stiffy…. Mmmmm…. Saltveit… more like salivate.
Hey guys:
A few new selfies of me from the wknd just went up. Be sure to stop by and compliment me!! Me, me, me !!!!
For the record: I won the cat fight with Beaker
I saw her “I’m drinking my Sunday coffee and taking notes on the Eagles game” selfie earlier today. She is a good lucking girl and I think if she was one of my ladies that Mr. Barkann would procure her services at least twice a week.
Mark let’s get down to the real story around here. How big is it. The big piece. How much heat are we packing. Who wins in a sword fight between you Jim and Kyle and can I watch. Write that article and take pictures and maybe we can take you more seriously
Bob. Obviously we would all love to see these guys C0CK n balls. But it’s just not in the cards man.
Here’s a vine of the play pictured above, h/t Aron Yohannes:
I can’t wait until the Monday morning roundup consists of just links to these weekend articles. Fuck you Kyle.
Holy shit, Mark Schlereth? Kyle hiring the big guns now? Oh, not him? Fucking twat.
… Get it
Decent blow out in Bryn Mawr tonight. Would love to find some real good stuff. Unlimited funds. Thx
I’m payin $600 for an 8 ball … Whatcha got?
DAAAAAMMNN MAAAANN!!!!! $600???
Thats crazy. I’m getting disco shit for $375 an 8ball. Ur gettin fucked man.
Disco shit??? At that price??? Bull shit.
Heavy pricing for a ball but willing to negotiate. When can we meet?