Brian Baldinger Details Missed Opportunities and Passing Game Woes in Latest Breakdown Series
Brian Baldinger always nails it when he does his Twitter breakdowns following NFL weekend action.
Last week Baldy ran the gamut of Eagles gaffes, detailing coverage breakdowns and the lack of timing in the passing game. Some of those themes were similar this week, as the Birds’ offense just looked disjointed and out of sync, with the quarterback forcing passes or having nowhere to go.
Clip #1:
.@eagles v @RamsNFL and the #Birds have a chance to take control of this game despite the rocky start. When you have a great chance to make a BIG PLAY; you have to execute. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/DbAx3hBHjF
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 21, 2020
“The throw is there to be made”
This is a good angle of the interception because we can see where J.J. Arcega-Whiteside is at the time of Carson Wentz’s release. If that ball comes out a second earlier, or if it’s throw in front, maybe it’s a touchdown, and JJAW just has to secure it and take that hit and the Eagles are up 23-21 or 24-21, depending on whether they go for one or two.
Clip #2:
.@Eagles v @RamsNFL story of today’s game is “MO’s” missed opportunities. The passing game has to have the precision of a diamond cutter in order to be successful. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/WthDZeEJxx
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 21, 2020
“That is a passing lane.. I mean, just make the throw”
As a quick aside, I’d like to have the All-22 film as quickly as Baldy gets it.
But yeah, that second clip, a lot of people were throwing their hands up in the air and wondering why Carson threw short of the sticks on third down, which led to a field goal. Just nothing there on that play, and you’d think he might be able to extend it a bit, but when the defensive end comes off of Miles Sanders, there’s not a lot of time to scramble.
Clip #3:
.@RamsNFL giving @JaredGoff16 all kinds of time to make this 3-2 throw to @CooperKupp @eagles need to find a pass rusher that can win a 1 on 1 #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/Ay550DHueV
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 21, 2020
“Somebody’s gotta win a one-on-one, or else Jared Goff is just gonna sit here in this nice, cozy, comfortable pocket”
It’s true that when they kept Goff in the pocket that he was more inaccurate, and when they started finally getting vertical and putting some pressure on him, they went on that mini-run to close the gap. Not enough from the defense though, just four sacks in two games, zero interceptions, and zero fumble recoveries.
Clip #4:
.@Eagles v @RamsNFL as @JaredGoff16 finds his tight end on a well designed play to take an early 7-0 lead. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/rLUGYbwPNt
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 21, 2020
“There’s nobody outside there”
It’s a great play. Gotta give credit where it’s due. Eagles fans aren’t very high on Nate Gerry, and understandably so, but a lot of NFL linebackers would have had trouble dealing with what he was shown on Sunday.
The Eagles used to run a lot of goal line stuff like this under Chip Kelly. Not necessarily bootlegs, but they’d use a ton of misdirection off these power right and power left formations, put tight ends on the line of scrimmage, and then sneak out Zach Ertz or Riley Cooper for scores. Go back and watch the 2013 Raiders game for a perfect example of how they did it.
Sean McVay had a really nice game on Sunday.
Clip #5:
.@RamsNFL @JaredGoff16 2 @CooperKupp on 3-2 v @bigplay24slay for 5. Rams win. #Rams are doing the little things, the deatails really well. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/1BD4S6qOeB
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 21, 2020
“That’s how you convert a third down right there”
Yep. Do you see anybody on the Eagles running routes like Cooper Kupp?
Rhetorical question.
Clip #6:
.@RamsNFL detailing all phases of their offense and this pass pro is awesomely perfect to find #VanJefferson for a big chunk pic.twitter.com/8AfP2133gn
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 21, 2020
There honestly was a lot of good offensive line play from both teams in this game. Film junkies would have a fun time going through the tape and clipping to their heart’s desire.
LA just had the better quarterback and better game plan on the day. Better individual decisions from Carson Wentz, and no Miles Sanders fumble, and perhaps it’s a different story on a Monday morning.