"This is Jim Johnson Stuff" - Baldy Loved the Eagles' Sunday Performance
In recent weeks, Brian Baldinger hadn’t done many Eagles breakdowns. This was during a stretch where they were still kind of stinky, and hadn’t begun running the ball down opposition throats.
But after two impressive wins, Baldy is back. He loves what the Eagles are doing. I think this is actually a Baldinger record for Birds breakdown videos on a Monday morning. He did nine of them. Nine!
For your viewing pleasure:
.@Eagles @bigplay24slay living up to the NAME and beyond! Anyone in the #NFL making bigger plays than SLAY? #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/Jc9QTwttBw
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 22, 2021
“Is there a more appropriate name in the whole NFL right now?”
No, there is not. Darius Slay is playing at an All-Pro level and he’s got more touchdowns this season than Darren Waller, David Njoku, and Courtland Sutton, etc.
.@Eagles who was the DC for the #Birds yesterday? Jim Johnson? This is how you play defense. Full Metal Jacket type stuff #flyesglesfly #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/7J7F32cgA8
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 22, 2021
“this is Jim Johnson stuff”
Jonathan Gannon called a great game. It’s good to see him throw caution to the wind and mix things up, instead of sitting on the conservative stuff from the first half of the season. Trust the personnel, and if they aren’t good enough, so be it. You’ll make those upgrades via the draft.
.@Eagles @JalenHurts loves seeing the @Saints . Been chasing him for 2 years; haven’t found an answer yet! QB1 is on a mission…a mission to WIN. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/k5ot4DyNmd
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 22, 2021
“the Saints have been chasing Jalen Hurts for two games now”
I hadn’t seen the all-22 back-angle view of the Granderson play until now. What a juke. Absolutely ridiculous play from Jalen Hurts.
.@Eagles tandem of OT’s @jordan_mailata @LaneJohnson65 is the best in the #NFL after 11 weeks. No one else is close. Game Balls for everyone up front #FlyEaglesFly #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/p4eiFzyHPp
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 22, 2021
“they ran the ball against the best run defense in football”
Lane Johnson’s return is perfect. Kind of an underrated storyline. Andre Dillard did a good job at left tackle during Lane’s absence, but when Johnson is at RT and Jordan Mailata on the left, it’s hard to disagree with Baldy. It’s probably the best tackle tandem right now.
.@Eagles #StNick was on his game as a play designer and play caller. St. Nick arriving in time for the #HolidaySeason. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/fehTnWpxyU
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 22, 2021
“Saint Nick was on his game yesterday”
That jailbreak screen could have/should have gone for a touchdown. You saw DeVonta Smith slap the ball in frustration because he knows he was close to taking that into the end zone. Great Nick Sirianni play calling game.
.@Eagles @jordan_mailata 1-800-callMailata for any heavy lifting. It’s a 1 man job. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/6Kn3vGbOUx
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 22, 2021
“he just lifts him up off the ground”
For what it’s worth, Marcus Davenport is 6’6″, 265 pounds.
.@eagles @JalenHurts to @DeVontaSmith_6 on 3-2; it’s hard for 11 men to execute a play better than this in the #NFL Enjoy all of this! So much to be XXXited about. #FlyEaglesFly #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/087mCAPA8b
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 22, 2021
“Everything about this play is perfect”
Great protection. The line has been really fun to watch lately. Maybe we do a film breakdown strictly on the offensive line this week. What say you?
.@Eagles @goedert33 with one of the single best blocks by a tight end you will see in the #NFL in 2021 #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/74hhMKn3q6
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 22, 2021
“he jumps over the man Kelce just knocked over and continues to block him”
They showed a replay of this on the broadcast, and I think Mark Schlereth made a note to point out the Kelce block here. That’s vintage #62. He’s been doing that his entire career.
.@Eagles @jordan_mailata has the #Blindside of @JalenHurts protected. Hard to go through JM, even harder to go around. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/ZhlEm0Q3g5
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 22, 2021
“you talk about having your back side protected”
It’s hard to believe Mailata has only been playing football for a few years. What Jeff Stoutland has done with him is nothing short of incredible.
Go Birds.