Post by nyg2 on Oct 12, 2018 9:22:19 GMT -5
As an avid Eli supporter since he first got here, I think it's time that we admit that these past few weeks have shown that he has nothing left in the tank.
With that being said, the Defense yesterday looked like they had about enough of this offense and it's play calling. I mean the second half was absolutely abysmal, missed tackles, not being able to get off the field on third downs, and no pass rush. I don't know if they were trying to send a message to Shurmur or it was the fatigue of them being on the field for over 32 minutes.
Moreover, the Eagles had no game plan for Barkley, I don't understand why you would run the ball with him only 13 times. I understand that he can't be on the field every play, but that's why Gallman is there even he was able to get some good runs against their defense. Just for comparison the Eagles ran the ball against us 31 times for 108 yards which averages to roughly 3.5 yards a carry. Whereas we only ran the ball 17 times for 147 yards which averages to 8.5 yards a carry.
You clearly see that we are almost averaging a first down with each carry. Why would you have ELI THROW THE BALL 43 TIMES?!? If they ran the ball, took time of the clock, you would not only wear down their defense, but keep ours fresh and ready to go. Not only that, but your play action passes and down the field would open up considering they would have to send an extra man to stop the run.
With that being said, the Defense yesterday looked like they had about enough of this offense and it's play calling. I mean the second half was absolutely abysmal, missed tackles, not being able to get off the field on third downs, and no pass rush. I don't know if they were trying to send a message to Shurmur or it was the fatigue of them being on the field for over 32 minutes.
Moreover, the Eagles had no game plan for Barkley, I don't understand why you would run the ball with him only 13 times. I understand that he can't be on the field every play, but that's why Gallman is there even he was able to get some good runs against their defense. Just for comparison the Eagles ran the ball against us 31 times for 108 yards which averages to roughly 3.5 yards a carry. Whereas we only ran the ball 17 times for 147 yards which averages to 8.5 yards a carry.
You clearly see that we are almost averaging a first down with each carry. Why would you have ELI THROW THE BALL 43 TIMES?!? If they ran the ball, took time of the clock, you would not only wear down their defense, but keep ours fresh and ready to go. Not only that, but your play action passes and down the field would open up considering they would have to send an extra man to stop the run.