Still doesn't justify giving up on somebody after two years. And, once again, I think a lot of you on here are putting just a little too much hope at the WR position in a TE centric offense.

2016 - Eagles (7-9):
Ertz - TE - 78 catches - 816 yards
Matthews - WR - 73 catches - 804 yards
Sproles - RB - 52 catches - 427 yards

2017 - Eagles (13-3):
Ertz - TE - 74 catches - 824 yards
Jeffrey - WR - 57 catches - 789 yards
Agholor - WR 62 catches - 768 yards

2018 - Eagles (9-7):
Ertz - TE - 116 catches - 1163 yards
Jeffrey - WR - 65 catches - 843 yards
Agholor - WR 64 catches - 736 yards

2019 - Eagles (9-7):
Ertz - TE - 88 catches - 916 yards
Goedert - TE - 58 catches - 607 yards
Sanders - RB - 50 catches - 509 yards

2020 - Eagles (4-11-1):
Bad year. Fulgham at WR, had barely 500 yards, with 38 catches and then Goedert was behind him with a little over 500 yards as well with maybe 40 catches.

But, again, when you look at how Pederson runs the show. It doesn't appear we should expect a whole lot out of the WR position. Again, seems to be focused heavily on a well balanced approach with the RPO. TE being the primary go to. Which makes sense in an RPO because if you're looking at it from a QB's perspective. The goal is to freeze the linebackers and get the safeties on their toes.

This typically means the TE is going to be the first primary read in the event the QB decides to keep it. Wouldn't be shocked if they're officially done at the WR position. They might draft just one more guy. And it'll probably be a tall target. Watson,  Tolbert, Pierce & Ross are probably on their radar. I think we need to be keeping an eye on Jelani Woods, Trey McBride and Isaiah Likely at TE though. They seem more than likely ideal on this roster.

I don't think so at all. I know Pederson's system is very much dependent on the TE position, but I don't think we currently have the TE's to pull off that system without some kind of help from the WR's. Like I said, I love the addition of Engram, but he has had a lot of injury issues over the course of his career. He's only played a full season once, since coming into the league. Can we count on him to stay healthy? Imo, Arnold is a very average TE who had some key drops and fumbles last season. He doesn't inspire much confidence in his ability to be a big factor in the passing game either. I personally believe drafting a good franchise TE is almost as important as getting a #1 WR or a starting edge rusher. Luckily for us, this is an extremely deep TE class. I would definitely use one of those 3rd round picks to take one of the top guys, so we are in agreement on that one. I just think in our current state, our aerial attack is very weak.

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Might not have Viska for much longer:

https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/statu...7560032259

How and why does this get reported prior to an actual trade happening?  Could this be Baalke trying to drive market value up?

If Viska can fetch a 2nd or a 3rd and a starting guard/linebacker, pull the trigger. He'll probably explode somewhere else.

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Still doesn't justify giving up on somebody after two years. And, once again, I think a lot of you on here are putting just a little too much hope at the WR position in a TE centric offense.

2016 - Eagles (7-9):
Ertz - TE - 78 catches - 816 yards
Matthews - WR - 73 catches - 804 yards
Sproles - RB - 52 catches - 427 yards

2017 - Eagles (13-3):
Ertz - TE - 74 catches - 824 yards
Jeffrey - WR - 57 catches - 789 yards
Agholor - WR 62 catches - 768 yards

2018 - Eagles (9-7):
Ertz - TE - 116 catches - 1163 yards
Jeffrey - WR - 65 catches - 843 yards
Agholor - WR 64 catches - 736 yards

2019 - Eagles (9-7):
Ertz - TE - 88 catches - 916 yards
Goedert - TE - 58 catches - 607 yards
Sanders - RB - 50 catches - 509 yards

2020 - Eagles (4-11-1):
Bad year. Fulgham at WR, had barely 500 yards, with 38 catches and then Goedert was behind him with a little over 500 yards as well with maybe 40 catches.

But, again, when you look at how Pederson runs the show. It doesn't appear we should expect a whole lot out of the WR position. Again, seems to be focused heavily on a well balanced approach with the RPO. TE being the primary go to. Which makes sense in an RPO because if you're looking at it from a QB's perspective. The goal is to freeze the linebackers and get the safeties on their toes.

This typically means the TE is going to be the first primary read in the event the QB decides to keep it. Wouldn't be shocked if they're officially done at the WR position. They might draft just one more guy. And it'll probably be a tall target. Watson,  Tolbert, Pierce & Ross are probably on their radar. I think we need to be keeping an eye on Jelani Woods, Trey McBride and Isaiah Likely at TE though. They seem more than likely ideal on this roster.

I don't think so at all. I know Pederson's system is very much dependent on the TE position, but I don't think we currently have the TE's to pull off that system without some kind of help from the WR's. Like I said, I love the addition of Engram, but he has had a lot of injury issues over the course of his career. He's only played a full season once, since coming into the league. Can we count on him to stay healthy? Imo, Arnold is a very average TE who had some key drops and fumbles last season. He doesn't inspire much confidence in his ability to be a big factor in the passing game either. I personally believe drafting a good franchise TE is almost as important as getting a #1 WR or a starting edge rusher. Luckily for us, this is an extremely deep TE class. I would definitely use one of those 3rd round picks to take one of the top guys, so we are in agreement on that one. I just think in our current state, our aerial attack is very weak.

Relax. I foresee drafting a beast TE who'll step in when Arnold or Engram gets hurt.

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How and why does this get reported prior to an actual trade happening?  Could this be Baalke trying to drive market value up?

If Viska can fetch a 2nd or a 3rd and a starting guard/linebacker, pull the trigger. He'll probably explode somewhere else.

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I don't think so at all. I know Pederson's system is very much dependent on the TE position, but I don't think we currently have the TE's to pull off that system without some kind of help from the WR's. Like I said, I love the addition of Engram, but he has had a lot of injury issues over the course of his career. He's only played a full season once, since coming into the league. Can we count on him to stay healthy? Imo, Arnold is a very average TE who had some key drops and fumbles last season. He doesn't inspire much confidence in his ability to be a big factor in the passing game either. I personally believe drafting a good franchise TE is almost as important as getting a #1 WR or a starting edge rusher. Luckily for us, this is an extremely deep TE class. I would definitely use one of those 3rd round picks to take one of the top guys, so we are in agreement on that one. I just think in our current state, our aerial attack is very weak.

Relax. I foresee drafting a beast TE who'll step in when Arnold or Engram gets hurt.

I really hope so. I foresee a lot of two TE sets in this new scheme.

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I think Shenault could actually be a success in Pederson's offense. I don't think he was being properly schemed up last year under Bevelle and Meyer. You have to play to his strengths.

He's not a 4.20, 40 flyer guy on the sidelines. He's a YAC guy. You play him nice and tight to the LOS, create natural pick plays and rub routes and let him take a quick pass underneath while he's gaining momentum.

It's scary how infatuated this fanbase is when it comes to just giving up on 1st and 2nd RD draft picks. Good lord.

Yeah.  I want to keep him.  You can never have too many weapons.  I was aggravated with all his drops last year.  But all the guys deserve a mulligan after that crap storm they endured.  And he is great with the ball in his hand.

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Fix the O-Line!

If Viska can fetch a 2nd or a 3rd and a starting guard/linebacker, pull the trigger. He'll probably explode somewhere else.

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Relax. I foresee drafting a beast TE who'll step in when Arnold or Engram gets hurt.

I really hope so. I foresee a lot of two TE sets in this new scheme.

I think a run happens at WR on the opening night and they stand to land any TE of their choosing at 33. McBride makes a lot of sense there.

However, would you flip your [BLEEP] if they opted for Jelani Woods there instead?

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Not true. This draft is very deep at a variety of positions and there are many players I like, all the way into the 7th round. I said, if we didn't trade for a veteran #1 receiver or we didn't trade up into the first round to get one of the top receivers, (London, Williams, Olave, Wilson or even Dotson,) then the offseason would be a complete failure. I believe we largely have not improved the WR position to this point and last season we had one of, if not the worst position group in the entire NFL.

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That's the problem. He actually has to catch the ball before he can start running. He fails to complete the basic aspect of being a receiver, which is catching the ball. 

I don't think it says anything about the fanbase wanting to give up on first and second round selections. I think it says way more about the front office who made those bad picks to begin with. People wouldn't be clamoring to get rid of those players if they actually produced on the field.

Shenault had no drop issues in his rookie year. 

In year 2 he switched to a new QB with boatloads more velocity and the worst coaching disaster the NFL has probably ever seen. He regressed as a "pass catcher." 

I'd absolutely, without any hesitation, give the kid year 3 to get back on track with a proper staff, playbook, and game-planning. 
His versatility out of the backfield given a banged up RB room make it even more of a no-brainer for me.

Put me on the record with the opinion we'll probably regret trading this kid if he goes to a good system like the chefs.

You can put me on that record as well. We will 100% regret it if we trade him.

On another note though, most of us assume they'll add another WR somewhere in the first 3 rounds of the draft. What if Baalke and Pederson think the WR is set for the most part and don't draft one until the 5th round or later? What if they don't draft one at all? Are we all mentally prepared for something like that to happen? lol

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Shenault had no drop issues in his rookie year. 

In year 2 he switched to a new QB with boatloads more velocity and the worst coaching disaster the NFL has probably ever seen. He regressed as a "pass catcher." 

I'd absolutely, without any hesitation, give the kid year 3 to get back on track with a proper staff, playbook, and game-planning. 
His versatility out of the backfield given a banged up RB room make it even more of a no-brainer for me.

Put me on the record with the opinion we'll probably regret trading this kid if he goes to a good system like the chefs.

You can put me on that record as well. We will 100% regret it if we trade him.

On another note though, most of us assume they'll add another WR somewhere in the first 3 rounds of the draft. What if Baalke and Pederson think the WR is set for the most part and don't draft one until the 5th round or later? What if they don't draft one at all? Are we all mentally prepared for something like that to happen? lol

"You are not prepared!"  I truly would not be.  Baalke's been trying to sell this OL as fine for two years, when it definitely is not.  Neither is the WR room.  We need a real #1 X.  If we can get one of those, then we can breathe.

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Fix the O-Line!

Shenault had no drop issues in his rookie year. 

In year 2 he switched to a new QB with boatloads more velocity and the worst coaching disaster the NFL has probably ever seen. He regressed as a "pass catcher." 

I'd absolutely, without any hesitation, give the kid year 3 to get back on track with a proper staff, playbook, and game-planning. 
His versatility out of the backfield given a banged up RB room make it even more of a no-brainer for me.

Put me on the record with the opinion we'll probably regret trading this kid if he goes to a good system like the chefs.

You can put me on that record as well. We will 100% regret it if we trade him.

On another note though, most of us assume they'll add another WR somewhere in the first 3 rounds of the draft. What if Baalke and Pederson think the WR is set for the most part and don't draft one until the 5th round or later? What if they don't draft one at all? Are we all mentally prepared for something like that to happen? lol

I am in that camp already. I think they're potentially done at WR. I think it's DE, TE and LB that need a little bit more attention.

Depending on Linder's future I would think an offensive lineman is also in play.

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I really hope so. I foresee a lot of two TE sets in this new scheme.

I think a run happens at WR on the opening night and they stand to land any TE of their choosing at 33. McBride makes a lot of sense there.

However, would you flip your [BLEEP] if they opted for Jelani Woods there instead?

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Not at all. I love McBride and Woods. They are my top 2 TE prospects. I see big things for both of them. I'd be satisfied to draft either of them or Isaiah Likely, Greg Dulcich, Charlie Kolar, Derrick Deese or Jake Ferguson. Taking a TE over a WR would be the smart thing to do if the top WR's are gone. I certainly don't wanna reach for one. Personally, I think the #65 pick is the one to target a TE. Maybe McBride is gone by then, but I think Woods, Likely and the rest of the TE's I mentioned would still be in play. We just have to see how the board falls and take the BAP.

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Shenault had no drop issues in his rookie year. 

In year 2 he switched to a new QB with boatloads more velocity and the worst coaching disaster the NFL has probably ever seen. He regressed as a "pass catcher." 

I'd absolutely, without any hesitation, give the kid year 3 to get back on track with a proper staff, playbook, and game-planning. 
His versatility out of the backfield given a banged up RB room make it even more of a no-brainer for me.

Put me on the record with the opinion we'll probably regret trading this kid if he goes to a good system like the chefs.

You can put me on that record as well. We will 100% regret it if we trade him.

On another note though, most of us assume they'll add another WR somewhere in the first 3 rounds of the draft. What if Baalke and Pederson think the WR is set for the most part and don't draft one until the 5th round or later? What if they don't draft one at all? Are we all mentally prepared for something like that to happen? lol

If we cannot get one of the top WR's (London, Williams, Olave, Wilson or Dotson) then it might be wise to wait until round 5 to get one or two. Personally, I draft no less than 2 WR's. I really don't see a lot of difference between the WR's who might get selected in round 2 and the one's that will probably be picked in rounds 5 or later. Maybe we target guys like Tyquan Thornton, Kevin Austin or Velus Jones in the later rounds. I'd be o.k. with that more than I would reaching for a guy like Pickens or Pierce in round 2. 

If we don't draft a receiver at all, then I will be tempted to fly to Jacksonville and punch Baalke in the face. There is no way we can go into next season with the receivers we have and expect Trevor Lawrence to make significant improvements. I am not prepared for this kind of incompetence. My head might explode!

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You can put me on that record as well. We will 100% regret it if we trade him.

On another note though, most of us assume they'll add another WR somewhere in the first 3 rounds of the draft. What if Baalke and Pederson think the WR is set for the most part and don't draft one until the 5th round or later? What if they don't draft one at all? Are we all mentally prepared for something like that to happen? lol

If we cannot get one of the top WR's (London, Williams, Olave, Wilson or Dotson) then it might be wise to wait until round 5 to get one or two. Personally, I draft no less than 2 WR's. I really don't see a lot of difference between the WR's who might get selected in round 2 and the one's that will probably be picked in rounds 5 or later. Maybe we target guys like Tyquan Thornton, Kevin Austin or Velus Jones in the later rounds. I'd be o.k. with that more than I would reaching for a guy like Pickens or Pierce in round 2. 

If we don't draft a receiver at all, then I will be tempted to fly to Jacksonville and punch Baalke in the face. There is no way we can go into next season with the receivers we have and expect Trevor Lawrence to make significant improvements. I am not prepared for this kind of incompetence. My head might explode!

I have Tyquan Thornton higher than most and wouldn't mind seeing him in teal.

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Fun fact! Pederson has never had as a head coach a 1,000 yard receiver.

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Fun fact! Pederson has never had as a head coach a 1,000 yard receiver.

He seems to have always had dominant TE's though, which we currently don't have.

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Still doesn't justify giving up on somebody after two years. And, once again, I think a lot of you on here are putting just a little too much hope at the WR position in a TE centric offense.

2016 - Eagles (7-9):
Ertz - TE - 78 catches - 816 yards
Matthews - WR - 73 catches - 804 yards
Sproles - RB - 52 catches - 427 yards

2017 - Eagles (13-3):
Ertz - TE - 74 catches - 824 yards
Jeffrey - WR - 57 catches - 789 yards
Agholor - WR 62 catches - 768 yards

2018 - Eagles (9-7):
Ertz - TE - 116 catches - 1163 yards
Jeffrey - WR - 65 catches - 843 yards
Agholor - WR 64 catches - 736 yards

2019 - Eagles (9-7):
Ertz - TE - 88 catches - 916 yards
Goedert - TE - 58 catches - 607 yards
Sanders - RB - 50 catches - 509 yards

2020 - Eagles (4-11-1):
Bad year. Fulgham at WR, had barely 500 yards, with 38 catches and then Goedert was behind him with a little over 500 yards as well with maybe 40 catches.

But, again, when you look at how Pederson runs the show. It doesn't appear we should expect a whole lot out of the WR position. Again, seems to be focused heavily on a well balanced approach with the RPO. TE being the primary go to. Which makes sense in an RPO because if you're looking at it from a QB's perspective. The goal is to freeze the linebackers and get the safeties on their toes.

This typically means the TE is going to be the first primary read in the event the QB decides to keep it. Wouldn't be shocked if they're officially done at the WR position. They might draft just one more guy. And it'll probably be a tall target. Watson,  Tolbert, Pierce & Ross are probably on their radar. I think we need to be keeping an eye on Jelani Woods, Trey McBride and Isaiah Likely at TE though. They seem more than likely ideal on this roster.

I don't think so at all. I know Pederson's system is very much dependent on the TE position, but I don't think we currently have the TE's to pull off that system without some kind of help from the WR's. Like I said, I love the addition of Engram, but he has had a lot of injury issues over the course of his career. He's only played a full season once, since coming into the league. Can we count on him to stay healthy? Imo, Arnold is a very average TE who had some key drops and fumbles last season. He doesn't inspire much confidence in his ability to be a big factor in the passing game either. I personally believe drafting a good franchise TE is almost as important as getting a #1 WR or a starting edge rusher. Luckily for us, this is an extremely deep TE class. I would definitely use one of those 3rd round picks to take one of the top guys, so we are in agreement on that one. I just think in our current state, our aerial attack is very weak.

I'm curious how many WR in the whole NFL you consider to be No. 1 guys?

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Shenault had no drop issues in his rookie year. 

In year 2 he switched to a new QB with boatloads more velocity and the worst coaching disaster the NFL has probably ever seen. He regressed as a "pass catcher." 

I'd absolutely, without any hesitation, give the kid year 3 to get back on track with a proper staff, playbook, and game-planning. 
His versatility out of the backfield given a banged up RB room make it even more of a no-brainer for me.

Put me on the record with the opinion we'll probably regret trading this kid if he goes to a good system like the chefs.

You can put me on that record as well. We will 100% regret it if we trade him.

On another note though, most of us assume they'll add another WR somewhere in the first 3 rounds of the draft. What if Baalke and Pederson think the WR is set for the most part and don't draft one until the 5th round or later? What if they don't draft one at all? Are we all mentally prepared for something like that to happen? lol

/preemptively pops all the popcorn

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I don't think so at all. I know Pederson's system is very much dependent on the TE position, but I don't think we currently have the TE's to pull off that system without some kind of help from the WR's. Like I said, I love the addition of Engram, but he has had a lot of injury issues over the course of his career. He's only played a full season once, since coming into the league. Can we count on him to stay healthy? Imo, Arnold is a very average TE who had some key drops and fumbles last season. He doesn't inspire much confidence in his ability to be a big factor in the passing game either. I personally believe drafting a good franchise TE is almost as important as getting a #1 WR or a starting edge rusher. Luckily for us, this is an extremely deep TE class. I would definitely use one of those 3rd round picks to take one of the top guys, so we are in agreement on that one. I just think in our current state, our aerial attack is very weak.

I'm curious how many WR in the whole NFL you consider to be No. 1 guys?

There's 32 teams in the NFL. There's maybe 4 - 5 truly elite guys at the position IMHO. Adams, Kupp, Hopkins, Hill & Jefferson. Chase is already fixing to make a strong case going into his 2nd year. He's honestly already there. His rookie year was beyond impressive. 

After that group I think you have to look at guys like Mike Evans, Stephon Diggs, CeeDee Lamb, Jerry Jeudy, Jalen Waddle, etc. 

That class from a year or two ago is primed to start taking over the rankings now any minute.

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Fun fact! Pederson has never had as a head coach a 1,000 yard receiver.

@This must mean Doug Marrone is a better coach!@

If we have 6 receivers at 900 yds or thereabouts, are we going to declare the season a loss?
I don't give a crap about individual stats. I don't play fantasy, I don't have to pay a guy an incentive for hitting a milestone, nor am I a player's agent who might get a cut or some star to pin to my resume for getting my guy an extra few dollars.

Just frickin win, baby.

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I don't think so at all. I know Pederson's system is very much dependent on the TE position, but I don't think we currently have the TE's to pull off that system without some kind of help from the WR's. Like I said, I love the addition of Engram, but he has had a lot of injury issues over the course of his career. He's only played a full season once, since coming into the league. Can we count on him to stay healthy? Imo, Arnold is a very average TE who had some key drops and fumbles last season. He doesn't inspire much confidence in his ability to be a big factor in the passing game either. I personally believe drafting a good franchise TE is almost as important as getting a #1 WR or a starting edge rusher. Luckily for us, this is an extremely deep TE class. I would definitely use one of those 3rd round picks to take one of the top guys, so we are in agreement on that one. I just think in our current state, our aerial attack is very weak.

I'm curious how many WR in the whole NFL you consider to be No. 1 guys?

In the truest Highlander sense, there can only be one.

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Still doesn't justify giving up on somebody after two years. And, once again, I think a lot of you on here are putting just a little too much hope at the WR position in a TE centric offense.

2016 - Eagles (7-9):
Ertz - TE - 78 catches - 816 yards
Matthews - WR - 73 catches - 804 yards
Sproles - RB - 52 catches - 427 yards

2017 - Eagles (13-3):
Ertz - TE - 74 catches - 824 yards
Jeffrey - WR - 57 catches - 789 yards
Agholor - WR 62 catches - 768 yards

2018 - Eagles (9-7):
Ertz - TE - 116 catches - 1163 yards
Jeffrey - WR - 65 catches - 843 yards
Agholor - WR 64 catches - 736 yards

2019 - Eagles (9-7):
Ertz - TE - 88 catches - 916 yards
Goedert - TE - 58 catches - 607 yards
Sanders - RB - 50 catches - 509 yards

2020 - Eagles (4-11-1):
Bad year. Fulgham at WR, had barely 500 yards, with 38 catches and then Goedert was behind him with a little over 500 yards as well with maybe 40 catches.

But, again, when you look at how Pederson runs the show. It doesn't appear we should expect a whole lot out of the WR position. Again, seems to be focused heavily on a well balanced approach with the RPO. TE being the primary go to. Which makes sense in an RPO because if you're looking at it from a QB's perspective. The goal is to freeze the linebackers and get the safeties on their toes.

This typically means the TE is going to be the first primary read in the event the QB decides to keep it. Wouldn't be shocked if they're officially done at the WR position. They might draft just one more guy. And it'll probably be a tall target. Watson,  Tolbert, Pierce & Ross are probably on their radar. I think we need to be keeping an eye on Jelani Woods, Trey McBride and Isaiah Likely at TE though. They seem more than likely ideal on this roster.

Is this because he's never had a good WR on his teams?

My guess is that if they had taken Jefferson instead of Raegor, Jefferson would have topped 1,000 yards.

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Still doesn't justify giving up on somebody after two years. And, once again, I think a lot of you on here are putting just a little too much hope at the WR position in a TE centric offense.

2016 - Eagles (7-9):
Ertz - TE - 78 catches - 816 yards
Matthews - WR - 73 catches - 804 yards
Sproles - RB - 52 catches - 427 yards

2017 - Eagles (13-3):
Ertz - TE - 74 catches - 824 yards
Jeffrey - WR - 57 catches - 789 yards
Agholor - WR 62 catches - 768 yards

2018 - Eagles (9-7):
Ertz - TE - 116 catches - 1163 yards
Jeffrey - WR - 65 catches - 843 yards
Agholor - WR 64 catches - 736 yards

2019 - Eagles (9-7):
Ertz - TE - 88 catches - 916 yards
Goedert - TE - 58 catches - 607 yards
Sanders - RB - 50 catches - 509 yards

2020 - Eagles (4-11-1):
Bad year. Fulgham at WR, had barely 500 yards, with 38 catches and then Goedert was behind him with a little over 500 yards as well with maybe 40 catches.

But, again, when you look at how Pederson runs the show. It doesn't appear we should expect a whole lot out of the WR position. Again, seems to be focused heavily on a well balanced approach with the RPO. TE being the primary go to. Which makes sense in an RPO because if you're looking at it from a QB's perspective. The goal is to freeze the linebackers and get the safeties on their toes.

This typically means the TE is going to be the first primary read in the event the QB decides to keep it. Wouldn't be shocked if they're officially done at the WR position. They might draft just one more guy. And it'll probably be a tall target. Watson,  Tolbert, Pierce & Ross are probably on their radar. I think we need to be keeping an eye on Jelani Woods, Trey McBride and Isaiah Likely at TE though. They seem more than likely ideal on this roster.

Is this because he's never had a good WR on his teams?

My guess is that if they had taken Jefferson instead of Raegor, Jefferson would have topped 1,000 yards.

It's actually a unique combination of things. I didn't feel like doing a deep, deep dive on the job but in some of those years it appears some of his WR's and TE's missed a decent amount of games. In some cases they missed damn near a full month's worth of football. 

The main thing that I took away from all of his years spent in Philadelphia is that, he tends to try and spread the wealth in the passing game. Every position gets a pretty decent amount of work in. I love that about his offense. It doesn't specifically highlight nor elevate ONE position. 

He's constantly mixing it up. In the long run. It's beneficial to the team and Lawrence. You don't get into these cap situations where you HAVE to HAVE a huge percentage locked up on one player. 

He could have probably had a 1,ooo yard receiver or two. Had Jeffrey or Agholor held up physically. I think his overall system calls for balance. It's going to be fun as hell to watch this year. 

One week it could be a TE going off. The next week? It could be Robinson and Etienne slashing and gashing through a defense on the ground and out of the backfield in the receiving game. I just have a feeling though that he's going to be "calling his pocket" with this receiving group. 

My bet is that he fully expects Kirk and Jones & Jones to shine in an RPO. If he gets that ground game going that RPO/Play Action game is going to be there for him with Kirk for sure.

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"What do I know of cultured ways, the gilt, the craft and the lie? I, who was born in a naked land and bred in the open sky. The subtle tongue, the sophist guile, they fail when the broadswords sing; Rush in and die, dogs - I was a man before I was a king."

I don't think so at all. I know Pederson's system is very much dependent on the TE position, but I don't think we currently have the TE's to pull off that system without some kind of help from the WR's. Like I said, I love the addition of Engram, but he has had a lot of injury issues over the course of his career. He's only played a full season once, since coming into the league. Can we count on him to stay healthy? Imo, Arnold is a very average TE who had some key drops and fumbles last season. He doesn't inspire much confidence in his ability to be a big factor in the passing game either. I personally believe drafting a good franchise TE is almost as important as getting a #1 WR or a starting edge rusher. Luckily for us, this is an extremely deep TE class. I would definitely use one of those 3rd round picks to take one of the top guys, so we are in agreement on that one. I just think in our current state, our aerial attack is very weak.

I'm curious how many WR in the whole NFL you consider to be No. 1 guys?

In no particular order......

DeAndre Hopkins
Stefon Diggs
Ja'Marr Chase
Tee Higgins
D.J. Moore
Amari Cooper
CeeDee Lamb
Brandin Cooks
Davante Adams
Cooper Kupp
Justin Jefferson
Keenan Allen
Mike Williams
Jaylen Waddle
Tyreek Hill
Deebo Samuel
D.K. Metcalf
Tyler Lockett
Mike Evans
Chris Godwin
Terry McLaurin
A.J. Brown
Robert Woods

Obviously, there are different levels of #1 receivers, but as a whole, these are the guys. I think Diontae Johnson is a fringe first rounder and guys like Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy Darnell Mooney and DeVonta Smith have a chance to prove they are #1 receivers this season, but they aren't there yet. 

When I look at this list it makes me upset that several teams have two #1 guys and you can make an argument that we might not even have a #1 or #2. We certainly don't have a game breaker and I don't see us having a big possession WR who consistently moves the chains either.

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Fun fact! Pederson has never had as a head coach a 1,000 yard receiver.

@This must mean Doug Marrone is a better coach!@

If we have 6 receivers at 900 yds or thereabouts, are we going to declare the season a loss?
I don't give a crap about individual stats. I don't play fantasy, I don't have to pay a guy an incentive for hitting a milestone, nor am I a player's agent who might get a cut or some star to pin to my resume for getting my guy an extra few dollars.

Just frickin win, baby.

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I'm curious how many WR in the whole NFL you consider to be No. 1 guys?

In the truest Highlander sense, there can only be one.

I don't believe that at all.

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