Chip Kelly Is Building An Offensive Monster – GCobb.com

Former Philadelphia Eagle Garry Cobb believes that Eagles’ head coach Chip Kelly is ahead of the rest of the NFL, and could be building an offense that is historically good.

With Sam Bradford’s ability to hit on crossing routes and screen plays, the Eagles are designing an offense that will hit opponents hard, quick, and from a number of different directions.

Mix in the high rate of speed that Kelly loves to operate at, and the team has all of the ingredients it needs to cause all kinds of problems for opposing defenses.

Health is the only thing that might be able to slow this team down. If they were to suffer any injury on the offensive line, or at the quarterback position, the efficiency of the offense could slow considerably.

But for the time being, this offense looks like it is on pace to be a force to be reckoned with.

Rams Fans Try To Sell Themselves On Nick Foles – Crossing Broad

While Sam Bradford has provided excellent early returns in Philadelphia, the same cannot be said for Nick Foles of the Rams, who is struggling to get himself going for his new team.

A local website that follows the Rams has been trying very hard to sell the idea that Foles could be an answer for them at the position. The article in question states that Foles brings better leadership qualities to the table than Bradford, and Foles also throws with “more faith” in his wide receivers than any quarterback has in recent memory for the Rams.

I don’t know that Foles will work out in St. Louis, but from a physical standpoint there’s no question that Bradford has the better tools to succeed. Foles is also at a disadvantage now that he’s playing out of Chip Kelly’s scheme and with a group of much less talented wideouts.

Remaining Roster Battles – Birds 24/7

Tim McManus took a look at some of the final roster spots up for grabs before the Eagles’ preseason finale.

The most notable is the third quarterback spot, in which Tim Tebow seems to have an edge over Matt Barkley, though not necessarily on merit.

Jeff Maehl, who had a solid outing against the Packers, will continue to fight with Seyi Ajirotutu for the sixth receiver position. I give the edge to Maehl because of his experience with the team and system, as well as his history with Chip Kelly.

There should also be a safety and cornerback position to be decided.

At safety, Jerome Couplin and Ed Reynolds are vying to stick around as one of the team’s reserves. At corner, Jaylen Watkins and E.J. Biggers may be fighting for one position.