Four thoughts on the Jordan Davis extension, including:
- Why the Eagles made this move
- What the compensation says
- Will Davis have more of a role on passing downs?
- Does this mean anything for Jalen Carter?
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Eagles, DT Jordan Davis agree to 3-year, $78 million extension: Sources
More details on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...
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If I were Howie Roseman...
A 25-step blueprint for the Eagles' offseason, now on @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...
The Eagles should have left Indianapolis with a better sense of A.J. Brown's market.
But regardless of what happens with Brown, Philadelphia is preparing for a breakout year for DeVonta Smith.
More from @zberm.bsky.social ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...
What I heard about the Eagles at the combine, including...
- The latest with A.J. Brown
- DeVonta Smith buzz
- What to expect in free agency
- Context for the NFLPA grades
- Sean Mannion excitement
..and more! Read on @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...
Appreciate it! Love coming on the show each week
New Philly Special: Eagles stay or go with @zberm.bsky.social! Plus we compare contract projections for Jaelan Phillips, Reed Blankenship, and other pending free agents.
And of course, return of the mailbag with @daboulcliff.bsky.social!
open.spotify.com/episode/5su4...
At the start of last season, the Eagles had 9 players making $17M/year or more.
They had 1 player making between $7M-$15M/year.
This was not by accident.
For
@theathletic.com, a look at the Eagles' shrinking middle class — and what it means for March: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...
New Philly Special: Eagles combine buzz with @zberm.bsky.social!
Where are we with AJ Brown trade possibility?
Insight on coaching staff, Mannion, Stoutland
Howie's messaging
And a great ZB travel tale @daboulcliff.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/51V3...
What did we learn from Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni at the combine on Tuesday?
From Saquon Barkley to Brandon Graham to tush push improvements, here are 8 takeaways with
@bkubena.bsky.social – and more stories to come: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...
Nick Sirianni said he interviewed 17 OC candidates. They had 7 candidates in for second interviews.
Why Sean Mannion?
Sirianni explains here, plus Sirianni on:
- Scheme changes
- Jeff Stoutland's exit
- The new coaching staff
Read @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...
More on Lane Johnson's decision to return for a 14th season in a video for @theathletic.com (nytimes.com/athletic/vid...):
Lane Johnson is returning for his 14th season with the Philadelphia Eagles, the five-time All-Pro offensive tackle told @theathletic.com.
More here on major news in the Eagles' offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
Breaking down the Eagles' 20 FAs into tiers:
- The clear No. 1
- Valuable starters who might earn more $$ elsewhere
- Time for a change of scenery
- Keep phone lines open
- One-year contracts…
- For old times’ sake?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
Philly Special returns! A 6-pack of Eagles thoughts with @zberm.bsky.social, and then mailbag time with @daboulcliff.bsky.social:
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- Kadyn Proctor as Lane Johnson’s eventual replacement?
- The Eagles invested a 1st/2nd-rd pick on a pass catcher every draft from 2018-2022. Will they get back in that cycle?
- Is a QB possible?
@TheAthletic's first 7-round Eagles mock draft: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
More on the Eagles' decision to hire Chris Kuper to replace Jeff Stoutland as offensive line coach: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Kuper was on Vic Fangio's staff in Denver as the asst. O-line coach from 2019-2021. He then went to Minnesota to run the unit. He overlapped with Sean Mannion in 2023.
Kuper replaces Jeff Stoutland, who was the O-line coach for 13 seasons.
Kuper was the Vikings' O-line coach for the past 4 seasons. He played 8 seasons in the NFL with the Broncos.
The Eagles are hiring former Minnesota Vikings OL coach Chris Kuper as their next offensive line coach, per league source. (
@tompelissero.bsky.social reported it first.)
The Eagles are tied for the 5th-best odds to win the Super Bowl next season at +1400, per BetMGM.
The top 10:
Seahawks +800
Rams +900
Ravens +1200
Bills +1200
Packers +1400
Eagles +1400
Lions +1500
Chiefs +1500
Chargers +1500
Patriots +1500
- Jeff Stoutland's exit
- Run game coordinator/O-line coach distinction
- Developing players
- Caring for players
- More staff changes
- No lamenting Milton Williams
- ...But maybe Christian Elliss
- Preview of Eagles' offense?
Read 8 Eagles Thoughts: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
The Eagles are hiring Ryan Mahaffey as run game coordinator/TE coach, per league source. (@RapSheet reported it first.)
Mahaffery follows Sean Mannion from Green Bay, where he was most recently WRs coach.
On a personal level: I've seen Stoutland's effect on the careers and the lives of so many men who've come through that locker room. He cared for Brandon Brooks and Lane Johnson when they needed him most — well beyond the field.
As someone who loves football, I'll miss watching him coach at practice
Everybody comes and goes in the NFL. They're all renting space. But the Eagles will miss Jeff Stoutland.
He's developed All-Pros. He's the only coach Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata have ever had. He championed for Jason Kelce in the building when few others did. He helped players such as Brandon Brooks and Evan Mathis reach greater heights than other points in their careers.
It's hard to view this as anything other than a major loss for the Eagles. Stoutland is one of the best coaches in his organization's history. He's lasted through 3 coaches and multiple schemes.
