2017 Nfl Rankings:#22: Philadelphia Eagles

[Mike75]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#22---Philadelphia Eagles

 

Head coach Doug Pederson
Owner Jeffrey Lurie
Home field Lincoln Financial Field
Record 7-9
Division place Last NFC East
Playoff finish did not qualify

Offensive Scheme:West coast

Offensive Coordinator:Frank Reich

Defensive Alignment:4-3

Defensive Coordinator:Jim Schwartz
Offense Rank-PTS22.9(16th);YDS337.4(22nd);PASS YDS224.4(24th);RUSH YDS113.3(11th)
Defense Rank-PTS20.7(12th);YDS342.8(13th);PASS YDS239.5(13th);RUSH YDS103.2(15th)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017 Free Agents:

    Michael Johnson, WR
    Bryan Braman, OLB
    Dwayne Gratz, CB
    C.J. Smith, CB (exclusive rights FA)
    Rick Lovato, LS (exclusive rights FA

 

Free Agency Additions:

    Nick Foles, QB – formerly with the Chiefs
    Matt McGloin, QB – formerly with the Raiders
    LeGarrette Blount, RB – formerly with the Patriots
    Trey Burton, TE (restricted FA) – re-signed
    Alshon Jeffery, WR – formerly with the Bears
    Torrey Smith, WR – released by the 49ers
    Stefen Wisniewski, G/C – re-signed
    Chance Warmack, G – formerly with the Titans
    Chris Long, DE – formerly with the Patriots
    Gabe Wright, DT (exclusive rights FA) – released by the Browns
    Steven Daniels, ILB – released by the Redskins
    Najee Goode, ILB – re-signed
    Patrick Robinson, CB – released by the Colts
    Jaylen Watkins, S (restricted FA) – re-signed

 

Free Agency Losses:

    Kenjon Barner, RB (restricted FA) – signed with the Chargers
    Bennie Logan, DT – signed with the Chiefs
    Nolan Carroll, CB – signed with the Cowboys

 

Traded For:

    Timmy Jernigan, DL and a third-round draft pick (#99) from the Ravens for a third-round draft pick (#74).

 

Traded Away:

    TBD

 

Released by Team:

    Chase Daniel, QB – signed with the Saints
    Terrell Watson, RB (exclusive rights FA)
    Josh LeRibeus, OL – signed with the Saints
    Connor Barwin, DE – signed with the Rams
    Stephen Tulloch, ILB – retired
    Leodis McKelvin, CB

 

 

Draft Picks:

1st Round: Derek Barnett  DE  Tennessee

2nd Round: Sidney Jones  CB  Washington

3rd Round: Rasul Douglas  CB  West Virginia

4th Round: Mack Hollins  WR  North Carolina

4th Round: Donnel Pumphrey  RB  San Diego State

5th Round: Shelton Gibson  WR  West Virginia

5th Round: Nathan Gerry  LB  Nebraska

6th Round: Elijah Qualls  DT  Washington

 

 

Starters:

 

Offense

QB: Carson Wentz
RB: LeGarrette Blount
WR: Alshon Jeffery
WR: Jordan Matthews
WR: Torrey Smith
TE: Zach Ertz
LT: Jason Peters
LG: Isaac Seumalo
C: Jason Kelce
RG: Brandon Brooks
RT: Lane Johnson

 

Defense

DE: Brandon Graham
DT: Fletcher Cox
DT: Timmy Jernigan
DE: Derek Barnett
OLB: Nigel Bradham
ILB: Jordan Hicks
OLB: Mychal Kendricks
CB: Jalen Mills
CB: Patrick Robinson
S: Rodney McLeod
S: Malcolm Jenkins

 

 

 

2017 SCHEDULE:
Sep. 10 at Washington Redskins  1:00pm ET
Sep. 17 at Kansas City Chiefs  1:00pm ET
Sep. 24 New York Giants  1:00pm ET
Oct. 1 at Los Angeles Chargers  4:05pm ET
Oct. 8 Arizona Cardinals  1:00pm ET
Oct. 12 at Carolina Panthers  8:25pm ET
Oct. 23 Washington Redskins 8:30pm ET
Oct. 29 San Francisco 49ers 1:00pm ET
Nov. 5 Denver Broncos  1:00pm ET
Nov. 12 BYE 
Nov. 19 at Dallas Cowboys  8:30pm ET
Nov. 26 Chicago Bears  1:00pm ET
Dec. 3 at Seattle Seahawks  8:30pm ET
Dec. 10 at Los Angeles Rams  4:25pm ET
Dec. 17 at New York Giants 1:00pm ET
Dec. 25 Oakland Raiders  8:30pm ET
Dec. 31 Dallas Cowboys  1:00pm ET
 

 

 

PREDICTIONS FOR PHILADELPHIA IN 2017:

 

The Philadelphia Eagles signed Alshon Jeffery in free agency this spring for one reason and one reason only—to serve as the go-to wide receiver for second-year quarterback Carson Wentz. The team also signed WR Torrey Smith as well. In addition to that they also brought in RB LeGarrette Blount. Wentz has to progress or the whole team is in trouble. The defense will miss Bennie Logan, and the secondary had better hope Schwartz’s front can bring some pressure; the corners can be attacked. But improvement from Wentz is the key. The last two seasons have both been 7-9 back to back and Bovada has them at 8 wins this year. Once they improve they will rise in my rankings.

[Fazzer]

my sleeper pick to win it all. 

[KingRevolver]

Looks like an 8-8 team to me.  They won 7 last year... I think they'll win one more this year.

[plommer]

Looks like an 8-8 team to me.  They won 7 last year... I think they'll win one more this year.

Revolver this is GREAT information. Now when the time comes please specify which 8 opponents they beat and the 8 they lose to. We could all use the cash, pal.

[Mike75]

Revolver this is GREAT information. Now when the time comes please specify which 8 opponents they beat and the 8 they lose to. We could all use the cash, pal.

 

The Eagles will improve a bit but the tough schedule will keep them around 8-8. As far as losses at K.C. Arrowhead is tough place to play even for the best of teams,L.A. Chargers a 3,000 mile trip from one coast to another they will be tired not to mention the Chargers are top ten on both sides of the ball,Arizona is a potential loss,At Carolina this won't be easy,Denver has a top 5 defense,At Dallas and at NY Giants they will lose road games and win home ones against them. Then you have Seattle and Oakland in December. If they get lucky and snag a couple of these they could possibly end up 9-7 or 8-8. One more thing Philly were smart in the Wentz/Goff trade looking back now Wentz is clearly the better QB something the Rams will regret dearly down the road.

[Fazzer]

9-7, sneek into playoffs. Get hot and win it all.

[Mike75]

9-7, sneek into playoffs. Get hot and win it all.

 

I like what the Eagles have done they have beefed up the offense with playmakers like WR's Jeffery and Smith as well as RB Blount who will be very handy in third and short situations and the defense they draft Jones/Douglas which should take care of the secondary and the front seven will include rookie Barnett and Cox/Graham are the vets that will improve the run defense. I think Wentz will really take off this year and in my division threads to come later next month i will have the Eagles finishing second in the NFC EAST with the NY Giants winning the division. The Cowboys are gonna fall back to earth in 2017 especially with all the vets that left including very important offensive linemen along with the secondary of Dallas defense which they have way too many rookies plugged into.