Name 3 players you are most intrigued for this season

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Name 3 players you are most intrigued for this season Aug 1, 2023 15:42:45 GMT -6 Funkytown and Danchat like this

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Post by Drank on Aug 1, 2023 15:42:45 GMT -6

Aug 1, 2023 15:20:51 GMT -6 Jor-El said:

Aug 1, 2023 8:42:40 GMT -6 TheWinterSKOLdier said:

Jalen Reagor - It's a bit concerning that I haven't read much about him at camp so far (still early), but his skill set is intriguing. I think the team would be doing itself a disservice by not using him the way we should have used Cordarrelle Patterson, basically as a Swiss-army knife type of weapon. Stop trying to pigeonhole him as strictly a WR type and use him as a true versatile threat that can create mismatches across the field.

I listed Reagor among my own 3, but I disagree about the source of his problems - especially the comparison to Patterson. He's not being held back by a staff that won't put the ball in his hands, he's messing up his own play. Have you seen anything from him on the field in the NFL that reminded you of the electricity of CP84? Not here in Minnesota and Eagles fans didn't either. Even when Cordarelle couldn't run routes or catch deep passes, if he got the ball in his hands on a kick return he blew down the field. Reagor was supposed to be, at a minimum, a quality punt returner. What did we see last year? One "nice" return of 25 yards, a bunch of mediocre returns, and 5 fumbles. He shows no flash or explosiveness. By all appearances, Reagor is scared or confused or both. More touches won't fix that.

I know, he was a flash player in college, but some players never adjust to the speed of the NFL. Once in a while I still get intrigued by his talent or think maybe he can be fixed. But this coaching staff had a year to evaluate Reagor, and they didn't hesitate to pick Jordan Addison - or to sign Brandon Powell, who has been a better returner than Reagor despite having half the natural talent. I think Reagor's about a month from being the most intriguing guy on the waiver wire.

Reagor main problem is his hands are suspect. He can make a great catch and then drop some. It was a huge problem in Philly. He not the talent level as CP84. CP is way bigger and has RB chops, He not Percy because even though they the same size Percy played bigger. Reagor fast but he not proven as cold with the ball in his hands like neither of those two. He is unreliable and I have Powell beating him out and him headed to cut wire come late August if he don't stand out in a hurry. He running out of time as we speak. Tick Tock

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legendsofthenorth Ring of Honor Enter your message here... Posts: 5,683 Likes: 3,228 Member is Online	Name 3 players you are most intrigued for this season Aug 1, 2023 21:28:43 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by legendsofthenorth on Aug 1, 2023 21:28:43 GMT -6 Very curious on Oliver and how he fits in. Also we need sone interior D help. A big NT on back end of career would be fine.

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Name 3 players you are most intrigued for this season Aug 2, 2023 5:36:17 GMT -6

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Post by TheWinterSKOLdier on Aug 2, 2023 5:36:17 GMT -6

Aug 1, 2023 15:20:51 GMT -6 Jor-El said:

Aug 1, 2023 8:42:40 GMT -6 TheWinterSKOLdier said:

Jalen Reagor - It's a bit concerning that I haven't read much about him at camp so far (still early), but his skill set is intriguing. I think the team would be doing itself a disservice by not using him the way we should have used Cordarrelle Patterson, basically as a Swiss-army knife type of weapon. Stop trying to pigeonhole him as strictly a WR type and use him as a true versatile threat that can create mismatches across the field.

I listed Reagor among my own 3, but I disagree about the source of his problems - especially the comparison to Patterson. He's not being held back by a staff that won't put the ball in his hands, he's messing up his own play. Have you seen anything from him on the field in the NFL that reminded you of the electricity of CP84? Not here in Minnesota and Eagles fans didn't either. Even when Cordarelle couldn't run routes or catch deep passes, if he got the ball in his hands on a kick return he blew down the field. Reagor was supposed to be, at a minimum, a quality punt returner. What did we see last year? One "nice" return of 25 yards, a bunch of mediocre returns, and 5 fumbles. He shows no flash or explosiveness. By all appearances, Reagor is scared or confused or both. More touches won't fix that.

I know, he was a flash player in college, but some players never adjust to the speed of the NFL. Once in a while I still get intrigued by his talent or think maybe he can be fixed. But this coaching staff had a year to evaluate Reagor, and they didn't hesitate to pick Jordan Addison - or to sign Brandon Powell, who has been a better returner than Reagor despite having half the natural talent. I think Reagor's about a month from being the most intriguing guy on the waiver wire.

I get what you're saying, I'm just going off of what I saw him do in college more so than what he's done in the pros because it ain't that much. I agree that he hasn't shown the juice that CP84 has, but to me he's an athlete that's a square peg being crammed into a round hole (there's a joke somewhere in there). I'd just like to see him placed into more situations where he may have more of an opportunity to showcase his athletic traits rather than overthink what he's doing, sort of like how I wished the old staff should have used CP84. Line him up in the backfield, give him some jet sweeps, bubble screens, slants, etc. As it stands, the first 4 receivers are set (JJ, KJO, Addison, Nailor), might as well see what else he can bring to the table.

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Name 3 players you are most intrigued for this season Aug 2, 2023 7:04:51 GMT -6 Danchat and Drank like this

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Post by andhesloose28 on Aug 2, 2023 7:04:51 GMT -6

Aug 1, 2023 15:42:45 GMT -6 Drank said:

Reagor main problem is his hands are suspect. He can make a great catch and then drop some.

I cant speak for philly as I didnt really watch him then. Last year his biggest problem was route running and being in the right place. He got his first chance in the Saints game in London and he messed up a route on a big third down. We had some gadget plays on him early on and I always wondered why he didnt get much burn after I thought he deserved more chances, he made a great play on a busted play as well I forgot the game. Then I found out why. He messed up two big plays that turned into INTS in Indy. . It seems hes not that bright of a dude, although I guess you can give him a little break since he came in late last offseason (But then you see what Hock did) My guess is hes always been the fastest and most athletic dude his whole life and now your in the league and theres a bunch of them, you have to put in the mental work as well, the Xs and Os. Thats what separates guys in the league. I didnt mind the flyer on him last offseason, but I wouldnt hold onto him this year if these other guys are outperforming him in practices and camp. Our WR depth seems to be solid, hopefully Jackson is ok seems like hes having a great camp I like rooting for the underdogs whether its here or somehwere else he seems like he deserves a shot.

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Name 3 players you are most intrigued for this season Aug 3, 2023 17:05:26 GMT -6 andhesloose28 likes this

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Post by Drank on Aug 3, 2023 17:05:26 GMT -6

Aug 2, 2023 7:04:51 GMT -6 andhesloose28 said:

Aug 1, 2023 15:42:45 GMT -6 Drank said:

Reagor main problem is his hands are suspect. He can make a great catch and then drop some.

I cant speak for philly as I didnt really watch him then. Last year his biggest problem was route running and being in the right place. He got his first chance in the Saints game in London and he messed up a route on a big third down. We had some gadget plays on him early on and I always wondered why he didnt get much burn after I thought he deserved more chances, he made a great play on a busted play as well I forgot the game. Then I found out why. He messed up two big plays that turned into INTS in Indy. . It seems hes not that bright of a dude, although I guess you can give him a little break since he came in late last offseason (But then you see what Hock did) My guess is hes always been the fastest and most athletic dude his whole life and now your in the league and theres a bunch of them, you have to put in the mental work as well, the Xs and Os. Thats what separates guys in the league. I didnt mind the flyer on him last offseason, but I wouldnt hold onto him this year if these other guys are outperforming him in practices and camp. Our WR depth seems to be solid, hopefully Jackson is ok seems like hes having a great camp I like rooting for the underdogs whether its here or somehwere else he seems like he deserves a shot.

His route running is definitely a problem as well, What it adds up to is he not all that good really. Because his hands are shaky on catches and punt returns. Eagles used him more because they invested so much. Playing that big a role exposed his hands and overall game in general. Maybe he turns it around, I will be pleasantly surprised but not counting on it.

Especially because like you said we look solid (if not deep) at WR. He likely not to get the chances to flip the narrative with us. It looks like we dodged a severe injury with Trishton Jackson. I kind of want us to keep Jackson this year. He looks like he can be something IMO!

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legendsofthenorth Ring of Honor Enter your message here... Posts: 5,683 Likes: 3,228 Member is Online	Name 3 players you are most intrigued for this season Aug 4, 2023 20:28:35 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by legendsofthenorth on Aug 4, 2023 20:28:35 GMT -6 Is Addison, Asamoah, Blackmon and Evans the real deal? If they are, great start to a rebuild