The much-hyped 2011 Eagles free-agent class has lost another member, as the team released defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins on Monday.
Jenkins was reportedly due a $1 million roster bonus in mid-March, forcing the Eagles to make a call on the veteran.
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Billy Davis, the ‘Predator’ And the 4-3 Under
Using some All-22 shots, we dive into scheme possibilities for new Eagles defensive coordinator Billy Davis. Which pieces on the current roster fit the plan going forward?
Tagged with: Billy Davis, Brandon Graham, Chip Kelly, Cullen Jenkins, DeMeco Ryans, Fletcher Cox, Mychal Kendricks, Trent Cole, Vinny Curry
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Posted in All-22
Eagles DL Production: Checking In On Graham, Curry
Coming off an outstanding performance in Week 15 against the Bengals, the Eagles’ defensive line was not nearly as impressive Sunday afternoon against the Redskins
The D-Line failed to sack Robert Griffin III, although the Eagles certainly pressured him at times. Alfred Morris had 91 yards rushing, but he needed 22 carries (4.1 YPC).
Once again, the defense got no help from the other two phases. Washington’s five scoring drives started at its own 28, its own 41, its own 47, midfield and the Eagles’ 25. This is nothing new. Opponents have dominated the Birds in terms of field position all year long.
Focusing back on the pass-rush, here’s a look at opportunities (from Pro Football Focus), sacks, hurries (as tracked by the coaching staff) and pressure percentage (frequency with which each player notched a sack or hurry).
Tagged with: Brandon Graham, Cedric Thornton, Cullen Jenkins, Derek Landri, Fletcher Cox, Phillip Hunt, Sheil Kapadia, Trent Cole, Vinny Curry
Posted in Game Reviews
Posted in Game Reviews
All-22: How the Eagles Got Their Pass-Rush Going
Through the first 13 games, the Eagles’ defensive line had accounted for 20 sacks, or about 1.5 per contest.
Against the Bengals, Tommy Brasher’s groupsacked Andy Dalton six times and kept him uncomfortable all game long (13-for-27 for 127 yards). So what was different about the performance of the defensive line this time around? Here’s a look at all six sacks, using the All-22 shots.
Tagged with: Brandon Graham, Cullen Jenkins, Fletcher Cox, Sheil Kapadia, Todd Bowles, Trent Cole
Posted in All-22
Posted in All-22
Eagles DL Production: Cox, Cole And Graham In 2013?
The Eagles’ defensive line turned in its best performance of the season Thursday night against the Bengals.
Brandon Graham had a career game. Trent Cole looked like the old Trent Cole. Fletcher Cox continued an impressive rookie campaign. And guys like Cullen Jenkins and Cedric Thornton contributed as well.
In all, the defensive line combined for six sacks and eight hurries. Andy Dalton was under constant pressure and completed just 13 of 27 passes for 127 yards.
In a future post, we’ll break out the All-22 and look at why the Eagles defensive line was successful. But first, the player-by-player breakdown.
Tagged with: Brandon Graham, Cedric Thornton, Cullen Jenkins, Darryl Tapp, Derek Landri, Fletcher Cox, Phillip Hunt, Sheil Kapadia, Trent Cole
Posted in Game Reviews
Posted in Game Reviews
All-22: What the ‘D’ Looked Like Without Washburn
From Mychal Kendricks to Fletcher Cox to Colt Anderson, here’s an All-22 look at what the Eagles’ defense looked like Sunday against the Bucs.
Eagles DL Production: Success Without Washburn?
Sunday’s game against the Bucs was the Eagles’ first in two years without defensive line coach Jim Washburn and the wide-nine.
Tommy Brasher was hired on Monday and had three days of practice to switch up the Birds’ scheme up front. The Eagles struggled to get to Josh Freeman for much of the day, although the defense as a whole played better. Below is the player-by-player breakdown of sacks, hurries (tracked by the team’s coaches), opportunities (Pro Football Focus) and pressure percentage (frequency with with which each player notched a sack or hurry).
In the next couple of days, we’ll try to take a look at how the linemen were aligned up front with the All-22.
Tagged with: Brandon Graham, Cedric Thornton, Cullen Jenkins, Darryl Tapp, Derek Landri, Fletcher Cox, Jim Washburn, Phillip Hunt, Sheil Kapadia, Trent Cole, Vinny Curry
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Posted in Game Reviews
DL Production: Graham Getting It Done?
The Eagles’ pass-rush had some good moments early against the Cowboys, but was non-existent in the second half when Tony Romo completed all 10 of his pass attempts.
After the game, Andy Reid announced that the team was parting ways with Jim Washburn, although he admitted that the game’s results had little to do with his decision.
Meanwhile, Brandon Graham got the start for Jason Babin, and Vinny Curry was active for the second time this season, as the Eagles went with a 10-man rotation.
Here’s the weekly look at production. Hurries (and tackles) come directly from the Eagles’ coaching staff. Pass-rushing opportunities are tracked by Pro Football Focus. And the last column is from me – a measure of how often each defensive lineman notched either a sack or a hurry.
Tagged with: Brandon Graham, Cedric Thornton, Cullen Jenkins, Darryl Tapp, Derek Landri, Fletcher Cox, Jim Washburn, Mike Patterson, Phillip Hunt, Sheil Kapadia, Trent Cole, Vinny Curry
Posted in Game Reviews
Posted in Game Reviews
Cullen Jenkins Not Going Along With Washburn Narrative
Cullen Jenkins painted a different picture of Jim Washburn than the one that has been circulating this week. Rather than an out-of-control, divisive figure, Jenkins sees his former defensive line coach as a misunderstood motivator with the best of intentions.
“Wash was a good coach. He just wanted the best for us,” said Jenkins. “People may not agree with his ways or saw what his goals were for us — I’m talking about people from the outside looking in — but Wash was a good coach. He had us motivated and playing hard.”
All-22: Babin’s Last Game In Green
Brandon Graham said Tuesday’s release of Jason Babin made him realize that in the NFL, “just when you think you’re safe, you’re gone.”
Babin hit the pillow Monday night as the team leader in sacks, and woke up (temporarily) unemployed.
Did his performance against the Panthers weigh into the Eagles’ decision to let him go? We took a look at the All-22 tape to figure it out.
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