Don't kid yourself. While this will be interesting, it won't be pretty

[IronEagle]

Courtesy of Roob's Tweeter

https://twitter.com/RoobCSN/status/772867964257337344

All-time W's by Eagle rookie QBs

3 Boryla [74]

2 Jurgensen [57]

2 McNabb [99]

1 Concannon [64]

1 Randall [85]

1 K. Detmer [98]

1 Foles [12]

[BigSlizz]

Just curious, but how many of them were (potentially) given 16 games? I really don't know the answer.

[Cheesesteak]

Shit, birds are going into the bye week 2-1

[Loki]

I'm not expecting much.

Just want to see Senor Wentzes progress. Need to see him show glimpses of being the guy that can finally bring a Lombardi to Philly in the future. That and hoping upon hope that he can stay healthy.

[Susquehanna Birder]

None. This is the first rookie in Eagles history to be given the start in game #1.

[06hawkalum]

Just curious, but how many of them were (potentially) given 16 games? I really don't know the answer.

The NFC East is weak and the Eagles' non-divisional slate is even weaker. Contrary to popular belief, the Eagles are not a terrible team. I think they will win between 7 and 10 games. They should start 3-1.

[J_Cuz31]

those players all helmed very bad football teams. While I wouldnt consider this Eagles team a Super Bowl contender it definitely boasts an above average defense and an adequate offensive line. I think five to six wins is a reasonable expectation here. Not a particularly high win total but not dismal either. When I look at teams like the 49ers, Browns and Bears its hard to believe the Eagles will finish the season amongst the very worst that the NFL has to offer.

Even a team like Jacksonville, with an exciting emerging offense, has to be considered below the Eagles in 2016 expectations simply because of the wide discrepancy in talent on the defensive side of the ball.

[Susquehanna Birder]

[Raptor]

Exactly...

Just want to see Senor Wentzes progress. Need to see him show glimpses of being the guy that can finally bring a Lombardi to Philly in the future. That and hoping upon hope that he can stay healthy.

.....I fully expect growing pains but want to see progress as the season matures...finishing strong.

If we get 4-6 wins that would be great!

Any chance of you making a game this year?

[06hawkalum]

You don't think schedule strength factors into a team's W-L record?

Here is how I see it playing out:

W, W, L, W, L, L, L, L, W, L, L, L, W, W, L W

There are your seven victories. However, beat NY at home on 12/22 and win one of the three road games at Washington, Dallas, and NY and the Eagles could end up winning the division.

[Susquehanna Birder]

The question (which you quoted):

Just curious, but how many of them were (potentially) given 16 games?

Your answer was about the Eagles potential record. Hence the non sequitur.

I guess it was a case of IG-itis.

[art vandelay]

before the trade i thought we were a 6-10 team. i'm more excited to watch this season now that wentz will be the starter but i think we're a 4-12 team now.

i guess the FO and coaching staff thinks wentz can endure a season like blake bortles did as a rookie. i'm with IE, it won't be pretty.

[06hawkalum]

The question (which you quoted):



Your answer was about the Eagles potential record. Hence the non sequitur.

I guess it was a case of IG-itis.

Yes, I see what you mean now. I misused the quote feature when I merely meant to add a general reply.

[JuTMSY4]

I'm more in the 6-7 win range

those players all helmed very bad football teams. While I wouldnt consider this Eagles team a Super Bowl contender it definitely boasts an above average defense and an adequate offensive line. I think five to six wins is a reasonable expectation here. Not a particularly high win total but not dismal either. When I look at teams like the 49ers, Browns and Bears its hard to believe the Eagles will finish the season amongst the very worst that the NFL has to offer.

Even a team like Jacksonville, with an exciting emerging offense, has to be considered below the Eagles in 2016 expectations simply because of the wide discrepancy in talent on the defensive side of the ball.

But I generally agree. Real problem with this team right now is offensive skill positions. Mostly, we need good breaks there, which is always a recipe for an inconsistent showing.

Hopefully Wentz and the line get acclimated this year. If we end up with a 20s pick, I'm guessing we look for a guard.

[Loki]

I hope to. First one is out.