Eagles-Falcons Post Game Coverage

By: Steve Johnson

Bright Spots:


Pass Rush
The Eagles defensive line dominated most of the game. Trent Cole had a field day with Sam Baker. Cullen Jenkins and Mike Patterson continued to blow up the pocket, and Jason Babin made a ton of great plays. They look like they tired down a little bit when Ryan started running a no huddle.

LeSean McCoy and Jeremy Maclin
Shady McCoy is becoming the real deal. Another great game. 18 Carries, 95 yards, 2 TDs
Jeremy Maclin 13 Rec, 171 yards, and 2 TDs
They got swagger
When asked by D Gunn post game if he think's the Eagles are better than the Falcons, they responded
"Yes, Yes, for sure. And we're gonna see them again, believe that" -Shady
"We're a better team than them, and I think they know that" - J Mac

Concerns:


Linebackers
They need to address this position. There are still guys out there that can make a larger impact than Casey Matthews. Turner was shut down other than one 61 yard run, but that's all it takes to change a game. Tony Gonzalez was Ryan's only difference maker, catching 7 balls for 83 yards and 2 TDs. This is the only real weak spot in the Eagles.

Safety
Where is Nate Allen, where is Jaiquawn Jarret? Why are the Eagles last 2 second round picks not starting. I see Allen on special teams. Is he still not 100%? I expect this position to get better with time, but I would prefer the changes to be made sooner rather than later. Unlike the Linebacker position, this can be addressed within the roster.

Mike Vick's health
I know this isn't as bad an injury as it gets, but it is some concern when the entire season rests on this man. Can Mike Vick stay healthy this season? Let's hope so. Apparently he is doing fine. He has a concussion, that will most likely keep him out next week vs New York.

Final Say
I think the Eagles played well. I think they are the better team than the Falcons, but that's the great thing about football. The weaknesses are clear on this team, but the good thing is, they can be corrected. This team is still young, and they still are not use to each other. Mike Vick needs to stay healthy and on the field. If he is in the game, the Eagles are unstoppable on offense. Next week the Giants come to town, they play Monday vs the Rams, a team the Eagles were clearly much more talented than. We'll see how talented the rival Giants are.