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Eagles mailbag: Riq Woolen good, offensive scheme issues
Eagles' Riq Woolen excels but offensive scheme struggles.
In brief
Eagles' Riq Woolen excels but offensive scheme struggles. Riq Woolen has allowed minimal separation in first two games, but Eagles' offensive scheme faces run game challenges. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Riq Woolen's performance
Riq Woolen has allowed minimal separation in first two games.
“Riq Woolen is good”
Woolen's coverage stats
Woolen gave up 22 yards on 9 targets for 3 catches.
“PFF has Woolen down for 3 catches allowed on 9 targets for 22 yards”
Woolen's impact
Woolen forces immediate tackles on catches.
“When his man does make a catch, that guy is on the ground immediately”
Cooper DeJean status
Cooper DeJean is healthy after Week 1 setback.
“He's fine”
Run game importance
Eagles need strong run game for playoff success.
“If the Eagles fail to get that going throughout the season, they're already dead in the water”
Offensive scheme challenge
Run and pass plays look alike to confuse defenses.
“The marriage of the run and pass keeps defenses off balance and guessing”
Short-term strategy
Eagles lean on Hurts while run game struggles.
“They can't just quit on the run game, but at the same time they can't let their crappy run game kill their offense”
Screen game issues
Eagles gain negative yards on screen plays.
“The Eagles have gained -6 yards on 8 pass attempts to targets at or behind the line of scrimmage”
Tight end blocking
Tight ends struggle with blocking.
“The tight ends have not been good blockers so far this season”
Jordan Davis vs Moro Ojomo
Davis contract costs less than Ojomo's potential deal.
“Davis is under contract for four more years at just under $91 million”
Safety trade potential
Eagles may trade for safety if Kenny Moore fails.
“I think a safety makes some sense if Kenny Moore doesn't pan out”
Quarterback depth
Eagles have multiple quarterbacks for depth.
“There are quarterback injuries all over the league”
Sack situation
Eagles lack sacks despite expectations.
“We're due. We're due.”
Vic Fangio's quote
Fangio says Eagles are due for takeaways.
“We're due. We're due.”
Eagles' strategy
Eagles will continue run game despite issues.
“They're going to continue to run it, a lot”
What happens next
Eagles face run game challenges this week.
“The run game has to work for the scheme to run the way it's intended”
The short version
Riq Woolen has allowed minimal separation in first two games, but Eagles' offensive scheme faces run game challenges.
