DuffMan
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I don't think Celek or McCoy will be taking much PT from McNutt.
McNutt Catches everything in OTA's
I don't think Celek or McCoy will be taking much PT from McNutt.
GhostofBTT
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I didn't say PT, I said catches. Philly is LOADED with receivers and there are only so many footballs to go around.
HawkPhreek
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If I had to guess catches I would say zero but if he can make the special teams units he might get a few in mop up duty
Hawkeye27
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I respectfully disagree. I don't think Marvin has the special teams speed NFL teams are looking for. I think he is fighting for a chance to be slot receiver. I think he will have some catches this year.
HawkForce
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I have a theory.....they wont win a super bowl unless they get a hawkeye....they had one in '85.....come on bears draft one already!! Its like they go out of their way to avoid them....has lovie blackballed Kirk?? If so fire Lovie!! He sucks anyways
Hawkeye11en1
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Yeah, less than 14
Hawkeye27
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McNutt over or under 14 catches?
I am hoping he gets over 14 catches, Maybe averaging out to around 2 a game. I will take the over for 500 Alex.
HawkPhreek
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I didn't mean returning kicks I meant tackling
trj
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I just looked at Coopers' numbers I have to admit I thought he was more productive than that. That being said I am not an Eagles guy, but the few games I caught between Jackson pouting and Maclin being hurt Cooper was involved quite a bit.
I know they want/need a big, physical receiver in the red zone. I would bet money that is what they want out of Mcnutt and /or cooper. I am sure the Eagles have packages with 4 or 5 receiver sets and Mcnutt will be in that mix.
Predicting: 10 to 15 catches and 2 TD(s).
HawkAttack
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22 catches 3 TDs
They don't have anybody with his size at WR. Their top 3 WRs are all smallish speed guys.
They don't have anybody with his size at WR. Their top 3 WRs are all smallish speed guys.
SamsonHawk515
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Look at the success of the large body TE such as Jimmy Graham and Gronk, having Marvin in the slot is a mismatch the eagles and qb dog killer #7 can exploit.
GhostofBTT
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The Eagles already have a receiver who is Marvin's size.
SamsonHawk515
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What's your point? Speak oh annoying thread wrecking one.
DP5555
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Desean Jackson is not a receiver you can count on consistently. He's an explosive player who can change the game in an instant, but he can also decide to just not show up or disappear if he isn't satisfied with the amount of times he's touching the ball. Jeremy Maclin isn't the headache that Jackson is, but he hasn't been real consistent either.
McNutt will be competing for snaps with Cooper and Avant. I think McNutt brings a team first mentality that the Eagles have to love. His hands are as good as anyone's when he's on his A game. If he plays consistently throughout camp, I actually think his inexperience is an advantage compared to Cooper and Avant. Those two have had an opportunity to prove what they can do against NFL competition. They've been solid contributors, especially so with Avant. However, they haven't done anything special. If McNutt can make the coaches believe he has that "it" factor they will be more liable to give him more snaps in order to see what he can do.
McNutt will be competing for snaps with Cooper and Avant. I think McNutt brings a team first mentality that the Eagles have to love. His hands are as good as anyone's when he's on his A game. If he plays consistently throughout camp, I actually think his inexperience is an advantage compared to Cooper and Avant. Those two have had an opportunity to prove what they can do against NFL competition. They've been solid contributors, especially so with Avant. However, they haven't done anything special. If McNutt can make the coaches believe he has that "it" factor they will be more liable to give him more snaps in order to see what he can do.
The only way he makes the team and actually plays special teams would be on FG defense due to his size. And that is a stretch. I don't think he could add much on kickoffs.
I would guess if he isn't in the WR rotation he would either be on the practice squad or riding some pine and not playing unless there are injuries or guys are winded.
GhostofBTT
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Are you kidding me? You say that the Iggles need a big receiver, I said they have a big receiver already, and you ask me what my point is?
I could ask you what your point was comparing Marvin in the slot to TE's, especially when the Iggles also have a very good receiving tight end.
I guess my point is that all of your points are patently wrong. Your serve.
i would say they went out and got mcnutt because they arent sold on cooper and really feel they need a big receiver to compliment jackson and maclin. the eagles do use a lot of 3-1-1 sets so him and celek could be utilized a lot like gronk and hernandez though i wouldnt compare the two because we wont ever see mcnutt inline te blocking and i dont think him or celek are anywhere near hernandez speed.
GhostofBTT
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Well, they do have a quarterback...which helps.
