Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Miles Austin Reportedly Signs With The Eagles

I texted my brother yesterday and said "We signed a big-time receiver!!!!" He replied "WHO!!!" and I said Miles Austin and he replied back "Man why you playing with me, you're kidding right?" and I said no.  He wasn't happy that I wasn't kidding and said man what is Kelly doing?!  I thought I'd get you started with a funny exchange before we break Miles Austin down and folks it's not a bad signing to me.  Miles Austin in this offense can be productive, let me repeat Miles Austin in this offense can be productive.  Let's look at his profile, 6-2 220 with some speed and tackle breaking ability.  Miles played well with Dallas when he was on the field and if we want to be honest, his bubble screens (I'm come back to this) killed the Eagles because we had Asante Samuel who wanted nothing to do with tackling.  Let's look at 2 Chip Kelly bubble screens to see how Miles would be a threat in this offense, keep in mind we threw Riley Cooper this play and he stunk it up.
 
He can run after the catch and get yards and in this offense Kelly can get him the ball in space (like shown) with that ability.  Corners in today's game hate to see a 220lb wide receiver coming at them with linemen and in front on bubble screens so I can see how the plan and best way to maximize Miles in this offense. I have a gripe with our fan base who like my brother places too much emphasis on name players.  Our previous name players like DeSean, LeSean, and Jeremy haven't won a playoff game and we've had two playoff games at home with these players. It's time to stop falling in love with names and look at the blue-print for winning.  Yes Miles comes with a health concern but everyone that plays football is subject to health so I'm not as concerned as others are.  I want to see this new physical football team that Kelly is building and I want to see Miles deployed correctly because this offense has helped players have career years.

What do you think? Think Miles is washed up and risky or a good veteran who can fill a role on a team that currently has 3 signed receivers?  I'm going with good veteran who can fill a role and be a team player.

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