Comments on: Brandon Graham: Juan Castillo ran “the same stuff over and over”

By: dallascowboysdishingthereal

dallascowboysdishingthereal — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:20:45 +0000

There aren’t that many defenses you can run. Not like offense. Anyway the main thing is good tackling and playing assignments. Likely to see that Castillo is just getting the blame for a defense that isn’t playing well.

By: thraiderskin

thraiderskin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:35:26 +0000

Maybe If someone other than that bust was saying it, I’d be more willing to believe it.

By: paybizzy

paybizzy — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:59:40 +0000

They are more than likely favored due to reds record after coming off a bye

By: badintent

badintent — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:40:02 +0000

Heck, it’s Philly we talking about ! The biggest toxic land fill WM has ! Makes Boston media look classy.

By: snowpea84

snowpea84 — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:13:31 +0000

I hope they get blown out and certain players have to take responsibility for their own blown plays and missed assignments instead of pretending they just weren’t put into the right places.

By: scotchrocks

scotchrocks — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:01:18 +0000

necr0philia says:

@ez. You really need to learn better English. What in the hell did you say? Was it ghetto or trailer park? Wow what a mess of a life you must have!!

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Or maybe you’re not savvy enough to recognize that he was using text message styled shorthand.

As for the Eagles, I’ve only seen the game against the Ravens, but it’s clear the whole team is out of sync. Yet, anyone thinking Reid would fire himself when he barely seems to take a timeout for personal stuff is not really paying attention to the type of football decisions he makes.

By: gobigred55

gobigred55 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:33:58 +0000

Eagles are favored vs Atlanta because of Andy Reid’s 13-0 record post bye…

Not to mention 10-3 ATS in that time.

By: necr0philia

necr0philia — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:23:58 +0000

@ez. You really need to learn better English. What in the hell did you say? Was it ghetto or trailer park? Wow what a mess of a life you must have!!

By: nitro276

nitro276 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:19:02 +0000

This is worse than Jason Kelce running his mouth all the time before he got hurt and he was a 6th round nobody. Graham is getting paid, clogging up a roster sport, and not performing. The last guy to wear 54 for the Eagles (Jeremiah Trotter), had far more room talk, but would have never said that about Castillo or anyone else. Close your mouth Brandon!

By: drbob117

drbob117 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:17:27 +0000

Andy weakened 2 positions when he made Castillo the DC; the defense, which Castillo had no experience coaching and the OL which Castillo had coached exceptionally well for over a decade, sending guys like Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan to the pro ball. Howard Mudd had been here for almost 2 years, and OL is still the biggest weakness on this football team. I’m not sure how to evaluate Vick or any of the skill players because this line is incapable of stringing 3 or 4 decent games together, so who knows how any of their skill guys would do behind even an adequate OL? Bowles will improve the defense, but as long as Mudd remains the OL coach they aren’t going anywhere. And don’t tell me about Payton Manning. Even with all 3 step drops, a QB that never missed anything a defense was trying to do, and a talent at C like Jeff Saturday, Manning’s neck is still a jigsaw puzzle.

By: phillyphever

phillyphever — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:10:06 +0000

cooklynn17 says: Oct 24, 2012 4:57 PM No excuse dude, you still sux….JPP two picks after you. That’s got to hurt. He is an All Pro player and you are a bust.

1) They should have taken Earl Thomas in the first place.

2) I remember someone years ago on an ESPN message board saying they got a Lamar Woodley in Graham. Yeah…I would like to meet that guy and remind him of that.

By: rollore

rollore — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:50:33 +0000

The same thing over and over. He was truly a Reid disciple: We’ve been seeing the same thing the last 13 1/2 years!

By: justrunit11

justrunit11 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:48:17 +0000

This dude isn’t even good , still never understood how he was picked ahead of JPP, Graham 3.5 career sacks, JPP this year 4.5

By: laeaglefan

laeaglefan — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:46:23 +0000

“Get a clue, you are no Jason Babin”

Jason Babin isn’t even Jason Babin this year.

By: randallflagg52

randallflagg52 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:44:51 +0000

Graham has no room to talk. This guy is a total bust. Considering that All-Pro’s Earl Thomas and JPP were the next two picks after Graham makes him even more of a disappointment.

By: billsfan1

billsfan1 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:36:25 +0000

That’s why they stick to soccer

By: raymondtx

raymondtx — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:35:27 +0000

Did Castillo throw all those int’s and fumble all those balls too?

By: fmwarner

fmwarner — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:31:54 +0000

First, Brandon Graham is playing well this season. His per-snap numbers are right up there with the best D-linemen on the team. He’s just not getting enough snaps to make an impact. Maybe that’s part of the reason Castillo was let go…bad use of personnel.

Second, yes, the defense is the strength of the team. I can see how you would think that means you need to improve the offense. However, if you think the strength of your team is underachieving, doesn’t it follow that you want to make it stronger? They may NEED a better defense, and if they think they have one, they need to take steps to bring it out.

By: cooklynn17

cooklynn17 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:28:00 +0000

cooklynn17 says: Oct 24, 2012 4:57 PM

And your a dud that has no idea what he is saying
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Hey jerk off, are you talking about me because u failed to post my comment, in any event let me polish off the Superbowl trophy before I give you an education.

First Graham and JPP were in the same draft class, Brandon, aka the bust went two picks before Jason. JPP is a top five defensive player in this league, while with the bust it is debatable weather or not he is even on the team or should be on the practice squad.

Hope this clears it up.

By: jfont1584

jfont1584 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:02:45 +0000

Don’t you actually have to play to know if the same stuff is being called over and over again? I think mr graham is just happy that he’s not the biggest bust in Philly right now…

By: w93rd

w93rd — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:59:10 +0000

You have 3.5 career sacks Graham, 3.5!!!!!!! I could put a bum off the street to be the Eagles defensive coordinator and you would still suck. Get a clue, you are no Jason Babin, and for a top 20 first round pick you have not produced. Face it kid, you should be playing for the AFL

By: azarkhan

azarkhan — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:57:53 +0000

If the Eagles are favored it is 1) to drive up the amount wagered and 2) because Atlanta is a dome team.

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:37:00 +0000

Eagles would be 0-6 without their defense, and somehow Bowles is a revelation. Brilliant logic out of a “brilliant” city.

By: bobonmycob

bobonmycob — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:33:55 +0000

cooklynn17 says:
Oct 24, 2012 4:57 PM

And your a dud that has no idea what he is saying

By: scrp2

scrp2 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:33:11 +0000

A player requesting more complicated schemes. Mark this day in history.

By: randyschwimmer7

randyschwimmer7 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:27:41 +0000

I think there is a saying somewhere for this one. I think Brandon should worry about being a halfway decent football player, being that he was a mid first round pick, before he starts getting the DeAngelo Hall stereotype….. Lots of talk that cannot backup anything on the field.

By: laeaglefan

laeaglefan — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:26:44 +0000

If what Graham is saying is true (and I believe that it is) then the fault lies with Andy Reid as much as it does with Castillo. Andy should have TOLD Juan to stop being so predictable. That’s why Andy is the HEAD coach…..so he can tell his assistants what he wants them to do.

By: louiespoon

louiespoon — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:20:05 +0000

The Bears run the same stuff, opponents know what they are doing. Execution……

By: illadelphiasphinest

illadelphiasphinest — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:17:28 +0000

No the blame shifts to Andy Reid. The man who hand picked these players, hired then fired Juan, promoted Bowles, etc. Its nobody’s fault but Andy’s. Honeslty their biggest issue is on the other side of the ball with the O-Line. That line is terrible, probably the worse in the league.

By: klink6224

klink6224 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:13:52 +0000

While he shouldn’t be saying it, as he doesn’t rank at all, what he is saying is true.

The D is ridiculously predictable, not just in the 4th Quarter, and its not a surprise to anyone. The Eagles have notoriously been an organization that will smile and nod and talk up the guy in the position no matter how much the facts say otherwise.

Its a sad state of affairs in Philly and I don’t see it getting any better soon. Though the media lovefest will continue. At least to the point they will still be followed and talked about above what their real on the field expectations should be.