Random Thoughts After Eagles Game

This is the offensive line we were expecting before the season started - but for different reasons. The starting 5 had time to gel by knowing, understanding, and practicing in the blocking scheme. They were thrown for a major loop when McCoy went down - two players were new to positions - Patrick moving to center and Udoh to left guard. The left side had been rock solid with Fuaga and Patrick. Let's see how bad the McCoy injury is and how they reshuffle the line this week. I think with a week of practice together, the line will look better next Sunday than it did today (if McCoy is out) - maybe not quite as solid as weeks 1 and 2, but better than today. Some sustained drives that put points on the board will go a long way in keeping the defense rested.

This loss was not about being too high or getting noticed or not having playmakers. It was about facing adversity in a game and not being able to make good adjustments. It was about not being prepared for McCoy getting injured.