NFL GM Thinks League Is Mimicking Philadelphia Eagles Blueprint
Fox Sports Analyst Mark Schlereth joined The John Kincade Show to preview the 2023 NFL season. He gushed over the state of the Philadelphia Eagles, a “model franchise” of the NFL.
Schlereth Reveals Conversation with NFL GM
Schlereth’s coverage of the Seattle Seahawks during the preseason helped him stumble upon an interesting sentiment from a competing front office. He summarized a conversation with Seattle GM John Schneider.
“Everybody right now is trying to mimic, to copy Philadelphia, especially on the defensive front, with not only the size and the speed and athleticism, but the depth. He (Schneider) goes ‘They rotate eight guys. The ability to keep those guys fresh, the ability to have those guys play at a really high tempo throughout the entirety of four quarters is now something everybody looks at.’” -Mark Schlereth
Praise from an opposing NFL GM certainly isn’t easy to find. After two Super Bowl appearances in six seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles have a glowing reputation around the league.
“They have been so successful. They have been so strong. They are so good that everybody’s looking at them kind of as a model franchise. Here’s how you build a team.” -Schlereth
Praise for Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni
A gigantic 180 on the perception of Howie Roseman has suddenly led to consistent praise for the long-time GM locally and nationally. Schlereth spoke about Roseman’s ability to restock the talent on the roster, specifically pointing to the tendency to add in areas that are already loaded with talent.
“What Howie Roseman has put together from just a depth standpoint and continuing to attack in depth positions of strength is incredible to me. I think one of the things that happens to you from an attrition standpoint as a football team…is you tend to ignore positions of strength and you go after positions of weakness.” -Schlereth
Roseman added Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith to a group of pass rushers that shattered a franchise record with 70 sacks in 2022. The defensive front entering 2023 looks arguably better than the group in 2022.
DeVonta Smith had a strong rookie season in 2021. Roseman also didn’t wait around for his first-round talent to take on more of the load. He instead paired Smith with A.J. Brown to help build one of the best offenses in the NFL.
The lauding of Howie Roseman seems almost too common around the NFL in 2023. However, Nick Sirianni doesn’t get as much of the credit. Schlereth complimented the job of a coach who reached the Super Bowl in only his second season. He thinks Sirianni is capable enough to survive the loss of the two coordinators that helped him to succeed in 2021 and 2022.
“When you’re a successful team, everyone want to pick you off, take your people. So that is something you’re going to have to overcome, but I think they’re exceptionally well-coached.” -Schlereth
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Philadelphia Eagles Projected 2023 Week 1 Starters
Jalen Hurts
Quarterback, #1
Oklahoma University/University of Alabama
4th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (53rd overall) in 2020D'Andre Swift
Running Back, #0
University of Georgia
4th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Detroit Lions (April 2023)A.J. Brown
Wide Receiver, #11
Ole Miss
5th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Tennessee Titans (April 2022)DeVonta Smith
Wide Receiver, #6
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (10th overall) in 2021Quez Watkins
Wide Receiver, #16
Southern Miss
4th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (200th overall) in 2020Dallas Goedert
Tight End, #88
South Dakota State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (48th overall) in 2018Jordan Mailata
Left Tackle, #68
Jeff Stoutland University
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 7th Round (233rd overall) in 2018Landon Dickerson
Left Guard, #69
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (37th overall) in 2021Jason Kelce
Center, #62
University of Cincinnati
13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011Cam Jurgens
Right Guard, #51
University of Nebraska
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (51st overall) in 2022Lane Johnson
Right Tackle, #65
Oklahoma University
11th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (4th overall) in 2013Brandon Graham
Defensive End, #55
University of Michigan
14th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2010Fletcher Cox
Defensive Tackle, #91
Mississippi State
12th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (12th overall) in 2012Jordan Davis
Defensive Tackle, #90
University of Georgia
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2022Josh Sweat
Defensive End, #94
Florida State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 4th Round (130th overall) in 2018Haason Reddick
Edge Rusher/Linebacker, #7
Temple University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2022)Nakobe Dean
Linebacker, #17
University of Georgia
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 3rd Round (83rd overall) in 2022Zach Cunningham
Linebacker, #52
Vanderbilt University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (August 2023)Darius Slay
Cornerback, #2
Mississippi State University
11th NFL Season- Acquired in trade from Detroit Lions (March 2020)James Bradberry
Cornerback, #24
University of Arkansas/Samford University
8th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (May 2022)Reed Blankenship
Safety, #32
Middle Tennessee State
2nd NFL Season- Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2022)Terrell Edmunds
Safety, #26
Virginia Tech
6th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)
