NFL 2016

[Cutz]

The Eagles have looked ridiculously good in the preseason. The D-line looks dominant and the defense as a whole has looked inspired. It's hard not to be excited for them, but I'm trying very hard to remain even keel. I didn't expect them to be good this year, and it's only the preseason. We'll see.

The truly surprising part has been the depth of talent from backups and rookies. B. Allen, Shittu, and Vaeao have looked solid. Jalen Mills has played hard and fast. CJ Smith... my God. Ed Reynolds made a case for himself in the 4^th preseason game. Gause too. Turner and Watford have balled out. Cayleb Jones has potential. Byron Marshall has done nothing but look shifty and strong. Maybe those guys are only good against backups and never crack the starting roster, but if they can beat backups, at least a few have to have starter potential. And I expect half of them to be cut just because of numbers.

In regards to Bradford, it's a smart decision. It was always the plan to trade him after the season for a 2^nd +something. Doing it now gets them a first, capitalizing on the Viking's shitty luck. They'd be better this season with him, but long term they're better with Wentz and the first.

For the vikes' side... interested to see the cap implications. Giving up a first for a temporary fix surprises me. I guess Zimmer wants to win now.