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Eagles fans...AMBER ALERT for CHRIS CLEMONS!??!?!

submitted by jcc1983
September 26, 2008 | 31 comments |

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Ok Im going to make this short and sweet. We payed Chris Clemmons a significant amount guaranteed $$ when we acquired him this offseason, and I heard person after person say how great of a pickup this was, perfect for the Eagles, JJ loves this type of guy, he'd be our 3rd down pass rusher, great guy to rotate in our D End mix, etc. And this was WHEN Abiamiri was still scheduled to play a significant amount at D End. And also one of the main reasons we cut McDouggie after paying him all these years when he couldnt play after being our best defensive player all preseason. I just dont get it. I thought there was a reason JJ had for not playing him against the Rams, Then the Cowboys, than after the Boys game where Romo went untouched, JJ said Clemons would be seeing a lot more playing time against the Steelers?? I dont recall him playing ONE snap. And if he did play, it couldnt have been more than a couple snaps. I mean is there some sort of injury? IS he not catching onto the defensive scheme? Did JJ lose confidence after he missed so much time during the offseason?? WHAT IS GOING ON?!? Lemme hear what you guys are thinking because Im completely baffled as to why he hasnt even been giving a chance. Like Ive said, if it aint broke dont fix it, but it was broke during the Dallas game, and I thought the MAIN reason we brought him here was to give some wind to our D -End rotation and bring him in on nickels to get after it? JJ said after the Dallas game that he didnt play bc we didnt have many nickle situations, but the Steelers game had PLENTY of opportunities, and the Rams had 11 nickel situation.....for a total of what 3 snaps? Whats the faithful's opinions? Or anyone else out there with football knowledge? This isnt really a post in the sense of the term, but more of an open question to see your opinions because I just can't figure it out. And thats $4 mil we couldve just given to Lito if that woulda kept him happy for another year or 2 even if he didnt deserve it, we are a MUCH better team with him. So what is GOING ON HERE?

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31 Comments On: "Eagles fans...AMBER ALERT for CHRIS CLEMONS!??!?!"

	1. LILEAGLE , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	i thought it was a waste of money!!! we could've saved that money for a better wr or lito!!! could ve kept mc dougle for another year!!! i like the amber alert thing that was hilarious!!!!

	1.1. ursportspro , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	McDougle is beating Clemons in tackles this year 1-0 so far.

	1.2. jcc1983 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	I actually think they made the right choice letting Mcdougal go, Im just getting frustrated when I dont even see Clemons on the field

	2. Spotella , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	I was wondering where he was too. I hope he shows up soon!

	3. DTRIK19 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Blame Johnson, not Clemons. Its impossible to make plays when you're on the sideline. If JJ would design more packages for him, he could get him on the field more. All the talk I've heard this year about Clemons being a bust is just laughable, at least you noticed Clemons was only on the field for a total of 5 snaps in the first 2 weeks. This is the same situation they faced back in the Hugh Douglas era, but they expanded his role and it paid dividends. And the reason we didn't see much of him against Pittsburgh is because they run so many 2 TE sets. We'll probably face a similiar offense this week as well. Time for JJ to get him more involved on the defense, if you have weapons you have to use them all.

	3.1. jcc1983 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	I was implying that JJ needs to get him on the field, just wondering why hes gotten no significant time so far.

	3.1.1. DTRIK19 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	I'm well aware...actually I even mentioned that I noticed your stance within my opionated comment.

	3.2. eaglestillidie , September 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	how can you blame jj? to get on the field you have to produce in practice and obviously he isnt

	4. Tblitz25 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Its 3 games and Clemmons has been hurt he is not an every down DE he is a situational pass rusher that i think fits the defensive scheme. I think the Eagles were a little salty about loosing Burgess and the Raiders did want Clemmons back but they shelled that monet out to that DT. there is a long season make judgements after the season. right now who care we just got 8 sacks last weeks and we lead the league in sacks and run defense. is Clemmons and Abiamiri not playing hurting us i dont think so.

	6. BWest3675 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Clemons WAS injured during all of training camp and most of the preseason. He hasn't seen much action but he will sooner or later. It just means that we're deep at DE. And it wasn't all the defense's fault against Dallas. True, they didn't show up, but the special teams were caught napping as well, we made all those moves in the off season to improve our special teams and they let Felix Jones rip off a 98 yard kickoff return for a TD. Just give it time. Clemons will show. I won't complain as long as they stay on the plus side of .500, and I don't think anyone else should either.

	7. Modee2 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	I think that Clemons was suppose to be the big aquisition of the offseason. Our pass rush was terrible last year. I think against Pittsburgh;they played with desire and Jim Johnson constant blitzes resulted in so many sacks. We will still need to have someone who can rush the quarterback even when we are not blitzing.

	8. pinkstonsvag , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	it doesnt matter unless victor cant make it back,he looks like a stud and jj has as much confidence in him to start as he had 4 bradley,cant wait til he's back

	8.1. jcc1983 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	And imagine how much better that pass rush would be if the D Ends were getting a breather here and there, I think most of you are missing the whole point of this post. Im not calling Clemons a bust or suggesting he cant play, Im just wondering why this guy who was supposed to be our nickel rusher hasnt got much playing time.

	8.1.2. pinkstonsvag , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	the depth on the d-line is the key to getting to tampa,getting vic back and with more reps for laws and klecko that giants game will be fun to see if we have the better line,also need to use gaithe r more on blitz,if he can throw down big ben who is large and elusive that hard we can drop cole into zone coverage and crash from the left more often

	9. boogerking2 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	The reason is simple.Clemmons sucks.I'll say it for like the 100th time : Clemmons could NOT make an NFL roster two seasons ago. He played and got hurt in 2005. Was out of the league in 2006.Had a lucky career year with ,I believe 9 sacks, in 2007. Will be insignificant in 2008. He should have been cut.

	9.1. LILEAGLE , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	you forgot to say that they 2bl teamed burgess alot in oaktown and that left clemons free to rush boog!!! i agree with you!!!

	9.1.1. jcc1983 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	LIL, they double team Cole almost every snap....abd I think the Eagles D is on a whole different level than Oaklands...If the reason he was getting pressure was because of Burgess commanding double teams, than he should fit perfectly in our scheme....His only job here would be get after the QB while Cole tries to break through double teams....and I thought the point would be that Clemons would be getting to the QB therefor not letting the opposition double Cole as much...I dunno, they sure seemed to think he could play when they signed him and Im assuming they looked at more than his stats from last season...I still don't understand this situation at all

	9.1.1.1. boogerking2 , September 28, 2008	+1 pts \| \| \|
	You answered your own question.He was able to start in Oakland because the quality of depth was lacking.

	10. Bwestbook36 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	You can't suck and get 8 sacks in an NFL season,especially on the Raiders, maybe he does not yet know the system, maybe Jim Johnson is going to work him in slowly or he feels that the guys that he has in there are doing a good job. And to the poster of the article when you say you heard person after person I am willing to bet amillion dollars that you were one of those people. Don't bury the guy yet if he is capable Jim Johnson will eventually find a way to use him.

	11. squish059 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	we'll see, i think we should give him a season to see what the overall is.... how many sacks does Julius Peppers have?

	11.1. jcc1983 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Peppers had all of 2 sacks last season, so it shows how you cant just judge a player off a one seasons worth of stats, which its starting to look like the Eagles did. And no way Joe Banner would let them cut someone that he paid millions of dollars to help this team get pressure.

	12. wizwit , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	its still early, but i will tell you this, if he doesn't play well in the next couple games, chalk him up as a bust, an expensive bust

	13. lduran7 , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Man I want to say that it was awaste of money..but look ho well Howard is playing right now..it only took him a couple years..LOL Maybe we might pay him for acouple nad see if he can produce. I have toa gree with you about the Mcdougle situation though...And where is Bryan Smith..i mean I see Clemons on Special teams why cant the rook do something. I recall he had somegood snaps also be it preseason. I really think we are goign to save him until after the bye week and then release him into the wild where he will have seven sacks in one game and on his way to the probowl..im sorry just halucinating again Hope he can get a tackle..that's all i want a tackle..just one Go help me talk some trash at... www.philadelphiaeaglesnews.com/lduran7

	14. mjseekup , September 26, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	the eagles are 2-1 and a very tough matchup for anyone in the league with mcnabb healthy... their run D has been solid without Clemons thus far... it's a long season and when clemons does get a chance to play it will be nice that the eagles will have someone of his caliber step in and make plays! the eagles have a revamped D that is making plays... right now we don't need him, but during the course of the year we might! my point, be patient!

	15. TommyTheCat , September 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	it takes time to learn the eagles defense... look at darren howard last year? where was he? now this year him and jaqua parker are our top performing linemen... give him some time

	16. eagleman11 , September 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	We have to realize this is the NFL ...I think JJ is trying to hold back on some of his packages and tricks....for the long run.....to prevent the other teams from seeing them on film so he can just unleash it during the game and they cannot adjust.....similar to waht he did against PITT....the d was very vanilla on the first drive then JJ started Sending "young STEW" up the middle, then Q deezy on the edge, then OMG OH MY GOD IS HE REAL GAITHER..i just got hyped sorry but just be patient peeps we are good TRUST me JJ is weeks ahead of us......

	17. souljaturk187 , September 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Clemons straight disappeared if he plays like this this will be his only season in Philly

	18. filly4ever , September 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	To me a lot of the sacks from Sunday were coverage sacks. Do you think that maybe the fact they have three stud cover guys in the Defensive backfield had any thing to do with the sacks against the Steelers?? Don't get me wrong , I do believe the Birds need a solid pass rush and it has to get better. Clemens needs to get healthy and contribute. I believe he will as the season progresses. You have to love the D right now and they will continue to get better. Too bad that Dallas game was so early in the season, because I think it would have been a different story had that game been played in October....and the last game with Dallas is too late in the season. What was the NFL thinking when they came up with that schedule anyway????

	18.1. Spotella , September 28, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	I believe the scheduling this year was to make the giants feel good about themselves. Seriously, they have the easiest early season schedule out there and right now there are some really dumb giants fans who think the giants are good. The SB champs are suppose to get a tough schedule, but you'll note it isn't so the first few week this season. Meanwhile, they wanted the crygirls and EAGLES to fight for games. As the year progresses it will become apparent who the beeter teams are and who the obvious losers will be, Dec. 28 is NOT too late. If the EAGLES and crygirls stay on track and continue on their winning games, we can steal home field advantage from the crygirls in the playoffs!!! I am looking forward to the season!

	18.1.1. LILEAGLE , September 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	i'm curious as to who made up that schedule for them??? they have had it easy this year so far!!!

	19. filly4ever , September 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	I dissagree with you Spotella. Things will be wrapped up for one of those teams in the NFC East by the time we play the Cowpukes. I believe it would have helped the league's television ratings had those games been put into the meat of the NFL schedule. You'll see, we'll be at Christmas Dinner wondering why the game vs Dallas means nothing....and of course I'll enjoy my Christmas meal while my brother-in-law Cowpuke fan has indigestion...LOL!!!!!