FanPulse: Eagles fans feel very confident

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Eagles now feeling the impact of the Donnel Pumphrey mistake Hindsight is often 20/20 http://www.authenticsphiladelphiaeagles.com/cheap-brandon-graham-jersey , but if there’s one decision so far in the Doug Pederson era that may have changed (or prevented) their current running back predicament, it’s the Donnel Pumphrey draft pick in 2017. The Eagles traded a fourth AND a seventh round pick to jump up in the draft and take the running back out of San Diego State at No. 132 overall — and just a year and a half later, Pumphrey isn’t even on the roster. Or any NFL roster, for that matter.Sure, his college credentials were legit, Pumphrey amassed 6,405 rushing yards and 62 touchdowns — maybe or maybe not breaking the all-time NCAA record http://www.authenticsphiladelphiaeagles.com/cheap-zach-ertz-jersey , depending on who and when you ask —, not to mention his 1,039 receiving yards and five more scores.But at the NFL Scouting Combine, he measured in as lightest (176 lbs.) and fifth shortest (5-foot-8) among the group, despite running the fourth fastest 40-yard dash (4.48), didn’t have the type of build that has been successful at the next level. And he didn’t do much in the months leading up to his rookie season to prove otherwise — pissing BLG off in the process:He ended up buried on the depth chart, behind LeGarrette Blount Youth Derek Barnett Jersey , Darren Sproles, and rookie Corey Clement, but ended up on the team’s IR instead after tearing his hamstring in practice in early-September.After seeing a host of rookie running backs become the stars of their team in 2017, Pumphrey seemed to have developed some once healthy and had a fairly fine offseason heading into his second year. And then, just ahead of the team’s first preseason game, Pumphrey was sidelined yet again, this time with a lower body injury. Following that first game Color Rush Destiny Vaeao Jersey , Pederson called the injury unfortunate, and alluded to the future of the running back with the Eagles.Just over a week later, Pumphrey told the media that he felt completely healthy and understood that any playing time he’d get in the preseason could ultimately serve as an audition for other teams. He was released ahead of the final 53-man roster and wasn’t even brought back in to develop on the team’s practice squad — ouch. Pumphrey ended up signing with the Detroit Lions as a member of their practice squad, before ultimately being cut in late-September. He’s now gone unsigned for two weeks, and his options for the 2018 season are dwindling.And, don’t forget, the 2017 NFL draft class was loaded with running back talent. It’s the class that featured guys like Leonard Fournette Color Rush Corey Graham Jersey , Dalvin Cook, Alvin Kamara, James Conner, and Tarik Cohen. Notable running backs drafted after Pumphrey included Marlon Mack, Wayne Gallman Aaron Jones, and Chris Carson.Even Kareem Hunt was a viable option, as explained (ranted) about at the time:(Douglas has shown some potential but the coaching staff has been reluctant to give him playing time even with Jalen Mills struggling.)The Eagles didn’t complete whiff on the position as they did snag Corey Clement as an undrafted free agent http://www.authenticsphiladelphiaeagles.com/cheap-rodney-mcleod-jersey , but imagine what the backfield would look like today if Howie Roseman and crew went a different direction and actually selected a running back who at least projected to be a viable NFL player. The Philadelphia Eagles don’t have a game this week since it’s their bye. The team is using this break to do some self-scouting and rest up for the rest of the stretch run. But before we turn the page to the second half of the season, we should take stock of how the Eagles got to this point. That’s exactly what John Stolnis and I did on the latest episode of BGN Radio. In addition to handing out grades to key positions groups and coaches, we also discussed:Our thoughts on the Golden Tate trade — did the Eagles give up too much? And how does the offense look moving forward?Should the Eagles have traded for Ha Ha Clinton-Dix instead?The reason to have hope the Eagles can make a run in their final eight gamesA nuanced evaluation of Jim Schwartz and the defenseLooking at the Eagles’ (and other NFC East teams) remaining games Ring the bell: NFL picks against the spreadAnd much more!You can CLICK HERE to listen to this episode or use the embedded player below:Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS...You can get in on the grading by voting in the following polls. Do you agree with the grades we handed out?