<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[QBFS Philly Sports Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports talk for the Philadelphia region from a handful of die hard Philadelphians.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/</link><image><url>https://blog.qbfactory.show/favicon-16x16.png</url><title>QBFS Philly Sports Blog</title><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/</link></image><generator>Ghost 2.9</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 02:46:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://blog.qbfactory.show/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[QBFS Reacts: Eagles sign Julio Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julio Jones re-joins AJ Brown in a dynamic Eagles lineup. 🦅 🏈  #NFL]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/qbfs-reacts-eagles-sign-julio-jones/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__652f32f952793f0cb108a1cc</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 02:01:10 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/10/ltlbeu5bw9nzpvj2r2mi.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/10/ltlbeu5bw9nzpvj2r2mi.jpeg" alt="QBFS Reacts: Eagles sign Julio Jones"/><p>Of all the things I thought the eagles needed, a wide receiver was pretty low on that need list. But today, Howie Roseman and your Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran wide receiver, Julio Jones.</p><p>Julio Jones, hailing from Foley, Alabama, etched a lasting legacy in the NFL throughout his more than a decade-long career. Drafted sixth overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2011, he swiftly ascended to become one of the league's premier wide receivers, amassing numerous Pro Bowl selections and leading the league in receiving yards multiple times. In 2021, Jones embarked on a new chapter with the Tennessee Titans, where he joined forces with a familiar receiver: AJ Brown. In 2022, he played 10 games catching balls thrown by Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, including the first-ever touchdown scored in an NFL game played in Germany. And in 2023, he rejoins AJ Brown in Philly.</p><p>Realistically, Julio is the 7th option on Philly's offense behind AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, Jalen Hurts, D'Andre Swift and Kenneth Gainwell. He brings experience, professionalism, and he still has great hands.</p><p>I think it’s a good signing. They needed another WR. Are there other positions that need to be addressed? Absolutely. Julio is a low risk, high reward signing. They didn’t give anything up for him, nor did they spend stupid money on signing him. Look, he’s not the Julio he used to be in Atlanta, but he’s a veteran player with experience in big games like the playoffs and Super Bowl.</p><p>I assume he will mainly be used for red zone targets, which the Eagles have struggled with this season. He’s just going to go up and get those jump passes from Hurts in the end zone (hopefully). He’s better than any other option at WR3 the Eagles have right now. Yea he doesn’t have the Quez Watkins speed or the spring in his step that the youthful WRs do but hey, it’s still Julio fucking Jones.</p><p>And hey, if he sucks, then they can just cut his ass. No big deal. I’m almost positive Howie is not done making moves before this trade deadline at the end of the month. He knows they need players at multiple positions. It’s highly unlikely he sits on his hands and lets this go the way it is. Especially the year after a Super Bowl appearance. Expectations are high. He's been around long enough to know that.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harper vs Embiid: Who Reigns Supreme in Philadelphia Sports?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philly's sports showdown: Bryce Harper vs Joel Embiid. Who will reign supreme? #PhillySports #Embiid #Harper #RingTheBell #109876ers]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/harper-vs-embiid-who-reigns-supreme-in-philadelphia-sports/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__64c26e313dcad2d666ebb42d</guid><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:24:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/07/bryce-harper-joel-embiid-qbfs-philly-sports-july-27-2023.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 id="harper-vs-embiid">Harper vs Embiid </h3><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/07/bryce-harper-joel-embiid-qbfs-philly-sports-july-27-2023.jpg" alt="Harper vs Embiid: Who Reigns Supreme in Philadelphia Sports?"/><p>Here in Philadelphia we love sports, the only thing we love as much as the games themselves are our star athletes. Over my life I’ve seen guys like Allen Iverson, Chase Utley, Brian Dawkins and Jason Kelce entrench themselves in the annals of Philly Sports history just by the way they carried themselves and personified the ethos of our town.</p><p>I’ve also seen guys like Donovan McNabb, Eric Lindros, and Curt Schilling, who were all supremely talented and successful in their own right, not ingratiate themselves to the Philly faithful due to their attitudes, lack of clutch, or apparent lack of really giving a damn. </p><p>Two of the biggest athletes in their respective games reside in the city of brotherly love, both of them are quite polarizing in their own right. The athletes in question are Bryce Harper and Joel Embiid. </p><p>So I sat here wondering, “who represents our city more, and who will go down with the better legacy?” It’s an interesting question because both of them have a case to be remembered fondly, and both of them have given plenty of valid reasons for their detractors to not remember them so well. Since we’re in the sports dead zone… I figured I might as well write an article about it. </p><h3 id="the-case-for-joel-embiid">The case for Joel Embiid:</h3><p>Joel is a homegrown talent that has a real life Rocky story. He didn’t even play organized basketball until middle school, and he's overcome injuries and personal tragedy to become a marquee player and NBA MVP. He has multiple All-Defense selections, multiple All-NBA selections, has won back to back scoring titles and has been the backbone and face of the franchise for nearly a decade. That alone should ensure his place in the Hall of Fame when it’s all said and done.</p><p>He was the first major piece of the polarizing “Process” and like the means or not, his selection helped pull us out of perennial mediocrity. He’s made the Sixers yearly contenders every season he’s played, and has been among the best players in the game since hitting his stride back in 2017. </p><p>On the flip side ... Joel hasn’t exactly elevated his game in the playoffs, it’s not a secret that his averages go down across the board when the games matter the most. His 27.2/11.2/3.5 dips to 24/10.9/2.7. It might not sound like much, but declining by 3.5 points and an assist per game takes, at minimum, 5 extra points off the board in every game. With as many close playoff losses as the Sixers have had, it goes without saying that the dip in production would have contributed to at least one series loss. It's also no secret he has missed a few games or not been at 100% at crucial times due to injuries. Top that off with him having a penchant for saying the wrong thing at the wrong times, and it’s easy to see why “The Process” isn’t as universally loved as Bubba Chuck. </p><h3 id="bryce-harper">Bryce Harper </h3><p>The once hated division rival, Bryce has done everything in his power to change our perception of him. From the minute he signed in Philly, he’s embraced the city’s fan base and emulated our intensity on the field. In his MVP season he put together one of the greatest individual performances at the plate in the history of the game, slashing .309/.429/1.004 with 42 doubles, 100 walks and 35 homers. In his first ever “Red October” he elevated his game even more. He was the best player in the post-season regardless of team, and hit arguably the biggest home run in my lifetime to win the NL Pennant in resounding fashion. He’s been nothing but the consummate professional and leader since he signed with the Phillies and has continued to show his grit, batting nearly .300 only 7 months removed from Tommy John surgery. </p><p>But Bryce isn’t the homegrown talent we love. He came here because the dollar signs were in his eyes, and I would be remiss to think sticking it to his old team wasn’t part of his motivation. For all of his heroics in the fall of 2022, he only made the playoffs once in four seasons here.</p><p>He is also in real danger of missing the postseason for the 4th time in five years if the Phillies don’t stay the course and play near perfect baseball over the last two months of the season. Like Embiid, he also has some injury history of his own, playing only 120 or more games twice in his nearly 5 seasons here.</p><p>No matter what side you land on, it’s hard to argue against both of these guys being extremely talented and making watching the Phillies and Sixers fun, something we didn’t feel often from 2013-2018. How they will be viewed 10–15 years from now is anyone’s guess because their legacies are still being written, but it’s safe to say they could both end up in either camp McNabb or camp Dawkins.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
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Share your most love-to-hate teams using #QBFSPhillyRivalries! #PhillySports]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/phillys-biggest-sports-rivalries-qbfs-eagles-phillies-sixers-flyers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__64a776f28380ea0c54c11f67</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Flyers]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:56:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/07/four-for-four-qbfs-philly-sports-july-2023-2.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/07/four-for-four-qbfs-philly-sports-july-2023-2.jpg" alt="Philly's Biggest Sports Rivalries: Who We Love to Root Against"/><p>As a die-hard Philly sports fan, there is nothing more satisfying than rallying behind our beloved teams and cheering them on to victory. But along with the fierce loyalty and passionate support, comes a burning hatred for our most despised rivals. In the City of Brotherly Love, rivalries run deep across all major sports, fueling intense emotions and sparking heated debates. From the gridiron to the diamond, the hardwood to the ice, the list of most hated rivals in Philly sports is as diverse as it is intense. Let's dive into the rivalries that ignite the fire within every Philly fan's heart and fuel our unwavering passion for our teams.</p><h2 id="nfl">NFL</h2><h3 id="brendan">Brendan</h3><p>Where do I even begin with this team? The hatred I have for them as an organization, their players, and their cockroach fans is never-ending. First of all, who is the geographical wizard that decided Dallas, Texas should be in the NFC East?! "OK fellas, let's get the NFC East division down: Philadelphia, check. New York, check. Washington, check. Yep, no more cities on the East Coast. Let's go halfway across the fucking country and pick Dallas, Texas." So right off the bat, they shouldn't even be in our division.</p><p>Everything about the Dallas Cowboys I despise. The star, the "America's Team" label - fuck being America's team. If anybody is America's team, it's Philadelphia. America was born in the city of Philadelphia, not in the city of Dallas, Texas. Do you want a dome that opens up so God can watch you play? How arrogant is that? That's one thing of many that just rubs me the wrong way. Being on the East Coast, cities like Philadelphia, New York, Washington, Boston, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, etc., we're blue-collar lunchpail people. Out there, they're white-collar, thinking they're better than us just because they have five Super Bowls. It's just disgusting.</p><p>Every season, the national media has to talk about the Dallas Cowboys, no matter what. No matter if they're a Super Bowl contender (which hasn't happened in almost 30 years) or they're the laughingstock of the league, they're always talked about because of money. If there's a top five list out there and Dallas isn't in the top five, don't make a top six list and put them in just to stir up controversies and have them be talked about.</p><p>Their fans are the most fake-ass people in the world. If you're from Dallas and you root for the Cowboys, great. But you're probably few and far between. The worst thing you can be is a Dallas Cowboys fan from Philadelphia. We all know who they are. We all have a couple in our lives. Their excuses range from liking the star when they were a kid, wearing pajamas with the star on them, their parents liking them (which is a horrible parenting job on their part). Let's face it, they were all probably pussies in school and got picked on, so this is their way of getting back at everybody. Basically, anybody who's a Dallas Cowboys fan from Philadelphia just wants to be an asshole and is an insecure prick.</p><p>As far as the team goes, you can't deny that they have five Super Bowl rings and they always seem to be in the news. They have had some of the greatest players ever like Roger Staubach, Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, and the list goes on. But they have done nothing but choke on chicken bones the size of a Tyrannosaurus for the last 30 years. I try not to pay too much attention to their players, coaching staff, their leather-faced owner, or their scumbag fans these days, but damn it is hard sometimes. I could probably write an entire novel on how much and why I hate the Dallas Cowboys and everything that has to do with them. So I'll end it here, just like any Philadelphia Eagles fan does: Dallas sucks!!!</p><h3 id="shawn">Shawn</h3><p>NY Giants - The easy answer is the Dallas Cowboys but truly when a team only has four playoff wins in a quarter century it’s hard to dislike them, their fans are the real cockroaches. The Giants have all the makings of a formidable rival. They’re only 90 minutes up the turnpike, they have had a similar level of post season success and the games between these two teams are rarely blowouts.</p><h3 id="blanco">Blanco</h3><p>Cowboys - absolutely despise everything about this team, from the stars on their helmets to their general reputation. There is no respect in the hatred I have for them cow turds.</p><p>Giants - A more ancient rivalry, the hate should be carried forward, from the manning-face Super Bowl wins, and them being our geographically closest rival, it’s always heated when we play, and I can’t stand them!</p><p>The Steelers, it’s a Pennsylvania thing. There’s no shortage of Steelers piss color towels floating around here on this side of PA, and it’s gross. And the fans have that “Cowboys of the AFC” thing going on with all them dust covered trophies.</p><h3 id="dann">Dann</h3><p>The Dallas Cowboys - Why are they even in the NFC East?! They were put on this planet for one thing, to be hated. To still be called America’s team is a joke. The fans are delusional, they root for the Lakers and Yankees. And we got to hear about their 90’s Super Bowl wins that are on VHS. Oh, and this is our year.</p><h2 id="mlb">MLB</h2><h3 id="brendan-1">Brendan</h3><p>Oh, the go-to answer for most Phillies fans is to hate the New York Mets, which, granted, I absolutely do. I also have a grudge against the Washington Nationals just because they're a newer team that used to be the Montreal Expos, who were way cooler than these guys are. But the Atlanta Braves have been the biggest thorn in the side of the entire National League for the last 30 years. They were always good when I was a kid, and they crushed so many dreams in the '90s and early 2000s. Despite winning in '93 and last year's series win over them both to head to the World Series, the Braves have pretty much owned us. They had so many hate-the-face guys on that team for so many years; the list is too long to even start. I will humbly admit that I heard a comparison the other day that the Atlanta Braves are the Philadelphia Eagles of baseball, which, if you kind of think about it, is true. They're always talented, always in the mix, and even if they have a down year, it's just a temporary setback before they bounce back. So, just as Wes Mantooth said to Ron Burgundy in Anchorman, "I hate you, but dammit, I respect you."</p><h3 id="shawn-1">Shawn</h3><p>Braves - The Mets may have our number lately but the Braves have imprinted on me in a very special way. As a young kid going to The Vet with my grandfather, anytime I knew we were playing the Braves I knew I was about to watch the Phillies get their shit kicked in by Chipper, Smoltz, Glavine, Maddox etc…. I’m still not over watching the Braves kick our ass at the last game ever played in Veterans Stadium. Their sustained success is just the icing on the cake for why I hate them.</p><h3 id="blanco-1">Blanco</h3><p>Marlins - I could list our whole division here, and plenty of reasons why, but I will just start with the Marlins. This hatred might just be rooted in my hatred for our own team at times. Before this year i swear, we get swept by the Marlins every time we play them. Especially when we are fighting for a playoff spot and the Marlins are dead last with the worst record in baseball. Ughhh.</p><p>Nats - Secondly, I have to mention the Nats, since Harper came here it sort of amplified that rivalry a bit, especially since they won it all that very year. Also a little more personal for me since I have a bunch of work mates that are Nats fans and it's fun to jab them from time to time. You damn well know they like to poke fun at me when they can.</p><p>Blue Jays - Still to this day I hold a disdain for the Toronto Blue Jays, back in 1993 when we lost the world series to them, and baseball went on strike soon after. I was way more into baseball back then than now, and that is my earliest memory of feeling torn because of sports. That was a major turning point in my young sports fan life, when Baseball stopped being my favorite sport.</p><h3 id="dann-1">Dann</h3><p>The Braves have long been our most despised rivals, their 14 consecutive division titles from 1991 to 2005 still haunt us. It seems like they always have our number, consistently outperforming the Phillies on the field.</p><p>Following the Braves, we have the Mets and Marlins on our list of rivals. Mets fans, much like Dallas fans in football, always boast about their team's chances, only to witness them crumble under pressure. And the Marlins, even when they appear to be the weakest team in baseball, somehow manage to sweep the Phillies, leaving us frustrated and perplexed.</p><h2 id="nba">NBA</h2><h3 id="brendan-2">Brendan</h3><p>This is probably the team that I hate to love but love to hate: the Los Angeles Lakers. They have always been the darling of the NBA, from the '70s, '80s, early '90s, and throughout the 2000s. The Showtime Lakers did help put the NBA on the map, and I will give them a lot of credit for that. Magic Johnson is probably the best point guard of all time, and the list of Lakers legends goes on with names like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James, and many more. I hate that players just flock to Los Angeles for Hollywood and the big fame. Most players go out there to see all the celebrities and stars sitting courtside, wanting to be out there with all the famous people so they can be famous too. Plus, they get to enjoy the nicest weather and all that jazz. Even when the Lakers suck, players still want to go to LA. They are one of those teams that attract fake-ass fans from other cities who just want to be assholes or jump on the bandwagon because they were once great champions. Similar to the Duke Blue Devils, the New York Yankees, the Los Angeles Lakers, and of course, the Dallas Cowboys. If you're a fan of any of these teams and you don't live in their particular city, then you just want to be an asshole.</p><h3 id="shawn-2">Shawn</h3><p>Celtics - Rivalries are dying in an NBA where everyone wants to be friendly with one another and nobody truly seems to care  about the outcome of games until March. But I’d be hard pressed to pick anyone but the Celtics for most hated rival. The entitlement of their fans is annoying, the Sixers losing three playoff series in the process era is heart breaking, and let’s not even talk about Danny Ainge fleecing Adam Silver's errand boy, Bryan Colangelo, into trading up just to pass over Jason Tatum.</p><h3 id="blanco-2">Blanco</h3><p>Celtics - I hate them and why can’t we beat them in the postseason???? Ugh, I’m so pissed about it again.</p><p>Lakers - Easy hatred here, mostly because of 2001, and also Cowboys fans who live in Philly, but there is a little respect in that hatred for their Shaq/Kobe dynasty.</p><h3 id="dann-2">Dann</h3><p>When it comes to the Philadelphia 76ers' bitter rivals, there's no team that stirs up more animosity than the Boston Celtics. The mere mention of their name is enough to send shivers down the spines of Sixers fans everywhere. From the intense head-to-head battles to the historic championship clashes, the Celtics have consistently posed a formidable challenge. Their success has often come at our expense, fueling the flames of our rivalry and leaving a bitter taste in our mouths.</p><h2 id="nhl">NHL</h2><h3 id="brendan-3">Brendan</h3><p>OK, I'll admit I'm not the biggest diehard hockey fan who knows every in and out of the sport, but I do love my Flyers. Therefore, I have to dislike some opposing hockey teams. I pretty much dislike anybody in our geographical area. I despise the New Jersey Devils; they're just North Jersey douchebags, and they're always good. I can't stand the New York Rangers and their stupid blue jerseys. They were always good when I was a kid. I always have this image of Mark Messier holding up the Stanley Cup and cheering to himself. However, the team that takes the cake for me as the ultimate rival is the Pittsburgh Penguins. Those pesky flightless birds down the turnpike just make my blood boil. From the days of Jaromir Jagr and Mario Lemieux to the current Sidney Crosby, a.k.a. Sid the Kid, Pittsburgh as a town just has an overall arrogance about itself. And the thing I can't stand the most is that not only do they not have a basketball team, but all three of their teams have the same colors—black and yellow. Come on, get some variety in your sports life! I know a lot of Pittsburgh fans, and next to Dallas fans, they're the most pompous and arrogant fanbase I've ever encountered. So for that reason, the Pittsburgh Penguins are my number one team to hate in hockey.</p><h3 id="shawn-3">Shawn</h3><p>Penguins - I mean Sidney Crosby might be the most punchable face in pro sports. When you factor in the in-state rivalry and the wars these two fought against each other in the 00s, I can’t really pick anyone else.</p><h3 id="blanco-3">Blanco</h3><p>Devils - Division rivalry, geographically closer to us than other teams, and I distinctly remember, when I first started hating the Devils, when I was a kid I knew someone from my neck of the woods in South Jersey who was a Devils fan, and their reason for being a Devils fan was because “we live in Jersey”. I thought that was the dumbest reason to be a fan of a team. I’d rather pick a team because of their pretty colors. He was also an Eagles and Phillies fan because there is no Jersey team in the NFL or MLB, so yea.</p><p>Penguins - Being the same division, and same state. It’s like the Steelers hatred, but worse.  Plus, in my short time as a casual Hockey fan, it seems like the Penguins are always good, so fuck ‘em.</p><h3 id="dann-3">Dann</h3><p>Ah, the Dallas Cowboys, the perennial thorn in our side and the self-proclaimed "America's team." Seriously, why are they even in the NFC East? They exist solely to be despised by Eagles fans like us. Don't get me started on their delusional fanbase, who conveniently root for the Lakers and Yankees. And let's not forget their outdated VHS tapes boasting about their '90s Super Bowl wins. Give me a break.</p><p>Coming in at a close second on the hate meter are the New York Giants. Just one look at Eli Manning's goofy face says it all. And don't even get me started on the likes of Jeremy Shockey and their cast of douchebags. It's mind-boggling how this team manages to achieve so much with mediocre quarterbacks throughout the years.</p><h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2><p>In conclusion, the hatred for our most despised rivals runs deep in the veins of every true Philly sports fan. From the Cowboys to the Celtics, and the Mets to the Penguins, these rivalries ignite a passion within us that can't be extinguished. But we're not alone in our disdain for these teams. We invite you, fellow Philly sports enthusiasts, to join us on social media and share your thoughts on who you consider to be the most hated rival in Philly sports. Let's keep the conversation going and show our unwavering support for our beloved teams. #QBFSPhillySportsRivalries</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow" data-unique-id="qbfactoryshow" data-embed-type="creator" style="max-width: 780px; min-width: 288px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=creator_embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donovan McNabb's Hall of Fame Candidacy: A Divisive Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should Donovan McNabb be immortalized in the Hall of Fame? Explore the arguments for and against his induction. Click to share your opinion!]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/donovan-mcnabbs-hall-of-fame-candidacy-a-divisive-debate/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__64ae0d603dcad2d666ebb298</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brendan Casey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:28:25 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/07/donovan-mcnabb-qbfs-philly-sports-july-12-2023.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/07/donovan-mcnabb-qbfs-philly-sports-july-12-2023.jpg" alt="Donovan McNabb's Hall of Fame Candidacy: A Divisive Debate"/><p>In a recent tweet by @_mlfootball, the question of whether former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame was posed. This query sparked a heated debate among fans, with opinions varying greatly.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Former Philadelphia <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eagles</a> quarterback Donovan McNabb deserves to be in the Hall of Fame: <br><br>-6x Pro Bowler <br>-Super Bowl appearance <br>-234 touchdowns <br>-37,276 yards<br>-98 wins in 161 careers starts <br>-16 comebacks and 24 game-winning drives<br>-2nd place MVP and 4th OPoY (2002)<br>-<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eagles</a>… <a href="https://t.co/Nixl0AaZWs">pic.twitter.com/Nixl0AaZWs</a></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></p>&mdash; MLFootball (@_MLFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/_MLFootball/status/1678507825490739201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2023</a></blockquote>
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</figure><h3 id="is-former-eagles-quarterback-donovan-mcnabb-a-hall-of-famer">Is former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb a Hall of Famer?</h3><p>In my opinion, he's borderline. You can honestly go either way. If he gets in, great, but I'm not jumping up and down. I'll give a golf clap, but that's about it. Of course, I'll be proud to have another Philadelphia Eagles player in Canton, Ohio. However, from an outsider's perspective, anyone who's not a Philadelphia Eagles fan might think it's a sure thing. Look, the stats speak for themselves. McNabb is the best quarterback in Philadelphia Eagles history, at least until a few years from now, when Jalen Hurts becomes it. You can't deny the years that McNabb had here. Those early to mid-2000 runs were some of the greatest Eagles seasons in history. But you also can't deny the fact that they came up short. If the Eagles had won the Super Bowl in 2004, then yes, McNabb would be a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame. However, his entire career was surrounded by so much controversy in Philadelphia.</p><p>On the day he was drafted, he just didn't have thick enough skin to be here in Philly. Yes, it's a team sport and teams lose games, but the quarterback position, along with being the most important position in all of sports, is also the most criticized. From the air guitar to throwing up on the field during the Super Bowl, to having a huge part in running Terrell Owens out of town, to throwing a pick six to shut down the Vet, you almost have to say McNabb's career is a 50-50 mix of highlights and heartbreaks. I think if you asked Philadelphia Eagles fans if Donovan McNabb is a Hall of Famer, the majority of them would say no. But, from an outsider's perspective, not being a Philadelphia Eagles fan, they would say he is. However, those people didn't sit through the heartaches and losses that we did. The number five might be retired in the rafters at the Linc, but I'm not sure if it deserves a bronze bust in the Hall.</p><h3 id="replies-from-the-twitter-verse">Replies From The Twitter-verse</h3><p>Replies to the original tweet further exemplify the divide among fans. Some fans vehemently argue that McNabb's lack of a Super Bowl victory should not overshadow his overall career achievements. They point to his six Pro Bowl selections, leading the Eagles to five NFC Championship games, and his ability to consistently put up impressive numbers.</p><p>On the other hand, there are fans who believe that the absence of a Super Bowl ring diminishes McNabb's Hall of Fame case. They argue that while he had several strong seasons, his inability to lead the team to the ultimate prize should be a determining factor.</p><p>As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Donovan McNabb's Hall of Fame candidacy is a divisive topic. While his statistics speak for themselves, the controversy and lack of a Super Bowl win continue to cast a shadow over his legacy. Ultimately, it will be up to the Hall of Fame voters to decide if McNabb's contributions to the game are worthy of enshrinement in Canton, Ohio.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow" data-unique-id="qbfactoryshow" data-embed-type="creator" style="max-width: 780px; min-width: 288px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=creator_embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Notes on Nick Castellanos' All-Star Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Castellanos is All About That Base with an OPS 1.278 in July. #NickCastellanos #AllAboutThatBase #UnderratedPowerhouse #Phillies]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/4-notes-on-nick-castellanos-all-star-performance/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__64a625548380ea0c54c11de2</guid><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:59:21 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/07/nick-castellanos-qbfs-philly-sports-july-6-2023.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/07/nick-castellanos-qbfs-philly-sports-july-6-2023.jpg" alt="4 Notes on Nick Castellanos' All-Star Performance"/><p>Nick Castellanos has been making waves in the baseball world with his outstanding performance on the field. Being the lone Phillie elected to the 2023 All-Star game, quieting any doubts and concerns from the bad season he put on display last year. It's unfortunate that he was not selected for the Home Run Derby during the 2023 All-Star festivities. Let's take a closer look at why Castellanos deserves recognition for his achievements.</p><ol><li>Rising Star<br>- In 2021, while playing for the Cincinnati Reds, Castellanos showed his potential as he earned a silver slugger award, homered 34 times, and finished 12th in the NL MVP voting.<br>- However, his debut season with the Phillies in 2022 was disappointing, raising questions about his future performance.</br></br></li><li>Recent Performance Highlights<br>- So far in July, Castellanos has been on fire, hitting .333 with 3 homers, and boasting an insane OPS of 1.278.<br>- One of those homers was during the Phil's 19-4 slugfest victory over the division rival Washington Nationals, when he sent the ball screeching for 411 feet through center field.<br>- Most recently, he hit a solo homer to help secure a series win over the formidable Tampa Bay Rays.</br></br></br></li><li>Analyzing Castellanos' Hitting Prowess<br>- Batting Average: Castellanos' .310 season batting average showcases his ability to consistently make contact with the ball and find gaps in the defense.<br>- OPS: With season OPS of .866, Castellanos is proving to be a force to be reckoned with.</br></br></li><li>Exclusion from the Home Run Derby<br>- Even though he is not one of the league leaders in Home Runs, it would've been nice for Philly to see Castellanos get selected for the Home Run Derby.<br>- Especially given he's the only Phillie to be elected to the All-Star Game.</br></br></li></ol><h3 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h3><p>Nick Castellanos has emerged as a rising star in the baseball world, showcasing his hitting prowess and making significant contributions to his team. His recent performance, including a clutch solo homer against the Tampa Bay Rays, highlights his ability to excel under pressure. It's a shame that he was not selected for the Home Run Derby, as his power and skills would undoubtedly make for an exciting show. Nonetheless, as Castellanos continues to prove his worth and we prepare for the 2023 All-Star break, his recognition is well deserved given his consistent all-star level of play on a largely inconsistent Phillies team.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow" data-unique-id="qbfactoryshow" data-embed-type="creator" style="max-width: 780px; min-width: 288px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=creator_embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies' June Success and Playoff Chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[The #Phillies' impressive record of 18-8 in June. Tough opponents await as they approach the All-Star break. Bryce Harper's potential move to first base and the team's strategy for the upcoming trade deadline. ]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/philadelphia-phillies-june-success-and-playoff-chances/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__64a4381c8380ea0c54c11da7</guid><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:46:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/07/bryce-harper-kyle-schwarber-zach-eflin-qbfs-philly-sports-june-28-2023.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/07/bryce-harper-kyle-schwarber-zach-eflin-qbfs-philly-sports-june-28-2023.jpg" alt="Philadelphia Phillies' June Success and Playoff Chances"/><p>The Philadelphia Phillies have been making waves in the MLB, showcasing their potential during an impressive month of June. With a record of 18-8 and a team batting average of .262, the Phillies have started to turn heads. As they approach the All-Star break, they face tough opponents, including the dominant Tampa Bay Rays. Additionally, there are intriguing discussions surrounding Bryce Harper's potential move to first base and the team's strategy for the upcoming trade deadline. Let's delve into these exciting developments and what they mean for Phillies fans.</p><h3 id="a-strong-june-performance">A Strong June Performance</h3><p>June was undoubtedly a successful month for the Phillies, as they displayed both pitching prowess and offensive firepower. Posting an 18-8 record is a testament to the team's growing chemistry and determination. With a solid .262 batting average as a team, the Phillies have been consistently producing runs and putting pressure on their opponents. This performance has undoubtedly boosted the morale of both the players and the fans.</p><h3 id="a-formidable-challenge-tampa-bay-rays">A Formidable Challenge: Tampa Bay Rays</h3><p>The Phillies' upcoming series against the Tampa Bay Rays presents a formidable challenge. The Rays have been crushing it this year, boasting a remarkable 57-28 record. Their dominance is reflected in a major-league leading 163 run differential. With a payroll that ranks as the third-smallest in baseball at just $76 million, the Rays' success is a testament to their efficient and effective approach. The Phillies will need to bring their absolute best to this series if they aim to continue their positive momentum.</p><p>Adding to the intrigue of the upcoming series is the presence of former Phillies pitcher, Zach Eflin, now donning the colors of his childhood team, the Tampa Bay Rays. Eflin, a hopeful fan favorite during his time with the Phillies, recently signed a lucrative multi-year deal with the Rays after exploring free agency. The decision not to invest in a pitcher with a career 4.49 ERA and a history of knee injuries was a not a tough one for the Phillies. Throughout his tenure in Philadelphia, Eflin seemed plagued by injuries, which hindered his performance on the mound. However, since his move to the Rays, Eflin has managed to stay healthy and is showcasing his best baseball for his hometown team. It will certainly be an interesting sight for Phillies fans when Eflin returns to town, evoking mixed emotions among those who once cheered him on. Get those middle fingers primed!</p><h3 id="battle-with-division-foe-miami-marlins">Battle with Division Foe Miami Marlins</h3><p>Following the series against the Rays, the Phillies will head to Florida to face their divisional rivals, the Miami Marlins. While the Marlins may not pose the same level of challenge as the Rays, divisional matchups are always unpredictable. The Phillies must maintain their focus and avoid complacency to secure victories against the Marlins. Ending the pre-All-Star break schedule on a high note will be crucial for the team's confidence moving forward.</p><h3 id="speculations-and-roster-changes">Speculations and Roster Changes</h3><p>Looking beyond the All-Star break, there have been intriguing speculations surrounding Bryce Harper's potential move to first base. This move would allow Kyle Schwarber to fill in as the designated hitter. While this is currently just speculation, it opens up exciting possibilities for the team's lineup and defensive alignment. The Phillies' front office and coaching staff will undoubtedly assess the feasibility and potential impact of this roster adjustment.</p><p>Furthermore, as the trade deadline approaches, there is anticipation regarding the Phillies' potential moves to bolster their roster. With a strong core in place, the team may look to acquire additional pieces to solidify their playoff aspirations. The coming weeks will be crucial for the Phillies' decision-makers as they evaluate potential trade targets and explore avenues to enhance the team's chances of success.</p><h3 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h3><p>The Philadelphia Phillies have shown tremendous growth and potential in June, with a stellar record and impressive team batting average. However, the road ahead is challenging, with series against the dominant Tampa Bay Rays and divisional rivals, the Miami Marlins. Additionally, speculations regarding Bryce Harper's position change and the team's strategy for the trade deadline add to the excitement surrounding the Phillies. As the season progresses, fans eagerly await more thrilling baseball and the potential for the Phillies to make strategic moves that will strengthen their playoff chances. Stay tuned, Phillies fans, as the journey continues!</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
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Jason Kelce, greatest beer chugger in all the lands.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/qbfs-philly-sports-trea-turner-tobias-harris-crumbl-cookie-danny-briere-flyers-draft-jason-kelce-chugs-beer/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__649c3f0ca5961e0cb41bbf1f</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Flyers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Parks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:22:20 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/trea-turner-tobias-harris-danny-briere-jason-kelce-qbfs-philly-sports-june-28-2023.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 id="get-that-mets-off-your-shoulder">Get That Mets Off Your Shoulder</h3><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/trea-turner-tobias-harris-danny-briere-jason-kelce-qbfs-philly-sports-june-28-2023.jpg" alt="QBFS Philly Sports Round Up"/><p>The Phillies recently won a series against the Mets for the first time since September 17-19, 2021. Trea Turner had an amazing performance, hitting a solo homer in the first, a single that drove in a run in the third, and stealing two bases in the fifth. The Phillies were poised to waste this performance, but the Mets handed them a win with a brutal eighth inning that included a hit, three walks, two hit-by-pitches, and an error. Craig Kimbrel closed things out, and the Phillies finished the homestand with a series victory.</p><p>They are currently 41-37 and in second place in the National League East. After dropping 3 of 4 games to two division rivals, closing out the series vs the Mets only helps matters. Now they are back on the road in Chicago, where they are 1-0 in the Cubs series. The Phillies have had a strong June to bolster their overall season performance let's hope they finish strong, and we can look forward to some more meaningful games in July and beyond.</p><h3 id="a-franchise-defining-week">A Franchise Defining Week</h3><p>The Philadelphia 76ers had a relatively quiet night during the 2023 NBA draft, but the same won't be true when free agency begins at 6 p.m. ET on June 30. If James Harden declines his $35.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season as expected, he'll become an unrestricted free agent. The Sixers will also have to decide whether to extend Tyrese Maxey and De'Anthony Melton, and whether to trade Tobias Harris. With the new collective bargaining agreement in place, the Sixers have a variety of options to consider as they head into a franchise-defining week.</p><p>Tobias Harris recently said that "casual Sixers fans" would trade him for a Crumbl Cookie, which is a bit of an understatement considering the legitimate Sixers fans would trade him for a coke and a smile. Fans have been discussing the trade speculation, with some saying they don't think they could get even a crumble from a Crumbl Cookie for Tobias, and others pointing out that he's not built like the guys on the rosters of teams like the Nuggets, Heat, and Celtics. It looks like the Sixers will have to weigh whether to trade Tobias Harris, and if not, they could always sign him to a far-more-reasonable extension next summer.</p><h3 id="the-process-on-ice">The Process on Ice</h3><p>The Philadelphia Flyers have two first-round picks in the 2023 NHL Draft tonight, seventh and 22nd overall. General manager Daniel Briere has been active in the trade market, and it looks like he is trying to add more picks in the first round. The Flyers are looking to restock their forward prospects, and they have their eyes on top prospects Ryan Leonard and Matvei Michkov. It looks like the Flyers are trying to build for the future, and the 2023 NHL Draft is a great opportunity for them to add some young talent to their roster.</p><p>The Flyers have traded away Ivan Provorov, Tony DeAngelo, Kevin Hayes, Travis Sanheim, and it is speculated that Travis Konecny, Carter Hart, and Scott Laughton could be on their way out as well. The Flyers are trading these players in order to acquire more draft picks and restock their forward prospects. General manager Daniel Briere is being savvy and making sure that the Philadelphia Flyers are set up for success for years to come.</p><h3 id="is-it-time-for-football-yet">Is it time for football yet?</h3><p>Colin Cowherd thinks the Eagles will have a drop off this year, and was quoted saying “There is a lot of blinking lights.”, but the fans don't agree. They think the Eagles are returning 16/22 starters, have a great O-Line/D-Line, an awesome WR combo, and a veteran secondary, so they should win at least 11 games. Colin's argument is based on the same QBs who got hurt the year after they went to the Super Bowl, but the fans think he's reaching and that age doesn't matter when the players are still the best at their position. The fans also think Colin's take is a "blinking light" and that he's contradicting himself by saying half the playoff teams aren't as good and then saying the Eagles face 10 playoff teams from last year. They think the Eagles will have a drop off only if Hurts regresses or major injuries occur, but otherwise they should be successful.</p><p>Jason Kelce, of Eagles fame, recently had a "chug-off" with 94.1 WIP radio personality, James Seltzer. It was a race to see who could chug a 30 ounce beer to the finish first. Kelce absolutely demolished Seltzer, chugging the entire beer before James was half done. It was an impressive feat, and it's no wonder why people are calling for a Jason Kelce statue to be erected immediately! Who's next up to challenge the Chug Champion? Will his brother Travis Kelce step up? My money would be on big bro Jason!</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
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Click here to read the latest Philly sports updates! #JoelEmbiid #DocRivers #PhillySports #QBFS #RingTheBell #GoBirds]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/philly-sports-update-phillies-resurgence-sixers-coaching-changes-and-eagles-countdown/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__648a4b896052815995ee0117</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:19:03 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/1686786751488.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/1686786751488.png" alt="Philly Sports Update: Phillies' Resurgence, Sixers Coaching Changes, and Eagles Countdown"/><p>Welcome to the latest update on the Philadelphia sports scene, where we dive into the recent happenings surrounding the <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/phillies/">Phillies</a>, <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/sixers/">Sixers</a>, and <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/eagles/">Eagles</a>. From the Phillies finding their offensive rhythm to the Sixers' coaching shake-up and the anticipation building for the upcoming Eagles season, let's get you up to speed on all the action!</p><h3 id="phillies-notes">Phillies Notes:</h3><p>The Phillies are heating up as they battled their way back to a .500 record. With an impressive 9-4 record in June and a staggering 75 runs scored, their offense has come alive. Nick Castellanos leads the team in RBI's with 14, while the power-hitting machine, <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/kyle-schwarber-sparks-excitement-as-phillies-continue-winning-streak/">Mr. Schwarbomb</a>, has already launched 5 homers this month alone. Currently in a tight series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Phils aim to continue their June surge and climb the ranks in the NL East. Keep riding that wave, Phillies!</p><h3 id="sixers-notes">Sixers Notes:</h3><p>The Sixers coaching staff has seen some changes recently, including the departure of Sam Cassell. However, fans are optimistic about the addition of Rico Hines, a highly respected developmental coach known for his summer pickups games featuring NBA stars like James Harden. Hines joins the 76ers as an assistant on Nick Nurse's coaching staff, bringing his expertise in player development to the front-of-the-bench role.</p><p>On a different note, Joel Embiid has been making headlines, but not for the right reasons. Despite a fantastic season that earned him MVP considerations, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets clinched the NBA Finals. Jokic's post-game presser raised eyebrows when he declined attending the celebration parade, stating that winning the finals meant his job was done and he just wanted to go home. Such indifference toward fans and team culture is unfamiliar in Philly, where passion runs deep. The pressure now lies on the Sixers team, accompanied by their new coaching staff.</p><p>Former Sixers head coach, Doc Rivers, recently shared his insights on the team culture and coaching James Harden in a podcast interview. Rivers acknowledged the challenges of coaching Harden, noting his preference for playing in a specific style. Rivers believed that if he had coached Harden when he was younger, the transition to a more team-oriented approach might have been smoother. The podcast revealed the dynamics and adjustments within the Sixers team, shedding light on the journey they experienced under Rivers' guidance.</p><h3 id="eagles-notes">Eagles Notes:</h3><!--kg-card-begin: html--><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow/video/7244598980691119403" data-video-id="7244598980691119403" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@qbfactoryshow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> 88 days till <a title="eaglesfootball" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/eaglesfootball?refer=embed">#eaglesfootball</a> <a title="qbfs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/qbfs?refer=embed">#qbfs</a> <a title="fyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed">#fyp</a> <a title="philadelphia" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/philadelphia?refer=embed">#philadelphia</a> <a title="philly" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/philly?refer=embed">#philly</a> <a title="flyeaglesfly" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/flyeaglesfly?refer=embed">#flyeaglesfly</a> <a title="gobirds" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/gobirds?refer=embed">#gobirds</a> <a title="nfl" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nfl?refer=embed">#nfl</a> <a title="nflfyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nflfyp?refer=embed">#nflfyp</a> <a title="philadelphiaeagles" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/philadelphiaeagles?refer=embed">#philadelphiaeagles</a> <a title="dallasgoedert" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/dallasgoedert?refer=embed">#dallasgoedert</a> <a title="88" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/88?refer=embed">#88</a> <a title="nflfootball" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nflfootball?refer=embed">#nflfootball</a> <a title="jalenhurts" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/jalenhurts?refer=embed">#jalenhurts</a> <a title="newyorkgiants" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/newyorkgiants?refer=embed">#newyorkgiants</a> <a title="giantssuck" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/giantssuck?refer=embed">#giantssuck</a> <a title="touchdown" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/touchdown?refer=embed">#touchdown</a> <a target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - qbfactoryshow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7244598993346677550?refer=embed">♬ original sound - qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p>It's time to start counting down the days until Eagles regular season football kicks off! With only 88 days left, anticipation is building among fans. Doning the number 88 jersey is Dallas Goedert, the team's top tight end. Goedert's impressive statistics, including 248 receptions, 2,997 yards, and 19 touchdowns in his five seasons with the Eagles, make him a favorite target not named DeVonta Smith or A.J. Brown for quarterback Jalen Hurts. As excitement mounts for the upcoming 2023 season, Eagles fans eagerly await the return of their beloved team.</p><h3 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h3><p>Philly sports fans, the city is abuzz with excitement as our teams make headlines across various sports. The Phillies' offensive resurgence, the Sixers' coaching changes, and the impending return of Eagles football have us all on the edge of our seats. Stay tuned for more thrilling updates as our teams continue to fight for glory. It's an exciting time to be a Philly sports enthusiast—Go Birds!</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
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As the Phillies secure their season-high sixth straight win, Schwarber's remarkable performances and impressive statistics have earned him the title of the greatest player in the history of baseball for the month of June, according to Phillies fans. Let's dive into the exhilarating journey of Schwarber and the impact he's making on the team and its passionate fanbase.</p><h3 id="schwarbers-june-dominance">Schwarber's June Dominance</h3><p>In the month of June, Kyle Schwarber has emerged as an unstoppable force, propelling the Phillies to victory with his outstanding performances. Through eight games in June 2023, Schwarber boasts an impressive batting line of .267/.405/.767, recording six hits, including four home runs, a triple, and eight RBIs. These remarkable performances have further solidified Schwarber's status as a key player driving the Phillies' success.</p><p>June-Schwarber's dominance becomes even more extraordinary when examining his historic AB/HR ratio, which solidifies his place in MLB history. With an astonishing AB/HR ratio of 9.56, June-Schwarber surpasses legendary players such as Mark McGwire and Babe Ruth, establishing himself as one of the premier power hitters of the game, in June.</p><h3 id="walk-off-heroics">Walk-Off Heroics</h3><p>One of the defining moments of Schwarber's impact came in a thrilling game against the best-in-league Los Angeles Dodgers. In a tense showdown, Schwarber delivered a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning, securing a dramatic 5-4 victory for the Phillies to keep their current win streak alive. This electrifying walk-off homer left fans in awe of Schwarber's clutch abilities and showcased his ability to rise to the occasion when it matters most.</p><h3 id="june-the-month-of-schwarbomb">June: The Month of Schwarbomb</h3><p>June has become synonymous with Schwarber's power and dominance, as fans affectionately refer to his home runs as "Schwarbombs." This trend has been consistently witnessed over the past few years. In June 2021, Schwarber has unleashed an impressive 16 home runs, and June 2022 he delivered 12 Schwarbombs. This remarkable pattern has solidified Schwarber's reputation as one of the league's premier power hitters, leaving fans eagerly anticipating each Schwarbomb he delivers.</p><h3 id="ring-the-bell">Ring The Bell</h3><p>Kyle Schwarber's extraordinary performances in June have become the driving force behind the Phillies' winning streak, captivating fans and inspiring a sense of euphoria throughout the baseball community. As he continues to launch home runs and deliver clutch moments, Schwarber's impact on the team's success cannot be overstated. Phillies fans eagerly anticipate each Schwarbomb and relish in the joy of witnessing a true baseball phenomenon. 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QBFS Crew shares their top 5 picks! 🦅 Drop your own list and join the debate! #Eagles #PhillySports #NFL #EaglesNation #FlyEaglesFly #QBFSTop5]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/eagles-elite-five-unveiling-qbfs-crews-all-time-top-5-philadelphia-eagles-quarterbacks/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__6480840ca13d2475993411c3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Parks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:54:21 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/howie-roseman-nick-sirianni-doug-pederson-quarterback-factory-show-2023.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<!--kg-card-begin: html--><header class="author-header"><div class="author-header-content"><h1>Brendan Casey</h1><div class="author-header-meta"><a class="author-header-item" href="https://twitter.com/BREN_CASEY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a><a class="author-header-item" href="https://www.facebook.com/BrendanCasey" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></div></div><div class="author-header-image"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/D342B533-7072-4CD0-B086-B656AF41F2AA.jpeg" alt="Eagles' Elite Five: Unveiling QBFS Crew's All-Time Top 5 Philadelphia Eagles Quarterbacks!"/></div></header><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="heres-my-top-5-eagles-quarterbacks-of-all-time">Here's my top 5 Eagles Quarterbacks of all-time</h2><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/howie-roseman-nick-sirianni-doug-pederson-quarterback-factory-show-2023.jpg" alt="Eagles' Elite Five: Unveiling QBFS Crew's All-Time Top 5 Philadelphia Eagles Quarterbacks!"/><p>Who are the top five quarterbacks in the Eagles history and even though he was here for a short amount of time I think Michael Vick is in the top five.</p><h2 id="1-donovan-mcnabb">#1 Donovan McNabb</h2><p>I have Donovan McNabb rated number one overall because, statistically, he is the greatest quarterback in Eagles history. Love him or hate him, that's just a fact. Those early to mid-2000 runs were some of the greatest times in Eagles history. Even though they all ended with heartache and ultimately no Super Bowls, you can't deny the greatness that was Donovan McNabb. If only he could've had Jalen Hurts' heart and Michael Vick's determination to win, they could've been a dynasty. Despite his passive-aggressive nature and tendency to smile when things went bad, in my opinion, he's the reason Terrell Owens left the team because he couldn't share the spotlight. Surrounded by a bunch of "what if's" and "what could have beens," that number 5 is in the rafters for a reason. From the moment he was drafted and got BOOED, McNabb always felt slighted by the city of Philadelphia and carried that chip on his shoulder. Unfortunately, he was too soft to prove us otherwise.</p><h2 id="2-randall-cunningham">#2 Randall Cunningham</h2><p>Randall Cunningham was the first Eagles quarterback that I remember watching as a kid. He was a transcendent player that the likes of the NFL had never seen before. Cunningham was light years ahead of his time in today’s NFL. He would flourish compared to the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Deshaun Watson. However, Cunningham was ultimately hindered by the beloved former Philadelphia Eagles head coach, Buddy Ryan. Ryan never thought to put a strong offensive line in front of Randall or provide him with many great offensive weapons. This is no disrespect to Mike Quick, Chris Carter, or any Eagles receivers in the late 80s and early 90s. When Buddy Ryan left the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears defense and came to Philadelphia with a defensive mindset, he never fully utilized Randall to his potential. As a result, Cunningham became one of the most sacked quarterbacks of all time. The number 12 has not been worn since Randall Cunningham left the Eagles. It is unofficially retired, but in my opinion, it should have been retired when Randall Cunningham left and went to the Minnesota Vikings, where he had a stable offensive line and numerous offensive weapons. He had an MVP season and could have possibly gone to the Super Bowl and won with the Minnesota Vikings. Despite being considered a traitor in the end for playing for the most hated Dallas Cowboys, I will forever love Randall and everything he did not only as a Philadelphia Eagle but also for changing the entire quarterback game for all future NFL stars.</p><h2 id="3-norm-van-brocklin">#3 Norm Van Brocklin</h2><p>Norm Van Brocklin is undoubtedly ahead of our time. Many argue that it's difficult to include players from such a long time ago in a top-five list, but in my opinion, this guy was a nine-time Pro Bowler. He joined the Eagles in 1958, played here for three seasons, and was a Pro Bowler in all three seasons. Moreover, he was the quarterback of the 1960 NFL championship Philadelphia Eagles team, the only team in history to ever defeat Vince Lombardi in a championship match. That, in my opinion, deserves recognition. My father, at the age of 13, witnessed the 1960 NFL championship and saw Norm Van Brocklin, Chuck Bednarik, and other all-time greats win that game. Despite Philadelphia not reaching another championship appearance for 20 years, Van Brocklin's history and association with a winning franchise cannot be denied.</p><h2 id="4-ron-jaws-jaworski">#4 Ron "Jaws" Jaworski</h2><p>Ron "Jaws" Jaworski is a Philadelphia Eagles legend. The Eagles acquired Jaworski in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams in 1977, during the tenure of head coach Dick Vermeil. This was a transformative time for the Eagles, who had been in a prolonged slump. Vermeil, a Hall of Fame coach, implemented controversial strategies such as open tryouts, which famously led to the discovery of Vince Papale. Jaworski played a pivotal role in the team's success. In 1980, he led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance in two decades and was named NFL Player of the Year. He formed a remarkable connection with the towering Harold Carmichael, throwing numerous touchdowns to the Hall of Famer. Jaworski's impact extended beyond his on-field performance. He remained connected to the team and the community, and his presence helped put Veteran Stadium on the map. His contributions brought pride back to the Philadelphia Eagles franchise.</p><h2 id="5a-michael-vick">#5a Michael Vick</h2><p>Michael Vick's entire career, at least the early part, was surrounded by controversy. We all know the story about the dog fighting, the jail time, and his ultimate fall from grace as an MVP quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. After serving his time and turning his life around, Michael Vick was acquired by the Philadelphia Eagles and Andy Reid in 2009, initially as the third-string quarterback behind Donovan McNabb and "The Future" Kevin Kolb. Vick humbly and gratefully accepted his new third-string role, compared to his former starting MVP quarterback position. In the 2009 season, when McNabb was traded to Washington, Kevin Kolb became the starter for the first game of the 2010 season. However, after Kolb suffered a concussion, Michael Vick reappeared out of nowhere and led the team to an NFC East division championship. Some could argue that he was the comeback player of the year and a candidate for MVP. Some of Vick's most memorable plays include the miracle at the Meadowlands against the Giants, the Monday night massacre against Washington, and his overall body of work going from an MVP and first overall pick with the world in the palm of his hand to making some of the worst life decisions, experiencing a complete fall from grace, serving jail time, and then completely turning his life around to come back to the NFL and have more unbelievable seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. I just have to take my hat off to him. There aren't many people in this world, athlete or not, who would or could be able to do what he did.</p><h2 id="5b-nick-foles">#5b Nick Foles</h2><p>Nick Foles was drafted by Andy Reid. Everybody kind of went for Russell Wilson, but Foles came in. He had some great ups and downs. He looked like a graceful giraffe when he ran, but the guy had seven touchdowns against the Raiders. His overall body of work doesn't compare to some of the other quarterbacks on this list, but he stepped in when the MVP quarterback went down and ultimately won the Philadelphia Eagles their first Super Bowl, going toe-to-toe with the greatest of all time, Tom Brady, and winning. Just for that fact alone, I have to put him in the top five, tied with Michael Vick. Big Dick Nick will live in infamy in Philadelphia forever. He'll never have to pay for a beer.</p><h2 id="honorable-mentions">Honorable Mentions</h2><p>I want to give an honorable mention shout-out to the guys who stepped in at tough times: Jeff Garcia, Ty Detmer, Koy Detmer, Rodney Peete, and Jim McMahon. While some of these guys may have never been 'the guy' or were past their primes when their number was called, they stepped in and got the job done to the best of their ability. Hats off to you!</p><p>I guess I gotta give respect to Carson Wentz as well. Without him in 2017, the Eagles don't get the number one overall seed, and they don't win that Super Bowl. That's just a fact. In his first few years here, we thought we had a guy for the next decade. However, many circumstances like getting hurt, being rushed back too early, and ultimately becoming a head case and a locker room issue changed that perception. None of us can put him in the top five, but we can't deny what he did here before his performance declined. After that, it was all downhill. So, I'll tip my cap to him and thank him for what he did when he was here, but not for the way it ended.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><header class="author-header"><div class="author-header-content"><h1>Mike Parks</h1><div class="author-header-meta"><a class="author-header-item" href="https://twitter.com/wiredbeatbox" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></div></div><div class="author-header-image"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2022/09/IMG_20180121_162427.jpg" alt="Eagles' Elite Five: Unveiling QBFS Crew's All-Time Top 5 Philadelphia Eagles Quarterbacks!"/></div></header><!--kg-card-end: html--><p>My top 5 Eagles QB's would go like this:</p><h2 id="1-mcnabb">#1 McNabb</h2><p>Donovan McNabb holds the esteemed rank of #1 on our list of Eagles quarterbacks, and he has certainly earned this position with his remarkable body of work as an Eagle. Memories of the Andy Reid-McNabb era are still vivid, and it was during this era that the bond of the QBFS crew was forged.</p><h2 id="2-randall-cunningham-1">#2 Randall Cunningham</h2><p>Growing up, I had the privilege of watching Randall Cunningham dominate the field as part of the legendary Buddy Ryan gang green era. As a child, this was my introduction to the world of gritty Eagles football, and it left a lasting impression. Cunningham, known as "the ultimate weapon," was a marvel to watch with his unparalleled athleticism, arm strength, and elusiveness. Whether it was launching deep bombs or escaping defenders with his breathtaking runs, he brought a level of excitement and innovation to the game that captivated fans like myself. Cunningham's impact on the Eagles and his role in shaping the franchise's identity cannot be overstated.</p><h2 id="3-ron-jaworski">#3 Ron Jaworski</h2><p>Ranked at #3, just before my time, is Ron Jaworski, a local legend who remains a revered figure in Philly to this day. My father always spoke of him as his favorite quarterback and even passed down his white throwback #7 jersey to me. Unfortunately, it's a bit snug for me, but the jersey itself is in pristine condition. I'm planning to frame it in a shadow box soon. On a related note, my dad loves to brag about the times he crossed paths with Jaws and Mike Quick. One instance was at a restaurant called "Eagles Nest" in South Jersey, which happened to be owned by the Eagles legend himself. Jaws even sat down at their table for a conversation over a meal, casually joined by the town's mayor. Another memorable encounter occurred when my dad met Mike Quick just a block away from our house during a snowstorm. Quick was searching for Washington Township High School, where his daughter, who attended Cherry Hill High School, had a playoff basketball game. My dad immediately recognized him and graciously guided Mr. Quick to the school. When they arrived, they exchanged quick words of appreciation and shared a resounding thumbs-up gesture. It's truly unforgettable.</p><h2 id="4-nick-foles">#4 Nick Foles</h2><p>While his overall body of work may not be as impressive as the top 3 quarterbacks on this list, his many moments of excellence shine brighter than anything else! One of my most memorable experiences was attending the NFC Championship game against the Vikings in 2018. To provide some context, more than a decade prior to this game, my fellow QBFS member, Dann Wetzell, and I made a pact that we would buy tickets no matter the cost the next time the Eagles hosted the NFC Championship. It took some time, but we finally fulfilled our promise, and boy, what a game it was to witness firsthand!</p><h2 id="5-norm-van-brocklin">#5 Norm Van Brocklin</h2><p>Norm Van Brocklin, though before my time, is widely recognized as one of the greatest quarterbacks in Eagles history. While his tenure with the team lasted only three seasons, he remains highly regarded on almost every list. It's true that the game was different back then, and he threw almost as many interceptions as touchdowns. However, his time with the Eagles was marked by a formidable roster that included legends like Bednarik, McDonald, and Retzlaff. Together, they formed one of the toughest teams in NFL history. Notably, they handed Vince Lombardi his only postseason loss, securing the championship. Although I can only imagine how exhilarating that time must have been, I must admit, I'm just a young whipper snapper in comparison.</p><h2 id="honorable-mentions-1">Honorable Mentions</h2><p>Here are some honorable mentions of legendary Eagles quarterbacks who didn't quite make the top 5:</p><ul><li>Wentz: He had the potential and talent, and if it wasn't for the magical 2017 season, he would be considered barely an afterthought.</li><li>Vick: During his time as an Eagle, he provided some of the most electrifying and unforgettable moments. However, he narrowly missed out on my top 5.</li><li>Tommy Thompson: Thompson is a quarterback from the past whom we can only read about. If it weren't for the 1960 championship, he'd be on the list instead of Van Brocklin.</li><li>Hurts: With a promising and successful career ahead, we hope to see Hurts climb up this list and become a notable Eagles quarterback of legend.</li></ul><!--kg-card-begin: html--><header class="author-header"><div class="author-header-content"><h1>Shawn Palumbo</h1><div class="author-header-meta"/></div><div class="author-header-image"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/3DD04E3C-45D8-4390-A67F-33633352651B.jpeg" alt="Eagles' Elite Five: Unveiling QBFS Crew's All-Time Top 5 Philadelphia Eagles Quarterbacks!"/></div></header><!--kg-card-end: html--><h3 id="my-top-5">My top 5</h3><p>Disclaimer…. If Jalen Hurts can replicate his performance last season statistically and lead the eagles on another deep playoff run, he will easily jump into the top 3.</p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ol>
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<p>Nick Foles- I know that his body of work as a whole fails in comparison to guys like Randall, McNabb, and Jaws but he did the most important part in spectacular fashion. Not only is he the only Eagles signal caller to win the Lombardi he was also arguably the best (and most well endowed) player on the field for the two most important games in Philadelphia Eagles history. Add in his 27-2 season and being one Alshon drop shy of another NFC title appearance and he’s gotta be the top dog.</p>
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<p>McNabb- Donovan is one of the most polarizing figures in Philadelphia sports history. His numbers firmly put him at the top of the Philly QB pecking order but his playoff performances leave so much to be desired. In the six NFC Title and Super Bowl games he’s participated in he has posted a stat line of:</p>
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<li>129/225 (57%)</li>
<li>1,426 passing (237.5 YPG)</li>
<li>116 rushing (19.3 YPG)</li>
<li>9 Passing TDs to 9 INTs</li>
<li>1 Rushing TD to 4 Fumbles</li>
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<p>You can’t come up that small when it matters most and sit above the man who delivered this city what it craved. #5 will always love Philly, and Philly will always love #5….. as long as it’s not in January or February.</p>
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<p>Jaws- Jaws got this town to it’s first ever Super Bowl. That alone is worthy of a spot on this list. Cap it off with some prolific passing seasons donning the kelly green in Dick Vermeils offense and it’s a recipe to slot him at #3 on my list. Even though it was far before my time the stats and amount of #7 Jaworski jerseys you see to this day tell me everything I need to know.</p>
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<p>Randall- Randall was ahead of his time, misunderstood and had his career derailed by injuries and overshadowed by all time great defenses. He was Josh Allen 30 years before Josh Allen entered the league. He had the size, arm strength, mobility and swagger to thrive in the modern game; but unfortunately he was born too soon and the league didn’t quite know what to do with him until he lost most of the legs and arm strength that made him so dynamic. Even though he never won a playoff game in Philadelphia his talent is too much to deny and I couldn’t leave him off this list.</p>
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<p>Carson Wentz- This spot could’ve easily went to Mike Vick, Jalen Hurts or Norm Van Brocklin. I’m sure Brendan will have something to say about my selection but I’ve been getting shit from him for 31 years, I’m used to it. My selection of Wentz hinges on 3 things.</p>
<p>First, the guys first four seasons in the league were nothing short of spectacular from a historical standpoint. He was putting up TD:INT ratios and yardage totals that rivaled some of the all time greats.</p>
<p>Second, his Herculean effort to get the birds to the playoffs in 2019 despite his best WR being Greg Ward was improbable.</p>
<p>Third, and most importantly, without his spectacular MVP caliber performance in 2017; the Eagles probably don’t secure home field advantage in the playoffs and who knows how that could’ve changed the post season.<br>
Yeah we all have a bitter taste in our mouths now looking at the shell of a man that was once a meal ticket to perennial contention …. But the lightning in the bottle sure was fun and gave us something this city doesn’t experience often.. hope.</br></p>
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<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><!--kg-card-begin: html--><header class="author-header"><div class="author-header-content"><h1>Dann Wetzell Jr.</h1><div class="author-header-meta"/></div><div class="author-header-image"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/Dann-McBadd.png" alt="Eagles' Elite Five: Unveiling QBFS Crew's All-Time Top 5 Philadelphia Eagles Quarterbacks!"/></div></header><!--kg-card-end: html--><ol><li><strong>McNabb</strong>: Despite not winning the ultimate prize, McNabb's decade in the 2000s wearing the midnight green jersey set the foundation for a winning culture. His performances during that time were instrumental in shaping my passion for football.</li><li><strong>BDN, Nicky Foles</strong>: Foles captured the hearts of Eagles fans worldwide with his victory in the big game. His journey started in Philadelphia, where glimpses of his talent were seen early on. The memorable 2013 season showcased his potential, and for me, Foles' triumph brought an indescribable joy.</li><li><strong>Randall Cunningham</strong>: Although I was barely old enough to watch or remember Cunningham's career, I recognize the immense talent this quarterback possessed. Cunningham had all the qualities of a great QB and left fans wondering what the end result of the 1991 season could have been if he hadn't been injured.</li><li><strong>Ronlad "Jaws" Jaworski</strong>: Jaworski falls just short of the top rankings. I perceived him as a winner and someone deeply passionate about the game. His contributions to the team left a lasting impression, even if he didn't reach the pinnacle of success.</li><li><strong>Van Brocklin</strong>: My list is influenced by my own football-watching tenure and the dedication demonstrated by the players. Although Van Brocklin had a relatively short stint with the Eagles, it was the impact he made during that time that earned him a spot on the list.</li></ol><p><br/></p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow" data-unique-id="qbfactoryshow" data-embed-type="creator" style="max-width: 780px; min-width: 288px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=creator_embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Simms Admits Jalen Hurts is a Good QB, But is He Still Underrating Him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Simms' QB rankings spark controversy as he finally admits Jalen Hurts' talent. Is he still underrating the rising star? Discover fan reactions and our take on whether Hurts deserves more recognition. #ChrisSimms #JalenHurts #QBRankings #NFLDebate]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/chris-simms-admits-jalen-hurts-is-a-good-qb-but-is-he-still-underrating-him/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__647f543c8ca77906249f7518</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:55:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/jalen-hurts-chris-simms-eagles-fans.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/jalen-hurts-chris-simms-eagles-fans.jpg" alt="Chris Simms Admits Jalen Hurts is a Good QB, But is He Still Underrating Him?"/><p>Former NFL quarterback turned analyst, Chris Simms, has finally given credit to Jalen Hurts, ranking him at #7 for the upcoming 2023 season. However, after Hurts' impressive performance in 2022, which included an MVP runner-up finish and a Super Bowl appearance, many wonder if Simms is still not giving him the recognition he deserves. Let's dive into the perspectives of the QBFS crew and the colorful opinions of the fanbase to explore Hurts' true ranking.</p><p>Known as a Jalen Hurts critic, Simms has had a change of heart, admitting that Hurts has shown him more than expected. Though he acknowledges Hurts' talent, Simms remains critical of his throwing ability, suggesting there's still room for improvement and "more meat on the bone," while pointing out missed throws.</p><h3 id="the-qbfs-crew-weighs-in">The QBFS Crew Weighs In</h3><p>Shawn from QBFS can't help but revel in Simms finally ranking Hurts as the 7th best QB, considering the previous shade he threw at him. However, Brendan finds this ranking outrageous, arguing that Hurts' impressive season, his MVP runner-up status, and leading the Eagles to the Super Bowl should have placed him higher.</p><p>Shawn agrees that Hurts played exceptionally well last year, highlighting his growth as a polished passer, but argues that almost-MVP and Super Bowl participation accolades don't weigh heavily on his rankings. As an example, he mentions Cam Newton, who has won an MVP, and made it to the big game, but in his prime wouldn't consider him a top 5 QB. Subsequently, he boldly predicts that with another year of experience, an improved offensive line, and the addition of Calvin Ridley, Trevor "Sunshine" Lawrence could be an MVP contender in the upcoming season. No, he is not happy to see you, that's just his man-boner for Mr. Sunshine. 🍆</p><h3 id="fan-reactions">Fan Reactions</h3><p>Eagles fans take to Twitter to voice their mixed opinions. Some assert that Hurts deserves a higher ranking and criticize Simms for not considering his postseason success. Others dismiss Simms' opinions altogether, questioning his credibility as a former quarterback and urging him to watch some tape. The reactions range from disdain for Simms to unwavering support for Hurts.</p><p>The Twitter-verse erupts with a flurry of comments. Some fans mock Simms for his biases and question the validity of his rankings, while others passionately argue that Hurts should be ranked higher than certain quarterbacks. Amidst the frenzy, one thing is clear: Philly fans are never shy about expressing their opinions, and they aren't afraid to throw a little shade at Simms along the way.</p><h3 id="rents-due">Rent's Due</h3><p>While Chris Simms has finally given Jalen Hurts his due credit by ranking him at #7, the debate continues on whether Hurts truly deserves higher placement. As the QBFS crew and fans passionately share their perspectives, the anticipation for the 2023 season grows. All eyes will be on Hurts to see if he can exceed expectations, prove the doubters wrong, and solidify his place among the league's elite quarterbacks. And hey, who knows, maybe Simms will finally run out of things to criticize and jump on the Hurts bandwagon with the rest of Philly!</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/Jalen-Hurts-Rents-Due-2022-Shirt.png" class="kg-image" alt="Chris Simms Admits Jalen Hurts is a Good QB, But is He Still Underrating Him?" loading="lazy" width="300" height="431"><figcaption>Jalen Hurts Rent's Due Every Day Graphic</figcaption></img></figure><h3 id="whats-next">Whats Next</h3><p>In our upcoming article, we're delving into an intriguing topic that is sure to ignite spirited discussions among Eagles fans: Who deserves a spot among the top five quarterbacks in the team's history? While there are undeniable legends like Donovan McNabb and Ron Jaworski, the inclusion of quarterbacks such as Michael Vick, Carson Wentz, Nick Foles, and even Jalen Hurts raises intriguing questions. Should Vick's electrifying impact outweigh his shorter tenure? Can Wentz's impressive stats outweigh his turbulent departure? Does Foles' Super Bowl heroics automatically secure his spot? And what about Hurts, who's shown immense potential in a short time? Join us as we navigate the history of Eagles quarterbacks, analyze their performances, and engage in a friendly debate about who truly deserves a spot in the esteemed top five. Prepare to share your opinions and participate in the lively discussion that awaits!</p><p>Go Birds!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday Morning QBFS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exciting updates in Philly sports: Flyers face off against Devils in outdoor series, Heat ties NBA championship, Eagles-Russell Wilson trade rumors, and more! Stay tuned for the latest news. #PhillySports]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/monday-morning-qbfs/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__647dfaef8ca77906249f74d7</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Flyers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:12:25 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/qbfs-invincible-disney-vince-papale-happy-birthday-mark-walberg.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/qbfs-invincible-disney-vince-papale-happy-birthday-mark-walberg.png" alt="Monday Morning QBFS"/><p>It's Monday, June 5th 2023, let's take dive into what happened over the weekend in Philly Sports.</p><h3 id="flyers">Flyers</h3><p>The NHL announced that NJ will host its first outdoor stadium series in February 2024, where the Devils will face off against the Flyers. The Flyers' social media team tried to get cheeky by tweeting at the Eagles, asking if they could borrow Boston "Giant Killer" Scott due to his success in that stadium. The ensuing fan reactions were brutal, roasting the Flyers' social media team. Some replies mocked the timing, saying, "That's around the time of the parade, Scott won't be able to make it." Others took a more critical tone, stating, "He'd be the best player on the team, and he doesn't even know how to skate." Ouch.</p><h3 id="nba-championship">NBA Championship</h3><p>The Miami Heat tied up the championship series 1-1 on Sunday, dashing the hopes of those who predicted a Nuggets sweep. The next two games will take place in Miami, giving the Heat home court advantage. While we primarily focus on Philly sports here, we can't help but secretly admire Jimmy Butler. Go ahead and @ me.</p><h3 id="the-birds">The Birds</h3><p>OTA's are in full swing as we inch closer to football season. Meanwhile, the Kelce Bros are hosting the inaugural New Heights Beer Bowl in Sea Isle City on June 28th, a charity event where participants submit creative videos related to beer. We're considering entering and welcome any video ideas!</p><p>Revisiting the potential Russell Wilson trade between the Seahawks and the Eagles that was revealed last week, it turns out the Eagles would have had to give up a lot:</p><ul><li>Jalen Hurts</li><li>Josh Sweat</li><li>2022 first-round picks (15 and 18)</li><li>2023 first-round pick (Nolan Smith was drafted here)</li><li>2025 second-round draft pick</li></ul><p>That would also mean, no AJ Brown, no Jordan Davis, and no Jalen Carter, as the Eagles wouldn't have traded with New Orleans in 2022. This deal was undoubtedly steep, and we're thankful to Russell Wilson for turning it down.</p><h3 id="the-phils">The Phils</h3><p>June is Kyle Schwarber's month, and we may start seeing the veteran bats heating up. In the recent series against the last-place Nationals, the Phillies showed signs of bouncing back. They won two out of three games, scoring a total of 22 runs. It's good to see Drew Ellis and Kyle Schwarber contributing with two homers each, and J.T. Realmuto going deep for the second straight game in Sunday's 11-3 victory.</p><h3 id="the-sixers">The Sixers</h3><p>As Nick Nurse settles into his new role at Wells Fargo Center, fans anxiously await James Harden's decision. Some suggest he may be heading back to Houston, while others speculate that Nick Nurse has a plan to convince Harden to stay in Philly from an X's and O's standpoint. Rumors circulate about potential trades, with Tobias Harris being the subject of talks. One scenario involves Harris returning to his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, in exchange for depth pieces like Eric Gordon, Marcus Morris Sr., and a 2023 2nd-round draft pick. There's a sense of uncertainty as we watch the NBA championship from our couches, wondering what changes lie ahead for the team.</p><p>On a less positive note, assistant coach Sam Cassel recently left the Sixers to join our arch-rivals, the Boston Celtics. His move raises concerns about the strategic advantage Boston might gain, given Cassell's familiarity with our young star, Tyrese Maxey. It's certainly a questionable move on his part.</p><h3 id="additional-news">Additional News</h3><!--kg-card-begin: html--><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow/video/7241263008427691307" data-video-id="7241263008427691307" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@qbfactoryshow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> Invinsible <a title="qbfs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/qbfs?refer=embed">#qbfs</a> <a title="fyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed">#fyp</a> <a title="philadelphia" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/philadelphia?refer=embed">#philadelphia</a> <a title="philly" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/philly?refer=embed">#philly</a> <a title="flyeaglesfly" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/flyeaglesfly?refer=embed">#flyeaglesfly</a> <a title="gobirds" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/gobirds?refer=embed">#gobirds</a> <a title="nfl" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nfl?refer=embed">#nfl</a> <a title="nflfyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nflfyp?refer=embed">#nflfyp</a> <a title="markwahlberg" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/markwahlberg?refer=embed">#markwahlberg</a> <a title="hbd" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hbd?refer=embed">#hbd</a> <a title="invincible" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/invincible?refer=embed">#invincible</a> <a title="invinciblemovie" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/invinciblemovie?refer=embed">#invinciblemovie</a> <a title="giants" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/giants?refer=embed">#giants</a> <a title="philadelphiaeagles" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/philadelphiaeagles?refer=embed">#philadelphiaeagles</a> <a title="dickvermeil" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/dickvermeil?refer=embed">#dickvermeil</a> <a title="giantssuck" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/giantssuck?refer=embed">#giantssuck</a> <a title="vincepapale" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/vincepapale?refer=embed">#vincepapale</a> <a target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - qbfactoryshow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7241263062374796075?refer=embed">♬ original sound - qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p>Today, we celebrate Mark Wahlberg's 52nd birthday, which holds significance for Philly sports. Wahlberg portrayed Vince Papale in the movie "Invincible," inspired by the real-life Philadelphia legend. Moreover, Wahlberg gave a speech on the art museum steps during the Pope's visit in 2015, concluding it with a resounding "Go Eagles!" The fact that he turns 52 aligns with our Super Bowl 52 victory. Legends indeed. Happy Birthday, Mark.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow" data-unique-id="qbfactoryshow" data-embed-type="creator" style="max-width: 780px; min-width: 288px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=creator_embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NICK NURSE TALKS JAMES HARDEN, CHOOSING SIXERS HEAD COACHING JOB OVER SUNS AND BUCKS AND HOWARD ESKIN]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a whirlwind of excitement, fans eagerly await Nick Nurse's impact, pondering James Harden's return while dismissing Howard Eskin's interruptions.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/nick-nurse-talks-james-harden-choosing-sixers-head-coaching-job-over-suns-and-bucks-and-howard-eskin/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__647a53896c4d56d33b5fbd5c</guid><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:42:46 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/nick-nurse-james-harden-howard-eskin-1.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/nick-nurse-james-harden-howard-eskin-1.jpg" alt="NICK NURSE TALKS JAMES HARDEN, CHOOSING SIXERS HEAD COACHING JOB OVER SUNS AND BUCKS AND HOWARD ESKIN"/><p>In the aftermath of the Philadelphia 76ers' recent announcement of Nick Nurse as their new head coach, fans have been buzzing with excitement and anticipation. The consensus among supporters is that Nurse's hiring represents a significant step forward for the team, bringing in a coach known for his intelligence, adaptability, and astute decision-making. Fans are hopeful that Nurse's arrival will mark a turning point for the Sixers, ending a prolonged period without a true basketball strategist at the helm. Many enthusiasts are already calling for the organization to make smart trades to complement Nurse's leadership.</p><p>The expectations are high, and fans are yearning for the team to break free from their historical barrier of the second round. There is a shared sentiment among supporters that with Nurse on board, the Sixers must capitalize on this opportunity and make substantial progress in the playoffs.</p><p>The excitement surrounding Nurse's appointment is palpable, as fans envision a new era of Sixers basketball under his guidance. They eagerly welcome Coach Nurse and express their allegiance to the team, eager to witness the positive changes he will bring. The anticipation is tangible, with fans rallying behind the slogan "GO SIXERS" and offering their congratulations to Nurse.</p><p>As the conversation shifts to the potential return of James Harden, fans' opinions diverge. Some acknowledge Harden's undeniable talent and the impact he can have on the court. However, there is a growing concern among supporters that Harden's previous stint with the team fell short of expectations during crucial playoff moments. This sentiment is reflected in the belief that committing to a long-term contract for the 33-year-old Harden might not be a prudent business move. Instead, fans are calling for a rebuilding phase centered around the formidable duo of Joel Embiid and the promising Tyrese Maxey. They emphasize the need to maintain fan engagement while building a sustainable future for the team.</p><p>Amidst the fervor surrounding Nurse's appointment and the speculation surrounding Harden's potential return, fans have also shared their thoughts on social media platforms. Opinions range from expressing confidence in Nurse's abilities to concerns about the team's direction and even playful jabs at reporters. These discussions provide a glimpse into the diverse perspectives held by Sixers fans as they eagerly anticipate the team's next moves.</p><p>As Nurse assumes the role of head coach for the Sixers, the franchise finds itself at a crucial juncture. The decisions made by the organization in the coming months will shape the team's trajectory and determine its ability to contend for championships. With fans eagerly awaiting the outcome, the pressure is on for the Sixers' management to make thoughtful and strategic choices that will set the team on a path to success.</p><p>In the end, it remains to be seen how the situation with James Harden will unfold. Will the Sixers pursue a long-term contract, or will they choose to focus on other avenues to strengthen the team? As the team embarks on a new chapter under Nurse's leadership, fans can only hope that the decisions made align with their aspirations for a brighter future in Philadelphia.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow" data-unique-id="qbfactoryshow" data-embed-type="creator" style="max-width: 780px; min-width: 288px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=creator_embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles Almost Acquired Russell Wilson: Some of the Best Deals Are Never Made]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncover the Eagles' near miss in acquiring Russell Wilson, as Howie Roseman's pursuit of QB talent intertwines with Jalen Hurts' rise. The future is electric, fueling Super Bowl aspirations. Fly high with QBFS!]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/philadelphia-eagles-almost-acquired-russel-wilson-jalen-hurts-howie-roseman/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__647a44d36c4d56d33b5fbbec</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:07:31 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/russel-wilson-jalen-hurts-howie-roseman-philadelphia-eagles-1.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/russel-wilson-jalen-hurts-howie-roseman-philadelphia-eagles-1.jpg" alt="Eagles Almost Acquired Russell Wilson: Some of the Best Deals Are Never Made"/><p>In a mild surprising turn of events on a slow sports news day, it has been revealed that the Philadelphia Eagles had a deal in place to acquire superstar quarterback Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks before the start of last season. The news, discussed on a Seattle sports podcast, has left Eagles fans speculating about what could have been. Let's dive into the details and explore the reactions from both fans and experts.</p><h3 id="the-almost-deal">The Almost-Deal</h3><p>According to the podcast, the deal between the Eagles and Seahawks was reportedly "basically done." The Eagles were said to be drawn to Wilson's playing style, which they believed was similar to Jalen Hurts, albeit in his prime and with a bit more speed. Fortunately for Philadelphia (fans and infrastructure alike), Wilson ultimately decided to stay in Seattle, leaving Eagles fans to wonder about what possible post-apocalyptic ruin the city would be in with this alternate reality where Russel Wilson is at the helm instead of Jalen Hurts. Some of the best deals are never made.</p><h3 id="twitter-goes-wild">Twitter Goes Wild</h3><p>As news of the potential acquisition surfaced, Twitter erupted with a range of opinions. Some fans expressed relief, believing that the team dodged a bullet, citing Wilson's struggles with the Denver Broncos and the fear of mortgaging the future for an aging quarterback. Some imagining a scenario where Wilson underperformed in Philly while Hurts thrived in Seattle, leaving the city in flames. If that was our reality, would Howie Roseman still be general manager? And would Nick Sirianni still be head coach? Would Philadelphia even still be on the map? Others flat out shouted "fake news" in all caps. Understandable emotions flying around in the comment sections.</p><h3 id="looking-ahead">Looking Ahead</h3><p>So, what's on the horizon for the Birds? Well, let me tell you, the future is looking brighter than ever! Remember those dawg mentality rookies <a href="https://blog.qbfactory.show/eagles-rookies-making-waves-jalen-carter-and-nolan-smith-show-they-mean-business/">we discussed earlier this week</a>? They're training hard, ready to make their mark on the team. And you know who's leading the charge? None other than our very own Jalen Hurts, the proven MVP-caliber leader. With Hurts at the helm, guiding this talented squad, we're setting our sights on that Super Bowl victory. It's gonna be an electrifying season, filled with hope and excitement. Get ready, Eagles fans, because greatness is within our grasp!</p><h3 id="wrapping-it-up">Wrapping It Up</h3><p>The revelation of the Eagles' almost-deal to acquire Russell Wilson has sparked intense discussion among fans and experts alike. The possibility of having Wilson in Philly, while intriguing, ultimately remained just that—a possibility. As the Eagles move forward with Jalen Hurts at the helm, the "what ifs" may continue to linger if the Birds don't elevate from the success of last year, and bring that trophy home. One thing is for certain, though: the passionate fans of Philadelphia will remain loyal, eagerly awaiting the next chapter of their beloved Eagles. On the road to Super Bowl 58 victory!!!</p><p>Go Birds!</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow" data-unique-id="qbfactoryshow" data-embed-type="creator" style="max-width: 780px; min-width: 288px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=creator_embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles Rookies Making Waves: Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith Show They Mean Business!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the Eagles' exciting rookies: Jalen Carter, a force of nature, and Nolan Smith, a fearless competitor. Get ready for power, passion, and a thrilling season ahead. Go Birds!]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/eagles-rookies-making-waves-jalen-carter-and-nolan-smith-show-they-mean-business/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__6478a6066c4d56d33b5fba1e</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:42:30 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/jalen-carter-nolan-smith-philadelphia-eagles-2023-training-camp.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/06/jalen-carter-nolan-smith-philadelphia-eagles-2023-training-camp.jpg" alt="Eagles Rookies Making Waves: Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith Show They Mean Business!"/><p>Hey, QBFS community! Need something to take you away from this horrible Phillies team right now? We got you! You won't believe the buzz surrounding the Eagles' rookie camp. Two rookies, Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith, are turning heads and getting us all hyped up. They've got some serious power and passion, and it's time to break it down for you.</p><h3 id="jalen-carters-crazy-strong">Jalen Carter's Crazy Strong</h3><p>Picture this: during rookie camp, Jalen Carter straight-up broke a blocking sled! Yeah, that thing didn't stand a chance against his insane strength. Eagles insider, Dave Spadaro, called it "incredible natural strength." Some haters say the sled was on its last legs anyway, but who cares? Carter's power left us in awe.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://y.yarn.co/b3f29235-ff33-4469-aa88-db1f8cb2e1a5_text.gif" class="kg-image" alt="Eagles Rookies Making Waves: Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith Show They Mean Business!" loading="lazy"><figcaption>I am sorry. I brokeded your toy. The Longest Yard Video Clip.</figcaption></img></figure><h3 id="nolan-smiths-all-in-attitude">Nolan Smith's All-In Attitude</h3><p>You gotta love a rookie who's hungry to prove himself. On draft day, Nolan Smith wasted no time asking for the playbook. He's like, "Hey Coach Sean, gimme that PDF! I wanna hit the field and show y'all why I should've been the top pick!" Talk about dedication and determination.</p><h3 id="the-twitter-frenzy">The Twitter Frenzy</h3><p>Twitter went wild, my fellow Birds fans! People couldn't contain their excitement, talking about pairing Carter with fellow lineman Jordan Davis for some serious domination. The Eagles reloaded with these guys, and everyone's feeling it. Get ready for one hell of a season, my friends!</p><h3 id="spadaro-sets-the-record-straight">Spadaro Sets the Record Straight</h3><p>Now, Dave Spadaro, our beloved Eagles insider, had to clarify his comments. See, when he said Carter broke the sled, he didn't mean it literally. It was more like a metaphor for his beastly strength. Gotta love Spadaro's passion, even if he can be a bit biased sometimes. Go, Birds!</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card kg-card-hascaption"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hey all … just want to be clear here .. I’m the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eagles</a> homer and I meant that Jalen “broke a sled” in the sense that he has great power and he shows that strength when he’s out there … didn’t mean it literally … I get a little giddy sometimes!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyEaglesFly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlyEaglesFly</a></p>&mdash; Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/EaglesInsider/status/1664096998255992833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<figcaption>Dave Spadaro clarifies that Jalen Carter didn't literally break the sled.</figcaption></figure><p>We'll just pretend we didn't read that clarifying tweet, Dave. I hope Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit makes it into the playlist during practice.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card kg-card-hascaption"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZpUYjpKg9KY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" title="Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff (Official Music Video)"/><figcaption>Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit</figcaption></figure><h3 id="nolan-smiths-fearless-fire">Nolan Smith's Fearless Fire</h3><p>During a recent interview on the Green Light podcast, Nolan Smith showed he's ready to hit the ground running. When asked about the cold weather, he was like, "I don't care, man. As long as I get to hit some motherf**kers, I'm good!" That's the spirit, Nolan. He is quickly becoming a fan favorite before he even starts playing meaningful football. Dare we say, a Philly legend in the making? We love your intensity, Nolan.</p><p>So, Eagles fans, get pumped up! These rookies mean business, and they're bringing a whole lot of power and passion to the team. The upcoming season is looking promising, and we can't wait to see what they'll bring to the table. Go Birds, and let's soar, on the road to victory!</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow" data-unique-id="qbfactoryshow" data-embed-type="creator" style="max-width: 780px; min-width: 288px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=creator_embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Rolen: A Complicated Tale of Talent and Controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Rolen's time with the Phillies: A tale of talent, controversy, and a rocky relationship with Philadelphia. Get the full story here.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/scott-rolen-2023-phillies-wall-of-fame/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__647756ad6c4d56d33b5fb9a5</guid><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 14:39:48 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/scott-rolen-phillies-wall-of-fame-2023.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/scott-rolen-phillies-wall-of-fame-2023.jpg" alt="Scott Rolen: A Complicated Tale of Talent and Controversy"/><p>Alright, let's dive into the story of Scott Rolen and his time with the Philadelphia Phillies. Buckle up, folks, because this one's a rollercoaster ride.</p><p>Scott Rolen, a player with undeniable talent, left a lasting impression on the Phillies and their fans. But here's the thing: it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. No, no, no. There's a twist to this tale that we can't ignore.</p><p>Ask any Phillies fan, and they will tell you that Rolen was a complete douchebag who despised Philadelphia. Yep, you heard that right. He hated being here, despised the passionate Philly fans, and even refused to come out for a curtain call after hitting a home run. Ouch, that stings.</p><p>It seems like Rolen had some choice words about our beloved city. After he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, he reportedly said, "Thank God, I feel like I'm in baseball heaven now." Yeah, not exactly a love letter to the City of Brotherly Love. It's like he was insinuating that Philadelphia was baseball hell. Harsh, Scott, harsh.</p><p>Now, we all know that Philadelphia fans can sniff out a fraud better than anyone. We have a radar for authenticity, and if someone doesn't love this city and its fans, we can tell. We wear our hearts on our sleeves, and we expect our players to do the same. It's a bond, you know?</p><p>The Phillies are inducting Rolen into the Phillies Toyota Wall of Fame, along with former Phillies manager John Quinn and former owner and team president Ruly Carpenter. But what about the rest of our heroes from our magical 2008 team that are not on the Wall yet?</p><p>To add more fuel to the fire, Rolen has made it crystal clear that he won't even show up to Citizens Bank Park for his induction into the Phillies Wall of Fame. Controversial, to say the least. It's a shame, really. Many had hoped this would be an opportunity for reconciliation, a chance for Rolen to embrace the city that once cheered him on.</p><p>But hey, let's not forget that talent can't be denied. Rolen was a force on the field, a defensive wizard and an offensive threat. His skills were undeniable, even if his feelings toward Philadelphia were a bit, well, complicated.</p><p>So there you have it, the bittersweet tale of Scott Rolen. A player who, despite his undeniable talent, left a divisive mark on Philadelphia sports history. The induction into the Phillies Wall of Fame remains controversial, but one thing's for sure: this story is far from over.</p><p>Stay tuned, Phillies fans, as we continue to navigate the complexities of our beloved team's history. And remember, in Philadelphia, we wear our emotions on our sleeves, for better or for worse. Go Phillies!</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow" data-unique-id="qbfactoryshow" data-embed-type="creator" style="max-width: 780px; min-width: 288px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=creator_embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philly Sports Weekend Recap: Nick Nurse Joins Sixers, DeAndre Hopkins Rumors, Phillies' Mixed Results, Union's Victory, and NFL Season Countdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another action-packed weekend unfolded in the world of Philly sports. Let's take a closer look at the key highlights.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/philly-sports-weekend-recap-nick-nurse-joins-sixers-deandre-hopkins-rumors-phillies-mixed-results-unions-victory-and-nfl-season-countdown/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__64761bf16c4d56d33b5fb91b</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Union]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 16:10:56 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/nick-nurse-james-harden-rob-thomson-deandre-hopkins-jalen-hurts-sixers-phillies-eagles.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 id="nick-nurse-hired-as-sixers-head-coach">Nick Nurse hired as Sixers head coach</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/nick-nurse-daryl-morey-2023-76ers-used-car-salesman.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Philly Sports Weekend Recap: Nick Nurse Joins Sixers, DeAndre Hopkins Rumors, Phillies' Mixed Results, Union's Victory, and NFL Season Countdown" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/nick-nurse-daryl-morey-2023-76ers-used-car-salesman.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/nick-nurse-daryl-morey-2023-76ers-used-car-salesman.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/nick-nurse-daryl-morey-2023-76ers-used-car-salesman.jpg 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Daryl Morey selling Nick Nurse on coaching the 76ers, probably.</figcaption></img></figure><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/nick-nurse-james-harden-rob-thomson-deandre-hopkins-jalen-hurts-sixers-phillies-eagles.jpg" alt="Philly Sports Weekend Recap: Nick Nurse Joins Sixers, DeAndre Hopkins Rumors, Phillies' Mixed Results, Union's Victory, and NFL Season Countdown"/><p>In a move that sent ripples through the basketball community, the Philadelphia 76ers secured the services of Nick Nurse as their new head coach. Known for his tactical brilliance and championship pedigree, Nurse's arrival brings a wave of excitement to the team. Philly fans are no strangers to Nurse's impact, particularly when his Toronto Raptors delivered the infamous quadruple doink.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ChT3ewZXTfM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h3 id="hardens-uncertain-future">Harden's uncertain future</h3><p>With Nurse's reputation as an X's and O's savant, there are murmurs that the Sixers might consider retaining James Harden. The thought of pairing Harden's scoring prowess with the team's existing talent is tantalizing. However, the decision ultimately lies in Harden's hands, and other teams may vie for his services as well. Meanwhile, let's relish in the misfortunes of the Celtics, who will embark on their own search for a new head coach, while Doc Rivers entertains offers from other interested parties.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow/video/7238810733083970859" data-video-id="7238810733083970859" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@qbfactoryshow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> See ya Celtics <a title="qbfs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/qbfs?refer=embed">#qbfs</a> <a title="fyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed">#fyp</a> <a title="nba" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nba?refer=embed">#nba</a> <a title="nbaplayoffs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nbaplayoffs?refer=embed">#nbaplayoffs</a> <a title="jimmybutler" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/jimmybutler?refer=embed">#jimmybutler</a> <a title="miamiheat" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamiheat?refer=embed">#miamiheat</a> <a title="bostonceltics" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/bostonceltics?refer=embed">#bostonceltics</a> <a title="bostonsucks" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/bostonsucks?refer=embed">#bostonsucks</a> <a title="nbafinals" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nbafinals?refer=embed">#nbafinals</a> <a title="nbaontnt" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nbaontnt?refer=embed">#nbaontnt</a> <a title="nbaedits" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nbaedits?refer=embed">#nbaedits</a> <a title="nbafyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nbafyp?refer=embed">#nbafyp</a> <a target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - qbfactoryshow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7238810766961298219?refer=embed">♬ original sound - qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html--><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/crying-jordan-celtics.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Philly Sports Weekend Recap: Nick Nurse Joins Sixers, DeAndre Hopkins Rumors, Phillies' Mixed Results, Union's Victory, and NFL Season Countdown" loading="lazy" width="990" height="990" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/crying-jordan-celtics.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/crying-jordan-celtics.jpg 990w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Crying Jordan Boston Celtics</figcaption></img></figure><h3 id="deandre-hopkins-interest-in-jalen-hurts">DeAndre Hopkins' interest in Jalen Hurts</h3><p>Philadelphia got a jolt of excitement when star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins expressed his admiration for Jalen Hurts. Alongside his desire to play with the likes of Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, and even the Cowboys' Dak Prescott, Hopkins sees the potential in Hurts. The prospect of adding Hopkins to an already dynamic receiving corps, featuring the likes of Brown and Smith, with the added contributions of Dallas Goedert and D'Andre Swift, conjures visions of an explosive offense capable of making another Super Bowl run.</p><h3 id="phillies-mixed-weekend-results">Phillies' mixed weekend results</h3><p>The Philadelphia Phillies had a rollercoaster weekend, securing victories in two out of three games against the Braves. While they tied that series, the team remains in just under .500 as they approach the All-Star break in July. With more baseball left to be played, can the Phillies capitalize on their strengths and overcome any obstacles in their path? Stay tuned as they face off against the Mets in a three-game series starting today.</p><h3 id="unions-triumphant-display">Union's triumphant display</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/philadelphia-union-ted-lasso-soccer-tackle.gif" class="kg-image" alt="Philly Sports Weekend Recap: Nick Nurse Joins Sixers, DeAndre Hopkins Rumors, Phillies' Mixed Results, Union's Victory, and NFL Season Countdown" loading="lazy" width="500" height="281"><figcaption>Ted Lasso - What kind of tackle was that?</figcaption></img></figure><p>The Philadelphia Union displayed their prowess on the soccer pitch, clinching a commanding 3-1 victory over NYC. Sitting comfortably in 4th place in the East, the Union continues to assert themselves as a formidable force in Major League Soccer. With the season approaching its halfway mark, anticipation builds as fans eagerly anticipate the Union's performance and their potential journey to a championship showdown.</p><p>As a bonus note, let's not forget that we are a mere 100 days away from the commencement of the NFL season. The excitement and anticipation for the return of football are palpable. Go Birds!</p><p>Stay tuned for more enthralling updates on Philly sports as we continue to support our teams through the highs and lows of the season.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow" data-unique-id="qbfactoryshow" data-embed-type="creator" style="max-width: 780px; min-width: 288px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=creator_embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p/>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philly Sports News: Reflecting on Memorial Day Weekend and Remembering Our Fallen Heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore Philly sports, Memorial Day, and family bonds. Reflect on fallen heroes and the resilience of our city. Go Birds! QBFS team.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/philly-sports-news-reflecting-on-memorial-day-weekend-and-remembering-our-fallen-heroes/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__6470b00e6c4d56d33b5fb842</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Flyers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Parks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 13:22:14 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/DALL-E-2023-05-26-09.11.12---memorial-day-mural-of-the-american-flag-and-philadelphia.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/DALL-E-2023-05-26-09.11.12---memorial-day-mural-of-the-american-flag-and-philadelphia.png" alt="Philly Sports News: Reflecting on Memorial Day Weekend and Remembering Our Fallen Heroes"/><p>As Philly sports fans, we're currently facing a slow day with our beloved teams struggling and in need of improvement. The Phillies are <a href="https://blog.qbfactory.show/are-the-phillies-in-trouble-analyzing-their-mediocre-start/">grappling with mentality issues during games</a>, the Sixers are <a href="https://blog.qbfactory.show/why-the-philadelphia-76ers-playoff-woes-are-far-from-over/">caught between playoff exits and a potential rebuild</a>, and the Flyers seem destined for more disappointing seasons. And of course, the pain of that Super Bowl loss still lingers for us Eagles fans.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow/video/7200078967502540075" data-video-id="7200078967502540075" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@qbfactoryshow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> @bcasey4133 might not ever recover <a title="flyeaglesfly🦅" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/flyeaglesfly%F0%9F%A6%85?refer=embed">#flyeaglesfly🦅</a> <a title="superbowl" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/superbowl?refer=embed">#superbowl</a> <a title="qbfs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/qbfs?refer=embed">#qbfs</a> <a title="philadelphiaeagles" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/philadelphiaeagles?refer=embed">#philadelphiaeagles</a> <a title="gobirds" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/gobirds?refer=embed">#gobirds</a> <a title="fyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed">#fyp</a> <a title="nflfyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nflfyp?refer=embed">#nflfyp</a> <a title="sad" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/sad?refer=embed">#sad</a> <a title="defeated" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/defeated?refer=embed">#defeated</a> <a target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - qbfactoryshow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7200078997458307882?refer=embed">♬ original sound - qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p>However, amidst all this, there's something positive we should acknowledge: <em>Philly has a soccer team, the Union, and they're actually pretty good</em>. Sorry I could not find a good sarcasm font, so italics will have to do. Anyway, Let's take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day.</p><h3 id="memorial-day-a-time-to-honor-our-heroes">Memorial Day: A Time to Honor Our Heroes</h3><p>As we embark on the long Memorial Day weekend, it's crucial to remember the significance of this holiday. It's not just about the beach, burgers, and beers; it's a time to honor and pay tribute to the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and selflessness have paved the way for the freedoms we enjoy today. So, as we gather with family and friends, let's take a moment to reflect on the bravery and valor of these remarkable individuals. Their sacrifices were not in vain, and we must forever cherish their memory.</p><h3 id="appreciating-family-friends-and-freedom">Appreciating Family, Friends, and Freedom</h3><p>Amidst the challenges faced by our sports teams and the solemnity of Memorial Day, it's important to find joy in the company of loved ones and appreciate the freedom we have. Spend quality time with your family, engage in meaningful conversations with friends, and relish the liberties that we often take for granted. Let this weekend be a reminder to cherish the precious moments we share with those we hold dear.</p><h3 id="qbfs-wishes-you-well">QBFS Wishes You Well</h3><p>The QBFS team extends warm wishes to each and every one of you. As we navigate through the ups and downs of Philly sports and honor the spirit of Memorial Day, we hope you find solace, joy, and gratitude in the embrace of your loved ones. Together, let's pay tribute to our fallen heroes, express our gratitude for the freedom we enjoy, and remember that despite the challenges we face, the spirit of Philadelphia remains resilient.</p><h3 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h3><p>So, as we embark on this Memorial Day weekend, let's not lose sight of what truly matters. Let's unite as a community, support our teams through thick and thin, and above all, honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. May their memory inspire us to live each day with gratitude and a deep appreciation for the freedoms we hold dear. From the QBFS team, we wish you all a memorable and meaningful weekend. And remember, "see you's down the shore!" Go Birds!</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow" data-unique-id="qbfactoryshow" data-embed-type="creator" style="max-width: 780px; min-width: 288px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=creator_embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Phillies in Trouble? Analyzing Their Mediocre Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the Philadelphia Phillies' slow start, pitching struggles, and mixed player performances. Analyze if previous success was a fluke and the impact of assistant coach Rob Thompson. Fans hope for a turnaround. Discover the world of the Phillies.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/are-the-phillies-in-trouble-analyzing-their-mediocre-start/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__646ed4b56c4d56d33b5fb813</guid><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brendan Casey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 11:30:13 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/philadelphia-phillies-citizens-bank-park.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 id="introduction">Introduction</h3><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/philadelphia-phillies-citizens-bank-park.jpg" alt="Are the Phillies in Trouble? Analyzing Their Mediocre Start"/><p>The Philadelphia Phillies, after a decade-long playoff drought, managed to secure a wild card spot and even reached game 6 of the World Series last season. But now, as the new season unfolds, fans are left wondering if that success was just a fleeting moment or a sign of things to come. Is it too early to panic about their mediocre start? In this blog post, we'll delve into the team's performance, key players, and the factors contributing to their current situation.</p><h3 id="unpacking-the-success">Unpacking the Success</h3><p>Last season's playoff run left fans with mixed feelings. Was it merely a case of the team getting hot at the right time, or was it a stroke of luck? As they say in baseball, "winning is contagious," and it seemed to ring true for the Phillies. The team caught fire and demonstrated their hitting prowess. However, their current performance raises questions about their ability to sustain that level of success.</p><h3 id="pitching-woes-and-player-performance">Pitching Woes and Player Performance</h3><p>One of the major letdowns for the Phillies has been their pitching staff. Expectations were high for ace pitchers like Wheeler and Nola, but they haven't quite lived up to the hype. Additionally, the injury to Rhyse Hoskins during spring training dealt a significant blow to the team. On the offensive side, Bryce Harper's quick return from Tommy John surgery was impressive, but the big offseason acquisition, Trae Turner, has been somewhat underwhelming so far.</p><h3 id="the-rob-thompson-factor">The Rob Thompson Factor</h3><p>After the mid-season firing of Joe Girardi, assistant coach Rob Thompson stepped in and took charge. Known as "Philly Rob," his decision-making and lineup changes have raised eyebrows among fans. The team's success under his leadership remains questionable, leaving fans longing for the days of Girardi's guidance.</p><h3 id="the-rollercoaster-of-bullpen">The Rollercoaster of Bullpen</h3><p>The bullpen has been a source of both excitement and frustration for Phillies fans. Jose Alvarado, with his fiery pitching, has been a force to be reckoned with, but at times, the rest of the bullpen has struggled to maintain leads or close out games effectively.</p><h3 id="mixed-performances-of-key-players">Mixed Performances of Key Players</h3><p>While players like Alec Bohm, Kyle Schwarber, and JT Realmuto have shown glimpses of brilliance, they have yet to set the league on fire consistently. The team possesses great potential in all aspects, but expectations from passionate Philadelphians remain high, especially after their recent near-championship run.</p><h3 id="the-passionate-fanbase">The Passionate Fanbase</h3><p>Passion and knowledge define Philadelphia sports fans, and the Phillies' situation is no different. Baseball is a streaky sport, and anything can happen over the course of a 162-game season, as last year proved. However, even in the early days of May, fans can't help but feel a sense of unease. After all, Philadelphia fans always yearn for greatness from their teams, particularly following a tantalizing championship run (let's not forget about the upcoming Eagles season).</p><h3 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h3><p>As the Phillies navigate through a challenging season, it's crucial to remember that baseball is a game of streaks and unpredictability. While their start may be underwhelming, there's still time for the team to turn things around and showcase their true potential. Whether they can live up to the expectations and satisfy the passionate fanbase remains to be seen. Keep your fingers crossed, Phillies fans, and let's see how the season unfolds. Go Phillies!</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><h4>Follow us on TikTok!</h4>
<blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow" data-unique-id="qbfactoryshow" data-embed-type="creator" style="max-width: 780px; min-width: 288px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=creator_embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p/>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Vogel's Homecoming: Sixers Interview Former Lakers Coach as LeBron James Rumors Swirl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ah, the Philadelphia 76ers are keeping their options open, eyeing a potential homecoming for coach Frank Vogel, while also speculating about the possibility of landing LeBron James.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/frank-vogels-homecoming-sixers-interview-former-lakers-coach-as-lebron-james-rumors-swirl/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__646d6a8c6c4d56d33b5fb794</guid><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 11:30:03 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/fronk-vogel-did-you-have-your-nut-1.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/fronk-vogel-did-you-have-your-nut-1.jpg" alt="Frank Vogel's Homecoming: Sixers Interview Former Lakers Coach as LeBron James Rumors Swirl"/><p>So, get this: Frank Vogel, the hometown hero from Wildwood Crest, could be making a comeback with the Philadelphia 76ers. Remember him? Yeah, the guy who used to chug Tully Nuts down the shore? His dad, Frank Vogel Sr., owns and operates that legendary hot dog cart at North Wildwood beach on Surf. It's a go-to spot for us at QBFS, our second home down at that section of the beach. The Vogel family has certainly left their mark! </p><p>Anyway, back to business. Vogel's got a decent track record, with a championship win under his belt and some respectable runs with the Pacers. Plus, he's got that sweet connection to the Sixers' organization from his previous stint as an assistant. Vogel interviewed for the head-coaching gig, and word on the street is he's a strong contender. Who would've thought? Frank Jr. has come a long way since his Tully Nut and hot dog days, that's for sure.</p><p>Now, let's shift our attention to the LeBron James saga. After the Lakers got swept in the Western Conference Finals, everyone's wondering what's next for the King. And you won't believe it—the Sixers are among the top contenders to snag him if he decides to leave LA. I mean, sure, why not? They'll probably draft his son, Bronny, too, because why stop at one superstar?</p><p>Meanwhile, Josh Harris, the proud owner of the Sixers and a familiar face at the hot dog cart, has expanded his empire to include the football team in Washington D.C. I, for one, can't wait to see how Josh Harris turns it around for them Washington Football Commies. Go Birds!</p><p>So, keep an eye on Vogel, LeBron, and Josh Harris. Who knows what kind of wild ride the Sixers are about to take us on? Hang on Alaa, we're coming in for a landing.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unleashing Chaos: How the Eagles' Dominance Altered NFL Rules After Crushing the 49ers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles crushed the 49ers in a game that left them in shambles. Now the NFL had to make changes 'cause of what went down. ]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/unleashing-chaos-how-the-eagles-dominance-altered-nfl-rules-after-crushing-the-49ers-2/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__646c1d00ceb7ad0c0ab5d105</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 12:32:35 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518401036563-9a1e29443c0f?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fHBoaWxhZGVscGhpYSUyMGVhZ2xlc3xlbnwwfHx8fDE2ODQ4MDgzNjB8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518401036563-9a1e29443c0f?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fHBoaWxhZGVscGhpYSUyMGVhZ2xlc3xlbnwwfHx8fDE2ODQ4MDgzNjB8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000" alt="Unleashing Chaos: How the Eagles' Dominance Altered NFL Rules After Crushing the 49ers"/><p>The NFC championship game was a total disaster for those San Francisco 49ers, but guess what? The Eagles came in and flipped the whole game on its head, man. After smashing both of the 49ers' quarterbacks, Brock Purdy and Josh Johnson, the NFL is finally waking up and doing something about it, so it doesn't turn into a total mess like it did at the Linc in January.</p><p>During the NFL's fancy spring meeting in Minneapolis, they decided to change up the rule on emergency quarterbacks. Right now, there ain't no limit on how many quarterbacks a team can dress for a game. But most teams, they're smart enough to only have two active QBs and use that extra spot for a player who's actually gonna see some action on the field, you know, like special teams and stuff. From '91 to 2010, there was this rule that let teams activate a third "emergency" QB if the first two got injured, but then those first two guys couldn't come back in the game.</p><p>Now, the Eagles went ahead and whooped the 49ers so bad that the Detroit Lions came up with this idea to bring back a similar rule. But this time, if the starter or backup gets the all-clear from the team doctors, they can come back in the game. Makes sense, right?</p><p>If you like mumbo-jumbo legalese, read the words from the 2023 rule proposal submitted by the clubs:</p><blockquote><em>Each club may also designate one emergency third quarterback from its Inactive List or Practice Squad, who will be eligible to be activated during the game, if, and only if, the club’s first two quarterbacks on its game day Active List are ruled “Out” for the remainder of the game due to injury or disqualification. If the designated emergency quarterback is activated, neither of the club’s first two quarterbacks may re-enter the game, even if they are subsequently cleared of injury or if the third quarterback becomes injured and cannot continue to play. A club will not be eligible to use these procedures if it carries three quarterbacks on its game day Active List. Any emergency third quarterback activated from the Practice Squad will be treated as a Standard Elevation as defined in Article 33, Section 5 of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, except the elevation will not count against the club’s three regular season elevations for the player and the elevation will not count against the club’s two elevations per game. Any quarterback on a club’s Practice Squad is required to be listed on the club’s game status injury report. An activated emergency third quarterback may not participate at a position other than quarterback, including, but not limited to, special teams. A Practice Squad player who is designated as a club’s emergency third quarterback will only be paid his applicable minimum Paragraph 5 Salary if he is elevated/activated to play in the game.</em></blockquote><p>I know all these rule changes were already decided back in March, but they saved this one for the spring meetings. So, it looks like the NFL is hip to what the Eagles did to the 49ers, man. I mean, just check out that nasty hit by Haason Reddick that knocked out Purdy for a bit. </p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><figure class="kg-card">
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    <figcaption>Haason Reddick Sack Fumbles Brock Purdy Mouf</figcaption>
</figure><!--kg-card-end: html--><p>The guy tore his UCL in his throwing elbow, but he still had to come back 'cause the backup, Johnson, got concussed early in the second half. That's the kind of thing the NFL wants to avoid, forcing a clearly injured QB to go back in 'cause there's no other option. Or forcing fans of your sport league to watch a non-QB play QB.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><figure class="kg-card">
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    <figcaption>Christian McCaffrey Displays His Versatility</figcaption>
</figure><!--kg-card-end: html--><p>That's not the product that the NFL is trying to sell!</p><p>The Eagles defense was so damn scary that the NFL had to change the rules, dude. They made such an impact that the league had to take notice and do something about it. Too bad they didn't win it all... ughhhhhhh.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Philadelphia 76ers' Playoff Woes Are Far From Over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are the Sixers headed for another playoff letdown? Fans have waited for years to see the team win a championship, but success has remained elusive.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/why-the-philadelphia-76ers-playoff-woes-are-far-from-over/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__645672b7ceb7ad0c0ab5d0bd</guid><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brendan Casey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2023 18:28:46 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/GettyImages-1238963993--1-.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/05/GettyImages-1238963993--1-.jpeg" alt="Why the Philadelphia 76ers' Playoff Woes Are Far From Over"/><p>As a long-time fan of the Philadelphia 76ers, it's hard for me to say this, but I believe the team is headed for dark times ahead. Here's why:<br/></p><h3 id="the-sixers-playoff-woes">The Sixers' Playoff Woes</h3><p>The Philadelphia 76ers have made the playoffs in the past six NBA seasons. However, the previous five playoff appearances resulted in the Sixers losing in the second round or earlier. The last four times the Sixers faced the Boston Celtics in the playoffs, dating back to 2002, the Sixers have been eliminated. With the Sixers trailing 2-1 in a best-of-seven series against the Celtics, fans are starting to see the writing on the wall and expect another second-round exit for their MVP-led 76ers.<br/></p><h3 id="the-purpose-of-the-process">The Purpose of the "Process"</h3><p>The purpose of the "process" was to acquire assets to build a team that would take the Sixers out of the limbo of eighth seeds or no playoff appearances to a true contender and eventually win a championship(s). However, the past six years haven't been any different from that of the Sixers pre-process, with the exception of an MVP who has yet to be 100% healthy for an entire playoff series throughout his career.<br/></p><h3 id="the-current-situation">The Current Situation</h3><p>Despite current league MVP Joel Embiid missing the final game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a sprained right knee, the Sixers managed to sweep the Nets 4-0 in the first round, making them the only team to do so. The team managed a victory in the first game of the 2nd round series against the Celtics in Boston, led by James Harden scoring 45 points. However, they were stomped in the next game and lost the third game in Philadelphia. Game 4 is set to take place on May 6, 2023, in Philadelphia.<br/></p><h3 id="potential-solutions">Potential Solutions</h3><p>If the Sixers continue to struggle in the playoffs and fail to make it past the second round, there may need to be some changes made to the team. Here are some potential outcomes from the fallout:<br/></p><ul><li>Doc Rivers is fired</li><li>Tobias Harris is released or traded</li><li>Joel Embiid is fed up and demands a trade to Miami, where he will be reunited with his old friend and teammate Jimmy Butler, and they will win a championship together.</li><li>James Harden returns to Houston</li><li>Tyrese Maxey, being the only viable asset, is then dealt for as much draft capital as possible to begin a new rebuild.<br/></li></ul><h3 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h3><p>The "process" died when Khawi Leonard's quadruple doink fell through the basket. Every year, the Sixers have trotted out a new team with the hopes of "this is our year." It sounds familiar, doesn't it (Dallas Cowboys fans)? The Sixers have done nothing but chase the team they were that season, knowing it was the best team they had assembled, with no success. Hang on, Sixers fans, we're coming in for a crash landing.</p><h3 id="the-bright-side">The Bright Side</h3><p>Training camp is 2.5 months away!</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow/video/7229778381783452971" data-video-id="7229778381783452971" data-embed-from="oembed" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@qbfactoryshow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qbfactoryshow?refer=embed">@qbfactoryshow</a> <p>Game 3 <a title="sixers" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/sixers?refer=embed">#sixers</a> <a title="celtics" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/celtics?refer=embed">#celtics</a> <a title="nba" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nba?refer=embed">#nba</a> <a title="nbaplayoffs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nbaplayoffs?refer=embed">#nbaplayoffs</a> <a title="qbfs" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/qbfs?refer=embed">#qbfs</a> <a title="fyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed">#fyp</a> <a title="sixersvsceltics" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/sixersvsceltics?refer=embed">#sixersvsceltics</a> <a title="sixersbasketball" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/sixersbasketball?refer=embed">#sixersbasketball</a> <a title="nbafyp" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/nbafyp?refer=embed">#nbafyp</a> <a title="benstiller" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/benstiller?refer=embed">#benstiller</a> <a title="anchorman" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/anchorman?refer=embed">#anchorman</a> <a title="cincodemayo" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cincodemayo?refer=embed">#cincodemayo</a> <a title="celticssuck" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/celticssuck?refer=embed">#celticssuck</a> <a title="tequila" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/tequila?refer=embed">#tequila</a> </p> <a target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - qbfactoryshow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7229778369825508142?refer=embed">♬ original sound - qbfactoryshow</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"/></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 QBFS Philadelphia Eagles Off-Season Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're breaking down the roster for the upcoming off-season. With some key players likely gone, we're assessing the needs and making recommendations for their replacements. Plus, we're giving you the inside scoop on some promising prospects in key positions like defensive tackle and safety.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/2023-qbfs-philadelphia-eagles-off-season-report/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__63ed8b92ceb7ad0c0ab5cea1</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2023]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:11:47 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/02/qbfs-eagles-2023-free-agents-sanders-minshew-cox-1.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2023/02/qbfs-eagles-2023-free-agents-sanders-minshew-cox-1.jpg" alt="2023 QBFS Philadelphia Eagles Off-Season Report"/><p>Alright folks, it's time for the much-awaited off-season report <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/eagles/"> The Eagles</a> have a total of 20 free agents on their roster, with 7 on offense, 1 on special teams, and 11 on defense. The list goes as such.</p><p>Offense</p><ul><li>Andre Dillard</li><li>Tyree Jackson</li><li>Gardner Minshew</li><li>Zach Pascal</li><li>Miles Sanders</li><li>Boston Scott</li><li>Issac Seumalo <br/></li></ul><p>Defense</p><ul><li>James Bradberry</li><li>Fletcher Cox</li><li>TJ Edwards</li><li>Marcus Epps</li><li>Brandon Graham</li><li>CJ Gardner-Johnson</li><li>Javon Hargrave</li><li>Linval Joseph</li><li>Robert Quinn</li><li>Ndamukong Suh</li><li>Kyzir White<br/></li></ul><p>ST</p><ul><li>Rick Lovato <br/></li></ul><p>Some big changes are coming our way, we will almost certainly not see the same roster that left the field in Arizona; so buckle up and get ready for some offseason action.</p><p>Let's get right into it with the offensive side of things.</p><p>QB:  Unfortunately, our backup quarterback Minshew is leaving, there isn’t much debate about it. It's a shame to lose him because backups can be so important and he has performed admirably when called to action four times in the last two seasons, but we wish him all the best as he moves on to fight for a starting job and a bigger contract elsewhere. When you are right up against the cap and have key starters that need contracts, spending big on the backup QB spot is a luxury.<br/></p><p>RB: As for our running backs, Sanders and Scott are both likely gone. Sanders played his way out of our price range with a fantastic and healthy season. Scott is a fun gadget guy, dependable backup and Giant killer but  his role is pretty much redundant with how well Kenny Gainwell played down the back half of the year. However, we here at the QBFS are not too concerned about finding replacements as running backs in today's NFL are a dime a dozen, this draft class has a lot of promising talent and you could realistically turn a toddler into a 500 yard rusher behind this offensive line.</p><p>WR/TE:</p><p>At wide receiver and tight end, we're saying goodbye to Pascal, who didn't have much of an impact outside of blocking, and Tyree Jackson, who was a non-factor in his Eagles tenure. I wouldn’t be opposed to bringing Pascal back on the veteran minimum; but neither are likely to return.</p><p>OL:</p><p>Moving on to the offensive line, both Dillard and Seumalo are as good as gone. While losing a dependable backup tackle and solid starting guard stings, we have plenty of depth in the trenches and Jeff Stoutland is a god amongst men at developing talent. There’s a silver lining to their departures though. The Birds will likely get some valuable compensatory draft picks for the 2024 draft from their impending deals in free agency, which we will need to help stock up the pantry after Hurts gets paid. Secondly we have Jack Driscoll, who has proven to be solid at the guard spot, and 2022 draft pick/preseason darling Cam Jurgens, who could always kick over if Kelce comes back for a final year to replace the loss of Seumalo.<br><br/></br></p><p>Now, let's talk about the defensive side of the ball. This is where things get a bit trickier.<br/></p><p>DT:  This is going to be the position with the most potential turnover with four contributors set to hit free agency.  Fletcher Cox is gone, that’s a foregone conclusion unless he takes a very steep hometown discount, and I’m sure Linval and Suh will be gone as well. They were brought in to provide that veteran push, but let's be honest, all three of them are getting up there in age.</p><p>Javon Hargrave, the team's best defensive tackle, will probably get around 20 million dollars on the market according to Spotrac.com. Maybe Hargrave will come back on a team-friendly deal, but I think we should spend that type of money on CJGJ and Bradberry to be honest. In that case we're going to be left with only three DTs on the roster: Milton Williams, Jordan Davis, and Marlon Tuipulotu. Luckily, this year's draft is loaded with DTs, so I'm hoping that Milton Williams and Jordan Davis both continue to improve and the Birds spend one of their two first round picks to solidify a young DT rotation. <br/></p><p>Edge: As for the edge rushers, Quinn is gone without question; he was a pretty big disappointment this year and is far beyond his prime. BG might retire, but I have a feeling he wants to give it one more shot and would take a hometown discount to get it done and retire as an Eagle. Depth is more of an issue here than top end talent, the duo of Josh Sweat and Haason Reddick were nothing short of dominant totaling 27 sacks between them, but it’s no secret the Eagles front office loves their pass rushers, so don’t be shocked if they utilize one of their four top 100 picks to restock the position group.<br/></p><p>LB: White and Edwards are probably both gone, both played well this season but neither are a complete, every down linebacker . We didn’t draft Nakobe to sit on his rear, after all. Not to mention the eagles ran a ton of 5-1 formation (5 on the LOS, 5 DBs, 1 LB)  so we truly only need one every-down linebacker. Hopefully Dean can live up to his lofty expectations and become an impact player for this defense.</p><p>CB: When it comes to the cornerback position, Bradberry almost has to be back. The last memory of him might not be great, but he was arguably the most important player on defense not named Haason Reddick and opened up so much more of the playbook. He’s 30, so I don’t think he’s going to get a mega CB deal like Jalen Ramsey's level, but I could see him getting 15 million a year. If we can find a way to fit it under the cap, I'm doing it in a heartbeat. Unless your name is Sauce Gardner, the transition for young defensive backs to the NFL is tough so I’d much rather use what cap is available to secure Bradberry and preserve arguably the best CB trio in the league.</p><p>Safety:  Lastly, let's talk about the safety position. Epps is about as useful as a screen door on a submarine and scheduled to hit the open market. Luckily Reed Blankenship appears to be a diamond in the rough, playing well above expectations when he was called into duty halfway through November. The best part of all ? He's under our control for three more years and is so cheap you'd think we were stealing him. With a draft class full of promising safety prospects, the future is looking bright for our secondary.</p><p>Without a doubt, it's a must-do for the team to bring back CJGJ for another season. His on-field performance and impact are simply undeniable, leaving no room for debate. While he may come at a premium price of around 11-13 million, we can easily structure the contract in a way that secures his services with a 4-year, $50 million deal. It's a small price to pay for the type of game-changing talent he brings to the table.<br/></p><p>Now this is the fun part;  we've got to figure out how to replace the guys we lost. Seomalu's shoes are no easy feat to fill, but we've got some solid options on the roster. As stated earlier, Jurgens has the size and skill set to step in and do some serious damage if Kelce decides to hang up his cleats. And if Kelce decides to stick around for 1 more shot at a title, they can likely slide Jurgens over to guard. Luckily we have Dickerson on the other side of him where he is a power house.</p><p>We can address our backup QB situation in the draft or snag a veteran free agent. Running backs are a dime a dozen, but this year's crop is bursting with talent and Gainwell is showing some real promise, too.</p><p>Our WR/TE game is looking strong with or without Pascal and Jackson, so we don't need to worry about shelling out big bucks or draft picks for the offensive side of the ball.<br/></p><p>There is no shortage of running back prospects to choose from this year and it’s truly the only immediate need we see on offense. While guys like Bijan Robinson and Gibbs are likely to be first round picks there’s plenty of depth to be had in all rounds.</p><ul><li>Bijan Robinson</li><li>Jahmyr Gibbs</li><li>Zach Charbonnet</li><li>Zach Evans</li><li>Tank Bigsby</li><li>Sean Tucker</li><li>Devin Achane <br><br/></br></li></ul><p>Defense  is where we need to focus. Lucky for us, this year's Defensive Tackle class is stacked with talent, arguably the best position group in the draft and undoubtedly our biggest need. We're talking a class 10 deep with DTs who could make an immediate impact. To name some of those:</p><ul><li>Jalen Carter</li><li>Bryan Bresee</li><li>Gervon Dexter</li><li>Calijah Kancey</li><li>Byron Young</li><li>Siaki Ika</li><li>Keanu Benton</li></ul><p>The Edge Rusher class isn't quite as elite, but it's still looking strong overall. Will Anderson is a standout, but we know we won't have a chance at drafting him.</p><ul><li>Tyree Wilson</li><li>Myles Murphy</li><li>Isaiah Foskey</li><li>Nolan Smith</li><li>Lukas Van Ness</li><li>Derrick Hall</li><li>Andre Carter</li><li>Will McDonald</li></ul><p>While we might not see a bonafide day one star at cornerback, there's no shortage of highly intriguing prospects.</p><ul><li>Joey Porter Jr.</li><li>Christian Gonzalez</li><li>Devon Witherspoon</li><li>Cam Smith</li><li>Clark Phillips III</li><li>Emmanuel Forbes</li><li>Kelee Ringo</li><li>Deonte Banks</li></ul><p>In a worst case scenario where we lose CJGJ I'm really liking what I'm seeing in the safety class. Antonio Johnson is like a bigger version of CJGJ, and Brian Branch is giving off some serious Earl Thomas vibes. And let's not forget about JL Skinner, the enforcer type of safety who can go toe-to-toe with any tight end in the league.</p><ul><li>Antonio Johnson</li><li>Brian Branch</li><li>JL Skinner</li><li>Ji’Ayir Brown</li><li>Brandon Joseph</li><li>Chris Smith</li><li>Jammie Robinson</li></ul><p>Well now that’s settled, let’s remember things can change in a flash when it comes to NFL rosters and free agency. Howie is a cap wizard and could very well have another stroke of genius and retain a majority of the players we are slated to lose. Regardless of what happens in free agency or the draft, Eagles fans should be confident in the current makeup of this team. Our offense looks like a powerhouse for the next half decade, we have an incredibly talented duo rushing the passer, and a few other young talented players who could make a huge impact going forward on defense.  The future is bright.<br/></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 1 Reaction to Eagles vs. Lions 2022: Drinking the Juice]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are going to drink the green juice all week.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/philadelphia-eagles-detroit-lions-2022-nfl-season-week-1-reaction-drinking-the-juice/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__631febe9ceb7ad0c0ab5cd7e</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Parks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2022/09/drinking-the-juice-twitter-post---1.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2022/09/drinking-the-juice-twitter-post---1.jpg" alt="Week 1 Reaction to Eagles vs. Lions 2022: Drinking the Juice"/><p>The Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday narrowly escaped with a victory against the hard-knocks-graduate Detroit Lions with a final score of 38-35. The game was thrilling and included many explosive plays and a lot of scoring from both sides. In this post we will be drinking from the elixir of victory, filled with green Kool-Aid. Don't be afraid to take a sip, it tastes good. Read on and drink some of this juice with me.</p><p>Why drink the juice you say, why not relish in the bad as typical Negadelphia Eagles fans do? Because it's week 1, we won, and the cowboys lost, need I say more? Sure, one can say we barely won, but we scored four touchdowns on offense. Seven out of the fourteen games played on Sunday had a total of four touchdowns or less. Our birds scored the second highest total points this week, behind the Andy Reid led Kansas City Chiefs. Jalen hurts didn't go out there looking quite like Tom Brady (shout out to TB12 for taking down them cowboys last night, we appreciate you), but he continued to make plays with his legs, connected multiple times on big plays with newly acquired wide receiver, quarterback's best friend (literally) AJ Brown, and ultimately brought us to a kneeling victory. If there's anything to scrutinize about the game, I would point towards the play calling decisions at times. But that's not what this article is about, let's drink some of that fresh and delicious victory juice.</p><h3 id="a-breath-of-fresh%E2%80%A6-aj-brown">A Breath of Fresh… AJ Brown</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-width-wide kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2022/09/eagle-rocket-twitter-post---1.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Week 1 Reaction to Eagles vs. Lions 2022: Drinking the Juice" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2022/09/eagle-rocket-twitter-post---1.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2022/09/eagle-rocket-twitter-post---1.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2022/09/eagle-rocket-twitter-post---1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 1200px"><figcaption>An eagle catching a football on a rocket in space.</figcaption></img></figure><p>It is amazing to see a wide receiver that can catch like AJ Brown can. It is almost unbelievable. It feels like catching the football is something that is not expected to happen in Philadelphia in recent years. It is good to know that Jalen Hurts does not have to be exactly perfect when throwing the ball, and AJ Brown still has a very good chance of catching it. When eagles fans everywhere said, "this is the best wide receiver signing since TO", they weren't kidding. AJ Brown alone is one of many reasons why I am super excited about the rest of this season, and a major reason why I am drinking the green juice all week long.</p><h3 id="miles-to-go">Miles To Go</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-width-wide kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2022/09/miles2go-twitter-post---1.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Week 1 Reaction to Eagles vs. Lions 2022: Drinking the Juice" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2022/09/miles2go-twitter-post---1.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2022/09/miles2go-twitter-post---1.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2022/09/miles2go-twitter-post---1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 1200px"><figcaption>AI generated Miles Sanders running down a long road.</figcaption></img></figure><p>With 13 carries, just under 100 yards and finally hitting pay dirt after almost 2 years, are we witnessing a reinvigorated Miles Sanders? I was always very critical of Miles Sanders' running style and was never quite a fan even during his rookie year. But since the second half of last year when the eagles suddenly turned the corner with the run game, he has shown that he can adapt, and he has become quite the north-south runner. He hits holes, immediately explodes through and falls forward for four to five extra yards when being tackled. His legs look fresh, and he seems to be running with an attitude. On top of that, he doesn't need 20 plus carries to have a positive impact on the game. I'm really digging this Miles Sanders and I hope he continues pounding the rock throughout the season.</p><h3 id="love-hurts">Love Hurts</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-width-wide kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2022/09/hurts---twitter---1-1.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Week 1 Reaction to Eagles vs. Lions 2022: Drinking the Juice" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2022/09/hurts---twitter---1-1.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2022/09/hurts---twitter---1-1.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2022/09/hurts---twitter---1-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 1200px"><figcaption>AI Depiction of Jalen Hurts running the football near a rocket blast in space.</figcaption></img></figure><p>Without some drama involving quarterbacks, where would we be now? This is the Quarterback Factory Show after all. Are there some concerns about the quarterback position? Of course there are. We're concerned about Jalen running too much and getting injured, or bailing out of the pocket too soon when the offensive line starts to collapse. Or his accuracy, we all know that's a concern, but these are not things we are talking about today. It seemed like Sunday's game was full of moments where it looked like the team was going to have to punt, but then Jalen Hurts ran for unexpectedly large amounts of yards, allowing the team to get a first down again and again. His running ability is amazing and the main reason our running backs are successful is because Jalen Hurts is one of those running backs. Every defender is watching him on the RPO's instead of the running back, so that's part of the reason we get some explosion going through. Let's be honest, the defense is expecting Jalen to take it every time, and so are we. It would be nice if Jalen would take the run a bit less so we don't wear him out by mid-season. Nonetheless it is exciting to watch him work. He still has some things to work out, but he's going to be an exciting player to watch every game, and this season is going to be a lot of fun.</p><h3 id="the-best-defense-is-a-pick-6">The best defense is a PICK 6</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-width-wide kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2022/09/defense---twitter---1-1.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Week 1 Reaction to Eagles vs. Lions 2022: Drinking the Juice" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2022/09/defense---twitter---1-1.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2022/09/defense---twitter---1-1.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2022/09/defense---twitter---1-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 1200px"><figcaption>The letter D on a fence.</figcaption></img></figure><p>Let's talk about that pick 6! I'm so happy that we got a defensive touchdown. I feel like that never happens, especially so for our Philadelphia Eagles. That feeling you get when your team's defense reaches the end zone, it's almost like a comfort feeling like, "we're going to win this game" type of feeling. Now granted, the Lions did come roaring back at us and made us bite our nails until the end of the game, but it's still a good feeling. It's only week 1 and the defense already has a pick six. Hopefully that is not the end of the defensive excitement that this team brings us throughout the season. Hopefully we get more scores, more picks, definitely need more sacks and maybe some fumble recoveries. I want it all, The whole damn pitcher of juice.</p><p>Thanks for reading and sharing a victory drink with me. Be sure to follow us on social media so you'll know when we go live. In the meantime, leave some comments and we'll read them during the next live stream. Go Birds!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: How many more games for Jalen Hurts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here we are, 3 games in, and we are already jumping all the guns, and pointing all the fingers. Someone needs to take the fall for this blunder of a football team, let us start with the man willing to throw himself into that mosh pit; Jalen Hurts.

In all honesty there is plenty of blame to go around, and there is no one single man to take a fall that will magically fix this mess of an organization. But we all know the quarterback is the first man through that door to get shot, so let's humor ou]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/how-many-more-games-for-jalen-hurts-poll/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ad7</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blanco]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 01:59:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/10/nojzvalzgdubcxiak7ot.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/10/nojzvalzgdubcxiak7ot.jpg" alt="Poll: How many more games for Jalen Hurts?"/><p>Here we are, 3 games in, and we are already jumping all the guns, and pointing all the fingers. Someone needs to take the fall for this blunder of a football team, let us start with the man willing to throw himself into that mosh pit; Jalen Hurts.</p><p>In all honesty there is plenty of blame to go around, and there is no one single man to take a fall that will magically fix this mess of an organization. But we all know the quarterback is the first man through that door to get shot, so let's humor ourselves in the short term.</p><p>Take a moment to participate in a short poll and tell us what you think, how much longer is Hurts QB1, or does he ride it out?</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><div data-tf-widget="KDPlnOyD" style="width:100%;height:600px;"/><script src="//embed.typeform.com/next/embed.js"/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2021 Season of QBFS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Go Birds!]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/welcome-to-the-2021-season-of-qbfs/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ad6</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blanco]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:40:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/09/pexels-darrell-gough-1200854-1.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/09/pexels-darrell-gough-1200854-1.jpg" alt="Welcome to the 2021 Season of QBFS"/><p>It's been a hot minute since we sat down and pushed buttons on the computer and gave you some fresh content here at the QBFS blog, but the 2021 NFL season is now upon us. Which means we are back for all the hot takes, and the ice cold ones as well. </p><p>As season 1 of the Sirianni Era commences, we will be there with you, through it all. The blunders, the injuries, the post-loss pressers, the boos.. and we will also be there for every moment of magic we can get, and hope for more in the future. Meanwhile, cheers. Lets get through this together. Keep an eye out for our live show, we will post up on our social profiles when we know we are going live, we might get some pre-game shows in there. We will also be showing our faces down at the linc during some games this year, so keep an eye out for that info and join us!</p><p>Go Birds,<br>Blanco on behalf of The Quarterback Factory Show crew</br></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Eagles 7 Round Mock Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The day has arrived. There isn't much else to say. The only thing we can do is hope. Hope for a brighter future, hope that this teams trend of getting it wrong is finally put to an end, hope that whoever we draft ensures that we never have another season like last year again.

So with baited breath.

With the 12th pick in the NFL Draft, The Philadelphia Eagles select.......


Round 1 (12)


Patrick Surtain


CB Alabama

Surtain should absolutely be the guy the Eagles pick if he is available at p]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/final-eagles-7-round-mock-draft/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ad5</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2021]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:23:04 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/04/66109B65-6BF6-4691-80BF-17C3D84A8F44.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/04/66109B65-6BF6-4691-80BF-17C3D84A8F44.jpeg" alt="Final Eagles 7 Round Mock Draft"/><p/><p>The day has arrived. There isn't much else to say. The only thing we can do is hope. Hope for a brighter future, hope that this teams trend of getting it wrong is finally put to an end, hope that whoever we draft ensures that we never have another season like last year again. </p><p>So with baited breath.</p><p>With the 12th pick in the NFL Draft, The Philadelphia Eagles select.......</p><h2 id="round-1-12-">Round 1 (12)</h2><h2 id="patrick-surtain">Patrick Surtain </h2><h2 id="cb-alabama">CB Alabama</h2><p>Surtain should absolutely be the guy the Eagles pick if he is available at pick 12. I’d say the Eagles should even consider moving up ahead of the Broncos and Cowboys to ensure we get him. He checks every box on the corner wishlist. He is an effective and willing tackler, he has the size, athleticism and instincts that any defensive coordinator would love. He’s one of the smartest players in the draft and comes with a fantastic pedigree; with a former pro bowl father and playing at the premier NCAA powerhouse. He always seems to be in position to make a play on the ball, and though he isn’t a traditional burner, he can stay on the hip of nearly any WR he would face. He has the size and strength to cover the hybrid WR/TE like George Kittle and Travis Kelce. He may not have the upside of Horn but is much safer and still comes with the potential of becoming a lock down corner. If he hits his ceiling you can expect him to make a few All Pro teams in his career. The Eagles will either need to be aggressive or hope a few things break their way to be able to get him, but if he is on the board this should be a no brainer.</p><p><br/></p><h2 id="other-possible-picks-">Other possible picks:</h2><h2 id="jaylen-waddle">Jaylen Waddle </h2><h2 id="wr-alabama">WR Alabama</h2><p/><h2 id="rashawn-slater">Rashawn Slater </h2><h2 id="ol-northwestern">OL Northwestern</h2><p/><h2 id="jaycee-horn">Jaycee Horn </h2><h2 id="cb-south-carolina">CB South Carolina</h2><p><br/></p><h2 id="round-2-37-">Round 2 (37)</h2><h2 id="terrace-marshall">Terrace Marshall </h2><h2 id="wr-lsu">WR LSU</h2><p>Marshall is another player who could go as high as the 20s if a team falls in love with him, watching his tape you can see why. He’s 6’4, with a power forward type wingspan and can jump with the best of them. He has surprising speed and agility for a WR of his stature and utilizes it on deep balls consistently. His burst off the line is amongst the best in his class and runs every route effectively. He has solid hands and drops are a rare occurrence for him. Heading into this season, many pundits expected a major drop off in production after losing Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson to the NFL and running mate Ja’marr Chase opted out; but Marshall kept on producing. In only 7 games he averaged over 100 yards per contest and snagged 10 TDs. The only thing holding him back from being a lock in the first round is the depth at WR this year, and an undisclosed medical issue that was brought to light recently. If he were to fall to pick 37 I believe he is worth a small risk, for the potential of having a true #1 receiver this team so desperately needs.</p><h2 id="other-possible-picks--1">Other possible picks:</h2><h2 id="kadarius-toney-wr-florida">Kadarius Toney WR Florida</h2><h2 id="asante-samuel-jr-cb-florida-st">Asante Samuel Jr. CB Florida St</h2><h2 id="carlos-basham-de-wake-forest">Carlos Basham DE Wake Forest</h2><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><h2 id="round-3-70-">Round 3(70)</h2><h2 id="ronnie-perkins-de-oklahoma">Ronnie Perkins DE Oklahoma</h2><p>Perkins is a squat and powerful pass rusher. He has been consistently productive at OU putting up 17 sacks and 32 tackles for a loss in his three years, despite missing significant time due to suspensions. Those suspensions are a big reason Perkins has fallen out of many scouts top 50. He knows how to control his man at the point of attack and won’t get blown off the ball against the run. He is deceptively quick for a big fella and uses his powerful hands to stay in control of the trench battles. He tends to depend a little too much on his natural ability and hasn’t developed a go-to pass rushing move, that could get him in a bit of trouble at the next level where the offensive tackles can’t be outmuscled or out-hustled . Even though he’s strong against the run, he can be over aggressive and lose contain. Losing contain against Christian McCaffery or Alvin Kamara could mean 7 points only any given play so he will need to have that coached out of him. He may need time to develop into an every down starter but can contribute on 3rd down right now. Luckily the Eagles have three solid starters at DE so he has time to learn the pro game under Brandon Graham.</p><h2 id="other-possible-picks--2">Other possible picks:</h2><h2 id="paulson-adebo-cb-stanford">Paulson Adebo CB Stanford</h2><h2 id="tyson-campbell-cb-georgia">Tyson Campbell CB Georgia</h2><h2 id="trey-smith-og">Trey Smith OG </h2><h2 id="tennessee">Tennessee</h2><h2 id="pat-freiermuth-te">Pat Freiermuth TE </h2><h2 id="penn-state">Penn State</h2><p><br/></p><h2 id="round-3-84-">Round 3(84)</h2><h2 id="richie-grant">Richie Grant </h2><h2 id="safety-ucf">Safety UCF</h2><p>If you’re looking for someone to bring fire to the back end of the defense, look no further than Richie Grant. His motor is unmatched, always playing with his hair seemingly on fire. A three year starter for UCF, he is known as an excellent leader and a highly intelligent player. He battled for everything he had, going from a barely recruited prospect, to a high level performer and helping the Golden Knights transform from a lowly 0-12 team into a mid major powerhouse. Grant is ultra diverse and during his time in college has lined up as a dime and nickel back, as a single high safety, and has played down in the box. He’s the type of kid who is willing to do anything to win and coaches love that fire. He has a nose for the ball and always seems to be apart of the tackle. He might not be the fastest or biggest guy in the field but he makes up for it with exceptional closing speed and unmatched play recognition. He could stand to gain weight if he is going to play safety in the NFL, only being 195 lbs but there aren’t many other flaws in his game. He has a lot of Malcolm Jenkins in him, which should be enough to get Eagles fans attention.</p><h2 id="other-possible-picks--3">Other possible picks:</h2><h2 id="joseph-ossai-edge-texas">Joseph Ossai Edge Texas</h2><h2 id="kenny-gainwell-rb-memphis">Kenny Gainwell RB Memphis</h2><h2 id="brady-christiansen-ot-byu">Brady Christiansen OT BYU</h2><h2 id="pete-werner-lb-ohio-state">Pete Werner LB Ohio State</h2><p><br/></p><h2 id="round-4-123-">Round 4 (123)</h2><h2 id="rhamondre-stevenson">Rhamondre Stevenson </h2><h2 id="rb-oklahoma">RB Oklahoma</h2><p>The Eagles seem to have their feature back in Miles Sanders, but in a league where every yard counts, it’s never a bad idea to have a battering ram to tote the rock. In comes Stevenson. This guy is a straight up bully and will pound you into submission. Watching him run through contact is like watching a hot knife cut through butter. He fights for every yard and consistently requires multiple defenders to bring him down. You’d expect a guy so big to be lumbering but he has great feet for such a big guy. If a hole closes up he has the agility to find a running lane as well as he can create one with his aggressive running style. He also is far from a liability in the pass game. He may very well be the best pass blocker in the class and has soft hands. I doubt the team who selects him will be asking him to run wheel routes, but he can certainly get you a few yards as a check down. He is very reminiscent of fan favorite and Super Bowl hero LeGarrette Blount in short yardage situations. I don’t know if there’s a back in the class I’d rather have on 4th&amp;2. He certainly won’t be hitting home runs or breaking off 50 yard runs, but if you’re looking for a guy you can feed 8-10 times a game in short yardage and goal line situations, he’s a great bet. He would be a perfect compliment to the small and shifty Boston Scott and the home run hitting Sanders.</p><h2 id="other-possible-picks--4">Other possible picks:</h2><h2 id="shaka-toney-edge-penn-state">Shaka Toney Edge Penn State</h2><h2 id="trey-sermon-rb-ohio-state">Trey Sermon RB Ohio State</h2><h2 id="quinn-meinerz-og-wis-whitewater">Quinn Meinerz OG Wis-Whitewater</h2><h2 id="seth-williams-wr-auburn">Seth Williams WR Auburn</h2><p><br/></p><h2 id="round-5-150-">Round 5 (150)</h2><h2 id="israel-mukuamu"> Israel Mukuamu </h2><h2 id="cb-south-carolina-1">CB South Carolina</h2><p>The long CB from South Carolina was Jaycee Horn’s running mate and performed well despite being targeted quite a bit. He’s got a great frame at 6’4 205 but could stand to add a little weight or risk getting hand checked out of plays by big receivers.</p><p>He has insane measurables for a corner his size, blending speed and agility with soft hands and physicality. He has the numbers to show his ball hawking skills grabbing 7 INTs between 2019 and 2020 even though he only played 5 games last year. He can get turned around at times and has trouble locating the ball when trailing a receiver. Part of that issue comes from a lack of fluidity in his hips, and another part of it comes from his lack of refinement. When you’re always the one of the best athletes on the field, you can rely on your physical gifts; that won’t work out well in the big league. He is best suited to play in a zone heavy scheme that allows him to keep everything in front of him and use those ball hawking skills. He is definitely a project but could lead to huge dividends if he can refine his game.</p><h2 id="other-possible-picks--5">Other possible picks:</h2><h2 id="shi-smith">Shi Smith </h2><h2 id="wr-south-carolina">WR South Carolina</h2><h2 id="stone-forsythe-ot-florida">Stone Forsythe OT Florida</h2><h2 id="tommy-togiai-dt-ohio-state">Tommy Togiai DT Ohio State</h2><p><br/></p><h2 id="round-6-189-">Round 6(189)</h2><h2 id="jaelen-darden">Jaelen Darden </h2><h2 id="wr-north-texas">WR North Texas</h2><p><br/></p><h2 id="round-6-224-">Round 6(224)</h2><h2 id="kenny-yeboah">Kenny Yeboah </h2><h2 id="te-ole-miss">TE Ole Miss</h2><p><br/></p><h2 id="round-6-225-">Round 6(225)</h2><h2 id="sam-ehlinger">Sam Ehlinger </h2><h2 id="qb-texas">QB Texas</h2><p><br/></p><h2 id="round-7-234-">Round 7(234)</h2><h2 id="josh-ball">Josh Ball </h2><h2 id="ot-marshall">OT Marshall</h2><p><br/></p><h2 id="round-7-240-">Round 7(240)</h2><h2 id="jared-hocker">Jared Hocker </h2><h2 id="g-texas-am">G Texas A&amp;M</h2>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Potential Sleepers in the 2021 Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knowledge will tell you the first and second round of the draft is where you will find your stars, but that is not always the case. Year after year we see guys drafted in the 3rd-7th round go on to make an impact for an NFL roster. Some guys with a spot in Canton were picked late in the draft. Antonio Gates, Tom Brady, Richard Sherman, Jason Kelce, and Russell Wilson were all drafted in the third round or later. Now I’m not going to proclaim any of these young men are guaranteed to achieve that ]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/biggestsleepers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ad4</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2021]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:05:28 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/04/04A3E281-ADF3-4A08-9BA1-7EB2021A13CA.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/04/04A3E281-ADF3-4A08-9BA1-7EB2021A13CA.jpeg" alt="Biggest Potential Sleepers in the 2021 Draft"/><p>Knowledge will tell you the first and second round of the draft is where you will find your stars, but that is not always the case. Year after year we see guys drafted in the 3rd-7th round go on to make an impact for an NFL roster. Some guys with a spot in Canton were picked late in the draft. Antonio Gates, Tom Brady, Richard Sherman, Jason Kelce, and Russell Wilson were all drafted in the third round or later. Now I’m not going to proclaim any of these young men are guaranteed to achieve that level of greatness, and some of them may go earlier than currently projected. But one thing is certain, these guys have a chance to make a big impact for a small investment. </p><p/><h2 id="jaelon-darden">Jaelon Darden </h2><h2 id="wr-north-texas">WR North Texas</h2><p>Jaelon Darden started garnering some draft buzz after an impressive senior season posting 19 TDs and nearly 1,200 yards in only 9 games. He capitalized on his excellent season and received a Senior Bowl invite, where he performed well against some of the best talent in the country. Many will look at his blazing speed and small frame and assume he is a one trick pony. You would be very wrong on that, the slippery and speedy senior can run every route asked of him and constantly creates separation. He attacks the ball and despite his size isn’t afraid to extend for a catch, even in the face of a defender. He has good hands and rarely drops a catchable ball. He is absolutely dynamic after the catch consistently making defenders miss, and can be utilized in a myriad of ways. From screens, to slants, to go routes and jet sweeps; Darden is electric. He also doubles as a return specialist. He has a quick twitch and outstanding vision when fielding a punt or a kickoff. The only things holding him back are his size (5’8 175lbs) and only playing against small school competition. Regardless of his slight frame and lack of pedigree, there will be a spot for him in the NFL as a slot WR and return specialist. Expect to see his name called in the 4th round.</p><p/><p><br/></p><h2 id="jamie-newman">Jamie Newman </h2><h2 id="qb-georgia">QB Georgia</h2><p>Jamie Newman was the forgotten man this season when it comes to draft eligible QBs. He was once viewed as a lock to go in the top two rounds, and in a QB hungry league he very well still could be; but his draft stock has taken a major hit. Newman was a standout at Wake Forest, showing outstanding touch and arm strength. Despite playing in a fairly vanilla offense with a weak supporting cast he made the most of every snap. Newman made a decision to transfer to Georgia but unfortunately for his draft stock, he never got a chance to see the field; opting out of the 2020 season due to Covid. In Newman you get a guy who is very athletic but not overly reliant on legs. He has the ability to run for a first down, but would rather hang in the pocket and deliver the ball showing great poise. He throws a tight spiral that can cut through the windiest of conditions, and he seems to let it rip almost effortlessly. He has the size you love to see in a quarterback (6’3 235lbs) along with sub 4.6 speed in the 40. He can be a bit erratic at times, letting his cannon of an arm get the best of him and overthrowing WRs. He has struggled in the intermediate passing game, and lets some balls get away from him that should be easy completions. He also has a tendency to stare down his top read, leading to more batted balls and interceptions than you would like to see. Coupling that with missing his chance to play against SEC competition has really knocked him down a peg or two on most draft boards. If he can get with a team willing to be patient and help clean up his accuracy issues he projects as a very high upside QB that could be comparable to Josh Allen if he can put it all together. As of right now Newman looks like he could be had in the 4th/5th round, but as we know about the NFL everyone is looking for that high upside QB.</p><p/><h2 id="andre-cisco">Andre Cisco </h2><h2 id="safety-syracuse">Safety Syracuse</h2><p>Andre Cisco would be a virtual lock for a top 50 pick if it wasn’t for some very real injury concerns. One of the premier ball hawks in the NCAA had a catastrophic ACL tear putting an end to his season after only 2 games.A three year starter at Syracuse, the junior has been nothing short of dynamic. He has excellent instincts and is among the most intelligent players at the position. He always seems to be in position to make a play. His stats in his time at ‘Cuse back that up. He posted 13 INTs, 14 pass break ups and 2 forced fumbles in 24 games.  He is a very good athlete and has shown the ability to man up on receivers and tight ends alike, as well as playing a great “center field”.   While he won’t be posting blazing 40 times he has a great first step, can jump out of the building and breaks on the ball with purpose. He can sometimes get burned by being hyper aggressive, but he wins a lot more than he loses. Hopefully his athleticism hasn’t been too hampered by his ACL tear. It’s a tough injury to come back from, even tougher when agility is the main facet of your game. He has pretty good size at the position but nobody will be asking him to play in the box, doing so would take away his greatest asset. He can lay the wood but can be a bit suspect as an open field tackler. That could get him in trouble against the run at the next level when he is facing guys like Nick Chubb and Derrick Henry. The important part is that he is willing and won’t shy away from the contact. Ideally he would get with a team who runs a cover 1 heavy scheme where he sit back, diagnose and force some turnovers.Cisco’s stock may have taken a hit after his ACL injury but don’t expect him to fall into the 6th/7th round. A team will most likely pick him up in the back half of day two.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Potential Draft Busts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year the song remains the same, a highly touted prospect falls flat on his face. On average, roughly half of all 1st round draft picks will be considered busts by the time they’re due for a contract extension; some never even make it to the end of their first contract. Some will be workout warriors, some won’t have the smarts, some will be injury prone and some simply won’t put the work in necessary to survive in the league. We’re going to highlight a few players with big time bust potenti]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/biggestbusts/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ad3</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2021]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:34:27 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/04/8660C5D8-B2D8-4135-B621-A9511D376554.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/04/8660C5D8-B2D8-4135-B621-A9511D376554.jpeg" alt="Biggest Potential Draft Busts"/><p/><p>Every year the song remains the same, a highly touted prospect falls flat on his face. <a href="https://theriotreport.com/more-than-50-of-first-round-picks-are-busts-and-other-terrifying-draft-statistics/">On average, roughly half of all 1st round draft picks will be considered busts</a> by the time they’re due for a contract extension; some never even make it to the end of their first contract. Some will be workout warriors, some won’t have the smarts, some will be injury prone and some simply won’t put the work in necessary to survive in the league. We’re going to highlight a few players with big time bust potential in this article, and pray the Eagles stay far away from them.</p><p/><h2 id="caleb-farley">Caleb Farley </h2><h2 id="virginia-tech-cb">Virginia Tech CB</h2><p/><p>Farley was viewed by many as a top 15 lock and some had him rated above Surtain and Horn as the best CB in his class. A previously unreported back issue has caused him to drop into the 18-25 range in some mocks and as far as the 2nd round in others.While he had shown flashes of brilliance as a cover corner, he can be a bit stiff at times which could’ve been caused by the back injury and his 2017 ACL tear.Putting injuries aside, there are concerns about his technique and polish at the next level . He was always the best athlete on the field and is fairly new to the cornerback position, so there are nuances of the game that he doesn’t have. Sunday’s aren’t the time to start mastering your technique.He’s also not a very willing or effective tackler, most corners aren’t great tacklers but he can be a downright liability.Between opting out of this season, the back and knee issues, and his over reliance on athleticism as opposed to technique; Farley has a lot of makings of a bust.</p><p><br/></p><h2 id="gregory-rousseau">Gregory Rousseau </h2><h2 id="miami-de">Miami DE</h2><p/><p>Another name in a long list of 2020 opt outs, Gregory Rousseau had top 10 pick written all over him coming into last season. He is an athletic specimen but much like the aforementioned Farley, most people think he is over reliant on his natural gifts. He lacks technique and strength, two things absolutely necessary to succeed at the next level. He is a liability against the run, regularly getting blown off the ball. While he put up super flashy sack numbers in 2019 it was his only full season of college ball, so he could very well be a one year wonder. He doesn’t have much in the way of pass rushing moves and he won’t be able to us his speed as effectively against pro offensive tackles. If he can put it all together and add tons of strength he could be a perennial double digit sack guy, but he is way too reminiscent of Dion Jordan to touch anywhere in the top 20.</p><p><br/></p><h2 id="devonta-smith">Devonta Smith </h2><h2 id="alabama-wr">Alabama WR</h2><p><br/></p><p>I’m sure everyone knows the story. Smith burst onto the scene this year and put up unprecedented numbers, putting a cherry on top of his historic campaign with national title and a Heisman Trophy. He has really good hands and is absolutely dynamic in the open field. Unfortunately for Smith, the problems start after that. Smith is 165lbs in clothes, that is a major red flag, no WR that small has ever been picked in the top 15. The potential for him getting bullied at the line and in the redzone will limit what he can do for an NFL offense. When you’re picking somebody in the top half of the first round, you expect an every down contributor. Defenses in the league are smart and athletic enough to shade a safety to his side to take away the deep ball, and I’m afraid he won’t be good for much else. He is an absolute liability in the run game and when he is on the field, defenses will know a potential run won’t be coming to his side.</p><p>Not to mention he is a one year wonder. Coming from a program where he was surrounded by first round talents at the receiver position, his first chance to shine was this year. He could end up being the next Desean Jackson, or he could be the next John Ross. Only time will tell what his career brings, he is all but guaranteed to be a top 20 pick; whatever team selects him will be doing so on a wing and a prayer.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Days Until The Draft Mock Draft QBFS Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for NFL Draft season!]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/six-days-until-the-draft-mock-draft-qbfs-edition/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ad2</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2021]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:41:17 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/04/SyPjLRTZyL.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/04/SyPjLRTZyL.png" alt="Six Days Until The Draft Mock Draft QBFS Edition"/><p>'Twas a week until draft,<br>and all through the land,<br>scout experts gather,<br>draft boards in hand.</br></br></br></p><p>They traded theories,<br>some biased and some not.<br>But none could foresee,<br>what is of Howie's plot.</br></br></br></p><p>For at pick twelve,<br>what player do we adore?<br>Let's make a wager,<br>how many Jaylen's we score.</br></br></br></p><p>Draft season is here,<br>it's like Christmas for nerds.<br>Will we get it right?<br>Doubt it, GO BIRDS!</br></br></br></p><p>We're excited to share with you our latest episode, watch it on YouTube or listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Each of us did our own 12 pick mock draft scenario. Which one will be right?</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card kg-card-hascaption"><iframe width="356" height="200" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z4tDPESgJCM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><figcaption>Episode 46: 7 Days Until The Draft</figcaption></figure><p>QBFS individual 12-pick mock drafts:</p><p>Michael R. a.k.a. Biggie<br>1. Trevor Lawrence - cause duh...<br>2. Zach Wilson - also... duh....<br>3. Mac Jones - you dont trade up to number 3 and not pick a quarterback.  Jones is a perfect fit for Shanahan’s offense<br>4. Kyle Pitts - Atlanta doesnt get any trade offers worth passing on possibly the best player in the draft<br>5. Penei Sewell - gotta protect joe burrows freshly healed (but very ugly looking) leg<br>6. Jamar Chase - Tua needs all the playmakers he can get. They get a big one with Chase<br>7. Devonta Smith - Lions lost their top two Wrs in the offseason and replenish the stash with the Heisman trophy winner<br>8. Rashawn Slater - Panthers are rolling with Sam Darnold... might as well get him some protection for him to go with all those skill players they have.<br>9. Micah Parsons - Denver tries to recreate their Super Bowl defense from 2014... trying to win games 10-9.<br>10. Patrick Surtain - Cowboys finally stop picking Wrs and draft some much need CB help<br>11. Keity Paye - Giants get some much needed pass rush<br>12. Jaylen Waddle - do the eagles finally draft a WR that produces first round stats?  We shall see...</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></p><p>Dann W. a.k.a. Dann the Mann a.k.a. Doodlez<br>1. Jacksonville-<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/players/playerpage/2967185/trevor-lawrence">Trevor Lawrence</a><br>2. Jets-<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/players/playerpage/2960892/zach-wilson">Zach Wilson</a> <br>3. San Fran-Trey Lance<br>4. Falcons- Mac Jones<br>5. Bengals-Sewell<br>6. Dolphins-Ja'Marr Chase<br>7. Detroit-new england swap- Justin fields<br>8. Panthers-Pitts<br>9. Broncos-Parsons<br>10. Dallas- Surtain<br>11. Giants-Waddle<br>12. Eagles-Devonta Smith</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></p><p>Brendan C. a.k.a. B-Real<br>1.	Jags- QB-Trevor Lawrence-Clemson	<br>2.	Jets- QB-Zack Wilson- BYU	<br>3.	49ers- QB-Mac Jones- Alabama 	<br>4.	Falcons- QB-Justin Fields-Ohio State 	<br>5.	Bengals- T-Penei Sewell- Oregon 	<br>6.	Dolphins-TE-Kyle Pitts-Florida	<br>7.	Lions- WR-Jamar Chase-LSU	<br>8.	Panthers- T-Rashawn Slater- NW 	<br>9.	Broncos- WR- Jaylen Waddle- Alabama 	<br>10.	Patriots(via trade from Cowboys)- QB-Trey Lance-NDSU 	<br>11.	Giants- WR-Devonta Smith- Alabama	<br>12.	Eagles- CB-Patrick Surtain- Alabama</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></p><p>Kyle P. a.k.a. LizardKingLyle a.k.a. Lyle Jerkins<br>1.	JAX - QB Trevor Lawrence, Clemson	<br>2.	NYJ - QB Zach Wilson, BYU	<br>3.	SF - QB Mac Jones, Alabama 	<br>4.	ATL - TE Kyle Pitts, Florida 	<br>5.	CIN - WR Ja'Marr Chase, LSU 	<br>6.	MIA - WR Devonta Smith, Alabama	<br>7.	DET - WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama	<br>8.	CAR - OT Penei Sewell, Oregon	<br>9.	DEN - QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State (NDSU) 	<br>10.	DAL - CB Patrick Surtain II, Alabama	<br>11.	NYG - EDGE, Jaelen Phillips, Miami<br>12.	PHI - CB, Jaycee Horn, Southern Carolina</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></p><p>Mike P. a.k.a. Blanco<br>1. Jags - Zach Wilson QB BYU - cause sunshine is just too obvious<br>2. Jets - Justin Fields QB Ohio State - cause sunshine is too obvious<br>3. Niners - Trevor Lawrence QB Clemson - knocked sunshine down a few pegs<br>4. Falcons - Kyle Pitts TE Florida - Matty Ice approves<br>5. Bengals - Penei Sewell T Oregon - Kevin McCallister approves<br>6. Fins - Ja'Marr Chase WR LSU - Ray Finkle approves<br>7. Lions - DeVonta Smith WR Alabama - boring pick<br>8. Panthers - Jaylen Waddle WR Alabama - Eagles panic when a Jaylen comes off the board<br>9. Broncos - Trey Lance QB North Dakota State - a bison qb off the board - Eagles panic again<br>10. Cowturds - Patrick Surtain II CB Alabama - I hope the turds don't draft this good<br>11. Giants - Micah Parsons LB Penn State - another solid pick by a NFCE rival<br>12. Birds - Mac Jones QB Alabama - <a href="tel:2154369389">215-436-9389</a> Who? Quarterback Factory!</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></p><p>Shawn P. a.k.a. Palumbo<br>1. Jag-Trevor Lawerence<br>2. Jets-Zach Wilson<br>3. SF-Mac Jones<br>4. ATL-Sewell<br>5. Cin-Chase<br>6. Mia-Pitts<br>7. DET-Slater<br>8. Car-Waddle<br>9. Den-Fields<br>10. Dal-Paye<br>11. NYG-D.Smith<br>12. Phi- Surtain</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></p><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[GUEST POST: NFL Draft Night, Day 1 by Derick Alt]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a featured guest post, if you want us to feature something of yours, email it to us contact@qbfactory.show]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/guest-post-nfl-draft-night-day-1-philadelphia-eagles-jaylen-waddle-jalen-nfl-draft-2021/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ad1</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2021]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:26:30 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/03/jaylen-waddle-philadelphia-eagles-draft-2021-qbfs.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/03/jaylen-waddle-philadelphia-eagles-draft-2021-qbfs.jpg" alt="GUEST POST: NFL Draft Night, Day 1 by Derick Alt"/><p>NFL draft night, day 1, is one of my favorite nights of the year. Get some friends together, everyone makes a mock draft, and have fun yelling at the TV when someone trades up to the top 5 for some second round QB, completely ruining your entire board. (I’m looking at you New York Giants) For one night, we get to pretend we know more about football then these “Experts”, and occasionally we are right.</p><p>1. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson</p><p>a. This one is easy. We all know he is going first. Let us move on.</p><p>2. New York Jets – Zach Wilson, QB, BYU</p><p>a. The Jets are done with Darnold, and Wilson’s pro day went well enough to lock this one in. Popular pick; no surprises.</p><p>3. San Francisco 49ers – Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State</p><p>a. The 49ers traded up from 12, and paid a high price, for this pick. They didn’t do that for an OL. They are going QB. They must love 2 QBs after Lawrence, Wilson most likely being 1, and Fields is most likely the other one.</p><p>4. Atlanta Falcons – Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon</p><p>a. The draft really starts at 4. The first 3 picks all went QB, meaning the Falcons have a lot of options. They most likely wanted to go QB themselves, but they can’t take the #4 QB over the best non-QB options on the board. Matt Ryan was one of the most sacked QB’s in the league in 2020, so taking Sewell here just makes too much sense. There is some talk lately that he is dropping on teams’ big boards – don’t believe it.</p><p>5. Cincinnati Bengals – Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU</p><p>a. The Bengals would have loved Sewell, but just missed out on him to the Falcons. No other OL warrants a top 5 pick, so they look to skill positions. Their QB wants Chase, and he fills a need. They shouldn’t overthink this; just make your QB happy.</p><p>6. Miami Dolphins – Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida</p><p>a. The Dolphins traded back to 12, but then jumped up to 6, which tells us 2 things. First, they do not need to reach for QB and are sticking with Tua. Second, they do want to get one of the big talents on the board, otherwise they would have stayed at 12. The only blue-chip talent that is likely to be available at 6, but will definitely be gone by 12 is Kyle Pitts. He also fills a need, so this one seems obvious to me.</p><p>7. Detroit Lions – DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama</p><p>a. Interesting pick here. He won the Heisman, but is not even a lock to be the top prospect from his own team. I guarantee that many teams would rather have Waddle, but Smith’s skill set just fits too well with new QB Jared Goff, and so the Lions break the tie based on that.</p><p>8. Carolina Panthers – Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State</p><p>a. The Panthers want Trey Lance. They understand they aren’t getting one of the top 3 guys, and they don’t care. Lance is their guy. Many experts are projecting a trade up, but I don’t see it. Every team listed so far matched up perfectly with their pick, and wont give that up unless a team really over pays. No one is going to over pay for Lance.</p><p>9. Denver Broncos – Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama</p><p>a. The first defensive player taken, all the way down here at 9. That is rare, even in the modern era. Denver has to contend with a lot of fire power in that division, and so taking the best CB in the draft makes sense.</p><p>10. Dallas Cowboys – Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech</p><p>a. I don’t think I have seen a single mock draft yet that didn’t have Dallas taking a CB. Farley is a day 1 starter, and some boards even rank him higher than Surtain, so this is an easy pick.</p><p>11. New York Giants – Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State</p><p>a. The Giants love this kid, and for good reason. He is going to be a star for many years. As an Eagles fan, I was really hoping to see him drop one more spot, but alas, he goes to NY instead. Great fit.</p><p>12. Philadelphia Eagles – Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama</p><p>a. This is a lock right? His name is Jaylen, nuff said. The fans want a pass catcher bad, and he is by far the best one left, so this really should be a no brainer at this spot. But Howie gotta Howie. We all know he is going to draft an undersized defensive lineman. That or a QB. We are a <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/">QB factory</a> after all.</p><p>13. Los Angeles Chargers – Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern</p><p>a. OL is the top need for the Chargers, and Slater here is not a reach. When BPA and need line up, your job is easy. Just take the kid and move on.</p><p>14. Minnesota Vikings – Alijah Vera-Tucker, IOL, USC</p><p>a. This is when things start to get hard. Teams could trade back. They could reach for a need. The ‘obvious’ picks are all behind us. The Vikings need lots of OL help, and Vera-Tucker has versatility with playing guard and tackle, so I think they take him with the hopes of using that flexibility to their advantage.</p><p>15. New England Patriots – Kwity Paye, Edge, Michigan</p><p>a. A lot of people are projecting a QB, like Mac Jones, here. I disagree. This is the Patriots we are talking about. They are going to go BPA, which usually means a pass rusher. The best pass rusher in the draft is still on the board in Kwity Paye, so that is my pick.</p><p>16. Arizona Cardinals – Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina</p><p>a. The loss of Peterson is significant. They signed Malcom Butler, but that isn’t enough to replace such a talent. Horn is a big talent and will most likely start on day 1.</p><p>17. Las Vegas Raiders – Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech</p><p>a. Am I wrong, or does Darrisaw just sound like a Raider? This is a pick that just feels right to me. Of course, when he gets drafted by someone else, I am going to forever feel robbed. Darrisaw will always be a Raider in my heart.</p><p>18. Miami Dolphins – Jaelan Phillips, Edge, Miami</p><p>a. I am sure the Eagles are upset they can’t get another Jaelan on the team, but Phillips is too good, and fits too well for Miami to pass up. He is local, so you know the Dolphins are closely looking at him.</p><p>19. Washington – Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame</p><p>a. Washington drafts on need more than any other team in the league, which makes them hard to predict. They could easily take the 20<sup>th</sup> best player available if they think he will fit well. Luckily, Owusu is near the top of the board and fits well, so I will place him here. I am never comfortable with my Washington mocks.</p><p>20. Chicago Bears – Mac Jones, QB, Alabama</p><p>a. The Bears are a weird team. They play in a cold and windy stadium, which makes QB play more difficult. Because of this, their most successful eras have been built around running the ball and playing defense. Nevertheless, recent trends suggest they want to go vertical. They traded up big time for a Trubisky, and never got a return for their investment. Now they are going to try again with Mac Jones. They might even trade up to get him. And then in 5 years, expect them to do the same thing again.</p><p>21. Indianapolis Colts – Rashod Batemen, WR, Minnesota</p><p>a. The Colts know what Carson Wentz can do when he has help. They also know what happens when you ask him to play hero ball. If they are smart, they will get him as much help as possible. Batemen is an easy, safe, pick and should be the most talented WR Carson has ever played with.</p><p>22. Tennessee Titans – Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State</p><p>a. The Titans drafted an OT in the first round of 2020, but he is already out of the league. This is a team that values their line highly, and so they will go that direction again this year.</p><p>23. New York Jets – Azeez Ojulari, Edge, Georgia</p><p>a. The Jets need so much help. They are a bad football team. But they got their QB earlier, and now they are going for an edge rusher. That’s a good formula to rebuild a franchise and should translate to wins very soon.</p><p>24. Pittsburgh Steelers – Najee Harris – RB, Alabama</p><p>a. Harris can run downhill, or work in a zone scheme, which makes him a great add to the Pittsburgh backfield. Their running game was one of the worst in the league in 2020, and it still needs help up front, but Harris keeps them from being forced into a scheme, making rebuilding much easier.</p><p>25. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevon Moerhig, S, TCU</p><p>a. A smart, fundamentally strong, coverage safety who can jam the box when needed. This kid will be the captain of the defense in a few years. I read recently that first round safeties are the only position with a pro bowl rate above 50%. Paired with Lawrence, the Jaguars may be the best team in that division once these guys are fully developed.</p><p>26. Cleveland Browns – Gregory Rousseau, Edge, Miami</p><p>a. A project pick, with high potential. Rousseau was a stud in 2019, but opted out of 2020, and had a bad pro day. He is a work in progress but will benefit greatly from playing alongside Myles Garrett.</p><p>27.  Baltimore Ravens – Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas</p><p>a. Cosmi started 34 games in college, which makes him the most experienced lineman in the draft. His fundamentals need work, but his raw talent is enough to overcome that; at least it was college.</p><p>28. New Orleans Saints – Jayson Oweh, Edge, Penn State</p><p>a. The loss of Drew Brees gets the headlines, but the Saints have never prioritized offense. Even when they signed Brees, no one knew he was going to be as good as he was. They will stay true to their nature and go defense here, taking the best pass rusher available.</p><p>29. Green Bay Packers – Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida</p><p>a. The biggest hole on the Packers offense is slot receiver, and Toney may be the best slot guy in the draft. This seems like a natural fit. I also hope this happens, because Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are one of the most entertaining teams in the league when they have the talent.</p><p>30. Buffalo Bills – Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern</p><p>a. Newsome had a great end to his College season, pushing him up into first round range. The Bills don’t really need a whole lot, so they have the luxury of taking a high upside guy here.</p><p>31. Kansas City Chiefs – Baron Browning, LB, Ohio State</p><p>a. Browning was inconsistent in college, but when he was good, he was really good. The Chiefs have the best offense in football, so they don’t really need anything over there, so they can take a project on defense and focus on developing him.</p><p>32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Christian Barmore, IDL, Alabama</p><p>a. The Bucs don’t need a DL. They don’t really need anything. They won the Super Bowl, and somehow managed to resign everyone and keep the team together. But the team wont be together forever, and Barmore gives them a rotational player now, with the potential to be a future starter in a year or two.</p><p>Thanks for reading, you can follow Derick on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/falt86">@falt86</a>. Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[QBFS 2021 Big Board: The Offensive Lineman Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well it is that time of the year, the most wonderful time of the year for draftnik's. Over the next few weeks we will be doing position by position big boards and analyzing the players. This will all culminate in the assembling of the first ever QBFS Top 100 big board.

In this edition of the QBFS big board we will be covering the foundation of a great offense, the offensive line. The saying says that games are won and lost in the trenches, that was never more apparent than in the Superbowl this]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/qbfs-2021-big-board-the-offensive-lineman-edition/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ad0</guid><category><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2021]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/03/OT.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/03/OT.jpg" alt="QBFS 2021 Big Board: The Offensive Lineman Edition"/><p>Well it is that time of the year, the most wonderful time of the year for draftnik's. Over the next few weeks we will be doing position by position big boards and analyzing the players. This will all culminate in the assembling of the first ever QBFS Top 100 big board.</p><p>In this edition of the QBFS big board we will be covering the foundation of a great offense, the offensive line. The saying says that games are won and lost in the trenches, that was never more apparent than in the Superbowl this past year when Kansas City’s banged up line was dominated by Tampa Bay’s front seven. The Bucs made Pat Mahomes look average in a rout that was decided by the “big uglies”. This draft is pretty deep, but there is only one transcendent level talent on the offensive line. Every year you see a late riser but with no combine, and limited attendance at pro-days don't expect to see much movement in these rankings. So without further ado, let's get into the unsung heroes of the offense.</p><h2 id="1-penei-sewell-ot-oregon-jr"><strong>1. Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon, Jr</strong></h2><p>Sewell attracted the attention of scouts across the nation by his senior year of high school. The absolute mountain of a young man stood at 6’6 and 340 pounds, he bullied any and all competition and was rated as the <a href="http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/219891/penei-sewell">top offensive guard prospect</a> in the state of Utah. He was pursued by every blue chip football program in the country before committing to the Oregon Ducks. Due to his size and length he was moved to left tackle almost immediately, and started from his first day on campus. Despite missing six games due to injury as a freshman he was still named a Freshman All-American and made the all conference team.</p><p> He came back in his sophomore year even better, he trimmed 20 pounds and added tons of muscle to his frame. He was a tour de force, he didn't allow a single sack in Oregon’s 14 games, and didn't even allow a pressure or hurry in nine of those 14 games. He asserted his dominance in every single facet of the game helping Justin Herbert become a top 10 pick, and helping The Ducks run for over 177 yards per game. Sewell is one of the few offensive line prospects who is refined in both aspects of the game, pass blocking and run blocking</p><p>. Sewell has excellent get-off at the line of scrimmage as a run blocker, and he carries so much momentum into his blocks. There’s an expression for when an offensive lineman moves his defender called “taking a ride” well Sewell consistently takes his guy on road trips. Additionally, Sewell has otherworldly balance amidst contact. Some linemen take themselves out of plays if they can’t control their body, but Sewell is controlled and calculated; always looking for the next defender to hit. </p><p>Lots of Sewell’s elite run blocking traits also show themselves in the passing game. Just as Sewell carries exceptional balance as a run blocker, his balance and footwork as a pass blocker is exceptional. Sewell plays with unmatched leverage despite his 6’6 frame. His fast and powerful hands allow him to neutralize blockers on the outside. He displays surprising amounts of explosiveness and balance when recovering from an initial punch. There are several instances on tape where Sewell gets beat initially, then recovers with insane quickness and locks down his man again. He is a nearly perfect prospect and would have a shot at going number one in almost any other draft, but if you have to nitpick Sewell isn’t necessarily an elite athlete. </p><p>He doesn't have amazing straight line speed getting downfield on screens, and his hand fighting could stand to improve a bit; but overall he looks to be one of the best tackle prospects I have ever scouted and is a top 5 lock. When I look at Sewell I see Joe Thomas, a future Hall of Famer is one hell of a comp.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NcaDs-cuMco" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p/><h2 id="2-alijah-vera-tucker-iol-ot-usc-rs-jr-"><strong>2.Alijah Vera-Tucker, IOL/OT, USC, RS Jr.</strong></h2><p>Alijah Vera-Tucker is the most versatile offensive lineman in this draft, excelling at both guard and tackle. Unlike Sewell the 6’4 315lb Tucker didn't start right away at USC, he was actually considered to play defensive line when committing to The Trojans. Tucker waited two years to get his shot, but when he did he immediately showed why he was such a highly sought after recruit. </p><p>He started 13 games for USC at left guard and was rewarded with a first team all-conference nomination. His athleticism paired with his size  on the interior made him a matchup nightmare. He was able to bully defensive tackles heads up in power formations, while also pulling with exceptional speed on sweeps and draws. With Austin Jackson going to the NFL in the 2020 draft, Vera-Tucker filled the void at left tackle and USC never missed a beat. He displayed the same strength and athleticism as he did on the interior while holding down the blind side. He played so well over USC’s six games that he was on the All-American team and won the Morris award, given to the best trench player in the PAC-12.</p><p> Vera-Tucker is an athletic, strong, and smart offensive lineman. He shows great agility, getting out to the second level in the run game, while also moving well laterally in pass protection. He has exhibited great strength playing guard against interior defensive lineman, not allowing himself to be moved in pass protection, while also showing a “mauler” mentality in the run game. Vera-Tucker’s best fit in the NFL is probably at guard. He displayed a more natural fit at guard in college and it would better utilize his speed and agility. It is also due to his arms being on the shorter side and his footwork not always being as concise as you would like to see from a tackle. He could be Brandon Brooks level good as a guard in the pros if he reaches his full potential.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9JQaNhRbJbM" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="3-rashawn-slater-ot-north-western-sr-"><strong>3. Rashawn Slater, OT, North Western, Sr.</strong></h2><p>Rashawn Slater is a scheme diverse and positional flexible prospect who should offer a little something to everyone depending on what specific needs and traits are prioritized for any given franchise. Slater, like many of these prospects, opted out this past season. Leaving a gap in his tape and leaving some scouts with question marks. Questions aside, there is tons to love about Slater. </p><p>His production in his final season at Northwestern was truly remarkable as he only gave up five pressures in 787 total snaps. That works out to about 0.64% of his snaps that year. If that sounds mind-blowing, consider Sewell allowed a pressure of 0.75% of his snaps; and Sewell didn't have to face Yetur Gross-Matos, AJ Epenesa, and Chase Young like Slater did. Slater is a great athlete and his mobility shows up the most in the run game. His ability to get off the line of scrimmage and move into the second level is extremely impressive.</p><p>The most impressive aspect of Slater’s game is his technique. He is extremely intelligent and understands how to use his hands and work the angles in order to win in pass protection. Slater’s mobility and technically sound hand usage make him a formidable match up for any defensive lineman. Now there has been some speculation about Slater possibly moving inside at the next level. He is only 6’3, doesn’t have the longest arms and does not have the pop in his punch you would like to see in your offensive tackle. He would be a very good tackle, but he has potential to be an elite guard in the NFL Given his quickness and strength, he could be a force to be reckoned with on the interior; while also having the experience and flexibility to move to the edge in a pinch. </p><p>Whoever drafts Slater, and wherever they play him will be getting a seasoned, intelligent and diverse football player who will be a starter for years to come. Slater compares well to Eric Fisher on the outside and Zach Martin on the inside.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Knb3z6N6ur4" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="4-sam-cosmi-ot-texas"><strong>4. Sam Cosmi, OT, Texas</strong></h2><p>Sam Cosmi looks more like a professional wrestler than an NFL tackle. Coming in at 6’7 with freakishly long arms he towers over a majority of his competition. Cosmi is a three year starter for the Longhorns and has shown tangible improvement in every year there. Putting the cherry on top of his illustrious career at Texas, he only allowed one quarterback hit and one sack earning himself first team Big 12 honors.</p><p> Cosmi is one of the most experienced and versatile linemen in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has started 34 career games for the Longhorns. The majority of his starts were at left tackle, but 13 of them did come at right tackle. Although he projects to play left tackle in the NFL, there is no reason why he couldn’t start at right tackle immediately for a team before heading over to protect the blind side once he has honed his craft in the NFL. </p><p>As well as being versatile and experienced, Cosmi may be one of the more athletic offensive tackles in this class; and it shows up in the run and the pass. He shows excellent athleticism in the run game, bursting up field and hitting the first thing that crosses his face mask. It shows up in pass protection with how he can recover quickly from mistakes to ensure he isn’t beaten. He is one of the most well rounded prospects in the draft. At 6’7,” Cosmi has great size for the offensive tackle position. However, it isn’t just his height, but also his length, that makes him an attractive proposition. Smaller defensive ends will find it difficult to get a beat on him as he uses his long arms to easily keep them at bay. He could stand to add a little weight coming in just over 300 pounds at 6’7, but is plenty strong to withstand even the meanest power rush. Cosmi shows incredible football intelligence out on the field. He demonstrates a good understanding of angles, putting himself in a position to win whether in pass protection or blocking in the run game; and rarely is caught giving up a tell to the defense. </p><p>One of his downsides is that he often relies on his freakish size and athleticism rather than technical refinement to win. While he will be more physically imposing than most humans it will be harder to get by without technique in the NFL. The downside to being a 6’7 offensive tackle is that you naturally play with a high pad level. Although Cosmi’s long and powerful arms allow him to lock onto a defender, as the saying goes; “low man wins.” Cosmi’s frame and playing style reminds me of Saint OT Andrus Peat.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-d4zy7CKakA" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oOigCTIDCug" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="5-christian-darrisaw-ot-virginia-tech"><strong>5. Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech</strong></h2><p>Standing in at nearly 6-foot-5 and weighing 315 pounds, Darrisaw has the type of size you love to see out of an NFL tackle. Darrisaw broke into the starting lineup in 2018, and over three seasons, he became a stalwart at left tackle for the Hokies. Darrisaw has improved every year as a starter.  and his skill set earned the attention of NFL scouts. He has the physical talent and attributes to be an early-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft some even projecting him to go in the top 25.</p><p>As a pass protector Darrisaw has a lot of qualities that NFL teams look for in starting tackles. He has good size, length, and athleticism to block on the edge. Darrisaw is quick out his stance to get in position to pick up edge rushers, and his size makes it tough for defenders to get around him. Thanks to Darrisaw's quality hand placement and great arm length, edge rushers struggle to avoid contact with him. Once he gets a hand on his matchup, it is hard for them to shake Darrisaw. The skill/size combo sets him up to win a lot of his assignments quickly, allowing him to help out on any potential delayed blitzers. Darrisaw has a quick first step and has good reflexes. With his agility and movement skills, Darrisaw has the ability to neutralize speed rushers off the edge.</p><p>Darrisaw is solid but unspectacular as a run blocker. He uses his big body to tie up defenders and lean on them, but he does not appear to have the aggressiveness required to play in a power run scheme. Darrisaw is more of the type to turn defenders and tie them up from getting to the ball-carrier, rather than knocking them off the ball. While he can improve his technique, having a lack of a mean streak is extremely concerning in the NFL. He is more content with blocking his assignment out of the play as opposed to finishing his blocks all the way through, which has resulted in quite a few plays where big gains were stopped on a second effort by his assignment. At his best he can be a Laremy Tunsil or Russell Okung type of player. Both of them are supremely gifted but lack the aggressiveness on an every down basis.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cJ17cOf-DpU" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="6-jalen-mayfield-ot-michigan-"><strong>6. Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan,</strong></h2><p>Jalen Mayfield checks a lot of the boxes that scouts want to see when it comes to physical traits. Mayfield comes in at 6’5 315 pounds, and it is all muscle. He is built like a freight train and has shockingly quick feet, allowing him to assert his dominance in the run game. He is a two year starter for the Wolverines, and his sophomore season in 2019 really signaled his arrival as a legit prospect. </p><p>He faced off and held his own in the pass game against Shaka Toney, Yetur Gross-Matos, Chase Young and AJ Epenesa. Mayfield has the skill set to be a starter at the NFL thanks to having quality size, athleticism and quickness. In pass protection, he has enough quickness and athleticism on the edge to hold his own against speed rushers. While he is not an elite athlete or especially fast, Mayfield is quick out of his stance and always seems to have good position against defenders. When taking on bullrushes, Mayfield gives up a little ground, but his raw strength and power keep him from getting pushed into the quarterback. Mayfield uses solid technique to get good depth in his drop and is able to play the typewriter with his feet to mirror speed rushers. Mayfield possesses quality feet, and while they're not elite, they're above average.</p><p> In the ground game, Mayfield is a solid contributor at the point of attack. He is a smart football player who is dependable to execute his assignment. He has the strength to control, turn and manipulate defenders at the point of attack, while also having the ability to hit blocks on the second level and kick out to the perimeter. He has a mean streak in him that you love to see in the run game. He consistently blocks through the whistle and sustains his blocks. There are aspects of Mayfield's game that need improvement. At times he lets his aggressiveness get the best of him and he will lunge after defenders causing him to whiff. He can also be a bit too dependent on his natural strength and get caught off guard by a bull rush, it won't be as easy to recover against NFL edge rushers. </p><p>If he can clean up his technique while maintaining his mean streak he can become a very good tackle for a team. He compares fairly well to Taylor Lewan.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d8YHgRpCe6M" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u2LIHfpgwVE" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="7-wyatt-davis-og-ohio-state"><strong>7. Wyatt Davis, OG, Ohio State</strong></h2><p>Six players into the big board and we finally get our first pure guard. Wyatt Davis is the cream of the crop in a not so great draft for guards. The big fella from Ohio State comes in at 6’4 315lbs, a little tall for a guard but he plays low and behind his pads. <strong> </strong>Davis, like many prospects, skipped the shortened 2020 season so he doesn't have any game tape from this past year. He earned a starting spot on Ohio State's offensive line as a redshirt sophomore and put together a strong debut. He did a good job of opening a lot of holes to produce a prolific season on the ground for Ohio State in 2018. Davis had some issues in pass protection early in the 2019 season, but the junior improved as the year progressed.</p><p>In the ground game, Davis is a tough blocker who has the ability to bully defenders in space and create gaping running lanes. Davis fires off the ball and has the power to blow defenders backward and push them out of their gaps. Davis brings an attitude to the field and blocks through the whistle, looking to punish defenders on every snap. He has heavy hands that punch with purpose and does a good job of sustaining blocks to prevent second efforts. For short-yardage and goal-line situations, Davis is a real asset using his powerful frame to move defenders off of their spot.</p><p>Davis could use some refinement in pass protection, he is not a natural and can get worked over by a speed rush. In the run he can occasionally lunge, especially when facing linebackers in space; which can cause him to lose his feet. He should be able to fix the issues in the run with more coaching, but his issues in the pass game could be a concern. When I see Davis play it reminds me of Davin Joseph.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Yhxq-aVZUQ" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="8-landon-dickerson-c-alabama"><strong>8. Landon Dickerson, C, Alabama</strong></h2><p>The first center of our big board is Landon Dickerson from Alabama. The only thing keeping him from being higher on the board is his very concerning injury history. He is a natural talent and when healthy is undoubtedly the best center in the nation. Dickerson started out his career at Florida State and looked poised to be a good player for the Seminoles. He started seven games for them in 2016 before a knee injury ended that season. Another injury took him out of 2017, and he played in one game in 2018 before an ankle injury ended that year.</p><p>Dickerson received a medical redshirt for that season while transferring to Alabama. He ended up earning the starting center position for the Tide in 2019 and played like the best center in the country. In the 2020 SEC Championship versus Florida, Dickerson tore an ACL, ending his senior year and preventing him from participating in the College Football Playoff games and the Senior Bowl. It is a shame he has been so mired by injury, otherwise he would be a first round lock.</p><p>Dickerson is rock solid in pass protection. He has great fundamentals that make him a very technically sound blocker. He bends at the knee, stays low, can handle even the biggest of nose tackles one on one and is very good hitting combo blocks with guards. Dickerson is not the fastest or most athletic guy, nobody will mistake him for Jason Kelce but his athletic shortcomings are masked by his intelligence and his technique. Dickerson's top notch technique also serves him well as a  run blocker. He excels even though he lacks the heavy hands and raw power to man handle defenders. While Dickerson struggles to maul bigger defensive tackles off the ball, he beats them to spots and he ties them up with excellent hand placement.  Dickerson can get out in space and is adept at getting to his defender on the second level. There is a lot of concern surrounding his injuries and what type of effect they will have on his already limited athleticism, but that is his biggest knock. If a team is willing to take a chance on him and he can stay out of injury trouble he could become a top level center in the NFL. He compares well to Alex Mack.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7-GVfQIsGcg" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="9-liam-eichenberg-ot-notre-dame"><strong>9. Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame</strong></h2><p>Eichenberg was a three year starter for The Fighting Irish, stepping in to replace Mike McGlinchey after he was drafted in 2018. He started off slow after taking the reins at left tackle but once he settled into his spot he became a stalwart on Notre Dame’s offensive line. He was steady throughout his first two years but really broke out in 2020, helping his team reach the college football playoffs without surrendering a single sack.</p><p>As a run blocker, Eichenberg is solid but not a bulldozer. He lacks elite strength but makes up for it with good technique. Eichenberg is a scrapper who ties up defenders and turns them away from getting in on tackles. While he is not a power run blocker, he does a good job getting downfield or to the perimeter and is effective at hitting blocks on linebackers and safeties at the second level. In pass protection, Eichenberg has solid feet and quickness to cut off edge rushers. He’s got a nice ability to bend at the knee, in combination with his smooth footwork, he can hold his own against most speed rushers. Sometimes he overcompensates for his lack of strength, but generally Eichenberg shows good technique.</p><p>Eichenberg does not have the strength or the weight you would want to see at tackle in the NFL so he could stand to hit the weight room. He can get taken for rides by power rushes, his excellent technique will only take him so far against one of the Bosa brothers or Khalil Mack; so adding strength and good weight will serve to help him out. He can  be a little less aggressive than you would like in the run game, and defenders have gotten second effort tackles on quite a few occasions. He will occasionally set up a little too deep and get burned on an inside move but that can easily be coached out of him.</p><p>All in all Eichenberg does not project to be a perennial pro bowler, but he can be a very steady tackle for an NFL team who might sneak into one or two pro bowls throughout his career. He reminds me of a slightly less polished version of his predecessor at Notre Dame, Mike McGlinchey.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GcuCcr59oOA" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="10-alex-leatherwood-ot-alabama"><strong>10. Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama</strong></h2><p>Alex Leatherwood is another offensive lineman from the factory that is The Crimson Tide. As a sophomore in 2018 he was on the interior playing the season at right guard. In 2019 he kicked out to the left tackle position and has been as steady as anyone in the nation, winning the Outland trophy this past season. NFL teams are always looking for potential elite left tackles. It can be very difficult to find players with Leatherwood's natural size and athleticism, so the physical traits make him an intriguing prospect for the pass happy NFL game.</p><p>Leatherwood has been one of the most effective pass blockers throughout his three years as a starter. His size and length are ideal, making defenders really struggle to get around him. On top of his sheer size, Leatherwood has special burst and athleticism. He has nimble feet for a man of his size and is able to get depth in his drop to cut off the corner. That quickness combined with his arm length make it a tall task for any defender to beat him to the outside. His bulk at over 330 pounds, allows him to set his feet and stop bull rushes while giving up minimal ground. Leatherwood is consistent and reliable in pass protection and needs minimal polish to translate that part of his game to the next level.</p><p>Despite Leatherwood’s size he is not nearly as imposing in the run game. Whether it is from a lack of aggressiveness or a lack of strength, he struggles when the time calls for him to get nasty and knock defenders off the ball. Leatherwood is not a bull in the ground game who will push defensive linemen around and drive defenders back. He can be a bit of a liability in short yardage situations when you really need that push, and the Tide consistently ran away from his side in goal to go situations.</p><p>Leatherwood being so far down the list is based on him being heavily scheme dependent. He is one of the best athletes in the draft when it comes to the trenches, but he is a niche type player. For a pass happy team that employs a zone blocking scheme in the run, he could be a great piece on their line; but he is not the plug and play prospect the way some of his peers are. If Leatherwood can reach his full potential he could be a Trent Brown level starter.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7tQQgJZtsPE" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flyers Q&A with Matt Doner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Flyers failed to meet expectations to start the 2018–19 season with a 12–15–4 record. As the season went on, downhill was the only direction the Flyers took, and they missed the playoffs. Subsequently, Flyers General Manger Ron Hextall would be fired, following the firing of Dave Hakstol shortly after.

Entering the 2019-20 season, Alain Vigneault would the new head coach of our Philadelphia Flyers. Signing a big name like Kevin Hayes, the Flyers would look to get back to playoff contention.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/flyers-qa-with-matt-doner/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46acf</guid><category><![CDATA[Flyers]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dann Wetzell Jr.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:31:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/Flyers.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/Flyers.jpg" alt="Flyers Q&A with Matt Doner"/><p>The <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/flyers/">Flyers</a> failed to meet expectations to start the 2018–19 season with a 12–15–4 record. As the season went on, downhill was the only direction the Flyers took, and they missed the playoffs. Subsequently, Flyers General Manger Ron Hextall would be fired, following the firing of Dave Hakstol shortly after.</p><p>Entering the 2019-20 season, Alain Vigneault would the new head coach of our Philadelphia Flyers. Signing a big name like Kevin Hayes, the Flyers would look to get back to playoff contention. The start of the season would set the tone, as the Flyers would tie a team record for the best November in team history with a record of 10-3-4. They continued the push into February and reached second place in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 9-3. This would include a nine-game win streak but would soon come to an end against Boston Bruins. As one of the hottest teams, if not the hottest, the Flyers and many others, would face a global pandemic. This would shut down major sports.</p><p>The Flyers entered the postseason bubble having clinched a playoff appearance and played in a seeding round robin between the top 4 teams of the conference. The Flyers beat the Bruins in the first game 4–1, the Capitals in the second game 3–1, and the Lightning in the third game 4–1 to claim the number 1 seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time since the 1999-2000 season.</p><p>The Flyers would take care of business against Montreal and take the series in six games. They would face a tougher challenge against the New York Islanders. The Flyers fell behind in the series 3-1, but the fight in them seem to not quit and brought the series to a game seven. The Islanders would end up shutting out the Flyers with a score of 4-0. While we did not get the desired outcome in the playoffs, it feels like this team is headed in the right direction.</p><p>As we jump into the 2021 season, the expectations are high for the Flyers. This new season has already had its ups and downs. Is it time to panic? Is there some cause for concern, maybe? It is still early, and I believe this is a playoff team. Like most, I am grateful there is Flyers hockey and enjoying the ride.</p><p>I took some time to gather some questions for someone I knew for quite some time. Matt’s passion for hockey and knowledge made him the right fit for this Q&amp;A.</p><p>As we proceed, I wish everybody to continue to be safe and Let’s Go Flyers!</p><p>1. Before we Jump into the Flyers talk, could you give us some history on your passion for the sport, the Flyers, and how it all started? Also, your passion for hockey does not seem to stop there, you also play hockey and your team recently won a championship?</p><blockquote>I have been a huge hockey fan ever since I was a young kid. My brother and I somehow got really into it even though our dad’s primary sport was, and still is, football. As a Philly fan, I was naturally introduced to the Flyers early on and soon enough, I bled orange and black. You are correct, I have been playing hockey for over 25 years and indeed, my most recent outdoor roller team won the league championship this past Fall. That was my first roller hockey championship in 20 years, so it was extremely sweet! While I still play pickup games here and there, I decided to retire from league play on top.</blockquote><p>2. There is a lot of history for the Flyers. The Flyers won two Stanley Cups in the 1970’s while in other decades, they came close. As a young kid in the 90’s, I grew up with the Legion of Doom. 1990-00 I would consider as my favorite decade of Flyers hockey. What do you consider your favorite decade and why?</p><blockquote>My favorite decade is 2000-09 for sure. Even though they never even made the Finals, they made the playoffs every year but one and had three conference finals appearances. To date, my favorite team is still the 2004 squad. It was a veteran group that really went for it and when they lost Game 7 to Tampa, I was quite despondent. Part of my sadness may have been because I knew a lockout was coming, as well.</blockquote><p>3. From 1994-95 to 2005-06, the Flyers made the playoffs and had some great runs. Three years into that run, they advanced to the Stanley Cup finals, which was bittersweet as they were sweep 4-0 by the Detroit Red Wings. What good, bad, ugly, playoff memory lives in your head to this day?</p><blockquote>The best playoff memory I have is unquestionably the entire 2010 run, especially the comeback from down 3-0 to Boston in the second round. All of us knew they had that in them after an underachieving regular season. It was just a shame they didn’t even have average goaltending in the Finals, because I think if they did, they would have beaten the Blackhawks. Worst, I got a couple: 2002 first round (lost 4-1 to Ottawa, scored two goals the entire series) and the whole 2011 playoffs (barely squeaked by an inferior Buffalo team 4-3, then swept by Boston, goalies were pulled five times in 11 games). Frankly, I was not even mad when Detroit swept the Flyers in 1997 because that Red Wings club was a machine.</blockquote><p>4. I grew up with names like Eric Lindros, John LeClair, and Rod Brind'Amour. Who is your all-time favorite Flyers player, past or present, and why?</p><blockquote>John LeClair. He was my original favorite Flyer and I learned how to play based on watching him – go to the net and look for those ugly rebounds, deflections, and tip-ins, baby! Also, I met him two years ago while getting an opportunity to skate on the outdoor ice at the Linc and he could not have been a nicer guy.</blockquote><p>5. Who do you think was the best to every put on a flyers uniform and why?</p><blockquote>Without question, it was Bobby Clarke. All-time leader in scoring, embodied the role of captain, and sported his iconic toothless grin! He should be the first player people think of when they think of the Flyers as a franchise.</blockquote><p>6. What were your thoughts when the Flyers announced the hiring of Alain Vigneault?</p><blockquote>Honestly, I was not super fond of it at first because his teams in Vancouver were very unlikeable. After looking at his track record though, I came around and fully supported the move. So far, he has been the best coach they have had in a while and I think he has done a great job developing their young players.</blockquote><p>7. How would you compare the 2019-20 Flyers team to the 2021 Flyers team?</p><blockquote>Expectations are unquestionably higher for this season. It is the second year with Vigneault’s system, and the young guys got some experience last year, which most of us viewed a success just to make the playoffs. With most of the pieces seemingly in place, anything less than the semi-finals would be a disappointment.</blockquote><p>8. Do you feel like the Flyers have held on to veterans like Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek, just to name a few, longer than they should have? If you were handed the GM title, who would you have stay or go?</p><blockquote>While both Giroux and Voracek have under-performed at times, I would not have traded them unless I got a convincing offer. They are both still productive players and Voracek’s contract is not his fault (thanks Hextall). As for who I would get rid of, Shayne Gostisbehere is the first one who comes to mind. He has fallen so far so quickly, to the point I am not sure what value you could get for him. Sam Morin, sadly, does not seem to have a place in Philly anymore either. Poor guy has gotten injured a lot, but the reality is the Flyers have gotten next to nothing out of him.</blockquote><p>9. Carter Hart’s (GAA) goals against average is up this year compared to past seasons. Is this something to be concerned about? If so, how can this be fixed?</p><blockquote>I am not terribly concerned about Hart. There are still a lot of games to be played. More concerning to me is the shot disparity the team has experienced so far. While they have been winning despite being outshot, I do not think that is a sustainable model for winning long term. Hart will see fewer Grade A chances from the other team if they can tighten things up.</blockquote><p>10. The Flyers should be a playoff team, given the circumstances. The question is, can this team win a Stanley Cup? If not, what is needed to get this team to raise the trophy once again?</p><blockquote>I do not think this team is a true Cup contender, yet at least. The one thing they have been lacking for a long time, really since Eric Lindros, is a true game breaker. You need at least one forward or defenseman who can carry the team on his back for long stretches to win a Cup. All the recent champs had one or more game breakers: Kane/Toews/Keith, Crosby/Malkin, Ovechkin, Tarasenko, Kucherov/Hedman. Look on the bright side: For the first time in what feels like forever, they have a true franchise goalie!</blockquote><p>11. It feels like every Flyers fan’s top rival is the Penguins. Is this something you agree with or do you think another team takes the spot? Speaking of the Penguins, is there someone that grinds your gears more   than Sidney Crosby?</p><blockquote>Pittsburgh is still their top rival. Both teams are generally good, and they legitimately do not like each other, so it is always great theater. Crosby does not bother me nearly as much as he used to. This may sound sacrilegious to say, but I think Crosby has matured a lot and is no longer the whining diver he used to be. My least favorite Penguin nowadays is Jake Guentzel. He always seems to put up points against the Flyers and just seems like a pest in general.</blockquote><p>12. We appreciate your time, Matt. I figured that I would save the best for last. While this is a Flyers Q&amp;A, you were one of the lucky Philadelphians to attend Super Bowl 52 in Minnesota. Could you leave us with some details of that amazing experience?</p><blockquote>You’re welcome, thank you for having me for this segment. The Super Bowl was an experience that may never be topped in my lifetime as far as sporting events go. I went with my dad and brother and we made a whole trip out of it, staying for five days. Minnesota is surely the coldest place I have ever been, but I got used to it after a few days. Everyone there was nice, so yes, Minnesota Nice is real. When we got to our seats, it seemed completely surreal. Sitting behind the end zone where both the Philly Special and the incomplete Hail Mary took place was my favorite memory. Patriots fans sitting around me were good sports and shook my hand after it was over, so my response was simply, “Thank you, Brady is still the GOAT.” After the game, we stayed in the stadium for about an hour to soak everything in before going out for celebratory pizza. Not sure if Dann remembers, but my voice was not back to normal for almost a week! Super Bowl 52 champs forever!</blockquote><p>Thanks for reading and a special thanks to Matt for taking the time to answer these questions for us. You can follow Matt on his Facebook at www.facebook.com/mattdoner. Let's go Flyers!</p><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wentz Trade is the Exclamation Point on The Eagles Futility.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well it finally happened, the Eagles have traded their 33 million dollar man. In a long expected move, Philadelphia traded Carson Wentz to Indianapolis for a song and a dance. A 3rd round pick this year and a conditional 2nd round pick in the 2022 draft is all they could muster for a player, who outside of this year, has been nothing short of great. Even with his desire to be moved, the Eagles got a mere pittance compared to the investment the organization made in him. After giving up a kings ra]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/wentz-trade-is-the-exclamation-point-on-the-eagles-futility/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ace</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:55:21 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/74B75E0B-CB7B-464F-96A1-8B734FD8C8EA.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/74B75E0B-CB7B-464F-96A1-8B734FD8C8EA.jpeg" alt="Wentz Trade is the Exclamation Point on The Eagles Futility."/><p>Well it finally happened, the Eagles have traded their 33 million dollar man. In a long expected move, Philadelphia traded Carson Wentz to Indianapolis for a song and a dance. A 3rd round pick this year and a conditional 2nd round pick in the 2022 draft is all they could muster for a player, who outside of this year, has been nothing short of great. Even with his desire to be moved, the Eagles got a mere pittance compared to the investment the organization made in him. After giving up a kings ransom of picks in 2016 and giving Carson a huge contract last season, they got pennies on the dollar.</p><p>This self proclaimed “quarterback factory” has found a way to make the Carson Wentz era turn into arguably the biggest Philadelphia sports catastrophe of the 21st century. But if there is a silver lining, this ordeal just goes to show the incompetence that permeates through this teams front office.</p><p>A team that looked like a force for the next decade was single handedly derailed by Howie Roseman and Jeff Lurie’s meddling hands. Sadly it doesn’t appear that will change anytime soon. Trading away Wentz while shopping Zach Ertz and Darius Slay signals a full scale rebuild; and it is hard to have faith that this will be a quick turn around with the level of incompetence this front office has displayed since Superbowl 52.</p><p>In a matter of three years this team went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, and the number one culprit in the fall from grace sits securely in the front office. He has undeserved cache for winning a Super Bowl with a team that was constructed by Andy Reid and Chip Kelly’s draft picks. Howie Roseman has been nothing short of a catastrophe in every facet since the 2017 offseason.</p><p>On draft night he is constantly trying to be the smartest man in the room. It has left the team bereft of talent. Over the last four drafts the Eagles could realistically have Justin Jefferson, DK Metcalf, Marlon Humphrey, Joe Mixon and Jeremy Chinn. Instead they got Jalen Reagor, JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Derek Barnett, Sidney Jones, and Jalen Hurts. I think that speaks for itself.</p><p>He has squandered cap space, handing out overpriced deals to Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson, Malik Jackson, and Jason Peters; while letting a stalwart like Malcolm Jenkins walk over pennies.</p><p>His mismanagment of the  franchise quarterback may be the biggest transgression of them all. After handing Carson a recors setting deal, Wentz put this organization on his back for a playoff push. He took a team lacking any talent, due to Howie's terrible decisions, to a divison title, and Howie repays him by using a 2nd round pick to draft a quarterback. Slapping Carson in the face after he finally established himself as “the man” once more. Finally putting a big red bow on the futility by trading Carson away for pennies on the dollar. One bad season in an otherwise sparkling career was all it took to ship him out of town for a draft pick that will most likely be used on a subpar talent. </p><p>It could be nepotism, Lurie has stated that “Howie is like my son”. It could be attachment to this teams lone championship. Or it could be pure idiocy  on Jeff’s part; but he is obviously blind to the fact that Howie has run this team into the ground. </p><p>As long as Roseman is at the helm,  this team will mire in mediocrity or be downright bad. Knowing the present and future of this team is in his hands is disconcerting to say the least. As fans we can only pray for the best, but it feels like the team is heading into dark times we haven’t seen since the turn of the century. Buckle up everyone this will be a rocky ride, let’s just hope it’s not another 60 years till our next championship.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here They Come: How The Sixers Have Put The NBA On Notice.]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you haven't been paying attention, The Sixers have been playing like the best team in the eastern conference to start the season. Doc Rivers and Daryl Morey’s arrival to Philly has rejuvenated and revamped a team who floundered in mediocrity last season. The 2019-2020 edition of the Sixers lacked spacing, shooting and a real identity. All things that are necessary to compete in the NBA.

This 2020-2021 team is a completely different beast than the one we saw get swept by the Celtics last seas]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/here-they-come-how-the-sixers-have-put-the-nba-on-notice/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ac9</guid><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/Sixers_Getty_Images_1230472918.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/Sixers_Getty_Images_1230472918.jpg" alt="Here They Come: How The Sixers Have Put The NBA On Notice."/><p>If you haven't been paying attention, The Sixers have been playing like the best team in the eastern conference to start the season. Doc Rivers and Daryl Morey’s arrival to Philly has rejuvenated and revamped a team who floundered in mediocrity last season. The 2019-2020 edition of the Sixers lacked spacing, shooting and a real identity. All things that are necessary to compete in the NBA.<br><br>This 2020-2021 team is a completely different beast than the one we saw get swept by the Celtics last season. Morey got rid of the bloated Al Horford contract, and moved on from Josh Richardson. Neither of them really fit what this team needed around their core. To replace them he brought in Danny Green, Seth Curry, and Tyrese Maxey through trades and the draft. Three pieces who compliment this core of Joel, Ben and Tobi much better than the former players.<br><br>Brett Brown being replaced with Doc Rivers has also been a huge upgrade. Brett is a great guy, a great developer of talent and guided us through the hard years of The Process. His lack of in game adjustments and end of game management were akin to another beloved Philadelphia head coach, Andy Reid...... just with a way worse record. Whether you loved or hated Brett Brown, you couldn’t deny this team needed a change of philosophy. Doc Rivers seems to be exactly what the organization needed. He brings leadership and a championship pedigree. The results speak for themselves, he’s gotten the best out of the roster and we’ve seen huge strides in Tobi and Joel’s offensive game. Regardless of who is coaching or running the front office, you need the talent to buy in. You could have Phil Jackson out there, but if the roster doesn’t buy into the system, the results will be subpar. These guys are certainly buying what Doc is selling, and the results have shown.<br><br>As of writing this Thursday night, The Sixers have won 18 of their first 25 games, and are undefeated when their regular starting five is on the court. During that time they have been nothing short of great. They rank in the top 10 in PPG, FG %, FT%, rebounds per game, steals per game, blocks per game, point differential , rebound differential, turnovers forced, opponents PPG, and opponents FG%. They’re playing great team basketball, and they’re getting some amazing individual performances as well.<br><br>Ben Simmons, while still having his struggles on offense, is playing like a defensive player of the year candidate and he consistently keeps the opposing teams best option in check. He has looked better as of late on the offensive end, but even when he isn’t effecting the game in the half court he is still one of the best in the game in transition. You can not quantify what Ben does on stats alone, and I think the teams performance against the Celtics last year shows how different they are without him.<br><br>Tobias Harris is playing like an all-star finally living up to his max contract. Tobi faced much scrutiny for his poor play last season, and his flat out disappearing in the bubble. He came back this year to prove the doubter wrong and is averaging over 20 PPG and 7.5 rebounds. He has a legitimate shot at the 50/40/90 club if he continues his play. We also can’t talk about Harris without mentioning how good of a glue guy he is, he is a great human who seems to be loved by his teammates; that can not be overstated.<br/></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></p><p>Of course we would be remiss to talk about the straw that stirs the drink.... Joel Embiid. The Sixers have only lost two games when Joel Embiid has played and one of those losses came without Ben Simmons. He has been a legitimate MVP candidate all season long. He looks to be in the best shape of his career and it’s showing up on the court. Joel is currently averaging more than 29 points a game, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, with 1.5 steals and over a block per game. His efficiency rating is through the roof, and if he keeps this up he will have one of the ten most <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers-joel-embiid-not-just-raising-the-bar-this-season-hes-making-history-in-the-process/">efficient seasons in NBA history</a>. Any night JoJo is on the floor, the Sixers have a chance to win.</p><p/><p>Add in the production of Curry, Shake, Danny Green, Tisse, Maxey, and Dwight Howard and you have the makings of a true NBA title contender. Philadelphia loves basketball, and when the Sixers are good it’s good for the city. I haven’t felt an air of confidence around this organization since Allen Iverson was lacing them up in 2000, and we all know <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAZvvaT79g8">what happened that season</a>. In a year where our beloved Eagles are in a state of turmoil, this team has been the sugar that helps the medicine go down. Believe the hype people, these 10-9-8-76ers could be marching down Broad Street in 2021.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gEKK3GVd150" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[QBFS 2021 Big Board: The Running Back Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well it is that time of the year, the most wonderful time of the year for draftnik's. Over the next two weeks we will be doing position by position big boards and analyzing the players. This will all culminate in the assembling of the first ever QBFS Top 100 big board.

In this edition of the QBFS big board we will be reviewing the running backs. Running backs were for a while, becoming severely devalued throughout the NFL, but thanks to guys like Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffery, Dalvin Cook,]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/qbfs-2021draft/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46acd</guid><category><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2021]]></category><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:32:17 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/rbs-21.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/rbs-21.jpg" alt="QBFS 2021 Big Board: The Running Back Edition"/><p>Well it is that time of the year, the most wonderful time of the year for draftnik's. Over the next two weeks we will be doing position by position big boards and analyzing the players. This will all culminate in the assembling of the first ever QBFS Top 100 big board.</p><p>In this edition of the QBFS big board we will be reviewing the running backs. Running backs were for a while, becoming severely devalued throughout the NFL, but thanks to guys like Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffery, Dalvin Cook, and Alvin Kamara; the position is back on the rise. Running backs come in all different shapes and styles; two teams could have wildly different valuations of a player based on their system. We see a wide variety of running backs in this class. Some of them are dominant bruisers, some of them are WRs who line up in the backfield. With a class this deep and versatile there will be some great players left off, but we will try to add anyone we missed to our overall big board when we wrap up the positional breakdowns. So without further ado, we start at number one.<br><br><br/></br></br></p><h2 id="1-najee-harris-alabama-sr-"><strong>1. Najee Harris, Alabama, Sr.</strong></h2><p>Najee Harris is everything a scout looks for in a modern running back. He excels in almost every aspect of the game at his position. He has a powerful 6’2 230lb frame and uses every pound of it to batter opposing defenses. He can move the pile for those hard fought yards, and convert the 3rd/4th and short situations. He plays much lower than his 6’2 height would suggest, pairing that with his 230 pound frame makes him a load to tackle in the open field. Don't be fooled into thinking Harris is a one trick pony based on his size, he is a legitimate threat to break off a long run at any time. Harris has exceptional vision and a tremendous first step. He may not post that sub 4.4 40 time but he hits the hole with purpose, and if he makes the first man miss it is off to the races. He has that blend of size and speed that no defense wants to see; he is too fast for most lineman and linebackers and far too strong for most players in the secondary. Najee Harris is also exceptional in all facets of the pass game. He is an above average route runner, has very soft hands,and is a tremendous pass blocker. Even if he doesn't profile as a Christian McCaffery type pass catcher, his ability to excel in that part of the game allows him to be a true three down back. Najee Harris has star potential written all over him, any team will be lucky to have him. Najee Harris compares well to fellow Crimson Tide alum Derrick Henry.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xoqhCRpi9Ww" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="2-travis-etienne-clemson-sr-"><strong>2. Travis Etienne, Clemson, Sr.</strong></h2><p>Travis Etienne is as explosive as they come and could legitimately become a Christian McCaffery type of pro. He is one of the best pass catching running backs in the class and has the speed and elusiveness to take one to the house on any play. A four year contributor for the Tigers, Etienne has been a human highlight reel since 2017. Over the course of his career he put up nearly 5,000 on the ground, 1,115 through the air and 78 touchdowns; with an average of 7.2 yards per carry and 11.2 yards per catch. He has a deadly arsenal of moves in the open field, he spun a couple defenders out of their cleats. He is as shifty as they come at the running back position and has excellent field vision, seemingly having eyes in the back of his head. His patience at the line of scrimmage is a big reason why he has scored so many touchdowns, things seem to slow down for him with the ball in his hands; and the moment he sees the hole he shoots through it like a shot out of a cannon. While he is very explosive there are some concerns about his ability to gain yards after contact, he comes in at 205 lbs but he isn't known for breaking tackles once a defender latches on. He is not a great pass blocker which can be a bit of an issue seeing that one of his best traits is his proficiency in the passing game. He also has a bit of a fumbling problem, which in the past has been corrected by good coaching, but that is not always the case. Some guys just cough up the ball. The strengths most definitely outweigh any weaknesses. Etienne will certainly be a top 50 pick and has the potential to be the game breaking running back that any team would love to have. Travis Etienne profiles as an Austin Ekeler type of player.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RZu2ouDFrdU" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="3-kenny-gainwell-memphis-jr-"><strong>3. Kenny Gainwell, Memphis, Jr.</strong></h2><p>Speed, speed, speed. That's the name of the game and there aren't many better than Kenny Gainwell. This kid is pure lightning from anywhere on the field, he is just as good of a receiver as he is a running back. He has a diminutive frame at only 5’10 190lbs, but he plays much bigger than his size would suggest. Gainwell is met with some caution, he only had one real year of college football; not seeing much action as a freshman and opting out of his junior year. But boy oh boy was his sophomore year enticing. In 2019 Gainwell posted 1,459 yards rushing, 610 yards receiving and 16 total touchdowns…. all while sharing the backfield with Washington Football Team’s breakout rookie Antonio Gibson. The NFL is always looking for the next gadget player, someone who can get the rock in their hands in a multitude of ways and Gainwell fits that bill. Unlike most running backs who do most of their receiving out of the backfield on screens and check downs, Gainwell can line up at the X, Z or in the slot. He is a crispy route runner and has an ability to track the deep ball better than a few wide receivers. As a runner he has impeccable balance and change of direction. He rarely gets stopped behind the line and even when a play is broken he finds a way to squeeze out a yard or two. He can accelerate to full speed with a yard or two of space making him a constant threat to take it to the house. His balance is top notch, running through and around defenders frequently; the first man to him generally does not take him down. Patience is going to be the biggest key to his success on the ground at the next level; he likes to get out in front of his blockers finding himself ahead of the play and not getting as many yards as he probably should. There are times where it’s okay to get vertical or outside immediately, but not every play. Gainwell has some of the highest upside in this class regardless of position and he should be a virtual lock to go in the first two rounds. Gainwell’s best NFL comparison is Alvin Kamara, which may sound a bit optimistic; but he has the potential to be that good.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hg97ts8r1ew" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="4-javonte-williams-north-carolina-jr-"><strong>4. Javonte Williams, North Carolina, Jr.</strong></h2><p>He was a virtual unknown before this past year, but a monster 2020 season put North Carolina running back Javonte Williams on the 2021 draft radar. 11 dominant games and 22 total touchdowns later, Williams is a prospect who’s starting to get hype as a top 50 pick candidate. The 5’10 225 lb hammer fought for his status as a top flight prospect, he was the 94th ranked running back in the nation coming out of high school. He was used sparingly his first year in Chapel Hill putting up modest, but promising numbers. His sophomore season saw a big leap forward, putting up nearly 1000 yards on only 166 carries; that was only a warm up for his true breakout performance this year. Williams, who split time with fellow draftee Michael Carter, made himself a household name. He posted 1,140 yards on only 157 carries averaging over 7 yards per carry and rushing for 19 touchdowns. He also showed major growth in the pass game, reeling in 25 catches for 305 yards and 3 touchdowns. Williams has unmatched aggressiveness when he runs. He runs like a man possessed, bouncing off of defenders like a pinball and putting a hurting on anyone who stands in his way of reaching paydirt. He has impeccable balance and acceleration allowing him to break multiple tackles and rarely getting stopped for a loss of yards. He also has impressive top end speed for a bruiser back clocking in at 4.5 in the 40 yard dash. While he does not possess the raw power of Najee Harris, the receiving ability of Gainwell, or the shiftiness of Etienne; Williams does everything very well. He doesn't seem to have one glaring weakness like most prospects, allowing teams to focus on improving the positives of his game as opposed to coaching him up on the weak points. The best comparison for him is Frank Gore, if he has half the success of Gore every team that passes on him will be sorely disappointed. </p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gpBWRbGmTJc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="5-rhamondre-stevenson-oklahoma-sr-"><strong>5. Rhamondre Stevenson, Oklahoma, Sr.</strong></h2><p>An unranked recruit out of highschool. Rhamondre Stevenson didn’t have a clear cut path to the NFL like most recruits. He was a prolific running back at his high school, but a broken foot his senior year and academic issues hampered his chances of making it to a big program. Stevenson opted to go the JUCO route, and after a lackluster freshman year, he put himself on the map his sophomore season. He put up over 2000 yards and 16 TDs on only 222 carries. That caught the eye of Lincoln Riley and the Oklahoma Sooners who brought him in to split carries with future Ohio State transfer Trey Sermon. He only rushed 64 times but gained 515 yards and scored six touchdowns. As the season neared to an end Stevenson once again found himself in a tough spot. He was suspended for a failed drug test before The Peach Bowl earning him a six game suspension that carries over into 2020. When he returned from his suspension he played like a man possessed. Between his six regular season games and The Cotton Bowl he put up 850 yards and 8 TDs. Stevenson is a human battering ram at 6’0 and 245lbs, he spends no effort running around people; he runs through them. He doesn’t have great top speed but he is pretty agile for a man of his size. He can stop and start on a dime and will regularly bounce a play outside when his running lanes are closed. He’s the type of back you line up in 12 personnel in short yardage situations and just let him bully his way to a first down or touchdown. Stevenson is not known for his pass catching, in a league that is very pass happy this could really hurt his draft stock. He also doesn’t have much elusiveness in the open field, he may be powerful but NFL defenders can’t just be shrugged off which could give him some trouble gaining yards after contact. The player comparison that comes to mind is LeGarrette Blount.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k2H6BNkSXy8" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="6-chuba-hubbard-oklahoma-state-jr-">6. Chuba Hubbard, Oklahoma State, Jr.</h2><p>Hubbard was slated as RB1 after his fantastic 2019 season where he rushed for 2,094 yards , 6.4 YPC and 21 TDs, yes you read that right. He had a chance to go to the draft last year as a redshirt sophomore but he decided to return to Oklahoma state. While some guys can significantly raise their draft stock by going back to school, Hubbard could only really go down after the season he had in 2019. Hedging his bet did not work out in his favor, Hubbard saw a massive downturn in every major statistical category during the 2020 season posting only 625 yards and 5 TDs. The down year in production and a deeper running back class has taken Hubbard from the top ranked running back on many boards down to the 3-5 range. That doesn’t mean the talent that made him so enticing is not still there. He has great footwork, vision and acceleration; allowing him to wait until the very last moment to find the hole and explode through it. While he is not a track star, Hubbard has nice speed paired with incredible burst. A lot of guys need a few yards to get into high gear, all Hubbard needs is one step. He has a suddenness about him combined with elite vision and you have a guy who can consistently shake would-be tacklers. Unfortunately Hubbard has a pretty lean frame and has a hard time getting the extra yards after contact. In the NFL clean running lanes are hard to come by, and there are a lot of plays where you need to put your shoulder down and create your own gap. He also wasn’t asked to do much in the way of pass protection during his time at Oklahoma State, in a passing league you need your RBs to be proficient picking up the blitz or they may find themselves on the bench more often than not. Hubbard has a lot to like but the concerns have pushed him from a top 50 lock to a fringe top 100 player. Hubbard has some James Conner in him, its just a question if he will be a 2018 version of Conner or a 2020 version.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tya0eUajFmA" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p/><h2 id="7-michael-carter-north-carolina-sr-"><strong>7. Michael Carter, North Carolina, Sr.</strong></h2><p>Michael Carter was the lightning half of North Carolina’s “Thunder and Lightning” duo (more on thunder later). Carter has been one of the most consistent running backs in the country posting over 500 rushing and 100 receiving yards in each of his four years as a Tar Heel while never amassing over 200 touches and never coughing up a single fumble. He was never a “feature back” always splitting carries, so his workload is much lighter than your typical 4 year contributor. He has improved his rushing and receiving production in each season and is now primed to be a coveted player in this years draft cycle. Carter is only 5’7 but comes in at a stocky 200lbs, he won’t bull anyone over but his squat frame helps him bounce off of defenders. He is ultra agile and has excellent change of direction in the open field making him one of the hardest players to bring down in the nation. Carter is also a natural receiver. He uses his agility and crisp route running to get open with ease out of the backfield and in the slot. He has the potential to be a 50+ catch guy in the NFL. Carter can be a bit inconsistent when it comes to patience and picking his holes, he is quick to use his agility and try to bounce a run to the outside even when nothing is there for him. He could also stand to improve his blitz pick up a bit, but nobody is expecting much in that department from a 5’7 spark plug. Carter may be slippery and deceptively powerful but would be best served in a platoon where he can get 10-12 touches per game. Michael Carter compares somewhere between Tarik Cohen and Darren Sproles.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bSU9krbolfw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p/><h2 id="8-trey-sermon-ohio-state-sr-"><strong>8. Trey Sermon, Ohio State, Sr.</strong></h2><p>Trey Sermon has had many highs and lows throughout his career. He started off as a highly sought after 4-star recruit, being courted by multiple big time programs before committing to the Oklahoma Sooners. He started off his college career very promising logging carries in all 14 games of his freshman year averaging over six yards per carry and scoring five touchdowns. He took a big leap in his sophomore seasons seeing an uptick in carries and rewarding the Sooners with 947 yards and 13 TDs. He formed quite the three headed monster with Kennedy Brooks and QB Kyler Murray combining to rush for over 3,000 yards and 37 TDs. Things were looking up for Sermon heading into his third year, but his usage took a huge nose dive posting career lows across the board and was injured mid season, ending his year. He transferred to Ohio State and in six games he rushed for 675 yards and three touchdowns. Sermon doesn't have the cache of his peers, but college production isn't a direct correlation to NFL success. Sermon has good size for the position, he runs strong and never stops churning his legs; making him a load for potential tacklers. He isn't the greatest athlete with average at best open field speed, but he works well with what he has. His burst through lanes is good, and he also has some quality wiggle and cut quickness for his size. Sermon can sometimes run high which really takes away from his natural power and tenacity. He also brings almost nothing to the table as a pass catcher. His college workload could be troublesome for some teams and a bonus for others. He doesn't have a ton of tape to scout as the primary back, but he also doesn't have the wear and tear on his body that most senior running backs would have. Sermon would be best suited as a goal line and short yardage specialist in the NFL, I could see him going early on day three of the draft. Sermon reminds me of Alfred Morris.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html-->
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<!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="9-kylin-hill-mississippi-state-sr"><strong>9. Kylin Hill, Mississippi State, Sr</strong></h2><p>Kylin Hill is a 5-foot-11, 210-pound running back with one of the most well-versed skill sets at the position entering the 2021 NFL draft. Hill sustained an injury in his third game of 2020 and opted out for the rest of the year. He wasn't having a very good start to the season and may have opted out as a way to protect his draft stock. Even though he only has two full seasons in a featured role, he has provided solid productivity in every single part of his game. From running the ball with purpose, ball security, pass-catching to blocking; Hill has shown to be a very well rounded prospect. HIll is not a burner by any means but he makes up for his lack of speed with great creativity, quick cuts and intelligence running the football. When encountering a defender, Kylin Hill has an assortment of moves to avoid a tackle. He can't be easily brought down by arm tackles due to his exceptional balance. He is also a very good catcher of the football displaying soft hands and running crisp routes. One knock on Hill’s game is that he lacks a second gear and is susceptible to being brought down from behind. He sometimes lacks creativity when running the ball. You want your running back to hit the holes as they are drawn up on paper, but when the holes don't materialize you'd like to see the ability to create his own running room. He is not what you would consider a home run threat, but he consistently picks up yardage with his well rounded set of skills, and could make a nice rotational back comparable to James White.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html-->
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<!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="10-larry-rountree-iii-missouri-sr-"><strong>10. Larry Rountree III, Missouri, Sr.</strong></h2><p>The senior running back out of Missouri doesn’t come with the fan fare you would expect from a highly productive SEC running back. It could be due to the team's struggles or it could be that he doesn’t have the flash that shows up on the highlight reel. He is as consistent as they come. He’s carried the ball at least 125 times in all four seasons, never posting less than 700 yards and 6 TDs. He’s got a great size and speed combo with a reported sub 4.6 40 at nearly 220 pounds. He isn’t spectacular at one particular thing but he does almost everything well. He can run through and around defenders, he has a quick first step and decent vision. He doesn’t have a lot of experience catching the ball, with under 50 catches in four years and never going over 100 yards.  One underrated but very important part of the pass game where he excelled is as a pass blocker. He has good instincts when picking up the blitz and the physicality to hold his block buying his quarterback precious time. One thing that is a bit concerning is his fall off in production over the last two years. After hitting his high water mark as a sophomore his carries, his yards per carry and 20+ yard carries have declined in each year. Still Rountree could wind up being a very steady and successful player on Sundays. If he reaches his full potential he could wind up being a Marlon Mack level player.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/StEPFS7e7qQ" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[QBFS 2021 Big Board:
The Wide Receiver Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well it is that time of the year, the most wonderful time of the year for draftnik's. Over the next two weeks we will be doing position by position big boards and analyzing the players. This will all culminate in the assembling of the first ever QBFS Top 100 big board.

This week we will be reviewing an absolutely stacked wide receiver class. This could most definitely be a position we see Philly target this coming year, they are desperate for a game changing WR. They have invested draft capital]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/qbfs-2021-big-board-the-wide-receiver-edition/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46acc</guid><category><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2021]]></category><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/DK_2021_WR_draft_class_getty_ringer.0.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/DK_2021_WR_draft_class_getty_ringer.0.jpg" alt="QBFS 2021 Big Board:
The Wide Receiver Edition"/><p>Well it is that time of the year, the most wonderful time of the year for draftnik's. Over the next two weeks we will be doing position by position big boards and analyzing the players. This will all culminate in the assembling of the first ever QBFS Top 100 big board.</p><p>This week we will be reviewing an absolutely stacked wide receiver class. This could most definitely be a position we see Philly target this coming year, they are desperate for a game changing WR. They have invested draft capital in the position over the past few years but nothing has come to fruition during that time. No matter if they want to get Carson Wentz back to form, or try to groom Jalen Hurts to be the QB of the future; giving your franchise quarterback a legitimate target can go a long way. Everyone knows the names at the top of the board but there are nearly a dozen WR coming out in 2021 who could become starting caliber players in the NFL. <br><br/></br></p><h2 id="1-ja-marr-chase-lsu-jr-"><strong>1. Ja’marr Chase, LSU, Jr.</strong></h2><p>Ja’marr Chase is a straight up baller. People seem to have forgotten him a bit with all of the DeVonta Smith hype this year, but there is no question in my mind that Chase is the player to have at the WR position. He has everything you could want at the position. He's 6’0 and has a thick build at about 200lbs. He has blazing straight line speed clocking at an estimated 4.4, but he plays even faster than that on the field. He is far from a one trick pony though, he has arguably the best footwork in the country and gets in and out of his breaks effortlessly. He uses his hands well at the line of scrimmage when facing press coverage and has zero fear when high pointing the ball.</p><p>All of these things I've mentioned and I haven't even gotten to his best trait yet. Chase has some of the softest hands I have ever seen. If the ball touches Chase’s hands, there's a good chance it is a catch. He has already mastered waiting until the last moment to extend for the catch, giving the defense almost no chance to throw up a hand to defend the pass. The gap between Chase and the next best WR is almost as large as the gap between Trevor Lawrence and the next best QB. Whoever takes him will have a star in the making, and it will make life much easier on their quarterback.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OgJdl0TwYFA" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p/><h2 id="2-devonta-smith-alabama-sr-"><strong>2. Devonta Smith, Alabama, Sr.</strong><br/></h2><p>Ja’marr Chase may be the best WR in this class, but the most explosive is Devonta Smith. Smith came into this season without the fanfare of a future top 12 picks, but he made his presence known in a big way. In Chase’s opt-out Smith asserted himself as the best receiver in the NCAA this year posting a ridiculous stat line of 117 catches, 1,856 yards, and 23 TDs; assembling arguably the greatest season by a WR in the history of college football. Smith has so much to like. He is absolutely deadly after the catch, making defenders look downright silly in the open field. He is an excellent route runner who can stop and start on a dime. He might be the most “game fast” player in the country regardless of position. He was buried behind three first round WRs at ‘Bama for the majority of his career (Jeudy, Ruggs, Waddle) but much like his quarterback Mac Jones, Smith made the most of his opportunity when it was granted. There are a few things that are concerning when it comes to Smith though. Smith is very skinny coming in under 180 pounds on a 6’0 frame, how he will fare against NFL press coverage gives me some pause. His small stature could also be problematic in short yardage situations, he may have been a fine blocker at the college level; but can he block a Darius Slay type on a critical 3rd&amp;2 or will he have to come off the field? There is no doubt that Smith can be a game breaker in the mold of a Tyreek Hill, but he will need to add some weight. He also has shared the field with three NFL WRs, if he is the number one option on the field, will he be as effective? All of that aside, I have faith that Smith will be an excellent WR in the next level due to his speed, hands and route running ability. He certainly seems worthy of a top 10-12 selection.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U92xzebm97g" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="3-jaylen-waddle-alabama-jr-"><strong>3. Jaylen Waddle, Alabama, Jr.</strong></h2><p>The second half of the Crimson Tide duo comes in right behind his running mate. Jaylen Waddle is a highlight play waiting to happen whenever the ball is in his hands, making him one of the most exciting players in all of football. Waddle has high expectations heading into this year, he was supposed to be the star of the Alabama WR duo, but an opening day injury put him out for a big chunk of the season, and Devonta Smith took the football world by storm. Waddle’s stats don't jump off the page at you, but that is mostly a product of this years injury and being in a very crowded and talented wide receiver room his first two years in Tuscaloosa. Waddle is arguably the most shifty WR in the class, rivaled only by his teammate Smith. But unlike Smith, who is a pure receiver, Waddle is a matchup nightmare in multiple facets of the game. He is a prolific returner averaging nearly 20 yard per punt return, he is also a threat to score on every screen thrown his way. Waddle does come with some concerns though. He was WR3 on a team with two first round receivers in 2019 which led to him drawing a safety 1v1 on a lot of plays. 2020 was an injury shortened season and when he finally returned to the field it was alongside his Heisman Trophy winning teammate. Waddle has never been “the man” and if you are getting drafted in the first round, you are being selected to be the man. Waddle is not a very polished route runner unlike the first two guys on this list and has mostly relied on his freakish athleticism to get by. Waddle also isn't very big listed at 5 '10 180 lbs, pair that with his physical play style and recent injury; and you can see why teams have their reservations. This is not to say all is bad with Waddle, he has some exceptional traits in his arsenal. He has very good hands and will always command respect from a defense as a deep threat. If Waddle can add a few pounds to his frame and improve his hand work at the line of scrimmage he could be a better version of Terry McLaurin. If he does not improve on his strength and physicality he may be closer to Darius Heyward-Bey. A true boom or bust prospect.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qcKtEIsOcYk" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="4-rashod-bateman-minnesota-jr-"><strong>4. Rashod Bateman, Minnesota, Jr.</strong><br/></h2><p>Rashod Bateman was likely to be a first round pick after his 2019 campaign where he led the Golden Gophers to their best season in decades. He is one of, if not the most, pro ready WR in this year's draft. After a massive sophomore campaign he took a bit of a step back in production over the five games he played in. Still that shouldn't be too worrisome for a team due to his consistent production throughout the three years in Minnesota. Even after only playing 5 games this past year, Bateman has nearly 2,400 yards, 16.3 YPC, and 19 TDs in his career. He has such a special blend of route running, ball skills, and catch radius. He isn't a burner like some of the other guys in this class, but he certainly isn't going to have an issue getting separation in the NFL. He played against some of the best defenses in the country during his time in the BIG10 and comes from a pro style offense. If he didn't have a down year and wasn't in a WR class with Chase and Smith he would almost certainly be a top 10 pick. He has a lot of Mike Evans in him. If he slips out of the 1st round, it won't be based on his talent, it will be based on the depth this year.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t_BMMOeQKsU" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="5-terrance-marshall-lsu-jr-"><strong>5. Terrance Marshall, LSU, Jr.</strong><br/></h2><p>Terrance Marshall would have a lot more buzz around him if he was on almost any other team in the country. Marshall shared the field his sophomore year with Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase, so there weren't too many spare targets to go around. He made the most of his chances though, putting up 13 TDs and 14.6 YPC on only 46 receptions. 2020 looked to be Terrance Marshalls chance to shine after Jefferson went to the draft and Chase opted out due to Covid. Even with QB struggles against SEC defenses he put up 10 TDs and averaged over 100 YPG in only seven games. Marshall is a versatile player, he is just as effective in the slot as he is on the outside. His size and catch radius profiles him as an outside WR at the next level. He is a very good run blocker, has excellent hands and is one of the best pure route runners coming out this year. At 6’4 and only 200 pounds, he could stand to gain some weight or risk getting bullied at the line by NFL CBs at the next level but that is arguably his biggest knock. He has some Davante Adams in his game and size, if he becomes half of what Adams is a team will be very happy with their selection.  </p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VQsx3tGuvV0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="6-kadarius-toney-florida-sr-"><strong>6. Kadarius Toney, Florida, Sr.</strong><br/></h2><p>Kadarius Toney might be thes best pure athlete of any wide receiver in the 2021 draft. He was a two sport athlete in high school excelling in track as well as the football field. Toney actually started off as a quarterback, and was a damn good one earning 2nd team all-state honors in his junior and senior year of high school. He was heavily recruited in the SEC but ultimately opted to sign with Florida. Soon after his arrival he was moved into the slot WR position. It took him a while to see consistent playing time due to depth and a few nagging injuries, but when he had a healthy season as the number one option he put up very good numbers. Toney is a pure burner, he is nearly unrecoverable out of the slot if the opposing team is in a base defense. He is very shifty in the open field and his history as a QB helps him from a mental aspect. HIs route running leaves a lot to be desired, Florida ran a pretty vanilla route tree; and he has only been a pure WR for the last 4 years. I don't think Toney will ever be a super star level burner along the lines of Tyreek Hill or DeSean Jackson, but he could be a John Brown leve type of contributor. </p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vndw3FqUgTc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="7-rondale-moore-perdue-jr-"><strong>7. Rondale Moore, Perdue, Jr.</strong><br><br/></br></h2><p>Rondale Moore is one of the most electric playmakers in the 2021 draft, but he is also one of the biggest question marks. He has the speed that scouts kill for, but his body of work is pretty limited. He was one of the most exciting WRs in the NCAA as a freshman. In his freshman year alone Moore had 114 catches for 1,258 yards and 12 TDs through the air and another 21 rushing attempts for over 200 yards and 2 TDs. Unfortunately for Moore, his production has taken a significant dip these last two seasons playing in only seven total games due to a laundry list of injuries and an abbreviated 2020 season for the Boilermakers. He has not reached the same level of production in his last two seasons combined as he did in his freshman campaign alone, so any team drafting him will be doing it on the merit of his 2018 season. A team will most certainly take a chance on him somewhere in the middle rounds due to his game breaking ability, and his versatility; but they will be hoping they can figure out his durability issues. There is a long list of exceptionally talented players who just couldn't stay on the field enough to make an impact. </p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S0ekYZS_QIQ" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="8-tutu-atwell-louisville-jr-"><strong>8. Tutu Atwell, Louisville, Jr.</strong><br/></h2><p>Atwell is one of the smallest players in this class, but he makes big time plays. He has the speed and shiftiness to make defenses pay for not respecting the top. Multiple times at Louisville he made defenders look silly as they trailed 5 yards behind him on a deep post. Atwell has a legit chance of being a sub 4.4 guy, and he will need every millisecond of that time to make up for his 5’9 160 pound frame. Much like Kadarius Toney, Atwell is new to the WR position; he was a dual threat QB in high school. He has used that experience as a QB to come into his own on the other side of the passing game. His communication skills and propensity to always be in the right place at the right time are both invaluable traits to have at the next level. HIs hands can be a bit suspect and he will occasionally get bullied at the line of scrimmage due to his diminutive frame; but if he beats the press without safety help, it's a guaranteed TD. Obviously nobody will be asking him to make a difference setting the edge on run plays,but he does have a bit of a mean streak which goes a long way. He will be  exclusively relegated to the slot unless it is on clear passing downs, due to his inability to beat the press. There are also concerns about his catch radius and the quality of his hands, but speed kills and if he is wide open those things don't matter too much. Atwell can be a Desean Jackson type of game breaker at his best; and that's what prospective suitors will be hoping for.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XP68CTp0UTw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="9-sage-surratt-wake-forest-redshirt-jr-"><strong>9. Sage Surratt, Wake Forest, Redshirt Jr.</strong></h2><p>Adding to the list of players who sat out for all or some of the 2020 football season is Sage Surratt. The difference between Surratt and the rest of the prospects who missed time is that sitting out may have helped his draft stock. NFL prospect Jamie Newman, and former WF quarterback transferred to Georgia over the offseason which left a big hole on the roster at QB. During his last full campaign in 2019 Surratt posted 1,000 yards on 66 catches to go with 10 TDs in only 9 games. He has great size at 6’3 and 215lbs helping him win consistently on 50/50 balls. He has the potential to be an excellent red zone threat at the next level. The main problem is, that may be his most outstanding trait. Surratt is not exceptionally fast and doesn't have amazing hands, he can also be a bit sloppy with his route running which can lead to unnecessary turnovers. If he can clean up his route running, his size and length will make up for the lack of track star speed. Surratt is an exceptionally smart kid, he was committed to Harvard before switching over to Wake Forest, so learning the playbook and communication should never be an issue. You just have to worry about how he will fare against off-ball corners who can play soft at the line due to lack of speed, and be able to pounce due to his sloppy route running. He can become a serviceable red zone threat in the right situation with some coaching adjustments but he is definitely a project. </p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hCXCa1LQ-Bo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="10-marquez-stevenson-houston-sr-"><strong>10. Marquez Stevenson, Houston, Sr.</strong></h2><p>Stevenson will not give you eye popping stats but he seems to pass the eye test. He battled injuries in his first year and dealt with subpar quarterback play his senior year. His sophomore and junior years were pretty prolific, hauling in over 127 balls for over 1,900 yards and 18 TDs in that two year span. It really is a shame he plays in a smaller conference with poor QB play because he would be a high profile name otherwise. He has the downfield speed and ball tracking to burn opposing corners, and the quickness to work underneath in space. He is also a prolific return man taking three kicks to the house in his time at Houston. He has to work on his route running ability, and like most undersized WR will struggle to beat the press. And of course there will be concerns about his injury history at Houston carrying over. He is a real boom or bust type of prospect, we have seen burners fizzle out quick like John Ross and we have seen them excel like Tyler Lockett. Only time will tell what will become of Stevenson but he is certainly worthy of a 3rd or 4th round pick.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Y0ClpGRi7A" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reliving Super Bowl 52]]></title><description><![CDATA[It seems like just yesterday and an eternity ago simultaneously, the franchise has gone through so much turmoil this last year that we forget only three years ago The Eagles achieved the ultimate glory and got the monkey off of their back. They were champions, we were champions. In a game for the ages, a backup quarterback and a second year head coach did the unthinkable and led an injury riddled team to the glory that eluded this franchise for more than half a century. They took down the greate]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/qbfs-reliving-super-bowl-52-eagles-patriots-nick-foles-go-birds/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46acb</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:36:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/21FDFF4A-EB6B-4ACA-B3C8-88B977E32108.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/21FDFF4A-EB6B-4ACA-B3C8-88B977E32108.jpeg" alt="Reliving Super Bowl 52"/><p/><p><strong>It seems like just yesterday and an eternity ago simultaneously, the franchise has gone through so much turmoil this last year that we forget only three years ago <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/eagles">The Eagles</a> achieved the ultimate glory and got the monkey off of their back. They were champions, we were champions. In a game for the ages, a backup quarterback and a second year head coach did the unthinkable and led an injury riddled team to the glory that eluded this franchise for more than half a century. They took down the greatest head coach and quarterback of all time, in a game none of us will ever forget. Today The QBFS team will recount what that moment of pure rhapsody meant to us.</strong></p><p/><p><br/></p><p><strong>Biggie:</strong></p><p>What Super Bowl 52 meant to me can be described in a short story about my Dad and I watching the game. My Dad was 3-4 weeks out of having hip replacement surgery and was still using a cane to get around.   When the Brandon Graham strip sack occurred, all 230lbs of me sprinted and jumped into my Dad's arms, totally forgetting the new hip.  And he caught and held all my weight as if I was a 5-6 year old little boy.  It was pure, complete happiness that took over as we both screamed and cried tears of joy watching.  And the million pound weight of all those awful past seasons, playoff failures and "never won a super bowl jokes" fell off our shoulders and all was good.  GO BIRDS!!!!</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Blanco:</strong></p><p>It’s still a surreal feeling to this day when I think back to that moment when the ball bounced off of the ground in the end zone from a Tom Brady Hail Mary with the game clock at zero. I am getting hyped just thinking about it while I write this. I spent the libation-filled evening with my main man, and QBFS co-host Dann “The Mann” Wetzell at his place where we both cheered and cried on multiple occasions throughout the game. It was a constant “We’re gonna win!” and “We’re gonna lose!” rollercoaster of a game, with the end result being two grown ass men jumping for joy in each others’ arms, giddy like little kids. “We Fucking Won” were the words we kept repeating. Fireworks blasting everywhere outside, it was a bigger celebration than New Years and Independence day combined for Philly, and it would last all the way to parade day. I can’t wait to do it again!</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Dann:</strong></p><p>what winning super bowl 52 meant to me. The heartbreak feeling of being so close to the Lombardi trophy in the early 2000, is something that will never be forgotten.</p><p>2017 was a special year for eagles football. Watching the Jake Elliot 61 yard kick to win the game at Keenan's, Beating the 2016 NFC champion Panthers on Thursday night football., Watching the eagles demolish the Broncos at Xfinity Live, just to name a few.</p><p>Last but not least, having a pact that if the eagles had a home NFC championship game, no matter the circumstances, we would go. The tickets were purchased and we were off to see what would be another Eagles NFC championship and a Berth to Super Bowl 52. Words can't explain the atmosphere in that stadium. The countdown to a known victory to see the Eagles advance to the super bowl was a feeling unlike any other. While all this would have been treasured for the rest of my life,   the Eagles capped it off by winning Super Bowl 52, making it the most sensational year I have experienced as a lifetime Eagles fan.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Bren:</strong></p><p>Some people say it meant everything but it meant something different to everyone. To me it meant one word, "BLISS". It was the ultimate culmination of sheer joy and happiness throughout not only an entire city but the world. Eagles fans are not just here in Philadelphia, no. We are a worldwide family. The term "Go Birds" is used on multiple levels for multiple things. That night all the pain, heartache, loss and countless disappointing years came to an end when it was finally our turn to feel that feeling. As I sat on the edge of my seat next to my family for every minute of that emotional roller coaster ride of a game finally ending in a victory I couldn't help but think how lucky I was to be celebrating with my loved ones. Some passed without seeing the super victory. Fans went to gravesites of loved ones and put championship shirts on their headstones. Others actually listened to the broadcast while sitting in a graveyard. The one thing that I loved more about that night aside from winning was the togetherness. There was no hate, no racism, no divide, no politics. We were all one city. We were all Eagles fans. We were all Champions.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Palumbo:</strong></p><p>The Super Bowl meant everything to me. I was brought up in a family of die hard fanatics. Hearing my grandfather, father and uncles scream at the TV every Sunday during the Ray Rhodes era was the soundtrack to my youth. That all changed with the hiring of Andy Reid. Andy turned us into perennial contenders but never had quite enough to take us to the promised land. My first heart break was that ice cold night in January of 2002, I don’t need to elaborate. Then again the next year when Donovan threw three interceptions. And again the year after in Jacksonville. That all changed February 4th of 2018. I remember watching the first half with my family in the suburbs of Philadelphia, you could cut the tension in that room with a knife. The first half was a roller coaster of ups and downs, every time we scored they scored and every time they scored we answered back . I remember flying home to the city after the Philly Special; I needed to be at Cottman and Frankford if we won that game. The second half was filled with memorable moments like the Ertz touchdown and BGs strip sack, but none of it mattered. The GOAT was knocking at our door, ready to break our hearts once again. The Hail Mary was thrown, it seemed like that ball was in the air for an eternity. The ball hit the turf, I hit my knees and sobbed like a baby. The tears weren’t for myself but for my grandfather, for the fans who never got a chance to see it, for the 40 year season ticket holders. The tears were for Dawkins, for Westbrook, for Trot and for Runyan. The tears were for Ray Didinger, Merrill Reese and Mike  Quick. The tears were for Reggie, Jerome, Eric Allen, Randall and Jaws. The tears were for every time we said “well maybe next year”. The tears were for  everyone of us who bleeds green.</p><p/><p><strong>We could win 5 championships in our lifetime and honestly, nothing can ever equate to that night; the night we did it, the night we were immortalized. No matter what happened this season, or what happens the next. That team, that season, that night will live forever in our minds and hearts.</strong></p><hr><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tonight on The Quarterback Factory Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Previewing The Quarterback Factory Show, airing every Thursday night at 9pm from our Instagram profile.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/tonight-on-the-quarterback-factory-show/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46aca</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Flyers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quarterback Factory Show]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:21:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/twitter-card-w-number.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/twitter-card-w-number.jpg" alt="Tonight on The Quarterback Factory Show"/><p>Don't miss a new episode of The Quarterback Factory Show, live tonight streaming from our Instagram. And if you do miss it, don't worry you can later listen to it on our Spotify, or watch it on our YouTube, because we care about you and your feelings. Give us a call 215-436-9389 and leave a message before the show and we will play it on air during our QBFS Stress Line Callers Segment.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="356" height="200" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dLxD3hfk59g?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/></figure><p>Thank you to all of our callers, we hope you enjoy calling as much as we enjoy listening to you. It's one of our favorite segments, so please keep calling.</p><p>Continuing on into tonight's episode, we will be touching on some of the topics below, and probably more as you may or may not know, we tend to rant.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/DannRannt4.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Tonight on The Quarterback Factory Show" loading="lazy" width="940" height="940" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2021/02/DannRannt4.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/DannRannt4.jpg 940w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"/></figure><h3 id="sixers">Sixers</h3><p>Could Doc Rivers be that "missing piece" we've been looking for all along instead of a player. Is Tobias Harris an All-Star? Collectively we will discuss our general feel of the team.</p><h3 id="eagles">Eagles</h3><p>Do you believe, If Carson Wentz doesn't want to be here (<a href="https://975thefanatic.com/2021/02/03/adam-schefter-wentz-wants-to-leave-the-franchise/">according to Adam Schefter on 97.5 The Fanatic</a>)? Do you still want him to be your starting QB? It's a matter of dignity. What to make of the "trade calls" being reported.</p><p>No doubt we will give our first impressions and thoughts on Nick Sirianni's first press conference which aired Friday, January 29th.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="356" height="200" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Te1ad29JjCs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/></figure><p>It's the 3 year anniversary of the super bowl. Tell us your favorite memory of that night. Plus, did you ever think we'd be in this position with the team just 3 years later.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="356" height="200" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x_RHOB9xkqo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/></figure><h3 id="flyers">Flyers</h3><p> Are we concerned? Three games in a row, three two-point leads blown, not a sustainable recipe for success.</p><p>There's more.. join us tonight to consume it all!</p><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card kg-card-hascaption"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/><figcaption>Listen to our latest episodes on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.</figcaption></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[QBFS 2021 Big Board: The Quarterback Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well it is that time of the year, the most wonderful time of the year for draftnik's. Over the next two weeks we will be doing position by position big boards and analyzing the players. This will all culminate in the assembling of the first ever QBFS Top 100 big board.

As quarterback is the most important position in football, and our namesake, it's only right to start there. This is an exceptional QB class with a generational talent and the potential for 4 to 5 more starting quality quarterbac]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/qbfs-2021-big-board/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ac8</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2021]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:55:27 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/TML-FBS-QB-Rankings.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/02/TML-FBS-QB-Rankings.jpg" alt="QBFS 2021 Big Board: The Quarterback Edition"/><p>Well it is that time of the year, the most wonderful time of the year for draftnik's. Over the next two weeks we will be doing position by position big boards and analyzing the players. This will all culminate in the assembling of the first ever QBFS Top 100 big board.</p><p>As quarterback is the most important position in football, and our namesake, it's only right to start there. This is an exceptional QB class with a generational talent and the potential for 4 to 5 more starting quality quarterbacks. We will be reviewing the top 10 QBs in this draft class, as always remember that scouting is subjective. Just because I like a prospect does not mean the Mel Kiper’s and Daniel Jeremiah’s of the world will feel the same way, and just because they feel a certain way does not mean NFL teams will feel the same way. Enough small talk, there is a lot to cover so let's dive in to this class of QBs. Number 1 on this list should be a surprise to nobody.<br><br/></br></p><h2 id="1-trevor-lawrence-clemson-jr-"><strong>1.Trevor Lawrence, Clemson, Jr.</strong><br/></h2><p>Let's all be real for a minute here, the number one prospect was never in doubt. There isn't too much to be said about the guy who’s play has spoken for itself. Trevor Lawerence has everything a scout could want in a QB. He has the size (6’6 220lb) he has the accuracy, the arm strength, the athleticism, the production and the winning pedigree. In his three seasons at Clemson he has been nothing short of sensational. He has a sparkling 90:17 TD to INT ratio, 943 rushing yards with another 18 TDs; and has completed nearly 67% of his passes. The stats that matter most are in the win/loss column though. Sunshine has a 39-2 record as the starter at Clemson, his only two losses coming in the 2019 National Championship game and the 2020 CFP semi finals. He is head and shoulders (and hair) above the competition, not only compared to the  quarterbacks in this class, but above every other QB prospect we have seen in the last 9 years since Andrew Luck. Let us all just hope The Jaguars and Urban Meyer don't ruin this football unicorn.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2DH9Hdk9IYQ" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p> <br><br><br/></br></br></p><h2 id="2-zach-wilson-byu-jr-"><strong>2. Zach Wilson, BYU, Jr.</strong><br/></h2><p>Every year it seems like someone at the quarterback position takes a huge leap and emerges as a first round talent. This year is Brigham Young’s Zach Wilson, dubbed the Mormon Manziel. He was viewed by most as a day two or day three pick coming into this season, and he set out to prove the doubters wrong. He came out guns blazing this year and showed off his NFL ready accuracy and top notch mobility all season long at BYU. He put up career bests across the board torching defenses to the tune of 3,700 yards through the air, another 250 on the ground and 43 total TDs. His delivery of the ball is arguably his best trait, seeing that he can make all of the awkward throws from all different arm slots. He is decisive with the ball and always seems to know when to use his legs or throw the ball away. His arm strength and the competition he faced in his career aren't on par with TLaw or Justin Fields; but that doesn't mean he has a noodle arm and it's not like he is playing an FCS schedule. Some people are wary of the “1 year wonder” types but he has consistently gotten better every year he has been in the spotlight. If you believe in natural progression he is on track to make another leap as he transitions into the pro game. He has arguably the most upside of any quarterback in the class not named Trevor Lawrence, and the right coaching staff could elevate Wilson into a perennial pro bowl caliber talent. </p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KptZUU5aG4Y" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="3-justin-fields-ohio-state-jr-"><strong>3. Justin Fields, Ohio State, Jr.</strong><br/></h2><p>At the conclusion of the 2019 season it seemed that Fields was a lock to be the second quarterback taken in the 2021 draft. He took a bit of a step back throughout the year with some pretty average performances, but when the lights were shining brightest Fields showed why he is held in such high regard by NFL front offices. He absolutely went off against Clemson in the CFP semis, posting 385 yards, 6 TDs and completing nearly 80% of his passes. His biggest highlight of the night was a play where he was destroyed by a Clemson defender and he continued on, finishing the game and leading OSU to a national championship appearance. Fields can throw the ball on a frozen rope and has great anticipation, he consistently throws to where his targets will be; which is a skill that is needed on Sundays. Fields is also a dangerous runner posting at least 250 yards and 4 TDs on the ground in each of his three seasons at OSU even when he wasn't a full time starter. Some have concerns about his completion percentage, turnovers with pressure in his face, and his reliance on his legs to get out of tough situations. There is pressure on almost every play in the NFL and QBs who bail out too early oftentimes find themselves on the IR. Some will also point to the less than dazzling history of Ohio State QBs in the NFL, from Bobby Hoying to Dwayne Haskins, the track record has not been pretty. Alas, Fields has all the physical gifts to excel at the next level, it's just a matter of harnessing them properly.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vTdcuUNAETg?start=17" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="4-mac-jones-alabama-redshirt-jr-"><strong>4. Mac Jones, Alabama, Redshirt Jr.</strong><br/></h2><p>Our first graduate on the list, Mac Jones had to wait quite some time to get his chance to shine. When he got his shot, he grabbed the bull by the horns. Jones had to sit behind two NFL QBs during his time at Alabama, and maybe the sitting and watching paid off. In his first season as a starter Mac Jones lit college on fire, he put up 4,500 yards and a 41:4 TD/INT ratio; leading The Tide to yet another National Championship. Mac Jones has good size at 6’3 and 220 lbs, exceptional accuracy, and played against the best competition in the country down in the SEC. He has tons of poise in the pocket, consistently waiting till the last moment for the most optimal read, against some of the most ferocious pass rushers in the NCAA. His body of work is very limited, and he doesn't have the athleticism we’re seeing in so many of these young NFL QBs which could give scouts pause. We also can’t discount the fact that he had two first round WRs, the best running back in college football, and an offensive line with a handful of future pros surrounding him. It's so hard to get a true read on a quarterback when they are surrounded with so much talent, but he has shown enough to be considered among the classes best. The kid has a winning pedigree, makes quick decisions with the ball and could be a nice fit in a west coast style offense in the NFL.  </p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8RigK6bUxDU?start=17" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="5-trey-lance-north-dakota-state-university-redshirt-so-"><strong>5. Trey Lance, North Dakota State University, Redshirt So.</strong><br/></h2><p>Trey Lance is arguably the most enigmatic prospect, not only at the position, but in the whole draft class. Lance only has one year and one game of tape playing against FCS competition. His one full year really wowed pro scouts, posting an absolutely ridiculous stat line. He threw for 28 TDs with no interceptions, completed 67% of his passes, and chipped in another 1,100 yards and 14 TDs with his legs. He was seen as the next Carson Wentz coming into the 2020 season, a FCS QB who shined so bright he had to be a top 5 pick. This year derailed that hype train a bit, he played in only one game this year and the results were concerning to say the least. Against Youngstown State he completed only 50% of his passes for 149 yards and 2 TDs and 1 INT. He ran for 149 yards and 2 TDs but people really wanted to see more out of his lone performance this year. Lance certainly looks to have NFL ready size and the arm strength that coaches adore in a QB. His accuracy and low turnover ratio are also very enticing. But as with all small school players, level of competition is a pretty big concern. He also seems to be a one read QB and utilizes his legs when his first read isn't promising. He has the arm talent to make almost any throw, but you have to trust your arm and show enough poise to stick around long enough to make the throw.  Take into account that he only has one (tremendous) season on tape, and you can understand why someone so talented is slipping down some draft boards. If Lance makes it to the mid to late 1st round a team could find themselves with an ultra high upside player at a great value. If a QB desperate team reaches for him in the top 10 and he doesn't develop, he could go down as another QB who just couldn't put it all together. Lance is far and away the most polarizing QB, only time will tell how NFL teams feel about him.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xvh4AgHXzPk?start=11" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="6-jamie-newman-georgia-sr-"><strong>6. Jamie Newman, Georgia, Sr.</strong></h2><p>Jamie Newman is one of the more intriguing prospects in this class, but his body of work is pretty limited, only having one full season as a starter. Newman played for Wake Forest his first three years in college. He redshirted his first year, and played only four games in his sophomore year before becoming the opening day starter in his junior year. He transferred to The University of Georgia for his senior season but he opted out due to the pandemic. He arguably lost the most stock of any player in the country by sitting out; if he would have shown even more growth against SEC competition he could easily be a top 50 pick.  Newman has an intriguing skill set. He is just as deadly with his legs as he is with his arm, and unlike most young athletic QBs such as Trey Lance or Sam Ehlinger; he doesn't revert to them when things get tough. He has tremendous arm strength, and a touch on the ball beyond his years. He is a solid 6’4 230lbs and doesn't take many big hits, so the durability issues that come with being a mobile quarterback aren't as concerning with Newman. There seems to be some concerns that he never played in a pro style offense, but it seems like Justin Herbert did just fine transitioning from a run and shoot. Newman can be a bit erratic when it comes to intermediate accuracy as well. Some of the problems come from less than ideal pocket footwork and sometimes it stems from putting too much on the ball. He has all the tools to become an NFL QB akin to Josh Allen. If the right team gets a hold of him, he could be one of the steals of the draft.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HiaX2wEHq0g?start=17" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="7-kyle-trask-florida-sr-"><strong>7. Kyle Trask, Florida, Sr.</strong></h2><p>Some players take a while to develop and reach their full potential. Kyle Trask is one of those players. A two year starter for the Gators, Trask didn't light the world on fire in his first season. He threw for 2,941 yards and 25 TDs and 7 INTs. He came on strong down the stretch of the 2019 season helping the Gators to a 11-2 record.He was viewed as a game manager, and most of the draft buzz around him was a day 3 pick who could translate into a serviceable backup. This year he really stepped his game up, Trask led the nation in passing TDs and was 2nd in passing yards, The Gators were looking like a lock for the playoffs until a late season stumble knocked them out of the mix. Trask has great size for an NFL QB checking in at 6’5 and a stout 240lbs. He has next to no mobility and a mid level arm which is really hampering his draft stock despite his production against the nations best conference. Some still see Trask as a backup level QB, but he has garnered some attention from teams who think they could help him take another leap forward in his development. If a team can help him get his footwork together and play to his strengths he could be a mid tier QB for a team in need of a game manager. Hes viewed as a safe pick who could possibly have a better career than someone like Lance, but has nowhere near the upside. Trask is looking firmly like a mid 2nd to early 3rd round pick.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xQiLjp9G5R4?start=19" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p> <br><br><br/></br></br></p><h2 id="8-sam-ehlinger-texas-sr-"><strong>8. Sam Ehlinger, Texas, Sr.</strong></h2><p>Sam Ehlinger was a four year starter at one of the premier football programs in football. From day 1 he showed the leadership you love to see out of a QB1. Ehlinger is pretty polarizing to many pro scouts. Some have him as a high potential guy who could become a Dak Prescott type with his talent level, some view him as a backup at best. It's not hard to see why some scouts really love the kid. He has shown poise throughout his career, he is a natural leader on and off the field being a finalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award, he has rushed for at least 370 yards in all four of his seasons at Texas. He is a heady football player consistently looking off coverage and making the right read more times than not. He has a very gifted arm when it comes to driving the ball but his accuracy leaves a lot to be desired. He has a 62% career completion percentage against soft BIG12 defenses, which is a definite red flag. He also has a propensity to use his athleticism to escape bad situations instead of hanging in the pocket to deliver the ball to an open WR. He has a slower release than you would like to see, combine that with being under 6’2 and you could see a lot of balls batted down at the line. Overall Ehlingers athleticism, leadership, and intelligence could lead to him being a mid level starter in a best case scenario if he can clean up his delivery. But more than likely he will be a really nice backup with some spot starter capabilities.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ac7Su_eqtHw?start=19" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><h2 id="9-kellen-mond-texas-am-sr-"><strong>9. Kellen Mond, Texas A&amp;M, Sr.</strong></h2><p>Kellen Mond was a highly touted recruit out of high school, choosing to become an Aggie. He sat half of his freshman year in 2017 and when he did see action it came with mixed results. He entered the 2018 season as the starter and did not relinquish that role over the next three years at A&amp;M. Mond is a solid athlete, he won't blow anyone out of the water in a foot race but he makes great use of the mobility he has to pick up a first down or extend a play. Arguably his best quality is his ability to throw on the run leading to some highlight worthy deep touchdowns. He has NFL caliber arm strength, pushing the ball down the field with relative ease and putting the required zip on balls to throw the comeback and out route.  Mond’s biggest knock is his accuracy, it has really been an issue for him with a career completion percentage under 60% and leading him to throw 27 INTs. It seems like Mond will top out as a long term project or a spot starter in the NFL, unless someone can really get his footwork and accuracy issues worked out fast.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TpV3N26xq_4?start=19" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p><br/></p><h2 id="10-ian-book-notre-dame-sr-"><strong>10. Ian Book, Notre Dame, Sr.</strong><br/></h2><p>Ian Book was a three year starter at Notre Dame and led them to three double digit win seasons and two CFP appearances. That type of resume would normally garner some serious draft buzz, but that is not the case for Ian Book. Book stands only 6 ft tall, has a slight frame and while he does a lot of things well, he doesn't have one spectacular trait that could transition at the next level. He is a very good athlete and can extend plays with the best of them, but sometimes a play shouldn't be extended; and quite a few avoidable sacks and turnovers stemmed from that. Besides his athleticism he doesn't really “wow” you. He has a decent arm in the mid range but will have trouble making all the throws at the next level. He can't push the ball down field the way you would like a pro quarterback to, and his deep accuracy is often hampered by him sacrificing his mechanics to get more air under the ball  He is a proven winner and leader, great qualities in a franchise QB; but unfortunately his lack of arm talent will limit what he can do on Sunday. I'm sure a team will take a late round flyer on him, but his days of meaningful football probably came to an end this season.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qis4e1YS7wg?start=6" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA["I Haven't Thought About That": A Sirianni Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well...... that was interesting. It appeared the new head coach had a case of the yips in his first public appearance since accepting the job in Philadelphia, and per usual fans of the team were relentless. Overall he did seem enthusiastic to be here, but it did seem like he was playing it safe. With so much uncertainty at the most important position in sports, walking into salary cap hell, and having some knowledge about the relentlessness of the Philadelphia media; can you really blame him for]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/i-havent-thought-about-that-a-sirianni-story/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ac7</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:15:25 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-29-at-4.32.48-PM-1.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-29-at-4.32.48-PM-1.png" alt="&quot;I Haven't Thought About That&quot;: A Sirianni Story"/><p>Well...... that was interesting. It appeared the new head coach had a case of the yips in his first public appearance since accepting the job in Philadelphia, and per usual fans of the team were relentless. Overall he did seem enthusiastic to be here, but it did seem like he was playing it safe. With so much uncertainty at the most important position in sports, walking into salary cap hell, and having some knowledge about the relentlessness of the Philadelphia media; can you really blame him for being a nervous wreck?</p><p/><p>It started off with Jeffery Lurie, as is tradition. But the normally chatty owner of the team was even more long winded than usual. Seriously, I wasn't sure if i was watching a press conference or a filibuster. He rambled on for nearly twenty minutes only mentioning Sirianni at about the 10 minute mark. He talked about having 25 potential candidates when the search started, I guess if you want to catch a great white you have to cast a very big net. He mentioned Duce Staley, and gave him his well wishes and a future head coaching endorsement, not in Philly..... but somewhere. Finally after Lurie was good and tired of delaying, Sirianni took the podium.</p><p>It started off with the typical pandering, making sure to mention the "passion" and "intensity" of the fan base and name dropping Frank Reich. He mentioned Jay Wright and Kobe and the Philadelphia culture. It would've been less subtle if he came out in a grey sweatsuit blaring "Gonna Fly Now". </p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ioE_O7Lm0I4" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p><br/></p><p>He checked his notes at least a dozen times in the preamble alone. At this point I actually felt bad for the dude, he had walked directly into the lion's den and he knew it. He was sweating like Papa John after a month of his only sustenance being supreme pizzas and garlic butter dipping sauce. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/image.png" class="kg-image" alt="&quot;I Haven't Thought About That&quot;: A Sirianni Story" loading="lazy" width="480" height="479"/></figure><p/><p>Things didn't sound much better once the questions started flying and he got into the meat of the presser. He was posed with tough questions about the future of Carson Wentz in midnight green and essentially shrugged his shoulders and talked about both quarterbacks (Wentz and Hurts) being very talented. The good news is, Sirianni and newly appointed OC Shane Steichen have both spoken to Wentz. When asked if there would be a QB competition in training camp, he gave some more coach speak, stating that he still "has to evaluate the roster" and "As far as the starter, I haven't really thought about that yet and naming a starter..... That hasn't even crossed my mind." Come on man, you may know we are passionate but you should also know we can smell bovine excrement from a mile away. He went on a mostly incoherent (and now viral) tangent about "systems" </p><blockquote> <em>“Next thing that’s very important to me is that we build a smart football team, that we have a smart football team here, and I know we have the people in place to do that,” he said. “The first part of being smart is knowing what to do. We’re going … we’re going to know … we’re going to have systems in place that are easier to learn, alright? Complicated to the defense or offense that they’re going against, or the special teams group they’re going against, but easy for us to learn. Because when we can learn our system, and we can get good at our system, then our talent can take over. Less thinking equals talent take over. But we need to have systems in place, and we will have systems in place to do so.”</em></blockquote><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JohGniYph-c" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p>Even more troubling than a rant that would put Billy Madison to shame, was the confirmation that Howie Roseman will have control over the 53 man roster. Something all of us expected, but something that nobody wanted to hear. Essentially, the personnel and draft mistakes that have plagued this organization for the last few years will persist. This is shaping up to be more of the same, only this time Sirianni is able to pick his coaches. Does that really matter though? Nick Sirianni could be the second coming of Don Shula and as long as Howie is pulling the trigger in the war room, this team will continue to mire in mediocrity. Draft day is arguably the most important day in an NFL calendar, and it just so happens to be where the team has seen its biggest failures; knowing that nothing will be changing in that department is discouraging to say the least.  </p><p/><p>Now finally lets give Sirianni a bit of a break. Not everyone is comfortable with speaking in a small public setting, let alone in front of a veracious media who will be relaying every word to millions of fans. He's one of the youngest coaches in football and he's been tasked with one of the toughest situations in the sport. We also must remember, neither Doug Pederson or Andy Reid were eloquent public speakers. Elocution and press relations are not what wins football games. Leadership, accountability, coaching everyone on your team hard (including your coaches) and a game plan that fits your team; is what wins football games. </p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[J.T. Realmuto Looks Great in Red]]></title><description><![CDATA[
The Eagles have been embroiled in a quarterback controversy and a coaching search, Ben Simmons still won’t take a jump shot, and Gritty…... is still Gritty. All of these things have overshadowed arguably the biggest circus in town, the Philadelphia Phillies.

John (StupidMoney) Middleton was being pretty outspoken about not being a spender this off-season on account of the pandemic shortened season and lack of fans putting a huge dent in revenue. This drew the ire of many fans and media members]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/j-t-realmuto-looks-great-in-red/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ac6</guid><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:04:35 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/XLMKDYNJ2NFKVORON6BP2NYX3U.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/XLMKDYNJ2NFKVORON6BP2NYX3U.jpg" alt="J.T. Realmuto Looks Great in Red"/><p> <br>The Eagles have been embroiled in a quarterback controversy and a coaching search, Ben Simmons still won’t take a jump shot, and Gritty…... is still Gritty. All of these things have overshadowed arguably the biggest circus in town, the Philadelphia Phillies.</br></p><p>John (StupidMoney) Middleton was being pretty outspoken about not being a spender this off-season on account of the pandemic shortened season and lack of fans putting a huge dent in revenue. This drew the ire of many fans and media members who saw this as Middleton padding his own wallet, as opposed to fielding a competitive team. His penny pinching was reminiscent of the mid-late 90’s Phillies teams. It appeared that he was treating the club like a small market team as opposed to the top five market it is, putting the future of the Phillies best player in jeopardy; J.T. Realmuto.<br/></p><p>The demotion of Matt Klentak and subsequent hiring of Dave Dombrowski in December was a step in the right direction, but many feared that the teams lack of a good faith extension and some bad blood between J.T. and ownership could be a major roadblock to bringing him back. You see, Realmuto’s future in Philadelphia was in question long before the Phillies vexing season wrapped up in September. <br/></p><p>The Phillies acquired Realmuto from the Marlins before the 2019 season in a 3 for 1 swap. The centerpieces of the deal being Jorge Alfaro and young pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez. The assumption was that the team would be quick to lock him up to a long term extension, but that never materialized. Realmuto never missed a beat in his transition to Philadelphia, immediately becoming a fan favorite with his huge arm, sweet swing and uncanny athleticism. Even though the Phillies had September collapse to miss the playoffs, the Realmuto trade was a huge bright spot. He rewarded the Phillies with an All-Star nod, a Golden Glove and Silver Slugger award; The Phillies rewarded him by taking him to arbitration five months later.<br/></p><p>The Phils fought Realmuto tooth and nail during the arbitration hearings in February of 2020. The team won the hearing, meaning they were only on the hook for $10 million during the 2020 season. Realmuto was asking for $12.4 million. $2.4 million in baseball can just about buy your team bats for the season. Now I pose a question, is $2.4 million worth creating a divide between your front office and the best catcher in the sport? Alas they both moved forward under the assumption that a deal would be worked out before Opening Day. <br/></p><p>Well pitchers and catchers reported, no deal.</p><p>Spring training started, no deal.</p><p>Spring training was cancelled due to Covid-19, no deal.</p><p>Bryce Harper publicly called the team out to sign the Gold Glove catcher, no deal.<br/></p><p>J.T. responded to the slight in the only way he knows how. He went out, in the most unique season ever, and once again played like the best catcher of his generation.The season came and went, and he was still left without a deal. His teammates were outspoken about bringing him back, the fans were calling for Middletons’ head, all while he cried poor.  Rumors swirled around the league about where he could end up, and it seemed like he was linked to almost every team in baseball. Rightfully so, who wouldn't want to acquire the services of an elite player at the hardest position in baseball?  The Phillies faithful were preparing to reenter the dark ages.<br/></p><p>Realmuto is only 29 years old, which isn't young in “catcher years” but he is a far stretch from being past his prime. Realmuto is also a special athlete for the position, all due respect to Chooch, but J.T. makes him look like a bar league softball player; and Ruiz played very good baseball until his age 34 season. Add in the inevitability of the DH coming to the NL very soon, and giving Realmuto the contract he was seeking seemed like a no brainer. All J.T. has done since coming to Philadelphia is….</p><p>Start 192 of a possible 222 games in two seasons</p><p>Slugged nearly .500, is 3rd in home runs among all catchers and led all catchers in extra base hits, RBI, WAR and stolen bases</p><p>Post a fielding percentage of .99</p><p>And act as the consummate teammate and a leader of this team.<br/></p><p>We were all ready to hear that one of the New York teams pulled the trigger and acquired Realmuto. Most fans were resigned to it, and quite frankly numb between the Phillies second straight late season collapse and the aftermath of one of the roughest Eagles seasons in recent memory. The city was ready to watch Sixto Sanchez go on to be a 15 game winning, sub 3 ERA pitcher and Alfaro continue to be a solid power hitting catcher for the next decade; while we were left with nothing. That is, until a glimmer of hope sprung out of the rapidly closing darkness. <br/></p><p>Reports from some of the most trusted minds in baseball started reporting that the Phillies were still at the top of Realmuto’s list. Then newly acquired reliever Archie Bradley pulled a Bryce Harper and called out Middleton and Dombrowski to sign J.T. The rumblings grew louder, the signs started to point back in the direction of Broad &amp; Pattison, and life was brought back to fans all over the tri-state.<br><br/></br></p><p>Finally after almost two damn years of waiting, Realmuto got his well deserved contract. 5 years for $115.5 million dollars, a record setting deal for a catcher and in my opinion money very well spent. The city can now rejoice in a true bright spot in an absolutely hectic year in Philadelphia sports and life in general. </p><p/><p/>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Since Last Week's Headlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's take a moment to go over some of the headlines that happened in Philadelphia Sports since last week's Quarterback Factory Show.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/since-last-weeks-headlines-qbfs-live-phillies-realmuto-eagles-carson-wentz-sixers-flyers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ac4</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Flyers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blanco]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/DWe1t32aDl.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/DWe1t32aDl.png" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines"/><p>It's Thursday, January 28th, 2021, and that means the latest episode of QBFS is coming to you live tonight at 9pm EST. Let's take a moment to go over some of the headlines that happened since last week's show aired live on Instagram. Speaking of last week's show, you can listen to it on Spotify at the bottom of this article, or you can watch it on YouTube right here. Give us a like and subscribe to our channel on whichever medium you prefer to get the latest Philly fan driven content.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="356" height="200" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-GUk5XkQH-I?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/></figure><p>Look at those beautiful faces. Anyway, lets get to some of the past week's headlines that you can expect us to discuss on tonight's show. If you haven't already, follow us on Instagram so you can be notified when we go live. If you can't make it live, don't worry, the show will be exported to both Spotify and YouTube afterwards.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card kg-card-hascaption"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">The Quarterback Factory Show (@qbfactoryshow) on Instagram • 124 photos and videos</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">🏈 Weekly Philly sports talk show #qbfs🏀 Live, Thursdays, 9pm on IG⚾ 215-436-9389 leave a message🏒 DM for business inquiries</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.instagram.com/static/images/ico/favicon-192.png/68d99ba29cc8.png" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Instagram</span></img></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/s150x150/118547480_167814414889693_6092318923697080183_n.jpg?_nc_ht&#x3D;scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&amp;_nc_ohc&#x3D;asqP_j11RXcAX8Hbq5y&amp;tp&#x3D;1&amp;oh&#x3D;d38318ddeca922d19943f72cbba02717&amp;oe&#x3D;603BD23B" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines"/></div></a><figcaption>Like and Follow us on the Instagram!</figcaption></figure><p>Let's start with the biggest headline in Philly sports for the week. On the tail end of the Eagles new head coaching hire, reports have confirmed on January 26th that your <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/phillies">Philadelphia Phillies</a> have finally agreed to terms with the one and only J.T. Realmuto! What a relief it is to know he will be back behind the plate for the upcoming season. It's nice to have a week where the Eagles aren't dominating the headlines in this city, and it doesn't happen all that often so we will take advantage of these moments when we get them.</p><p>Speaking of the <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/eagles">Eagles</a>, after hiring head coach Nick Sirianni, they have been busy getting Sirianni's staff in order. After 11 years serving under the Eagles organization's coaching staff in various roles through three head coaching regimes, Assistant Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Duce Staley wanted out and was granted that wish as he joined the Detroit Lions. We here at QBFS would like to wish Coach Duce well, and while it was a lateral move with the same title to the Lions, we look forward to seeing him advance his career in the NFL. Joining Duce on the Detroit Eagles, I mean Lions, will be Special Teams Coordinator Dave Fipp, who has also seen his fair share of head coach turnover here in Philadelphia the past 7 years. We would also like to say a big "I'll fuckin' see ya'" to Pass Game Coordinator and Quarterback [Factory] Coach, Press Taylor, as his services will no longer be retained by the Philadelphia Eagles organization. Meanwhile offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is here to stay, which is good news to any Eagles fan's ears. Hopefully he can bring a bit of cohesiveness back to the line in 2021. 🤞</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card kg-card-hascaption"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">If Carson Wentz stays with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eagles</a>, the coach who helped Dak Prescott become what he’s become will attempt to fix Carson Wentz. <a href="https://t.co/xUICAq36N4">https://t.co/xUICAq36N4</a></p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1354487556918964227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<figcaption>@RapSheet reports the hiring of Brian Johnson via Twitter.</figcaption></figure><p>Incoming new coaching staff on the offensive side of the ball including most recently reported new quarterbacks coach, former offensive coordinator of the Florida Gators, Brian Johnson, who will serve as either the Carson Wentz rehabilitator or the Jalen Hurts developer under new Offensive Coordinator Shane Steichen from the Los Angeles Chargers, and Pass Game Coordinator Kevin Patullo from the Indianapolis Colts. Eagles twitter is relatively mixed between each new staff member. You can read a deep dive on these guys and more from our very own scout, analyst, beautiful mind, philanthropist, and wordsmith of this generation <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/author/palumbo">Shawn Palumbo</a>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card kg-card-hascaption"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/what-to-make-of-eagles-youth-movement/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">What to Make of The Eagles Youth Movement</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">After a sluggish beginning to the coaching search that seemed like it drug onfor a month, Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles [/tag/eagles] frontoffice have wasted no time filling out their coaching staff. In the last fourdays they have filled the vacancies at offensive coordinator, defensi…</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://blog.qbfactory.show/favicon.png" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">QBFS Community &amp; Blog</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Shawn Palumbo</span></img></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://blog.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/image0-1.jpeg" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines"/></div></a><figcaption>Click here to read about the latest Eagles coaching hires</figcaption></figure><p>And on the defensive side of the ball we're bringing in defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon who also hails from the Colts, and a new Defensive Line coach from the Auburn University Tigers, Tracy Rocker. Expect us to dive into these moves during tonight's episode.</p><p>And speaking of staying or going, what kind of week would it be without some kind of report circulating about Wentz's Type-A personality, and his continued silence on his "feelings" about his current situation and if he will be starting, fighting to start, not starting at all, or not even on the team next year. The situation does not seem to be cleaning itself up. ESPN posted about it, and you better believe we will be discussing tonight, so tune in, and we will read your comments live on air.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card kg-card-hascaption"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/31059/can-eagles-coach-nick-sirianni-fix-carson-wentz"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Can Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni fix Carson Wentz?</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Philadelphia’s front office reportedly emphasized to its new coach that the team’s 2016 first-round pick is “fixable.” Let’s dig into the repair job.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://a.espncdn.com/wireless/mw5/r1/images/bookmark-icons-v2/espn-icon-180x180.png" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">ESPN</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Tim McManus</span></img></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://a4.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img&#x3D;%2Fphoto%2F2020%2F0928%2Fr752730_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines"/></div></a><figcaption>Recent write up on the Eagles, Sirianni, Wentz, and the questions of the not too distant future of each, on ESPN.</figcaption></figure><p>After an Embiid-less <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/sixers">Sixers</a> loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday, and a somewhat sloppy nail-biter win last night over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, your Philadelphia 76ers remain atop the East in first place. Dare we say that we are hopeful for post season success with this team? Or are we worried of similarities to the 2020 Sixers. Here is a few quotes from our group chat last night during key moments in the game.</p><blockquote>Welp <br>- <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/author/brendan">Brendan</a></br></blockquote><blockquote>Wtf are they doing <br>- <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/author/michael">Mikey</a></br></blockquote><blockquote>Blowing it <br>- <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/author/dann">Dann</a></br></blockquote><blockquote>Shee<em>s</em>h 🤦‍♂️ <br>- Mikey</br></blockquote><blockquote>Wow. Haha <br>- Brendan </br></blockquote><blockquote>Such a 2020 Sixers game <br>- <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/author/palumbo">Shawn</a></br></blockquote><blockquote>This looks like a Brett brown game <br>- Mikey</br></blockquote><blockquote>They.<br>Are.<br>Not.<br>A.<br>Championship.<br>Team.<br>- Brendan</br></br></br></br></br></br></blockquote><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/f658e246-85ab-4f81-884e-67a676ae6d51.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines" loading="lazy" width="325" height="243"><figcaption>- Mikey</figcaption></img></figure><blockquote>TOBI!!!!!<br>- Shawn</br></blockquote><blockquote>Yes!!!!!<br>- Dann</br></blockquote><blockquote>But.<br>They.<br>Won!<br>- Brendan</br></br></br></blockquote><blockquote>Haaaaa<br>Wow.<br>- Mikey</br></br></blockquote><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/39d916bb-37bc-491b-961b-67511d9070f6.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines" loading="lazy" width="500" height="207"><figcaption>- Dann</figcaption></img></figure><blockquote>Unbelievable.  That would have beena terrible loss<br>- Mikey</br></blockquote><blockquote>Yea they would've gotten crucified for blowing that<br>- Brendan</br></blockquote><blockquote>Made us sweat for that<br>- Shawn</br></blockquote><blockquote>Yeah the lakers haven't had the lead since the 1st quarter<br>- Dann</br></blockquote><p>The next morning...</p><blockquote>Clap your hands!!!!!!!<br>- <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/author/blanco">Blanco</a></br></blockquote><p>For some better insight on the pulse of the Sixers, check our latest sixers blog post, a Q&amp;A put together by QBFS' own <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/author/shawn/">Shawn Palumbo</a> with expert analyst, blogger, scout and overall basketball savant, Joe Casey.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card kg-card-hascaption"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/sixers-q-a-with-a-friend-of-the-show/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Sixers Q&amp;A With a Friend of the Show</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">So we are obviously primarily an Eagles [/tag/eagles] based outlet but don’t getit twisted. All five of us are truly 4 for 4. We may bleed green above all elsebut we’ve longed for Red Octobers [/tag/phillies], fought with the Broad StreetBullies [/tag/flyers] and Trusted the Process [/tag/sixers]…</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://blog.qbfactory.show/favicon.png" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">QBFS Community &amp; Blog</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Shawn Palumbo</span></img></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://blog.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/joben.jpg" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines"/></div></a><figcaption>Click here to read the Q&amp;A with Joe Casey</figcaption></figure><p>After the <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/flyers">Flyers</a> started out the season with a sweep of the Pittsburg Penguins, it has since been relatively less exciting as they have almost evened out their wins (4) and losses (3, including one in overtime). They look to sweep the Devils tonight to get back on track and keep afoot in the race for the east. It is still early and we hope to watch some good hockey tonight, and hopefully report on a win during our broadcast.</p><p>That about sums up the latest and greatest in Philadelphia sports. Remember to like and follow us, leave comments here on the blog, on our social media posts, YouTube, everywhere, and of course, give us a call and leave us a message to be played live on our weekly show.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card kg-card-hascaption"><iframe width="356" height="200" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ey5E1HYmpVs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><figcaption>View last week's QBFS Stress Line™ segment. 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We look forward to hearing from you!</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://blog.qbfactory.show/favicon.png" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">QBFS Community &amp; Blog</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Quarterback Factory Show</span></img></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://blog.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/twitter-card-3-1.jpg" alt="Since Last Week's Headlines"/></div></a><figcaption>Contact us about anything today!</figcaption></figure><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Make of The Eagles Youth Movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a sluggish beginning to the coaching search that seemed like it drug on for a month, Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles front office have wasted no time filling out their coaching staff. In the last four days they have filled the vacancies at offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and quarterback coach. They all have something in common with the new head coach, they're all under the age of 40. The youngest of the bunch being newly appointed QB coach Brian Johnson (33)  who onl]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/what-to-make-of-eagles-youth-movement/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ac5</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/image0-1.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/image0-1.jpeg" alt="What to Make of The Eagles Youth Movement"/><p>After a sluggish beginning to the coaching search that seemed like it drug on for a month, Nick Sirianni and the <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/eagles">Philadelphia Eagles</a> front office have wasted no time filling out their coaching staff. In the last four days they have filled the vacancies at offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and quarterback coach. They all have something in common with the new head coach, they're all under the age of 40. The youngest of the bunch being newly appointed QB coach Brian Johnson (33)  who only eleven years ago was Sugar Bowl MVP as a quarterback for The University of Utah.</p><p>The Birds now have one of the youngest coaching staffs in all of football, something that in itself is polarizing. Pessimistic fans (we call those Negadelphians) and media members alike wonder if a group of men so young can lead a locker room filled with players who likely have siblings older than themselves. The optimists of the bunch see this as the franchise joining the youth movement that seems to have taken the NFL by storm over the past 5 years.</p><p>Since we are Eagles, fans we will all over analyze every move the team makes for better or worse. So we here at the QBFS would be remiss to not dissect the men who will be leading this team into the 2021 season. Since we covered the head honcho recently we will be focusing exclusively  on the newly hired coordinators and the QB coach. For anyone who missed it, you can check out our write up on Nick Sirianni here:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/doug-is-dead-nick-is-next/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Doug is Done, Nick is Next</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">After nearly two weeks of interviews, almost a dozen candidates, hundreds ofrumors, thousands of tweets, and even more hot takes; the Philadelphia Eaglesfinally have a new head coach. Nick Sirianni ,the offensive coordinator of theIndianapolis Colts, has been tasked to lead this team into the v…</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://blog.qbfactory.show/favicon.png" alt="What to Make of The Eagles Youth Movement"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">QBFS Community &amp; Blog</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Shawn Palumbo</span></img></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://blog.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/Sirianni-Colts.jpeg" alt="What to Make of The Eagles Youth Movement"/></div></a></figure><h2 id="jonathan-gannon-37-defensive-coordinator-"><strong>Jonathan Gannon, 37. Defensive Coordinator</strong>‌‌</h2><p>Jonathan Gannon was one of the most highly sought after names in NFL circles this off-season for defensive coordinator jobs. He was a graduate assistant at Louisville in 2006. When Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino was hired by The Atlanta Falcons in 2007, he took Gannon with him to the NFL to serve as a defensive assistant. After the failed Petrino experiment in Atlanta, Gannon stepped away from coaching and took a job with The St. Louis Rams as a college scout; serving in that role until 2011 when the desire to coach once more landed him in Tennessee.</p><p>He was a defensive quality control coach for the Titans until 2013 when he was offered a promotion as the assistant defensive backs coach in Minnesota. He stayed in that role with the Vikings for four years, and in each of his four seasons the Vikings were top twelve in passing yards allowed; his last two seasons in the top three. This must've caught the eye of Frank Reich, and in 2018 he was hired to be the defensive backs coach for The Colts. During his time in Indianapolis, The Colts defense was formidable tallying 15 interceptions in each of his three years at the helm giving up only 25 more passing touchdowns than interceptions in 48 games; a ratio that is among the league's elite.</p><p>It's hard to really pin down how position coaches will translate into coordinator roles, but seven years of being a part of successful secondaries and a hot market for his services give reason to be optimistic.‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌</p><h2 id="shane-steichen-35-offensive-coordinator-"><strong>Shane Steichen, 35. Offensive Coordinator </strong>‌‌</h2><p>Shane Steichen is charged with running the offense and if his work with Justin Herbert in Los Angeles translates to his new gig in Philly, we could see Carson Wentz regain his pre-2020 form sooner than later. The 35 year old got his start much like his defensive counterpart, as a quality control coach. He started off with Cleveland in the 2013 season before moving to The Chargers in 2014. He was promoted from quality control coach to quarterback coach in 2016, and he helped Phillip Rivers to some of his best campaigns in a Hall of Fame career. Before the 2020 season he was named the offensive coordinator of the team, taking on a tall task in the wake of Rivers departure to Indianapolis.</p><p>Expectations for the team were very low heading into the season and while The Chargers had a subpar 2020 season as a whole, there was a major bright spot. Their rookie first rounder Justin Herbert lit the league on fire, shattering almost every major rookie QB record in 15 games. He put the league on notice after a medical mishap put Tyrod Taylor on the IR, Herbert took the job and never looked back. Obviously the kid is supremely talented, but you have to think that some of the rooks' success can be attributed to the coaching staff.</p><p>There have been a lot of rookies who came out on fire only to hit the rookie wall later in the year; that wasn't the case with Herbert. He was sensational and even seemed to get better as the year went along. That is a testament to the staff, primarily Steichen, who worked with Herbert the closest as his QB coach/OC. Unfortunately LA wanted to move in a different direction firing Anthony Lynn and his staff at season's end. Their loss may end up being Philly's gain.</p><p>The future of Carson Wentz in Philadelphia is still very much in limbo, but after the moves that have been made in the coaching department; it seems like the front office is eager to keep him in midnight green. He could benefit greatly from this hire. Wentz had a propensity to hold onto the ball too long which lead to a few very bad turnovers and a sack total akin to the David Carr era in Houston. Herbert released the ball in 2.69 seconds where Carson consistently hovered around 3 seconds. That may not seem like much but it is an eternity in football time. Could Steichens' quick hitting system help the woes that seemed to plague Wentz fr the majority of 2020? If the Eagles decide to move on from Carson and rebuild with Hurts, can Steichen bring the same level of success to Hurts as he did to Herbert?</p><p>Almost anything will be a tangible improvement over the conglomerate of Doug Pederson, Rich Scangarello, and Press Taylor's unimaginative, slow developing, and unbalanced offense.</p><h2 id="brian-johnson-33-qb-coach-"><strong>Brian Johnson, 33. QB Coach</strong>‌‌</h2><p>The latest addition to the coaching staff could wind up being the most impactful hiring of them all. Brian Johnson, the young OC of the Florida Gators was hired to be the Eagles QB coach, coming into one of the most tenuous situations in football. Johnson has a super high football pedigree. He was a supremely talented QB at Utah leading the Utes to an undefeated season and a Sugar Bowl win in his senior year. After graduating he was named the QB coach at Utah at only 23 years old. He spent two seasons in that role before being promoted to offensive coordinator at 25 years old. In 2014 his tenure at Utah came to an end and he moved to Mississippi State to be the QB coach once more. During his time coaching the Bulldogs he turned Dak Prescott (BOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!) from little known prospect into an NFL draft pick. He turned his success at Mississippi State into a promotion to be an offensive coordinator at The University of Houston. His tenure there was cut short after head coach Tom Herman resigned to take a job at University of Texas. During his short time he coached future Eagles WR Greg Ward Jr, then a QB to his best statistical season. He also coached up Kyle Allen (Washington Football Team) while in Houston.</p><p>His next stop after departing from Houston would be his last and most high profile job to date. In 2017 he was hired by The University of Florida to be the QB coach (I’m sensing a trend that this guy knows his quarterbacks). He spent his first two years with the Gators exclusively as the QB coach, developing 2020 Heisman finalist Kyle Trask. Once again Johnson's acumen couldn't be denied and he was promoted to offensive coordinator heading into the 2020 season. His promotion coincided with the Gators offense absolutely exploding. They averaged 39.8 points per game, won the SEC East division, and received an invite to The Cotton Bowl.</p><p>He has coached and developed more pros by the age of 33 than some do in 33 years of coaching at the college level. His potential seems to be limitless. But like all things Eagles related, his hiring doesn't come without some built in drama.</p><p>He spent the last three years grooming and coaching Kyle Trask, a player with a build and skill set eerily similar to Carson Wentz. His combination of size, arm talent, and ability to throw on the run will make some wonder what he can do with a player who fits that same mold in Wentz. It is also common knowledge that he has a personal connection to Jalen Hurts. He has been a friend of the Hurts family for nearly 20 years, and was coached by Jalen's father in high school. Jalen also has a skill set that's been compared to Dak Prescott, who Johnson coached during his time at Mississippi State. No matter who he may prefer, if both of the quarterbacks are on the roster when next season rolls around, history tells us Johnson will get the best out of them.‌‌‌‌While nothing is guaranteed in life, it appears that The Eagles and Nick Siranni have assembled a very talented coaching staff that has plenty of room to grow. There is an air of hope that fresh eyes and fresh play calling can help this team regain the glory and promise we all had such a short time ago. There are so many factors that go into building a winning team and a winning culture but this feels like it’s a step in the right direction. After the debacle of a season we just had to suffer through, a little hope can go a long way.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers Q&A With a Friend of the Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[So we are obviously primarily an Eagles based outlet but don’t get it twisted. All five of us are truly 4 for 4. We may bleed green above all else but we’ve longed for Red Octobers, fought with the Broad Street Bullies and Trusted the Process.

As the Philadelphia 76ers are currently the hottest team in the eastern conference, there’s not a better time to talk to one of the most knowledgeable basketball minds in the city Joe Casey. Joe Casey is not only a friend of the show but he is a bit of a ]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/sixers-q-a-with-a-friend-of-the-show/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ac3</guid><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/joben.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/joben.jpg" alt="Sixers Q&A With a Friend of the Show"/><p>So we are obviously primarily an <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/eagles">Eagles</a> based outlet but don’t get it twisted. All five of us are truly 4 for 4. We may bleed green above all else but we’ve longed for <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/phillies">Red Octobers</a>, fought with the <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/flyers">Broad Street Bullies</a> and <a href="https://admin.qbfactory.show/tag/sixers">Trusted the Process</a>.</p><p>As the Philadelphia 76ers are currently the hottest team in the eastern conference, there’s not a better time to talk to one of the most knowledgeable basketball minds in the city Joe Casey. Joe Casey is not only a friend of the show but he is a bit of a basketball savant. He’s currently a senior financial analyst for Fox Sports &amp; Entertainment, a blogger for Busting Brackets and owner of an up and coming outlet MIP Scouting. Together we will take a quick dive into how he feels about the Sixers and their chances to bring the Larry to Philly for the first time in nearly 40 years.<br/></p><h2 id="when-did-you-first-really-find-your-passion-for-the-game">When did you first really find your passion for the game?<br/></h2><p>I first found my passion for the game during high school. I knew that I wasn’t athletically gifted enough to compete at a high school level or a college level. I think that really locked me in to understanding that I had a passion for the game but needed to find a path that wasn’t on the court. The prospect of off court basketball operations brought me to Seton Hall. They have a pretty popular basketball program that was in a rut prior to the Isaiah Whitehead class. So I was able to reinforce my passion with quality basketball. <br/></p><h2 id="being-a-graduate-of-a-basketball-school-how-did-that-enhance-your-own-fandom-for-the-sport">Being a graduate of a “basketball school”, how did that enhance your own fandom for the sport?<br/></h2><p>Yeah New Jersey is a basketball hub and I think that whenever you’re rooting for a team that’s good or has at least relative success in their respective playoffs it bolsters your fandom. The Pirates made the tournament every year I attended, looked to make the tournament last year before the COVID shutdown, and is on track to go again this year.  Anytime your team is successful it definitely increases your fandom. I also had the opportunity to work in the athletics department with Learfield Sports so I was able to attend every game and I got a “court side seat” to the action. I’ve seen some really good players from not only Seton Hall; but from opposing teams in the Big East so I think that definitely increases your fandom when you see quality basketball in a successful program.<br/></p><h2 id="what-are-your-thoughts-on-the-process-and-the-results-it-s-yielded">What are your thoughts on the process and the results it’s yielded?<br/></h2><p>My first thought is that it’s a success because when you look at it in the longest view you clearly have the results that you were looking for. Obviously your optimal solution is a championship, but when the process started it was taking a mediocre team and putting them in a position to at least contend. The pre-process Sixers weren’t horrible but they were a mediocre team who were never going to win anything. In my opinion that is worse than being outright bad in sports. Now when the process began there were no guarantees, just a goal. The goal was bottoming out and getting multiple swings at the plate (the top of the draft). You did miss and you have had failures(Okafor/ Fultz), but even aside from our two stars the league is riddled with “processors”. Christian Wood has emerged as one of the better young centers, Jerami Grant is a defensive nightmare, RoCo has made an all NBA defensive team and Dario has carved out a niche as a solid role player; to name just a few. It may feel like a lifetime ago due to the state of the world currently, but just two seasons ago you were four (excruciating) bounces away from a conference finals appearance. Last year was a waste but now we’re back in a structure that is still reaping the benefits of the process. The pillars of our team are from assets created through the process. I think that people say the process wasn’t a success because we haven't seen a championship yet, but these guys are young and we’re in a position to experience even more success for years to come (barring injury).</p><p>Just to add to that; we live in a city that’s extremely passionate but extremely reactionary. This fanbase doesn't like when their teams suck and they can’t justify losing. Realistically the process was a cult following. It evolved from a philosophy, to a rallying cry, to a culture. Initially the majority of fans weren’t happy about it, the media wasn’t happy about it, but at the time other teams in the city were playing mediocre and nobody was nearly as upset. Now we got here to exactly where we wanted to be, a team with a real chance, and people aren’t happy that they’re not winning. You’re never going to please everybody and people are gonna say the process was a failure because it fits their narrative. However, when you look at it all in a broad view you got a bunch of bites at the apple and turned some of those opportunities into real trade chips and bonafide superstars.  Obviously they missed a few times but you hit when it mattered so the process overall was a success and that’s something that we will be able to lean on for hopefully the next decade.<br><br/></br></p><h2 id="what-s-your-opinion-on-ben-simmons-stagnant-offensive-game">What’s your opinion on Ben Simmons stagnant offensive game?<br/></h2><p>Ben Simmons stagnant offensive game isn't a real story in my opinion. Obviously we want to see Ben Simmons score  22 points a game and give us eight and seven but that’s just not who he is right now. I would love to see his aggression increase but for now I say; what does he bring the team?” What  is he doing to make us better? What do you do to elevate us? So in my opinion what he is doing right now on the court overall outweighs his offensive woes. Now if he comes out in the next 45 games and can’t throw more than three assists or grab more than seven rebounds that’s a problem. but until that happens…. which I don’t think it will, you can’t worry about his offensive game too much.</p><p>Right now you don’t even need Simmons to shoot but you need him to defend the best opposing player. You need him to rebound and assist at an elite level and give you those 15-18 points a game. I would like to see him take more shots but if he doesn’t it’s not gonna kill us. A very broad and loosely based example of this is what JJ was for the Sixers. He was a liability to say the least on defense, but you had defensive studs around him that hid Reddick's deficiencies and didn’t let him get exposed. Now on that train of thought you have guys on offense who space the floor that kind of hide Bens offensive struggles. He’s going to be under the microscope because he’s a star athlete in Philadelphia, but right now he is not essential on the offensive end and they’re still among the best teams in basketball.<br/></p><h2 id="does-joel-embiid-have-a-chance-to-win-the-mvp">Does Joel Embiid have a chance to win the MVP?<br/></h2><p>The short answer is yes. He would be the first big to win since Dirk Nowitzki. It’s been a pretty guard dominant award. Obviously Giannis won but he’s more of a point forward than a true big man. So I think that if he is to have a legitimate chance, three things need to happen.</p><p>First things first. For him to have a real argument in a 72 game season he has to play 55 to 61 games.</p><p>Second, the Sixers have to finish top three, probably top two in the conference because generally MVPs get the benefit of the doubt when they’re winning as a team.</p><p>Thirdly, he just needs to continue to do what he does. If he’s averaging what he is right now and also checks those two boxes he definitely wins with ease. <br/></p><h2 id="do-the-sixers-have-a-chance-to-finally-make-it-out-of-the-2nd-round">Do the Sixers have a chance to finally make it out of the 2nd round?<br/></h2><p>Yes. Clearly we have had second round issues, and I know we always say this year is different, but I genuinely think this year is different. I believe that the team is finally compatible with their stars. You haven’t had outside shooting really since Covington, Dario and JJ and they won 52 games that year. Last year was a wash. They sucked, they were a mess and it seemed like none of the pieces fit. It was slow, lumbering basketball with no spacing. Now you had a guy come in to fix it (Morey) and give them a real team. I think they’re the best team in the conference, even with Brooklyn in their current rendition. They can’t play defense and they can't guard bigs, we just so happen to have arguably the best big in the league playing the best basketball of his young career. I think as long as the role players on the Sixers stay consistent, which they’ve proven to do so far, we will succeed and get past the second round.<br/></p><h2 id="who-is-your-current-favorite-sixer-all-time-favorite-sixer-and-your-favorite-process-sixer">Who is your current favorite Sixer, all time favorite Sixer, and Your favorite process Sixer?<br/></h2><p>I would say my favorite current Sixer is Embiid. I think that he is the anchor and the straw that stirs the drink. When he is going well the entire team is elevated. He’s also the last true link to the Sam Hinkie process.</p><p>I think that my favorite all-time Sixers is Allen Iverson even though I didn’t get to see him play frequently at his peak. It just always felt like he was different when he was in the building even when he was on the other team. His tenacity and energy was an embodiment of the city;  his skill level and will to win are in the upper echelon of any player to ever lace them up.</p><p>It's hard to pick a favorite process Sixer. Tony Wroten or Hollis Thompson come to mind, I feel like those two really were pieces of the process. Wroten coined “trust the process'' he was the first to say it so definitely him. Thompsons shooting brought some excitement to a team without much to be had. Ohh, and also Christian Wood. I knew that he was going to be a problem before he ever got any real minutes. His athleticism and length were undeniable and I’m happy to see him succeeding.<br/></p><h2 id="any-player-you-would-love-to-realistically-add-to-this-team">Any player you would love to realistically add to this team?</h2><p>Realistically I think we are a pretty complete team right now and you would have to look at the big picture. Whoever ends up on the trade block, you'd be looking at somebody who would be disgruntled. I Don't know if I want to mess with the chemistry too much right now, the vibes are great. If I had to pick, I think Kevin Porter Jr. would’ve been a great value pick up for a second rounder but unfortunately he went to Houston. Speaking of Houston, I would entertain the idea of adding PJ Tucker if it was swapping Mike Scott. I think their contracts match up pretty well and Tucker would be a nice 3 and D addition. Outside of that I would kind of hold I’m pretty happy with the team right now and as I said before I think they have a legitimate shot to make some noise.</p><h2 id="alright-that-just-about-wraps-it-up-anything-you-want-to-add-that-we-may-not-have-covered">Alright that just about wraps it up, anything you want to add that we may not have covered?</h2><p>No, I think we pretty much covered all the big topics. I mean shameless self plug…. Go check out <a href="https://mipscouting.com">MIPScouting.com</a> and <a href="https://bustingbrackets.com">BustingBrackets.com</a> on Fansided. Oh and of course Trust The Process</p><hr><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure><p><br/></p><p><br/></p></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug is Done, Nick is Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[After nearly two weeks of interviews, almost a dozen candidates, hundreds of rumors, thousands of tweets, and even more hot takes; the Philadelphia Eagles finally have a new head coach. Nick Sirianni ,the offensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts, has been tasked to lead this team into the very uncertain future. With so much uncertainty and drama regarding the quarterback situation, the aging roster, the salary cap and the general direction of this team; its nice to have a little clarity o]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/doug-is-dead-nick-is-next/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ac2</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2021 03:47:21 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/Sirianni-Colts.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/Sirianni-Colts.jpeg" alt="Doug is Done, Nick is Next"/><p/><p>After nearly two weeks of interviews, almost a dozen candidates, hundreds of rumors, thousands of tweets, and even more hot takes; the Philadelphia Eagles finally have a new head coach. Nick Sirianni ,the offensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts, has been tasked to lead this team into the very uncertain future. With so much uncertainty and drama regarding the quarterback situation, the aging roster, the salary cap and the general direction of this team; its nice to have a little clarity on who will be the captain of the ship.<br><br>Sirianni was not on the average NFL fans radar when it came to filling one of the several coaching vacancies this offseason. After nearly a week of many assuming the job would come down to either Josh McDaniels or Duce Staley this hire truly came out of far left field. The QBFS team ourselves discussed multiple names on our show and in our blog and none of us had him anywhere near our radar.<br><br>As sports talk radio, fans and pundits try to digest their emotions after their favorite team hires a mystery candidate, one thing is certain. Sirianni is the new head coach so we should take a few moments to learn about him. What this guy is all about and what he can bring to the organization we all love will have a direct impact on the success or failures of this team for years to come.<br><br><br><strong>Early Years</strong><br><br>Nick Sirianni is a football lifer. He hails from Jamestown, NY where the Siranni family name carries some serious cache. His father Fran Sirianni was a decorated high school coach at Siriannis' alma mater, Southwestern Central High School. His two brothers are also both coaches at the high school and collegiate level. Sirianni attended The University of Mount Union, as a wide receiver and won three straight Division III national titles between 2000 and 2002; and soon after graduating took a job coaching defensive backs at Mount Union. In 2006 he took a promotion at Indiana University of Pennsylvania as a wide receivers coach.<br><br><br><strong>Welcome to the Show<br><br/></br></strong> During his short stint at IUP he must have caught the eye of Kansas City Chiefs GM Scott Pioli and former head coach Todd Haley. He was hired by the team as an offensive quality control assistant (in layman terms, an assistant to the assistant) and was promoted to the WR coach in 2012. 2012 brought about the firing of Todd Haley and the beginning of the Andy Reid era in Kansas City so, unfortunately Sirianni was let go with the rest of the Haley regime. <br>He wasted no time bouncing back and found a job with the Chargers where he met his mentor and friend Frank Reich. When Reich was promoted to OC of the team in 2014, Sirianni was made the teams QB coach. In 2015 he coached future hall of fame QB, Phillip Rivers, to career highs in passing yards and completions along with his second best TD:INT ratio. He also served as the teams WR coach and helped to develop Keenan Allen into one of the premier receivers in the league.<br><br><br><strong>A Big Promotion</strong><br>After the Chargers and Reich parted ways, the organization retained Sirianni until 2017. Frank Reich's masterclass of a season in 2017 earned him the head coaching job in Indianapolis, his first call was to his old buddy to offer him a promotion. Reich made Nick Sirianni the offensive coordinator of The Colts in the 2018 season. The Reich/Sirianni duo immediately turned things around for the team. <br>In 2017 Indy was 4-12, ranking 30th in points and 31st in yards, in 2018 they jumped up to 10-6 finishing in the top 7 in both yards and points per game. <br>Outside of the 2019 campaign, where Andrew Luck abruptly retired right before the season, the Colts have been one of the best and most efficient offenses in the league. <br><br><br><strong>What the League is Saying<br/></strong>The new head coach has many fans around the league. Former Chargers running back/swiss army knife, Danny Woodhead went on 94WIP to voice his support of Sirianni.<br><br>"<em>The thing about Nick is he’s obviously been under Frank, he’s been under (Whisenhunt), he’s been under a lot of great coaches. The dude works tirelessly and he does an unbelievable job explaining what he wants or what he needs.” </em><br>Woodhead also added<br>"<em>I got along with him great, but is he gonna coach guys hard? Of course he is. His first job in the NFL was Kansas City, the (GM Scott Pioli) years, that was under (head coach) Todd Haley, and they would get after guys. But he’s also been with a lot of other coaches. He’s not gonna be afraid to call people out, but he’s also gonna communicate why he’s calling them out. I think he’ll do a great job with that."<br/></em><br>Danny Woodhead isn't the only one heaping praise on the coach.<br><br>Per former exec of the Saints, Dolphins and Chargers Randy Mueller<br>"<em>If you know Nick (Sirianni), you know his attention to detail. Players develop when they know what they're doing. His players always know what they are doing</em>"<br><br>Frank Reich himself had this to say <br>“<em>He is a brilliant offensive mind. He is a tireless worker. He pays attention to detail. He has a dynamic coaching personality. I think he is going to be a great head coach in this league... It is hard for me to have a higher opinion of Nick</em>”<br><br><br>Of course not all of the reactions were as sparkling as the ones above. <br>Jeff Mclane per one of his infamous anonymous sources tweeted <br>“<em>Good guy, solid candidate. Fairly smart but not super smart. Concern is he is likely to top out at a B-level coach for team that is in the mix to make the playoffs, but not a real SB chance</em>."<br><br> We also can't forget our favorite hot take artist, crackpot, and frequent Philadelphia coach slanderer Mike Lombardi. Lombardi seems to think Sirianni was an unqualified and downright bad hire.<br>On a Boston sports radio outlet he said <br>"<em>There's no way Josh McDaniels is in a room and Nick Sirianni's in the same room and they're talking football and you're going to pick Nick over Josh. There's just no way. There's no way. It's not even close. Because I know Josh so well that his level is far exceeding most people</em>."<br>Lombardi famously lambasted the Eagles in 2016 after hiring Doug Pederson calling him "<em>Possibly the most unqualified head coach I've ever seen.</em>"<br>The good news is, that all but guarantees Sirianni will win a Superbowl here.<br><br><strong>The Final Verdict</strong><br><br>We truly can not say how Nick Sirianni will do leading the boys in midnight green. With no head coaching experience and only three years of experience as an offensive coordinator he is an enigma of sorts. Taking away the uber high profile hiring of Chip Kelly in 2013, hiring enigmas seems to be Jeff Luries' style and it has brought about excellent results. Andy Reid and Doug Pederson were both seen as unconventional hires, and they both brought this city great success. Regardless of how the fans, players, or media feels; the only true way we will know what he is made of is the tried and true test of time. One thing is certain, if he helps Carson Wentz recapture his MVP form and leads The Birds back to the promised land; they might have to make room for another statue at The Linc.</br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></p><p/><p/><blockquote><em>A special thank you to Michael "Blanco" Parks and Joe Casey of MIP Scouting for their editorial work and contributions to the article</em></blockquote><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Coaching Search Continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[
Just three years removed from The Eagles first ever SuperBowl title the organization has parted ways with head coach Doug Pederson. While the move was not met without criticism, most of the fan base has resigned themselves to the fact it was best to mutually part ways with the man who brought this city the ultimate glory.

So now for the third time in the last eight years Jeffery Lurie is tasked with hiring the next man who will lead this team. There have been quite a few names linked to the te]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/breaking-down-the-remaining-coaching-candidates/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ac1</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:48:03 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/89013011-124C-4A46-ACAD-65280C05F00F.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/89013011-124C-4A46-ACAD-65280C05F00F.jpeg" alt="The Coaching Search Continues"/><p><br>Just three years removed from The Eagles first ever SuperBowl title the organization has parted ways with head coach Doug Pederson. While the move was not met without criticism, most of the fan base has resigned themselves to the fact it was best to mutually part ways with the man who brought this city the ultimate glory.</br></p><p>So now for the third time in the last eight years Jeffery Lurie is tasked with hiring the next man who will lead this team. There have been quite a few names linked to the team, some of which have already filled vacancies with other organizations. We will be examining the coaches left to see who will best fit the needs of this team going through one of the most tumultuous situations in the NFL.</p><h2 id="brian-daboll"><br>Brian Daboll</br></h2><p><br>The offensive coordinator comes with an excellent pedigree working with Bill Belichick in New England, Nick Saban at Alabama and most recently former Eagles DC and current Buffalo Bills HC Sean McDermott. His tenure with the Bills has helped Josh Allen grow from a high upside QB struggling to put it together, to a dominant force in the NFL. Josh Allen’s play this year is reminiscent of Carson Wentz 2017 season where he had a beautiful deep ball and was a constant threat with his legs. That alone is enough to make eagles fans salivate at the prospect of bringing in a man who could get Carson back to that level of play. He’s been courted by almost every team with a head coaching vacancy and the Birds were late to the party by not firing Doug on Black Monday. While Carson’s past production and talent level may be enough to sway Daboll into taking the job, Philadelphia is competing with Houston and the LA Chargers who have ultra talented QBs of their own. I’d put the chances of Daboll being the next HC of the Eagles at around 33%</br></p><p><br/></p><h2 id="duce-staley">Duce Staley</h2><p><br>A fan favorite player, a player favorite coach, and an organizational favorite person.</br></p><p>Duce has been a stalwart in Philadelphia as a coach and player for over 20 years. He was one of the few holdovers from the Andy Reid era and survived the full scale purge of the Chip Kelly regime. He has been in charge of the running backs room for excellent seasons by LeSean McCoy, Legarette Blount, Jay Ajayi, and has helped put Miles Sanders and Boston Scott on the map league wide. He makes sense for more than a few reasons. He is familiar with the executives, players and fan base. He has the respect and love of the team. He knows this city and knows all the right things to do and say when it comes to the media. He has been a Super Bowl champ as a player and a coach. He also knows what the players on this team like to run and what puts them in the best position to succeed. Unfortunately this front office is obsessed with the passing game which makes a former runningback and runningbacks coach seem like an unlikely fit for what Jeff Lurie has traditionally valued in a head coach.</p><p>I would put Duces chances of becoming the next head coach of the Eagles at around 40%</p><p><br/></p><h2 id="eric-bieniemy">Eric Bieniemy</h2><p>All season long it seemed like Eric Bieniemy was the coach to have this offseason. But with three of the seven coaching vacancies already filled the odds of the Eagles obtaining his services have marginally improved. Bieniemy comes from the impressive coaching tree of Andy Reid, and if the hiring of Doug Pederson tells us anything Lurie still values Big Reds opinions.</p><p>Bieniemy and the Eagles pairing up makes a ton of sense for both parties. He has helped turn Pat Mahomes into one of the most dominant forces in professional sports as an OC and the organization would love to see those results recreated with either Carson Wentz of Jalen Hurts. He also was the runningbacks coach from 13-17 in a very creative and innovative rushing attack by the Chiefs.</p><p>Coming to Philly also benefits Bieniemy. Taking the job in Philly brings him to an organization with a winning pedigree and two young QBs to choose from; as opposed to Detroit with an aging QB and a franchise who is traditionally among the bottom feeders. He will have insight as to with how things work here from Andy as opposed to the job with the Chargers. Coming to Philly takes him out of the AFC West and into a much easier division where he doesn’t have to face his mentor 2-3 times per year. It also is more intriguing than the Houston job; a team who has no 1st or 2nd round pick an aging defense and a stud QB who wants out of town.</p><p>Some people have reservations about Bieniemy seeing that he has had arguably the easiest job in football coaching the most explosive offense in recent memory, and that Andy is known for calling a majority of the plays. But hey, the last Andy Reid disciple they hired brought the city a Lombardi so the rewards could far outweigh the risks.</p><p>I put the chances of The Eagles hiring Eric Bieniemy at 50% with their main competition being the Chargers.</p><p><br/></p><h2 id="joe-brady">Joe Brady</h2><p>It seems like every year there is a fresh, under 40, innovative offensive mind being touted as a head coaching candidate.</p><p>Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan in 2017.</p><p>Matt Nagy in 2018.</p><p>Matt Lafleur, Zac Taylor and Kliff Kingsbury in 2019.</p><p>Kevin Stefanski in 2020.</p><p>And now we have Joe Brady in 2021.</p><p>It’s a copycat league and the 31 year old wunderkind has had a meteoric rise reminiscent of Sean McVay a few years ago.</p><p>Just 5 years ago Joe Brady was a graduate assistant for the Nittany Lions in Happy Valley, he was then brought in by Sean Payton as an offensive assistant with New Orleans before being hired by LSU in 2019 as a WR coach and a pass game coordinator. Everyone knows the story, he went to LSU and helped take Joe Burrow from a fringe day 2 pick into a Heisman winning, record setting, number 1 draft pick; while developing WRs Justin Jefferson, Jamar Chase and Terrance Marshall into high level NFL prospects. The success of LSUs offense under his tutelage drew the eye of Matt Rhule and the Carolina Panthers, who made him the offensive coordinator of the team at only 30 years old.</p><p>You can draw a lot of parallels between the Panthers and Eagles offensive personnel.</p><p>A first round QB with high upside but an unfortunately catastrophic injury (Bridgewater/Wentz).</p><p>A shifty home run hitting runningback who excels in space (McCaffery/Sanders).</p><p>A WR group filled with young speedsters (Anderson, Moore, Samuels/Reagor,Watkins,Hightower).</p><p>Even without the best pass catching runningback in the league, Joe Brady helped Teddy Bridgewater post a career year. His fresh schemes and history as a WR Coach also helped Robbie Anderson, DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel to personal best marks in receiving yards.</p><p>The Eagles are always trying to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the trends of the league. A 31 year old who’s already excelled in college and the pro game, who prioritizes the pass, who’s helped a QB with a terrible leg injury regain his form, paired with his overflowing potential; has the Eagles names written all over it. Much like Doug had; Duce and Bieniemy would have an Andy Reid blueprint built in. Joe Brady would bring a brand new philosophy on offense that could help shape the league for years to come. That prospect alone may be too enticing for Jeffery Lurie to pass up on.</p><p>I put the Eagles chances of hiring Joe Brady at 60%</p><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure><p/>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Day After Doug: A Meme Dump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here we are, not 24 hours out from the firing of Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach, Doug Pederson, and the internet already has all the memes one can handle. Here are a few from our collection for your entertainment purposes. Like and share on any platform you please. Be sure to follow us on instagram, facebook, twitter, and IRL if you see us on the streets!

Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us @qbfactoryshow on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/the-day-after-doug-a-meme-dump/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46abf</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blanco]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:32:41 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/The-Day-After-Doug.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/The-Day-After-Doug.jpg" alt="The Day After Doug: A Meme Dump"/><p>Here we are, not 24 hours out from the firing of Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach, Doug Pederson, and the internet already has all the memes one can handle. Here are a few from our collection for your entertainment purposes. Like and share on any platform you please. Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheQuarterbackFactoryShow">facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/qbfactoryshow">twitter</a>, and IRL if you see us on the streets!</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/doug-f-this-s.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="The Day After Doug: A Meme Dump" loading="lazy" width="582" height="396"><figcaption>Doug proposes an "all-star" ensemble for next years regime, Lurie is not impressed. Doug shouts "F*** THIS S***!" and throws his papers in the air. Does that say "Howie Poop Face"?</figcaption></img></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/doug-sponge-bob-imma-head-out.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="The Day After Doug: A Meme Dump" loading="lazy" width="576" height="542"><figcaption>"Ight Imma Head Out" - Before Lurie can react to Doug's underwhelming staff proposal, Doug picks up and heads out.</figcaption></img></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/office-space-lumbergh-milton.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="The Day After Doug: A Meme Dump" loading="lazy" width="800" height="800" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2021/01/office-space-lumbergh-milton.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/office-space-lumbergh-milton.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Office Space at the Eagles facilities. Jeff "Lumbergh" Lurie gives Doug "Milton" Pederson the boot. Not even moving him downstairs into storage B.</figcaption></img></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/office-space-milton-fire.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="The Day After Doug: A Meme Dump" loading="lazy" width="1171" height="1163" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2021/01/office-space-milton-fire.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2021/01/office-space-milton-fire.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/office-space-milton-fire.jpg 1171w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>More Office Space meme-mania. Doug "Milton" Pederson fittingly leaving the Philadelphia Eagles in flames.</figcaption></img></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/doug-unemployed.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="The Day After Doug: A Meme Dump" loading="lazy" width="960" height="960" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2021/01/doug-unemployed.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/doug-unemployed.jpg 960w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Give us a call at <a href="tel:215-436-9389">215-436-9389</a> and leave a message about how you feel regarding the Eagles, Doug getting fired, or anything Philly sports related.</figcaption></img></figure><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zach Ertz Appreciation Post and Lost Episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quarterback Factory Show just went live for the 32nd time since the birth of this platform. It was the third live show on @qbfactoryshow Instagram, but this episode was special.. so special that you will never see it, unless you tuned in live. A lost episode, never to resurface. A "technical glitch" that made the episode, live-only, and not recorded for use later on. No way to view it again, no way to upload it to YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes.... 'tis lost... However, a gain presents itself w]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/zach-ertz-appreciation-post/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46abe</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blanco]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 02:00:08 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/Zach_Ertz.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/Zach_Ertz.jpg" alt="Zach Ertz Appreciation Post and Lost Episode"/><p>The Quarterback Factory Show just went live for the 32nd time since the birth of this platform. It was the third live show on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow">@qbfactoryshow</a> Instagram, but this episode was special.. so special that you will never see it, unless you tuned in live. A lost episode, never to resurface. A "technical glitch" that made the episode, live-only, and not recorded for use later on. No way to view it again, no way to upload it to YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes.... 'tis lost... However, a gain presents itself with this blog post. Allow, if you will, a recap of some of the broad topics discussed during the show that is lost.. forever...</p><p>The lost episode in question lasted about an hour and a half (borderline two hours) and the crew went on many tangents regarding TV Shows, Movies, memories together... as per usual. But the core of the episode focused mainly around an appreciation for an Eagle who will likely no longer be an Eagle come next season. </p><p>Zach Ertz is the best Tight End to ever dawn a Philadelphia Eagles uniform. Hands down. That is not a light statement, as he tops an impressive list of Tight ends through the history of the birds. A list including those before our time like Pete Retzlaff, Charle Young, John Spagnola, and Keith Krepfle.  To the ones we know in more recent eras like Jason Dunn, Brent Celek, L.J. Smith, Chad Lewis, and Keith Jackson! This is a good group to have your name along side.</p><p>Later in the show we ran through our favorite Ertz catches of his career, and obviously the Super Bowl touchdown catch was mentioned more than once.  </p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="356" height="200" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GcmPO9ZCJPA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/></figure><p>A runner-up Ertz catch was the overtime touchdown vs the Giants in 2019. A catch like that, vs a division opponent, to keep the Birds' playoff hopes alive is nothing short of remarkable.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="356" height="200" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8wJ-1hCXtlg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/></figure><p>Another amazing Ertz moment mentioned was Carson Wentz' first NFL completion, Week 1 vs the Browns in 2016, to put the entire NFL on notice that this combination of Quarterback and Tight End was not to be taken lightly.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qaZTVVx3v8w" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""/><!--kg-card-end: html--><p>No doubt there are many more amazing Ertz moments like the few mentioned here. Leave a comment of some of your favorite that we left out!</p><p>We talked about if Ertz' number will get retired, and we certainly believe so, somewhere down the line. Hopefully NOT before on Brian Westbrook's number 36 gets the retirement treatment, and likely not before Jason Peters (numbe 71) or Fletcher Cox (number 91) either. Only time will tell.</p><p>One burning debate we had during the show.. Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze a good sequel? We we're somehow split on the decision. Some of us said yes, and Ninja Rap is better than Ice Ice Baby and that the movie was fun and light. But some of us said no and not being too keen on the switch in April O'Neil actresses from Judith Hoag to Paige Turco and the licensing issues that left out Rocksteady and Bebop for their generic counterparts: Tokka and Rahzar. Help us settle the debate with a comment!</p><p>You can checkout our latest episodes on Spotify, not the aforementioned lost episode though, because well... that one is lost forever. </p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P" width="100%" height="232" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"/><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discussing what can be described as a train-wreck of an Eagles season]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're back tonight for our normal Thursday night show. ]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/discussing-a-train-wreck-eagles-season/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46abd</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blanco]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 23:55:34 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/twitter-card-3.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/uBm7sD8yCW-1.png" class="kg-image" alt="Discussing what can be described as a train-wreck of an Eagles season" loading="lazy" width="731" height="379" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2021/01/uBm7sD8yCW-1.png 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/uBm7sD8yCW-1.png 731w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>The 2020 Philadelphia Eagles season summed up in one pic.</figcaption></img></figure><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/twitter-card-3.jpg" alt="Discussing what can be described as a train-wreck of an Eagles season"/><p>We're back tonight for our normal Thursday night show. We'll be discussing, what can be described as nothing other than a train wreck of a season, for your Birds. Where did it all go wrong? Who's most to blame? What does the future hold?</p><p>We may very well have witnesses Zach Ertz last game as a Philadelphia Eagle. We will certainly take a moment to discuss our favorite Ertz moments in his career and if he is an all-time Eagle. Ertz was drafted 35th overall in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, and has been an Eagle through 2 different coaching regimes in that of Chip Kelly and Doug Pederson. Throughout his career he has been known most notably for his consistent hands. When Carson Wentz was drafted by the Eagles in 2016 it did not take long for the duo to become one of the better quarterback tight end pairs in the league.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/3000.jpeg" class="kg-image" alt="Discussing what can be described as a train-wreck of an Eagles season" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="975" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2021/01/3000.jpeg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2021/01/3000.jpeg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1600/2021/01/3000.jpeg 1600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w2400/2021/01/3000.jpeg 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz scores during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt York)</figcaption></img></figure><p>Maybe we'll talk about a team that's actually winning in this town your 10,9,8, 76ers! Led by Doc Rivers, the sixers currently own the best record in the league at 7-1. With some inter-conference games coming up vs. the Nets, Heat, and Hawks, we shall see where they stand as the season moves on. Tune in at 9pm-ish to hear it all go down. Don't forget to call and leave your messages to be played on the air: <a href="tel:215-436-9389">215-436-9389</a>. See ya then!</p><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Way Way Way Too Early Eagles 3 Round Mock Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Eagles season is over, but the drama is far from finished.

Jim Schwartz is on his way out, taking his vanilla, albeit mostly effective defensive scheme with him. To the dismay of many fans it appears Howie Roseman and Doug Pederson will be returning to the organization, but there is an air around the NovaCare center that points to more shakeups coming on the coaching staff and in the front office.

Multiple reports, on top of a heartbreaking image of Zach Ertz, Jason Kelce and ]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/way-way-way-too-early-eagles-3-round-mock-draft/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46abc</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2021]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 23:49:48 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/92186460-0404-4187-9745-7CDE1B57BC1B.jpeg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/92186460-0404-4187-9745-7CDE1B57BC1B.jpeg" alt="Way Way Way Too Early Eagles 3 Round Mock Draft"/><p>The Philadelphia Eagles season is over, but the drama is far from finished.</p><p>Jim Schwartz is on his way out, taking his vanilla, albeit mostly effective defensive scheme with him. To the dismay of many fans it appears Howie Roseman and Doug Pederson will be returning to the organization, but there is an air around the NovaCare center that points to more shakeups coming on the coaching staff and in the front office.</p><p>Multiple reports, on top of a heartbreaking image of Zach Ertz, Jason Kelce and Carson Wentz sitting together on the field hours after the loss to Washington; has many fans thinking this is the end of the three stalwarts time here.</p><p>Add in the fact that the team is currently 70 million over the projected salary cap and the Birds are staring down the barrel of a full scale rebuild.</p><p><br/></p><p>But there is a glimmer of hope..........</p><p>It appears we have our CB1 in Darius Slay and K’Von Wallace showed he can be a steady option at safety in his limited playing time.</p><p>Alex Singleton looks like a true diamond in the rough.</p><p>Jordan Mailata, Jack Driscoll and Nate Herbig looked like revelations on the offensive line.</p><p>Josh Sweat looked like a real contributor all season long and showed flashes of brilliance.</p><p>Travis Fulgham was a pleasant surprise and there is a hope he can play up to the potential he showed.</p><p>Dallas Goedert looked primed to take over the TE1 spot posting 3 TDs and over 500 yards in only 9 games.</p><p>And of course the Eagles #6 draft slot and their full compliment of picks. The draft is a time of hope, a new chance to change the present and future of your roster for the better, a new chance to not draft another JJ Arcega Whiteside.......</p><p><br/></p><p>Ok so maybe the eagles don’t have the best track record with the draft over the last five years, but like Rocky Balboa said after simultaneously defeating Ivan Drago and communism “If I can change, and you can change... EVERYBODY CAN CHANGE!!”</p><p>Anyway this is the way too damn early mock draft</p><p><br><strong>Round 1 </strong></br></p><p><strong>Patrick Surtain Jr</strong></p><p><strong>CB Alabama</strong></p><p>The 6’2 203lb corner has the body type, the pedigree, and the ball skills that make a scout salivate. Add in the fact that he has went heads up with 4 first round WRs in practice (Jeudy,Ruggs,Smith,Waddle) and excelled over the last two seasons as a CB1 at a top flight school in a conference with plentiful playmakers, you have the makings of a consensus top 10 lock.</p><p>No matter the in game situation he always seems even keel and relaxed. He uses his hands better than anyone in the country, has the closing speed and fluid hips to keep up with even the fastest of WRs, and his ball skills are second to none. He won’t put up the flashy interception numbers, but that is a product of his discipline and reluctance to take unnecessary chances.For a team that is dying for a CB to pair with Slay this pick almost makes too much sense.</p><p><br><strong>Round 2</strong></br></p><p><strong>Terrance Marshall jr</strong></p><p><strong>WR LSU</strong></p><p>The silky smooth 6’3 200lb WR from LSU has been the man lost in the shuffle over his two stand out years at LSU. From a draft coverage perspective he’s taken a backseat to teammates Justin Jefferson and Jamar Chase but he has all of the tools to be a true number one. He runs his routes with fluidity and crispness, he attacks the ball at its high point, has excellent body control and is able to adjust to make the most difficult catches. His production won’t make your jaw drop; but that is a product of being the third option in 2019, having a severe drop off in QB play this past season and opting out of the last few of the Tigers games. He has the size and speed combination that coaches love to see, and a catch radius reminiscent of Larry Fitzgerald. Whether he falls to the Birds in the 2nd round really depends on his workout, but if he did the eagles could have a stud for the next 7-10 years.</p><p><br><strong>Round 3</strong></br></p><p><strong>Shaka Toney</strong></p><p><strong>Pass Rusher Penn State</strong></p><p>The Eagles have always valued the defensive line. Even with the emergence of Josh Sweat and the productivity they got from the line this year they still have a need at pass rusher that is flying under the radar. Outside of Sweat Brandon Graham is 32, Vinny Curry will most likely not return, and Barnett didn’t have his 5th year option exercised; so the position group is looking very thin. In comes Shaka Toney. He is a Philly kid who stayed in the state to attend PSU. While they had a very disappointing season Toney was apart of a dominant lions front 7 that included 202  2nd round pick Gross-Matos and the consensus best LB in the country Micah Parsons. Toney is an impressive natural athlete with a sky high motor and a quick twitch you can’t teach. He has a great first step and a nice set of moves at the point of attack. He can be a bit of an over-pursuer which leads to some having concern about his viability as a 3 down player but that is a concern that can be coached up; his natural gifts such as long arms, aggressiveness and sub 4.6 40 can not be taught. He’d slide right in to the rotation and learn from Brandon Graham, one of the best run defenders in football. He has true double digit sack potential and could be a welcomed addition to an already talented pass rush.</p><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Enigma Named Howie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Howie Roseman, the much maligned GM of the Philadelphia Eagles is in a precarious position this coming off-season. His job is in jeopardy for the second time in his Eagles career; but this time he may end up in the wood chipper as opposed to the broom closet.

He has, rightfully, taken a brunt of the blame for the way this team has performed (well underperformed) over the 2020 season. From running up a payroll that would make George Steinbrenner blush to missing on DK Metcalf, Justin Jefferson, ]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/the-enigma-named-howie/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46abb</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:14:13 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/BVT2LFV4RJFKZCL74AOQ762SKE.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2021/01/BVT2LFV4RJFKZCL74AOQ762SKE.jpg" alt="The Enigma Named Howie"/><p>Howie Roseman, the much maligned GM of the Philadelphia Eagles is in a precarious position this coming off-season. His job is in jeopardy for the second time in his Eagles career; but this time he may end up in the wood chipper as opposed to the broom closet.</p><p>He has, rightfully, taken a brunt of the blame for the way this team has performed (well underperformed) over the 2020 season. From running up a payroll that would make George Steinbrenner blush to missing on DK Metcalf, Justin Jefferson, and Alvin Kamara. Nobody can blame the Philadelphia sports faithful for wanting to break out the guillotine.</p><p>There are camps of people loyal to Doug who cite his late season success in the face of adversity and injury. They champion him as a leader of men who never throws his guys under the bus. And of course Doug leading our beloved Eagles to the promised land and beating the evil empire to bring home the Lombardi.</p><p>There are Carson loyalists who think fondly of him being the MVP (we know Tom technically won but let’s be real Carson was the best player in football that year). Loyalists who see the raw talent he possesses, his ability to make plays only a handful of QBs in league history can make, and his toughness coming back after two devastating injuries in back to back years to lead a team mostly comprised of the practice squad to a division title last season.</p><p>There are even defenders of Jim Schwartz who cite his low scoring average, his elite defensive line, and his ability to make it work with a subpar back 7.</p><p>But when it comes to Howie Roseman, all the support he garnered and equity he accrued from his return to power and subsequent Super Bowl win; seems to be a thing of the past......... and I think Howie might deserve a little more leeway.</p><p>If there is one thing we can say about the GM, it’s that the man can crunch some numbers. Everyone knows we are in salary cap Hell, but he almost always finds a way to make gold out of garbage in regards to the salary cap. In the same way people believe this is an outlier season for Carson and/or Doug, this year could be that outlier season for Howie and the cap.</p><p>The best person to fix this situation, is the man who got us into it. Keeping Howie around is probably the better move to make.</p><p>Hiring a new GM would come with its own problems.</p><p>What reputable GM would want to come into this cap mess and try to clean it up? They’d be working with both hands tied behind their back, unable to sign anyone, and in the midst of a full blown QB controversy.</p><p>The people who want Howie’s head on silver platter cite his poor track record with the draft (rightfully so) and his signing of older injury prone players. His supporters take creedence in his cap acumen and his ability to win almost every trade. What if there was a way to allow Howie to continue being the cap and trade wizard, while also ensuring someone else was calling the shots on draft day?</p><p>In comes John Dorsey. He is already in the building, has built two Super Bowl championship rosters in the last decade with the Packers and Chiefs, and has a long track record of picking the right guys when it comes to the draft.</p><p>I propose they set up something reminiscent of Joe Banner and Andy Reid. Big Red shopped for the groceries and Banner found out how to pay for them. Make Howie the President of Football Operations and allow him to manage the cap. Make John Dorsey the official GM and director of player personnel he gets total autonomy to shops for the groceries, while Howie finds a way to pay for them.</p><p>This may never work out, Howie may have struck gold in 2017 and caught lightning in a bottle. He may be exactly what his biggest critics say he is. But heading into a tumultuous offseason where the coach, coordinators and QB might all be gone; some semblance of continuity would be helpful.The cap situation in 2021 means there is almost nothing to lose, so why not see if Howie Roseman can be The Wizard once more </p><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[15th Century Carthusian Northeast Philly Monk Long Time Eagles Fan and Friend of QBFS]]></title><description><![CDATA[You've seen him all over the internet, at WaWa's, on SEPTA buses, under the El, and so on. QBFS squad has seen this man many times at various tailgates and other philly events. Check out the photos for proof.]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/northeast-philly-monk/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ab9</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blanco]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:05:20 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/twitter-monk-cruising.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/twitter-monk-cruising.jpg" alt="15th Century Carthusian Northeast Philly Monk Long Time Eagles Fan and Friend of QBFS"/><p>You've seen him all over the internet, at WaWa's, on SEPTA buses, under the El, and so on. QBFS squad has seen this man many times at various tailgates and other philly events. Check out the photos for proof.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/tailgating-6.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="15th Century Carthusian Northeast Philly Monk Long Time Eagles Fan and Friend of QBFS" loading="lazy" width="1444" height="1083" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2020/12/tailgating-6.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2020/12/tailgating-6.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/tailgating-6.jpg 1444w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Northeast Philly monk at the XFinity Live! parking lot tailgating and watching Rocky shadow box before an eagles game in 2014</figcaption></img></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/tailgating-2.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="15th Century Carthusian Northeast Philly Monk Long Time Eagles Fan and Friend of QBFS" loading="lazy" width="1444" height="1069" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2020/12/tailgating-2.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2020/12/tailgating-2.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/tailgating-2.jpg 1444w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Northeast Philly Monk at the XFinity Live! parking lot chilling on a foldable chair at a tailgate party before an eagles game in 2015.</figcaption></img></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/tailgating-1.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="15th Century Carthusian Northeast Philly Monk Long Time Eagles Fan and Friend of QBFS" loading="lazy" width="1444" height="1083" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2020/12/tailgating-1.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2020/12/tailgating-1.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/tailgating-1.jpg 1444w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Northeast Philly Monk at the XFinity Live! parking lot walking up to some QBFS crew tailgate party in 2014. He beat us all in a Tea Off.</figcaption></img></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/tailgating-4.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="15th Century Carthusian Northeast Philly Monk Long Time Eagles Fan and Friend of QBFS" loading="lazy" width="1444" height="1083" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2020/12/tailgating-4.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2020/12/tailgating-4.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/tailgating-4.jpg 1444w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Northeast Philly Monk cruising around at Jetro Lot in 2018.</figcaption></img></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/linc-seats.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="15th Century Carthusian Northeast Philly Monk Long Time Eagles Fan and Friend of QBFS" loading="lazy" width="1444" height="1083" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2020/12/linc-seats.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2020/12/linc-seats.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/linc-seats.jpg 1444w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Northeast Philly Monk was sitting right near us, didn't even see him there.</figcaption></img></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/dann-and-monk-at-wingbowl.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="15th Century Carthusian Northeast Philly Monk Long Time Eagles Fan and Friend of QBFS" loading="lazy" width="1444" height="1072" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2020/12/dann-and-monk-at-wingbowl.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2020/12/dann-and-monk-at-wingbowl.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/dann-and-monk-at-wingbowl.jpg 1444w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Northeast Philly Monk spotted at Wing Bowl with QBFS' own Dann the Mann Wetzell sauced in doodlezone.</figcaption></img></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/tailgating-3.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="15th Century Carthusian Northeast Philly Monk Long Time Eagles Fan and Friend of QBFS" loading="lazy" width="1444" height="1083" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2020/12/tailgating-3.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2020/12/tailgating-3.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/tailgating-3.jpg 1444w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Northeast Philly Monk met up with QBFS personality Brendan Casey at the XFinity Live parking lot for some pregame activities before an eagles game.</figcaption></img></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/tailgating-7.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="15th Century Carthusian Northeast Philly Monk Long Time Eagles Fan and Friend of QBFS" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="960" srcset="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w600/2020/12/tailgating-7.jpg 600w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/size/w1000/2020/12/tailgating-7.jpg 1000w, https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/tailgating-7.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption>Northeast Philly Monk, last time we saw him in 2019 at a QBFS tailgating event before an eagles game. Didn't know he was a North Catholic Alum.</figcaption></img></figure><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Life for Carson Wentz in Philadelphia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carson Wentz, arguably the most polarzing athlete in Philadelphia since Allen Iverson and #5 were playing in the city, has had a careers worth of ups and downs during his tenure in midnight green. Hes been considered by fans and pundits alike as everything from an MVP franchise saving QB to an injury prone, overpaid bum. While I dont know if he will ever capture the magic of 2017 again after two career altering injuries, I believe he is closer to the former than the latter.  This is my case for ]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/the-life-for-carson-wentz-in-philadelphia/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ab8</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Palumbo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:52:21 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/eagles-carson-wentz-touches-upon-death-george.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/eagles-carson-wentz-touches-upon-death-george.jpg" alt="The Life for Carson Wentz in Philadelphia"/><p>Carson Wentz, arguably the most polarzing athlete in Philadelphia since Allen Iverson and #5 were playing in the city, has had a careers worth of ups and downs during his tenure in midnight green. Hes been considered by fans and pundits alike as everything from an MVP franchise saving QB to an injury prone, overpaid bum. While I dont know if he will ever capture the magic of 2017 again after two career altering injuries, I believe he is closer to the former than the latter.  This is my case for Ginger Jesus.</p><p>2016 he comes into training camp with Sam Bradford starting who gets traded the week of the first regular season game only to come in and exceed expectations as a rookie and set franchise rookie records in the process. Making individual plays that have never been made in this league by any quarterback before.</p><p>2017 he plays like an mvp, sets us up with home field advantage throughout the playoff run,  only to blow up his knee putting his body on the line for a close game (throws a td pass while on a torn acl mcl and pcl) everybody knows the story.</p><p>2018 comes back in record time (9 months) after we’ve built a statue of his back up and put it infront the stadium only to hear from the fan base he’s not the same qb as he was before, even though statistically he had been having a better season than his mvp front running previous season. Proceeds to FRACTURE A VERTEBRAE IN HIS BACK! -mid season only to be called injury prone by the fanbase.</p><p>2019 comes back from a devastating injury once again and while the team falls apart around him for the 3rd year in a row (because we’ve had the oldest roster in the league and what do we do? Bring in desean Jackson to help) literally carries a team with players who won’t play a down of nfl football for the rest of their lives to four straight wins and gets his team to the playoffs for a third straight year to only be cheap shot hit in the first quarter of the playoffs by a known dirty player to hear again how injury prone he is by the fanbase. Oh and I forgot to mention setting franchise passing records in the process and an NFL single season record by throwing for 4000 yards with no wide receiver over 500 receiving yards individually.</p><p>To this point in his career Carson had set another nfl record to have 95 pass tds and 35 or fewer ints in his first 54 games only qb in LEAGUE HISTORY to accomplish this.</p><p>2020 has been horrible football by this kid and you cannot say anything else, but once again we reached on a project wide receiver in the first rd and refused to bring in elite talent that was on the market in DeAndre Hopkins and Stefon Diggs. All along the way of this journey Carson has had to hear from this fucking stupid ass fanbase how bad he is and how we should have kept nick fucking foles (who I love btw but the guy can’t beat out Mitch tribusky and lost 5 straight games this year barely scoring the least amount of offensive points a week and is also a combined 2-9 since leaving Philadelphia)</p><p>If I was Carson I would say screw these ungrateful Monday morning qbs and take his talents somewhere else. But the kid has put his head down and gone to work day in and day out in a city that has called for the backup qb my entire life from AJ Feely and Jeff Garcia over Mcnabb; to Hurts and Foles over Carson because a portion of the fanbase is so football inept that they can’t understand the problems of a football team don’t always fall on the quarterback. They just need somebody to point the finger at. You wonder why guys like McNabb have always felt jaded towards this city? They had to deal with this shit for 10+ years. I love our fire and passion as a city and fan base but this fanbase is ruthless when they latch onto a problem</p><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the QBFS Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to our show.. er.. blog!]]></description><link>https://blog.qbfactory.show/welcome-to-the-qbfs-blog/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Ghost__Post__62d5912faab9244bbad46ab7</guid><category><![CDATA[Eagles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Flyers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Phillies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sixers]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blanco]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2020 21:37:13 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/twitter-card-3.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://admin.qbfactory.show/content/images/2020/12/twitter-card-3.jpg" alt="Welcome to the QBFS Blog"/><p>It's a brand new day, and well... we will begrudgingly be looking forward to an Eagles-less NFL post-season. It's gonna be great... Anyway, this is not a shit post about how shit the birds are right now. Lets take a moment and bask in the gloriousness that is internets. Hello World, via the QBFS Blog. I can assure you the team here is looking forward to sharing some of our content in blog format. As always you can check us out on Instagram, Twitters or the Facebook. See you soon!</p><p/><p>-Blanco</p><p>aka Technical Jedi</p><p>aka Chief Emoji Officer 🤘</p><p>Listen to our latest episode on Spotify, follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qbfactoryshow/">@qbfactoryshow</a> on Instagram to catch us live on Thursday nights.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="100%" height="232" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" allow="encrypted-media" title="Spotify Embed: Quarterback Factory Show" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/0mbamt7B0i4AubDDKB805P?si=k68mzJ_0QQa2V8rS98kCqQ"/></figure>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>