The Skattebo story is great. Let's hope his headfirst style doesn't result in injury. But there are some real screw jobs going on. First and foremost, Ladd McConkey. When last seen, he was setting a rookie playoff record with 197 receiving yards. Obviously, he was a big play threat. So how can his 2025 situation be explained? He is barely being targeted (3rd on the team), always for short gains. Keenan Allen looked washed up last year, and now he's ahead of a dynamic rookie in the pecking order? Preseason reports said that he looked better than ever, and was uncoverable in camp. The fantasy shows have been saying that his separation rate, and ability to get open, is even better than last season. So why aren't they making an effort to get the ball to him? Screens, plays designed to get him going. Instead, he's taken a back seat.
Will Shipley was supposed to be back to serving as the #2 back for the Eagles. Last season, this resulted in Kenneth Gainwell getting a fair amount of touches every game. But today, A.J. Dillon was the only other ball carrier for the Eagles. How does that work? Isaac Teslaa is barely playing, despite making a highlight film catch every time he's thrown to. And Spencer Rattler has still never won an NFL game, and looks unimpressive. So why doesn't Kellen Moore switch to his second round pick, Tyler Shough? How bad does Rattler have to be in order for them to see what they have in Shough? How many interceptions will Geno Smith throw before Kenny Pickett gets a chance? Why did the Seahawks give Cooper Kupp a decent contract, only to target him just a handful of times each game?
There are lots more questions like this. Fortunately, I will never run out of material for my book.
