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hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

Dec 21 @ 7:21 PM ET

- hogweed


he's on a roll.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Dec 21 @ 7:24 PM ET
Winston and Mariota are pretty good. Not the greatest after them. I like Connor Cook but has going back to Mich St for another season.
- PhillySportsGuy


Focus on the secondary first......To get either of them will cost too much when they have more than enough holes.
flyerscup2011
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Future lottery winner
Joined: 06.21.2010

Dec 21 @ 7:26 PM ET
Does anyone else think the flyers would be smart to go with 7 defensemen more often?
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Dec 21 @ 7:34 PM ET
Does anyone else think the flyers would be smart to go with 7 defensemen more often?
- flyerscup2011


This season, I would. Not normally a fan of it, but this team could use Del Zotto in spot duty, especially when more offense is needed
opeth_pa
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: The Implication
Joined: 12.13.2011

Dec 21 @ 7:36 PM ET
Sam Carchidi
@BroadStBull
In his last two games, @28CGiroux has won a ridiculous 37 of 46 FOs (80.4%). For the season, he has won 56.9% of his draws. #Flyers

Its easy to overlook the season Giroux is having because of what Jake is doing but make no mistake about , Giroux has been a force this season.
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Dec 21 @ 7:39 PM ET
Focus on the secondary first......To get either of them will cost too much when they have more than enough holes.
- ob18


I still think QB is the biggest need. Can't win in this league without a good QB who takes care of the ball.

I wouldn't look to trade up. I would look around the league at guys that might be able to be had in a trade.
section32
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Raleigh, NC
Joined: 02.15.2007

Dec 21 @ 7:42 PM ET
I still think QB is the biggest need. Can't win in this league without a good QB who takes care of the ball.

I wouldn't look to trade up. I would look around the league at guys that might be able to be had in a trade.

- PhillySportsGuy

Shady and our1st to TB for the 1st pick and grab Mariotta
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Dec 21 @ 7:43 PM ET
Does anyone else think the flyers would be smart to go with 7 defensemen more often?
- flyerscup2011


I'm not a fan because it destroys rhythm. Guys are constantly playing with different partners and linemates. I don't think it makes much sense on a back to back either.
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Dec 21 @ 7:44 PM ET
Shady and our1st to TB for the 1st pick and grab Mariotta
- section32


TB would hang up. RBs aren't a valuable commodity in the NFL. RBs hitting their late 20s really aren't valuable.
77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Dec 21 @ 7:54 PM ET
Exactly -- it's OK. Still a winning season, and they can pump some draft picks into that defense. They'd better, otherwise what they're trying to do won't work.

That secondary has got to be Priority No. 1, 2 and 3. They have to know that. If you can find another LB, great, but that secondary has to have draft picks thrown at it now now now

- AllInForFlyers


They should the follow their 2002 draft blueprint and try to end this travesty.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Dec 21 @ 7:57 PM ET
Sam Carchidi
@BroadStBull
In his last two games, @28CGiroux has won a ridiculous 37 of 46 FOs (80.4%). For the season, he has won 56.9% of his draws. #Flyers

Its easy to overlook the season Giroux is having because of what Jake is doing but make no mistake about , Giroux has been a force this season.

- opeth_pa


He has been. On top of faceoffs and his return to being a key PKer, Giroux's only a few points behind Voracek for the scoring lead.
77rams
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed...
Joined: 09.12.2006

Dec 21 @ 7:57 PM ET
Shady and our1st to TB for the 1st pick and grab Mariotta
- section32


The RG III move by Washington sort of set the bar for trading up to get a QB like Mariotta.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Dec 21 @ 8:02 PM ET
I still think QB is the biggest need. Can't win in this league without a good QB who takes care of the ball.

I wouldn't look to trade up. I would look around the league at guys that might be able to be had in a trade.

- PhillySportsGuy


The cost will be high & there are still questions about both, I'd sit tight with whatever position they end up getting in the draft.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Dec 21 @ 8:03 PM ET
The RG III move by Washington sort of set the bar for trading up to get a QB like Mariotta.
- 77rams


He's a hell of a talent but watch him play he often only goes to one read and if they aren't open he runs.......or just runs period.

Plenty to work with but I wouldn't use him on day 1.
hereticpride
New Jersey Devils
Location: HEY. Does this pole still work?, NJ
Joined: 01.14.2011

Dec 21 @ 8:03 PM ET
TB would hang up. RBs aren't a valuable commodity in the NFL. RBs hitting their late 20s really aren't valuable.
- PhillySportsGuy

I never understood how players have such little trade value in the NFL. RB's I get because of their age but the rest... Just doesn't make sense.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Dec 21 @ 8:03 PM ET
He has been. On top of faceoffs and his return to being a key PKer, Giroux's only a few points behind Voracek for the scoring lead.
- Jsaquella


They need McDavid it shows
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Dec 21 @ 8:06 PM ET
They need McDavid it shows
- ob18


Anybody but that underproducing Crouse
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Dec 21 @ 8:09 PM ET
Anybody but that underproducing Crouse
- Jsaquella


Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Dec 21 @ 8:10 PM ET

- ob18


with your internet connection, how can you even watch him?
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Dec 21 @ 8:11 PM ET
with your internet connection, how can you even watch him?
- Jsaquella


I can in short intervals...........I highly doubt comcast will get this right.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Dec 21 @ 8:13 PM ET
I can in short intervals...........I highly doubt comcast will get this right.
- ob18


I'm guessing I should bring tools with me when I drive up to Wilkes Barre after Christmas, eh?
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Dec 21 @ 8:13 PM ET
I'm guessing I should bring tools with me when I drive up to Wilkes Barre after Christmas, eh?
- Jsaquella


It couldn't hurt.
PhillySportsGuy
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: any donut with a hole in the middle can get (frank)ed right in its hole, NJ
Joined: 04.08.2012

Dec 21 @ 8:19 PM ET
I never understood how players have such little trade value in the NFL. RB's I get because of their age but the rest... Just doesn't make sense.
- hereticpride


Depends on position. A top 10 QB is priceless.
stayinthefnnet
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 01.12.2012

Dec 21 @ 8:27 PM ET
I still think QB is the biggest need. Can't win in this league without a good QB who takes care of the ball.

I wouldn't look to trade up. I would look around the league at guys that might be able to be had in a trade.

- PhillySportsGuy


any potential guys youd have your eye on via trade?
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Dec 21 @ 8:28 PM ET
any potential guys youd have your eye on via trade?
- stayinthefnnet


Landon Collins
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