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EAGLES QB SAM BRADFORD
On the tale of two halves:
"I wish I knew how to explain it because then we would get it fixed. It seems to be the story of these first couple games. It’s almost like we are two completely different offenses, and once we get it going we are pretty good but for some reason there are times we just struggle to get it going."
On what happened to his ankle:
“It was just a slight sprain and they just taped it to give it some support.”
On if there was any doubt in his mind that he would come back in:
“No.”
On if it was the same ankle that was bothering him a few weeks ago:
“Yeah.”
On how the team gets on the same page:
“Just come back to work, keep grinding and keep putting in the time. I think the good thing is it is close. A couple of the games we have had the opportunity to win but we just haven’t finished but it isn’t like we are lightyears away from getting things where we need to be. I think it’s just small details here and there and everybody needs to get on the same page.”
On describing the mood of the locker room:
“I think everyone is a little frustrated right now. This is obviously not what we wanted or expected to be after Week 4, but just knowing this group of guys for the short period of time that I do, I don’t think anyone is going to quit or anyone’s head is down. I think everyone had a great week of practice, everyone’s energy level was great and I think we will be back at work Tuesday with the same attitude. We know we are close and we know we can get on a roll but it’s a matter of cleaning up the same details so they don’t come back to bite us.”
On what made him look downfield more today than in first couple of games:
“You guys act like we don’t want to throw the ball downfield, but I think we saw something we could take advantage [of] this week and we called a couple of plays trying to get those posts this week.”
On how the deep passing game changed the offense:
"Obviously any time you can get big plays like that they’re kind of game changers, momentum changers. I think the one to [WR] Riley Cooper in the third quarter kind of got us going. It brought some energy to that sideline."
On having the lead and going three-and-out late in fourth quarter:
“[It was] very disappointing. Obviously we felt like at that time we had all the momentum. We felt like we could go down and score and put the game away. [We] just didn’t do it.”
On his level of play at this point in the season:
“I think there has been some good, I think there has been some bad. Obviously I think I’m starting to get more comfortable out there, but [there are] still too many mistakes; too many things that need to be cleaned up.”
On if the team is feeling pressure because of offensive expectations:
“I don’t think so. I think at this point, when you’re 1-3, I think those expectations are gone. Obviously I think there were a lot of expectations early. I think that as a group we put a lot of pressure on [ourselves] to score every time we touch the football, but I think we just have to take a big breath, relax and just go have fun.”
On the third down pass to RB Darren Sproles in fourth quarter:
“I just missed it a little behind him. That’s one I’d like to have back.”
On if the team has figured out why they have only been playing one good half each game:
“Obviously not because we did it again today. Like I said earlier, if we knew what the answer was we’d get it fixed. Somehow we do have to find out what the answer is and it’d be great to play four quarters because I think that we could really do some damage if we played for four quarters.”
On playing with injuries on the offensive line:
“I’ve got confidence in all those guys. Someone goes down, it is next man up. I really didn’t think about it much today.”
On the reason offense is not on the same page:
“I think there’s just some small details here and there that have showed up in the past couple weeks that we’ve left opportunities on the field. I think it’s just getting dialed in and making sure we’re all seeing things the same way.”
On what changed for him in the second half:
“It’s not like we had any huge change in the game plan at halftime. I think it’s just what they presented in the second half.”
On the team’s emotional change after halftime:
“I think we were all a little disappointed in the first half but we knew it was still a two-possession game. With our ability to score, we didn’t think it was that big of a hole and we came out and got on a roll in the second half and took the lead.”
On gaining confidence from clicking on downfield throws:
“Yeah, absolutely. I think I said earlier, that pass to [WR] Riley Cooper seemed to get us going. It seemed to bring some energy to our sideline.”
EAGLES WR NELSON AGHOLOR
On what he does in practice that hasn’t translated into games:
"We’re doing a great job in practice and in games. It’s just sometimes you fall short. You try to do something and it doesn’t always go your way."
On his fumble during the game:
“Mishandled by me. I have to look the ball in no matter what. I have to look the ball in no matter what happens.”
EAGLES RB DeMARCO MURRAY
On the team being 1-3 and if the team can be any better:
"I think we have to be better. I mean, it is what it is. We’re 1-3 and, you know, a lot to correct. We’ll watch the film and we’ll go from there."
On C Jason Kelce being very critical of the offensive line and how much blame he puts on inconsistences there:
“I think it's a total group effort. I think it starts from us as players, no matter who’s in there, no matter what plays they may call; it’s up to us to get the plays. I think every guy has to look in the mirror and take accountability for their actions. I’m the first to do it at all times and you know, Kelce’s a great player. He’s the leader of that group and you know, guys are banged up and when your number is called you have to step up to the plate and do your best.”
On if he thinks he is touching the ball enough:
“Do I think I’m touching the ball enough? No, I’m not. I don't think I am, but you know that's how the plays are being called. You know, I love this offense, I love playing with these guys and that's how it is.”
EAGLES S MALCOLM JENKINS
On the last drive of the game:
“It was just a long drive. They did a good job of just taking what we gave them, kind of dinking and dunking it down the field. They had a couple of crucial third down conversions, a couple [of] penalties that extended the drive; it was just a tough position to be in defensively. Basically, you just have to find a way to get a stop.”
On if they were fatigued during the last drive:
“Oh no, I think the time of possession directly affects what we do on third down. I didn't think we were that good on third down today. I know we had a lot of conversions and a couple of penalties that extended the drive. We have to win on third down to get ourselves off of the field. That's something we didn't do too well today.”
EAGLES LB CONNOR BARWIN
On the amount of rushing attempts on the last drive:
“They had some time on the clock. I have to go back. I honestly don't know what the answer is now. That last drive, as a defensive player, we have to get up the field and they have to score. We got put into a situation and you have to make the play to win the game.”
On the impact of injuries:
“The only one I can think of is [DT] Bennie Logan was out there a lot more in some nickel. Bennie and Beau [Allen]. I know Bennie had a heck of a game. I don't know what kind of impact it had but Bennie played great. Those are the only two people I noticed out there. As far as I can tell they played well.”
On the third down conversion rate:
“Yeah, we've been really good on third down. Now you just have to make those plays. We didn't make enough of them to win the game.”
On the tale of two halves:
"I wish I knew how to explain it because then we would get it fixed. It seems to be the story of these first couple games. It’s almost like we are two completely different offenses, and once we get it going we are pretty good but for some reason there are times we just struggle to get it going."
On what happened to his ankle:
“It was just a slight sprain and they just taped it to give it some support.”
On if there was any doubt in his mind that he would come back in:
“No.”
On if it was the same ankle that was bothering him a few weeks ago:
“Yeah.”
On how the team gets on the same page:
“Just come back to work, keep grinding and keep putting in the time. I think the good thing is it is close. A couple of the games we have had the opportunity to win but we just haven’t finished but it isn’t like we are lightyears away from getting things where we need to be. I think it’s just small details here and there and everybody needs to get on the same page.”
On describing the mood of the locker room:
“I think everyone is a little frustrated right now. This is obviously not what we wanted or expected to be after Week 4, but just knowing this group of guys for the short period of time that I do, I don’t think anyone is going to quit or anyone’s head is down. I think everyone had a great week of practice, everyone’s energy level was great and I think we will be back at work Tuesday with the same attitude. We know we are close and we know we can get on a roll but it’s a matter of cleaning up the same details so they don’t come back to bite us.”
On what made him look downfield more today than in first couple of games:
“You guys act like we don’t want to throw the ball downfield, but I think we saw something we could take advantage [of] this week and we called a couple of plays trying to get those posts this week.”
On how the deep passing game changed the offense:
"Obviously any time you can get big plays like that they’re kind of game changers, momentum changers. I think the one to [WR] Riley Cooper in the third quarter kind of got us going. It brought some energy to that sideline."
On having the lead and going three-and-out late in fourth quarter:
“[It was] very disappointing. Obviously we felt like at that time we had all the momentum. We felt like we could go down and score and put the game away. [We] just didn’t do it.”
On his level of play at this point in the season:
“I think there has been some good, I think there has been some bad. Obviously I think I’m starting to get more comfortable out there, but [there are] still too many mistakes; too many things that need to be cleaned up.”
On if the team is feeling pressure because of offensive expectations:
“I don’t think so. I think at this point, when you’re 1-3, I think those expectations are gone. Obviously I think there were a lot of expectations early. I think that as a group we put a lot of pressure on [ourselves] to score every time we touch the football, but I think we just have to take a big breath, relax and just go have fun.”
On the third down pass to RB Darren Sproles in fourth quarter:
“I just missed it a little behind him. That’s one I’d like to have back.”
On if the team has figured out why they have only been playing one good half each game:
“Obviously not because we did it again today. Like I said earlier, if we knew what the answer was we’d get it fixed. Somehow we do have to find out what the answer is and it’d be great to play four quarters because I think that we could really do some damage if we played for four quarters.”
On playing with injuries on the offensive line:
“I’ve got confidence in all those guys. Someone goes down, it is next man up. I really didn’t think about it much today.”
On the reason offense is not on the same page:
“I think there’s just some small details here and there that have showed up in the past couple weeks that we’ve left opportunities on the field. I think it’s just getting dialed in and making sure we’re all seeing things the same way.”
On what changed for him in the second half:
“It’s not like we had any huge change in the game plan at halftime. I think it’s just what they presented in the second half.”
On the team’s emotional change after halftime:
“I think we were all a little disappointed in the first half but we knew it was still a two-possession game. With our ability to score, we didn’t think it was that big of a hole and we came out and got on a roll in the second half and took the lead.”
On gaining confidence from clicking on downfield throws:
“Yeah, absolutely. I think I said earlier, that pass to [WR] Riley Cooper seemed to get us going. It seemed to bring some energy to our sideline.”
EAGLES WR NELSON AGHOLOR
On what he does in practice that hasn’t translated into games:
"We’re doing a great job in practice and in games. It’s just sometimes you fall short. You try to do something and it doesn’t always go your way."
On his fumble during the game:
“Mishandled by me. I have to look the ball in no matter what. I have to look the ball in no matter what happens.”
EAGLES RB DeMARCO MURRAY
On the team being 1-3 and if the team can be any better:
"I think we have to be better. I mean, it is what it is. We’re 1-3 and, you know, a lot to correct. We’ll watch the film and we’ll go from there."
On C Jason Kelce being very critical of the offensive line and how much blame he puts on inconsistences there:
“I think it's a total group effort. I think it starts from us as players, no matter who’s in there, no matter what plays they may call; it’s up to us to get the plays. I think every guy has to look in the mirror and take accountability for their actions. I’m the first to do it at all times and you know, Kelce’s a great player. He’s the leader of that group and you know, guys are banged up and when your number is called you have to step up to the plate and do your best.”
On if he thinks he is touching the ball enough:
“Do I think I’m touching the ball enough? No, I’m not. I don't think I am, but you know that's how the plays are being called. You know, I love this offense, I love playing with these guys and that's how it is.”
EAGLES S MALCOLM JENKINS
On the last drive of the game:
“It was just a long drive. They did a good job of just taking what we gave them, kind of dinking and dunking it down the field. They had a couple of crucial third down conversions, a couple [of] penalties that extended the drive; it was just a tough position to be in defensively. Basically, you just have to find a way to get a stop.”
On if they were fatigued during the last drive:
“Oh no, I think the time of possession directly affects what we do on third down. I didn't think we were that good on third down today. I know we had a lot of conversions and a couple of penalties that extended the drive. We have to win on third down to get ourselves off of the field. That's something we didn't do too well today.”
EAGLES LB CONNOR BARWIN
On the amount of rushing attempts on the last drive:
“They had some time on the clock. I have to go back. I honestly don't know what the answer is now. That last drive, as a defensive player, we have to get up the field and they have to score. We got put into a situation and you have to make the play to win the game.”
On the impact of injuries:
“The only one I can think of is [DT] Bennie Logan was out there a lot more in some nickel. Bennie and Beau [Allen]. I know Bennie had a heck of a game. I don't know what kind of impact it had but Bennie played great. Those are the only two people I noticed out there. As far as I can tell they played well.”
On the third down conversion rate:
“Yeah, we've been really good on third down. Now you just have to make those plays. We didn't make enough of them to win the game.”