Dolphins trade Jay Ajayi to Eagles
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Dieter the Brock
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I guess Blount wasn't as good as that 5.0 ypc average.....ehhh??? His last game was terrible.... Who was that telling me the Eagles were "fine" at RB????
Ok, if shitty teams could quit sending good players to our NFC competition and/or teams we still have to play this season that'd be grrrrrrrrrrrreat. Thank you.
Better blocker than Blount on third down. That's the issue they are talking about here in Phila. Blount missed a blitz pickup against the Whiners. Seems like similar runner. A little faster/quicker and of course younger. Eagles needed to keep up with the Hags. They could use a LT too but, went RB without spending much that still helps the blocking.
Ajayi is a bit overrated. I base this purely on him failing my FF team.
Why the fuck are we not going after T.Y Hilton. I'd also like Jarvis Landry over Sammy Watkins. He would be incredible in the slot(Hilton).
https://www.yahoo.com/news/report-dolphins-traded-jay-ajayi-152544256.html
One of the attributes of the 2017 Eagles we've been lauding for the past several weeks is the chemistry inside the locker room. Every player has bought in to this team, or, as Chip Kelly might refer to it, the culture here is second to none.
All of which were listed as reasons why the Dolphins were willing to trade Pro Bowl running backJay Ajayi.
Nobody can deny Ajayi's talent as a pure runner. The 24-year-old finished fourth in the NFL last season with 1,272 yards rushing on 4.9 yards per carry, and crossed the goal line eight times. When he's at his best, Ajayi is a beast.
But Ajayi hasn't been at his best in '17 while averaging 3.4 yards per carry. And while a sad Dolphins offense as a whole certainly has been part of the issue, multiple reporters close to the situation have questioned his attitude and work ethic.
Via longtimeDolphins beat Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald:
The reason Ajayi was traded has to do with team culture and locker room chemistry and player buy-in.
And the Dolphins weren't liking what Ajayi was doing on those fronts. Yes, he was missing holes and assignments on occasions, too. He was among the players coach Adam Gase was referencing when he said players don't take work home with them.
"At the end of the day, guys have got to actually take this stuff home and study it," Gase said a few days ago. "They're not going to just learn it all in meetings. We've got to find guys that will actually put forth effort to actually remember this stuff and really, it starts with our best players."
Yes, like Ajayi.
That's a little vague, but it gets worse – and more tangible.
He complained bitterly about not getting the football. He stormed out of the locker room – get this, after wins – because he hadn't gotten what he deemed to be enough carries. And, oh yes, he didn't exactly light it up on the field.
And here's the thing: All this was done undercover. Ajayi complained to his position coach. And he carried around an attitude around other teammates. But he never took his concerns to the only voice that matters and that's Gase.
Salguero said the Dolphins view Ajayi's departure as "addition by subtraction." In other words, whatever ability he has on the field couldn't overshadow the off-field issues and behind-the-scenes hysterics that were detracting from the team.
On Monday, Eagles coach Doug Pederson preached cautioned with making a move before Tuesday's trade deadline. He said any player the club brought in would have to need to be the right fit from a chemistry standpoint because that's a big reason the Eagles are 7-1.
Perhaps Ajayi will change his tune now that he's joining what appears to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Unfortunately, most people don't change overnight.
One of the attributes of the 2017 Eagles we've been lauding for the past several weeks is the chemistry inside the locker room. Every player has bought in to this team, or, as Chip Kelly might refer to it, the culture here is second to none.
All of which were listed as reasons why the Dolphins were willing to trade Pro Bowl running backJay Ajayi.
Nobody can deny Ajayi's talent as a pure runner. The 24-year-old finished fourth in the NFL last season with 1,272 yards rushing on 4.9 yards per carry, and crossed the goal line eight times. When he's at his best, Ajayi is a beast.
But Ajayi hasn't been at his best in '17 while averaging 3.4 yards per carry. And while a sad Dolphins offense as a whole certainly has been part of the issue, multiple reporters close to the situation have questioned his attitude and work ethic.
Via longtimeDolphins beat Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald:
The reason Ajayi was traded has to do with team culture and locker room chemistry and player buy-in.
And the Dolphins weren't liking what Ajayi was doing on those fronts. Yes, he was missing holes and assignments on occasions, too. He was among the players coach Adam Gase was referencing when he said players don't take work home with them.
"At the end of the day, guys have got to actually take this stuff home and study it," Gase said a few days ago. "They're not going to just learn it all in meetings. We've got to find guys that will actually put forth effort to actually remember this stuff and really, it starts with our best players."
Yes, like Ajayi.
That's a little vague, but it gets worse – and more tangible.
He complained bitterly about not getting the football. He stormed out of the locker room – get this, after wins – because he hadn't gotten what he deemed to be enough carries. And, oh yes, he didn't exactly light it up on the field.
And here's the thing: All this was done undercover. Ajayi complained to his position coach. And he carried around an attitude around other teammates. But he never took his concerns to the only voice that matters and that's Gase.
Salguero said the Dolphins view Ajayi's departure as "addition by subtraction." In other words, whatever ability he has on the field couldn't overshadow the off-field issues and behind-the-scenes hysterics that were detracting from the team.
On Monday, Eagles coach Doug Pederson preached cautioned with making a move before Tuesday's trade deadline. He said any player the club brought in would have to need to be the right fit from a chemistry standpoint because that's a big reason the Eagles are 7-1.
Perhaps Ajayi will change his tune now that he's joining what appears to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Unfortunately, most people don't change overnight.
On paper that's a real nice pickup for Philly. But sometimes the paper doesn't translate to on-field impact so we'll have to wait and see.
Eagles are a problem for us either way, a team we're gonna have to go through in the playoffs if we get there, not to mention our regular season matchup. They already were going to be a handful, so this might make it worse but I doubt too much worse.
Eagles are a problem for us either way, a team we're gonna have to go through in the playoffs if we get there, not to mention our regular season matchup. They already were going to be a handful, so this might make it worse but I doubt too much worse.
That was interesting read thanks.
They were just saying (former players/media) how everyone has bought in to team this year here in Phila. Ajayi will have to give all his effort here. They have strong leadership on this team. Can't imagine effort being a problem. Like I stated before his blitz blocking and running should be an nice up grade for the Eagles. Blount wasn't a willing or effective blocker from what has been said around here.
MrRiceGuyRJ
Let's Make the Rams Great Again
Wow... good for the Eagles. Great for the Eagles. They straight robbed the Dolphins. Why would the Dolphins do this?? Crazy.
I agree with the above that this will be a problem for us. Directly when we play head to head, and indirectly as we continue to battle for an NFC playoff appearance.
Actually...maybe indirectly help us if they continue to beat down their divisional and NFC foe? Hmm....
I agree with the above that this will be a problem for us. Directly when we play head to head, and indirectly as we continue to battle for an NFC playoff appearance.
Actually...maybe indirectly help us if they continue to beat down their divisional and NFC foe? Hmm....
RamsFlash80
Pro Bowler
Better overall player my friend....Blount's good.....Ajay is much better....
I saw that missed block....think he fumbled in that game as well....he made quite a few mental errors....but he's kinda beastly when just asked to run, with great blocking.
Ajay, without great blocking, is a straight monster.
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i would only be concerned if the rams traded gurley to them. ajayi has been average except for 3 games last season.
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i would only be concerned if the rams traded gurley to them. ajayi has been average except for 3 games last season.
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WestCoastRam
Legend
I started this season with Ajayi and Howard as my top two backs in fantasy. They've practically been worthless.
Ajayi will take over the Sproles role and be a nice 1-2 punch with Blount. If his leg doesn't fall off at the knee.