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" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesBleeding Green Nation homepageHorizontal - WhiteBleeding Green Nationa Philadelphia Eagles communityFollow Bleeding Green Nation online:Follow Bleeding Green Nation on TwitterFollow Bleeding Green Nation on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchBleeding Green Nation main menuFanpostsFanshotsEaglesOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Five things to know about new Eagles quarterback Josh McCownNew Wendell Smallwood Jersey ,37commentsGet to know Philadelphia’s new QB.EDTMichael Nania of Gang Green Nation contributed to this post.The Philadelphia Eagles added to their quarterback room over the weekend by luring Josh McCown out of retirement to potentially serve as Carson Wentz’s primary backup. In an attempt to better get to know McCown, I thought it’d benefit BGN readers to get a Jets perspective on him since he spent his last two seasons in New Jersey. In order to do that, I reached out to Michael Nania of Gang Green Nation. Here’s what he had to say.1) Can you summarize his stint with the Jets?McCown was brought in prior to 2017 mainly with the expectation to compete with/mentor Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty. The team was surely hoping that one of their two recent draft picks (especially Hackenberg) could take a leap and earn the starting job, with McCown there to hold the clipboard, but it didn’t happen.McCown was easily the best quarterback throughout camp, and nothing happened in preseason to change his status as the clear-cut starter. If McCown ever hit rock bottom in the regular season, the team would probably consider switching, but Hackenberg and Petty struggled so much that it seemed McCown was almost as locked into the starting role as any other veteran in the league.The Jets got off to an ugly start over the first two games in 2017, but then McCown started finding his stride. Out of nowhere, he became one of the best deep passers in the NFL. His touch and arm strength on go routes suddenly became insanely good. He was connecting with Robby Anderson and Jermaine Kearse for deep strikes down the sideline weekly.On the whole, McCown began to play efficient football, keeping the turnovers down and the chains moving, and the Jets became surprisingly competitive. They even won three games in a row to reach 3-2, but they faltered afterward.Overall, McCown threw for 225 yards per game in 2017 with 18 touchdowns (career best) and 9 interceptions. He averaged 7.4 yards per attempt and posted a 94.5 passer rating http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-chris-maragos-jersey , ranking 13th and 11th in those two categories. The Jets went 5-7 in games he played fully, averaging 22.2 points per game, and 0-4 in the games he did not play fully, averaging 8.0 points per game.He still had his McCown moments, with some boneheaded decisions late in games, but overall, he was a very average NFL quarterback in 2017, leading a team with zero expectations to a competitive season.Going into 2018, the Jets brought back McCown to compete with Sam Darnold and Teddy Bridgewater. McCown was going to be just as involved in the competition as he was the prior season, with every chance to earn the job if he deserved it. If not, he was more than willing to be there as a mentor for Sam. Based on his 2017 performance, it also seemed he would be a high-level backup.This time, the Jets saw what they wanted to see as their young quarterback won the three-way battle. Bridgewater was traded and McCown became the backup.McCown replaced an injured Darnold over a three-game midseason stretch and struggled, as the Jets went 0-3. However, his presence was constantly praised by Darnold and the staff. Darnold came back from his three-game absence and played tremendously to finish the year. He gave McCown a ton of credit Womens Darren Sproles Jersey , saying he learned a lot from getting the chance to sit back and watch the veteran for a few weeks (even though he played terribly).2) Do you think the 40-year-old still has any gas left in the tank? I noticed his 2018 stats weren’t great (1 TD, 4 INT, 55.8 passer rating). McCown was pretty awful last year. The numbers you brought up very fairly summarize his performance, as he simply could not get anything done. His accuracy was off, and his poise/decision-making was rookie-esque. The team went 0-3 in his starts while the offense averaged 13.3 points per game. Basically, his impact was the opposite of what it was in 2017.If McCown continues to play the way he did in 2018, the answer would be no, he doesn’t have anything left. However, based on his career trajectory, we shouldn’t write off McCown just yet. That regression probably should have been expected, and history tells us we could see McCown play solidly in 2019 if he does hit the field. McCown has been alternating between good and bad seasons each year since 2013. That year, he had an absurdly good half-season for the Bears, posting a 109.0 passer rating over eight games and going 3-2 in five starts. After that, he signed with the Buccaneers and had a brutal 2014 in which he went 1-11 as a starter.Then, McCown went to the Browns Jay Ajayi Jersey , where he had a good 2015 season in which he threw 12 TDs and 4 INTs with a passer rating of 93.3. In 2016, his second season with the Browns, McCown’s passer rating dipped to 72.0.After that, McCown came to the Jets and had a career season in 2017. The next year, he bombed.If the odd trend continues, the Eagles could have themselves yet another quality backup quarterback in 2019.3) What are his strengths?The top positive that comes with McCown is his leadership presence. Coaches and players could not stop talking about how much they loved “Uncle Josh” while he was with the team. In particular, Sam Darnold’s glowing reviews spoke volumes.On the field, the greatest weapon McCown showcased as a Jet was his deep ball in 2017. As mentioned earlier, McCown randomly became a monster deep passer that season, making vertical routes look easy on a weekly basis. That ability disappeared in 2018, but when McCown had it going in 2017, it was a beautiful thing to watch.He’s not a major rushing threat (8.0 YPG over last three seasons), but he showed a nose for the end zone in 2017, scoring five rushing touchdowns that year.4) What are his weaknesses?As is the case with most journeymen, turnovers are a big issue with McCown.In his good seasons http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-jason-kelce-jersey , McCown has kept the turnovers down, and in turn, played good football. In 2013, 2015, and 2017, McCown threw 14 interceptions on 913 passes, a very good rate of 1.5%. But in his bad seasons, McCown has been a turnover machine. Over his career outside of those three seasons, McCown has thrown 65 interceptions on 1,715 passes, a brutal rate of 3.8%.Fumbles are also a major issue. While he did not lose any in 2018, McCown really struggled to hold on to the ball over his previous few seasons. From 2014-17, McCown lost 18 fumbles in 37 games. That puts him on pace for nearly 8 lost fumbles per 16 games, which would lead the league almost any year.5) Anything to know about him off the field? As I’ve mentioned a few times already, McCown is a beloved teammate off the field. He was consistently praised by teammates and coaches for the positive effect he has on the rest of his offense Womens Chance Warmack Jersey , especially the younger quarterbacks. He is a very professional player who handles interviews extremely well and doles out lots of credit to his teammates. On gameday, he is one of the more visibly passionate quarterbacks in the league. As a commander of the huddle/team, his leadership style seems to be very much on the “vocal” side of the spectrum.Based on everything we hear about him, few players are better than McCown on the sidelines and in the locker room.Here are some additional notes on McCown: Taking stock." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesBleeding Green Nation homepageHorizontal - WhiteBleeding Green Nationa Philadelphia Eagles communityFollow Bleeding Green Nation online:Follow Bleeding Green Nation on TwitterFollow Bleeding Green Nation on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchBleeding Green Nation main menuFanpostsFanshotsEaglesOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Update on the Eagles’ injury situation at the start of training campNew,14commentsTaking stock.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Update on the Eagles’ injury situation at the start of training campTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Mitchell Leff/Getty ImagesHere’s an update where the Philadelphia Eagles stand following the team’s first training camp practice. There are a number of new developments from when the team last practiced in mid-June. FULL PARTICIPATIONCARSON WENTZDoug Pederson told ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio that the Eagles will manage Wentz’s camp workload “a little bit.” After practice, Pederson downplayed concerns about Wentz’s status by noting all quarterbacks will be monitored so their arms aren’t being overworked. Pederson said Wentz could play in a game if there was one today and Wentz said as much. Wentz has been a full participant in spring and summer drills to this point. MILES SANDERSSanders missed the entirety of spring practices with a hamstring issue but he fully participated on Thursday.NELSON AGHOLORAgholor missed some spring practices but he was full go today.MACK HOLLINSHollins missed all of OTAs but did some wide receiver drills in minicamp. He was back doing team drills today, which is great for him.JOSH ADAMSAdams missed all of spring practice but he was full go today.PAUL WORRILOWWorrilow was limited at times in the spring but he was full go today.LIMITED PARTICIPATION BRANDON BROOKSThere was thought that Brooks would begin training camp on the active/PUP list but that wasn’t the case. This development shows the Eagles are feeling good about his chances to play as early as Week 1 despite suffering an Achilles injury in January. Brooks didn’t participate in full team drills on Thursday but he did some position work.RONALD DARBYDarby was reportedly expected to start camp on the active/PUP list but that didn’t happen. As is the case with Brooks, Darby should be on track to play early in the season. Darby did not participate in full team drills but he did warm up with the team.FLETCHER COXCox is still working his way back from the foot injury he suffered in January. He warmed up with the team before doing conditioning drills on a side field. No team drills yet.DEREK BARNETTAfter missing all of OTAs and minicamp, Barnett warmed up with the team before doing conditioning drills on a side field. Still coming back from his shoulder injury. NIGEL BRADHAMBradham warmed up with the team before doing conditioning drills on a side field.. He told reporters he had surgery on torn ligaments in his big toe following the Saints game in January.RODNEY MCLEODMcLeod is still recovering from a 2018 knee issue. He was working on a side field while the rest of the team was warming up.COREY CLEMENTClement is still recovering from a 2018 knee issue. He was working on a side field while the rest of the team was warming up. PUP LISTJALEN MILLSThe Eagles placed Mills on the active/Physically Unable to Perform list prior to practice. He still counts towards the 90-man roster but putting him on this list means he’s eligible for the regular season “reserve/PUP” list. Mills, who is recovering from some kind of foot injury, can be activated at any point and there’s some talk he could be ready to return later in the summer. But the fact he’s on active/PUP means the Eagles are at least considering a scenario where he’d have to miss at least the first six weeks of the 2019 season. Mills did do some rehab work on a side field near the start of practice. First time all offseason he’s been seen doing that. <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="Zo6LYO">Overall, the Eagles are in better shape than expected. They still have a number of guys who need to get healthy but we should see some of them return soon as camp progresses. It’s not like anyone is so far off that they can’t even do any kind of conditioning or rehab work.