The Tennessee Titans could lose their defensive line coach to the Philadelphia Eagles. Jim Washburn, the Tennesseean reported, has been in discussions with the Eagles, and indications are he might leave the Titans after 12 seasons. “The only thing I can confirm is (Washburn) has been talking (to the Eagles),” Titans coach Jeff Fisher told the newspaper Tuesday. “We are in the middle of it and going back and forth. I would think we’d find out in the next day or so.” Washburn, who has been with the Titans since 1999, could step in for Rory Segrest, whom the Eagles fired as defensive line coach earlier this month. Washburn, 61, is known for a fiery disposition and an ability to develop
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No one ever has to look to find Jim Washburn on a practice field. He’s most often heard. It’s possible that the vocal, emotional and highly successful Tennessee Titans defensive line coach might be heard at a different locale this fall. According to multiple reports, Washburn is talking to the Philadelphia Eagles about their opening for a defensive line coach. The Eagles also are in the process of hiring a defensive coordinator. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that a deal between the Eagles and Washburn “appears imminent.” Washburn has been on Jeff Fisher’s staff since 1999. In his first year, he helped Jevon Kearse set the NFL record for sacks by a rookie, earn Defensive Rookie of the
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Titans defensive line coach might be moving to another team
While driving across the city last night I was fortunate enough to catch the DeSean Jackson Radio show ‘LIVE from the Philadelphia airport’ for the first time ever. Interesting intro to say the least.
DeSean seemed to be in a decent mood after the Eagles sloppy and mind-boggling loss to the lowly Oakland Raiders Sunday evening. However he did have a few comments for his fellow teammates that I’m sure he hasn’t told them in person yet. When asked by Brian Seltzer about what happened at the end of the first half when Donovan used a timeout the Eagles didnt have, DeSean had this to say:
Donovan needs to be better aware of the clock in that situation and know where we stand as far as timeouts.
DeSean went on to explain that play call was for a wildcat formation and everyone was a little bit iffy as to who was supposed to be in and where. Michael Vick ended up going out in motion with DeSean in the slot and before McNabb knew it, the play clock was down to :01 and he just burned a timeout real fast out of pure instinct.
After explaining this play, Brian Seltzer poked a little bit deeper asking whats the deal with the wildcat and Michael Vick. Pointing out the fact that is doesnt seem to working and the wildcat has produced very few positive yardage plays so far this season. DeSean’s response:
Michael Vick needs to become more productive when he’s out there.
Now I understand the frustration from losing to the Oakland Raiders, but how does DeSean expect Vick to become productive if he can barely get into the game, coming in every 25 plays to act as a decoy once a drive and not see the field until the next quarter.
DeSean is definitely right when it comes to your veteran leader, and Pro Bowl Quarterback Donovan McNabb knowing where you are during the course of the game and how many timeouts his team has. However I disagree with DeSean’s points made about Michael Vick. I think the Birds need to get back to basics and utilize all their offensive weapons. Vick should definitely be seeing some more PT if the Eagles expect him to get acclimated back to the NFL and be a positive asset to this team moving forward.
Donnie F was back under center yesterday and looked pin point accurate, going 16 for 21, for 264 yards passing and 3 touchdowns, including a beautifully thrown 51 yards needle threader to rookie Jeremy Maclin in the first quarter, as the Eagles continued to dominate the league’s weak, cruising to a 33-14 victory at the Linc yesterday.
Jemery Maclin finally emerged and lived up to the first round pick, catching 6 passes for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns, Brian Westbrook got into the end zone for the first time this year, as this one was never in doubt from the onset. This game was won more on the defense side. Constant pressure on quarterback Josh Johnson and forced him into three INT’s, giving the Eagles solid field position all day, which they took advantage of often.
The feast against the feeble continues next week as the Birds travel to Oakland to take on the winless Raiders at 4pm next Sunday.
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