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<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "But while the price for a two-month (hopefully three-month), Tate brings some more to the table for the Eagles, who are right in the thick of the NFC East race."data-reactid =" 17 ">But while the price for a two-month (hopefully three-month), Tate brings some more to the table for the Eagles, who are right in the thick of the NFC East race.
Golden Tate offers an extra dimension to the Eagles' wide receiving body. (Getty)
<h2 class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "1. Golden Tate run-after-the-catch ability"data-reactid =" 54 ">1. Golden Tate run-after-the-catch ability
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "With promising second-year receiver Kenny Golladay and big-money veteran Marvin Jones Jr. already in the fold, the Lions (3-4) they did not want to pay Tate, who is 30 years old, when he hits free agency this offseason. The Eagles were ready to pounce on a player who fits what they do for their best friends."data-reactid =" 55 ">With promising second-year receiver Kenny Golladay and big-money veteran Marvin Jones Jr. already in the fold, the Lions (3-4) they did not want to pay Tate, who is 30 years old, when he hits free agency this offseason. The Eagles were ready to pounce on a player who fits what they do for their best friends.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "One of Tate's best strengths is his run-after-the-catch ability. Tate currently leads receivers in broken tackles with 21, according to Football Outsiders, and has not finished lower than third in that stat since Football Outsiders started tracking it in 2015. Here's an example of how Tate's run-after-the-wrestling helped the Lions in their 28-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday:"data-reactid =" 56 ">One of Tate's best strengths is his run-after-the-catch ability. Tate currently leads receivers in broken tackles with 21, according to Football Outsiders, and has not finished lower than third in that stat since Football Outsiders started tracking it in 2015. Here's an example of how Tate's run-after-the-wrestling helped the Lions in their 28-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday:
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Tate will also help the Eagles on third down, as he was the Lions' most consistent (and trusted) target:"data-reactid =" 61 ">Tate will also help the Eagles on third down, as he was the Lions' most consistent (and trusted) target:
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Tate is also a legitimate weapon in the slot, where nearly two-thirds of its targets in Detroit this year cam from. The Eagles already have a receiver who is working in a slot in the Agholor – the two of them are interchangeable and it's easy to see the Tate helping the Eagles on the outside:"data-reactid =" 66 ">Tate is also a legitimate weapon in the slot, where nearly two-thirds of its targets in Detroit this year cam from. The Eagles already have a receiver who is working in a slot in the Agholor – the two of them are interchangeable and it's easy to see the Tate helping the Eagles on the outside:
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Finally, here's a nice bonus for you, Eagles fans – Tate is a better run blocker than you think. Like most receivers, he's not above taking a play off. But when a run is called to his side, he shows toughness and aggression, Detroit: "data-reactid =" 71 ">Finally, here's a nice bonus for you, Eagles fans – Tate is a better run blocker than you think. Like most receivers, he's not above taking a play off. But when a run is called to his side, he shows toughness and aggression, Detroit:
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Tate has dropped a large number of assists in the league – but this is an aberration. He has dealt with hip and ankle injuries, and he had only two drops. "data-reactid =" 77 ">Tate has dropped a large number of assists in the league – but this is an aberration. He has dealt with hip and ankle injuries, and he had only two drops.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "His acquisition was a worthy gamble for the Eagles, one that could pay big dividends on their push to repeat."data-reactid =" 78 ">His acquisition was a worthy gamble for the Eagles, one that could pay big dividends on their push to repeat.
<h2 class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "2. What Josh Rosen can do with the one thing he really needs"data-reactid =" 79 ">2. What Josh Rosen can do with the one thing he really needs
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "In this video, you can find a finely produced highlight – Brian Caruso! – of Arizona Cardinals quarterback rookie Josh Rosen ripping up the San Francisco 49ers during the home stretch of their 18-15 win on Sunday. "data-reactid =" 80 ">In this video, you can find a finely produced highlight – Brian Caruso! – of Arizona Cardinals quarterback rookie Josh Rosen ripping up the San Francisco 49ers during the home stretch of their 18-15 win on Sunday.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "During that game-winning, 12-play, 73-yard scoring game, I noticed one trend throughout the entire drive that showed what the 10th overall pick can do when the Cardinals provide him with the one thing he really needs to succeed. Please check it out."data-reactid =" 81 ">During that game-winning, 12-play, 73-yard scoring game, I noticed one trend throughout the entire drive that showed what the 10th overall pick can do when the Cardinals provide him with the one thing he really needs to succeed. Please check it out.
<h2 class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "3. Dante Fowler flashing vs. the run"data-reactid =" 82 ">3. Dante Fowler flashing vs. the run
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The Los Angeles Rams' defensive line is scary. Between Aaron Donald, Ndamukong Suh, Michael Brockers and Dante Fowler Jr., a new ready-made rookie."data-reactid =" 83 ">The Los Angeles Rams' defensive line is scary. Between Aaron Donald, Ndamukong Suh, Michael Brockers and Dante Fowler Jr., a new ready-made rookie.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "But on tape, Fowler has more pass-rush ability than the two players, Samson Ebukam and Matt Longacre. And my colleague Charles Robinson mentioned on the most recent episode of "The Yahoo NFL Podcast" on Wednesday (give us a listen sometime), he seems like a good candidate for a "Wade Bump" – a nod to their creative, respected and outstanding defensive coordinator, Wade Phillips."data-reactid =" 89 ">But on tape, Fowler has more pass-rush ability than the two players, Samson Ebukam and Matt Longacre. And my colleague Charles Robinson mentioned on the most recent episode of "The Yahoo NFL Podcast" on Wednesday (give us a listen sometime), he seems like a good candidate for a "Wade Bump" – a nod to their creative, respected and outstanding defensive coordinator, Wade Phillips.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "I'd tend to agree. Phillips asks his unit to play aggressively and make plays, and that often gets fun. In turn, he often gets the best out of players, and there is no doubting Fowler's physical ability; he just got nudged out of a job in Jacksonville by the 2017 signing of Calais Campbell (an All-Pro) and the arrival of 2016 third-round pick Yannick Ngakoue, a superior pass rusher who is also better against the run."data-reactid =" 90 ">I'd tend to agree. Phillips asks his unit to play aggressively and make plays, and that often gets fun. In turn, he often gets the best out of players, and there is no doubting Fowler's physical ability; he just got nudged out of a job in Jacksonville by the 2017 signing of Calais Campbell (an All-Pro) and the arrival of 2016 third-round pick Yannick Ngakoue, a superior pass rusher who is also better against the run.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "In Los Angeles, Fowler – who is slated to be a free agent in March – will be motivated to play his best football, and he'll see a lot of single blocking next to Suh, Donald and Brockers. But he wants to be there, he wants to be more disciplined and sound against the run. He's been better in recent weeks, though, as the following plays from the Jaguars' 24-18 loss to the Eagles show:"data-reactid =" 91 ">In Los Angeles, Fowler – who is slated to be a free agent in March – will be motivated to play his best football, and he'll see a lot of single blocking next to Suh, Donald and Brockers. But he wants to be there, he wants to be more disciplined and sound against the run. He's been better in recent weeks, though, as the following plays from the Jaguars' 24-18 loss to the Eagles show:
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "This was as good as Fowler has looked at the run all season. If he keeps it up the stretch for a Los Angeles team with Super Bowl aspirations, it will likely pay off this offseason."data-reactid =" 100 ">This was as good as Fowler has looked at the run all season. If he keeps it up the stretch for a Los Angeles team with Super Bowl aspirations, it will likely pay off this offseason.
<h2 class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "4. Ha Ha, when he decides to tackle"data-reactid =" 101 ">4. Ha Ha, when he decides to tackle
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Ha Ha Clinton-Ten is not a perfect player, but for a Washington team that finds itself in the mix for a division with a 5-2 record, the decision to send a 2019 fourth-round pick to Green Bay is sound. Clinton-Dix, 25, is a clear upgrade over youngster Montae Nicholson, and he'll team with D.J. Swearinger to give Washington arguably the best safety tandem in the division."data-reactid =" 102 ">Ha Ha Clinton-Ten is not a perfect player, but for a Washington team that finds itself in the mix for a division with a 5-2 record, the decision to send a 2019 fourth-round pick to Green Bay is sound. Clinton-Dix, 25, is a clear upgrade over youngster Montae Nicholson, and he'll team with D.J. Swearinger to give Washington arguably the best safety tandem in the division.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Clinton-Dix is a smooth back-end defender with single-high ability and ball skills. He also closes in on pretty fast ballerries, which looks awesome when he finishes the tackle like he did the packers' 29-27 loss to the Rams on Sunday:"data-reactid =" 103 ">Clinton-Dix is a smooth back-end defender with single-high ability and ball skills. He also closes in on pretty fast ballerries, which looks awesome when he finishes the tackle like he did the packers' 29-27 loss to the Rams on Sunday:
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "It does not always look like this, though. Clinton-Ten's tackling has been inconsistent as a pro, which the Packers apparently grew to a record-breaking record of having a 3-3-1 record. Considering his skills and age, it would concern me that Green Bay did not decide he was worth extending. "data-reactid =" 116 ">It does not always look like this, though. Clinton-Ten's tackling has been inconsistent as a pro, which the Packers apparently grew to a record-breaking record of having a 3-3-1 record. Considering his skills and age, it would concern me that Green Bay did not decide he was worth extending.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "But that's a problem for any team signs Clinton-Dix this offseason. For Washington, it will be a motivated player who is thrust into a divisional race. It will probably get better, or at least until the third day of the year. NFL draft rolls around, it will not be grimacing about the fourth-round pick it no longer has."data-reactid =" 117 ">But that's a problem for any team signs Clinton-Dix this offseason. For Washington, it will be a motivated player who is thrust into a divisional race. It will probably get better, or at least until the third day of the year. NFL draft rolls around, it will not be grimacing about the fourth-round pick it no longer has.
<h2 class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "5. Demaryius' contested-ball ability"data-reactid =" 118 ">5. Demaryius' contested-ball ability
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Houston (5-3) is rolling after winning a straight line, and instead of just sitting in a corner after the devastating injury to Will Fuller – their best true deep threat – The Texans acquired an adequate replacement in Denver 's Demaryius Thomas for a fourth – and a seventh-round pick."data-reactid =" 119 ">Houston (5-3) is rolling after winning a straight line, and instead of just sitting in a corner after the devastating injury to Will Fuller – their best true deep threat – The Texans acquired an adequate replacement in Denver 's Demaryius Thomas for a fourth – and a seventh-round pick.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Thomas, 30, is not longer as he's used to be, and he's not the field-stretching speed merchant Fuller is. But he is still a good receiver, someone capable of running with power after the wrestling. "data-reactid =" 120 ">Thomas, 30, is not longer as he's used to be, and he's not the field-stretching speed merchant Fuller is. But he is still a good receiver, someone capable of running with power after the wrestling.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Here's an example of the latter from the Broncos' 30-23 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, which ended with an incomplete case of an inaccurate throw by quarterback Case Keenum than anything:"data-reactid =" 121 ">Here's an example of the latter from the Broncos' 30-23 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, which ended with an incomplete case of an inaccurate throw by quarterback Case Keenum than anything:
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Here's a better example of Thomas winning downfield, from the Broncos' 34-16 loss to the Jets in early October:"data-reactid =" 126 ">Here's a better example of Thomas winning downfield, from the Broncos' 34-16 loss to the Jets in early October:
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Two concerns about Thomas: His new quarterback, Deshaun Watson, has not been more accurate than Keenum on downfield passes, at least according to Pro Football Focus. Also, he has an annoying tendency to drop, he is tied for the league lead with seven, according to Football Outsiders. "data-reactid =" 131 ">Two concerns about Thomas: His new quarterback, Deshaun Watson, has not been more accurate than Keenum on downfield passes, at least according to Pro Football Focus. Also, he has an annoying tendency to drop, he is tied for the league lead with seven, according to Football Outsiders.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "He is still an upgrade to the likes of Sammie Coates and Vyncint Smith – the Texans' other outside receivers behind DeAndre Hopkins – and he's a playoff performer and Super Bowl champion. His Texans continue their push to win the AFC South for the third time in four years."data-reactid =" 132 ">He is still an upgrade to the likes of Sammie Coates and Vyncint Smith – the Texans' other outside receivers behind DeAndre Hopkins – and he's a playoff performer and Super Bowl champion. His Texans continue their push to win the AFC South for the third time in four years.
<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "THINGS I ENJOYED ARCHIVE
WEEK 7: These Amari Cooper can help Dak Prescott, Cowboys soar
WEEK 6: Flying to the football, Steelers' nasty blocking & Matt Nagy channeling Andy Reid
WEEK 5: A Tale of Two Cams (Newton and Erving)
WEEK 4: The juice of the RB Patriots Sony Michel and lineman who slow down down Von Miller
WEEK 3: Mahomes magic Lane Johnson's acting chops
WEEK 2: Dallas' deep ball and the ridiculousness of Mahomes and Saquon
WEEK 1: Andy Reid's goal-line circus and more"data-reactid =" 142 ">THINGS I ENJOYED ARCHIVE
WEEK 7: These Amari Cooper can help Dak Prescott, Cowboys soar
WEEK 6: Flying to the football, Steelers' nasty blocking & Matt Nagy channeling Andy Reid
WEEK 5: A Tale of Two Cams (Newton and Erving)
WEEK 4: The juice of the RB Patriots Sony Michel and lineman who slow down down Von Miller
WEEK 3: Mahomes magic Lane Johnson's acting chops
WEEK 2: Dallas' deep ball and the ridiculousness of Mahomes and Saquon
WEEK 1: Andy Reid's goal-line circus and more
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