The Eagles (were) using AJ Brown completely wrong.

The Eagles didn’t reach the peak of their powers until they made one, simple adjustment on offense, and it sent them to the super bowl. By deploying AJ Brown differently than they had through the first 6 weeks of the season, their offense took off, and so did their super bowl chances. What was the change and why was it so important? This week’s episode uses the all-22 coaches film to analyze the 2022 Philadelphia Eagles offense.
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[@AlexRollinsNFL]

What are some super unique traits that you think would make a great episode? Similar to the Lane Johnson episode, who has unique technique that needs a closer look?

[@goatfilms9549]

You could do a video going over how quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers manage to commit so few turnovers, and on the other side people like Deshone Kizer (random) managed to turn the ball over every other down. You could also take a look at Alex Smiths career progression and focus on how he went from one of the most turnover prone to one of the least.

[@sportsfaniguess154]

Jason Kelce’s run blocking, he’s a monster and his speed and movement is amazing

[@jcb5942]

A video on the nuances of special teams - traits of hassan reddick would be cool too

[@pelumifamobio8160]

Definitely think we’re due for an Austin Ekeler Episode

[@jadendurham6951]

I’m not an expert on technique, but I’d love to see videos on Terry McLaurin, Quinnen Williams, Dexter Lawrence, Garrett Wilson, and Chase Young since he’s been in the NFL. Love this channel!

[@billycostigan1247]

What a time to be an Eagles fan. Superstar QB (who is only getting better with every game), Superstar WR, Best WR2 in the league. Top 5 TE. Best Center, Best RT, Best Overall O-line. Stay healthy, and that offense is just unstoppable.

[@jacksonklark6119]

Not best wr2 the rest is probably correct though

[@billycostigan1247]

@@jacksonklark6119 Whos a better WR2? Tee Higgins? Waddle? Id take Devonta over those dudes anyday. Waddle comes close.

[@austindiaz6767]

​@@jacksonklark6119 Tyler locket

[@jacksonklark6119]

@billycostigan1247 waddle is better has been better with worse qb play and just as much competition for targets too

[@batmangummies5393]

Top 5 TE? Debatable Best WR2? Gotta see more of him before we determine that, needs to have back to back 1k yard seasons like Tee and Waddle

[@rugasantana9364]

That Jalen Hurts look back as the confetti falls 😔 Birds had that game...

[@jeffmurphy9150]

Fuel to the fire😏

[@visibletruth8019]

We are coming back this season this is a win Go EAGLES 💪

[@user-wj1id4ro3z]

I expect our defense to bring more pressure. I just hope Hurts become a better passer.

[@yaahlabanyamyan144]

They really didn't actually. The same can be said for the 49ers in SB54. The Eagles choked simple

[@yaahlabanyamyan144]

@@visibletruth8019 Not Happening

[@meech6848]

He had 1500(1496 I believe) last year! He already broke the Eagles record with that total but if it was sustained through the whole year🤯🤯🤯🤯BRUH! Smith had 1200(1196) and that only helps him get better as well. Can't wait to see it unfold.

[@dankburrito8345]

What's even crazier is Smith had more receptions than AJ and still had 230 less yards than AJ. Imagine if the reception total was reversed.

[@meech6848]

@@dankburrito8345 and he missed games!!! I think they both will finish this year top 8 in yards. It can only get better bro!

[@iGRyner]

i definitely cannot wait for this season, having an offseason with him and more time with our offense. Cannot wait to see our 2 WR1s strike fear into defenses

[@batmangummies5393]

Y’all wr’s ain’t gonna be wr1’s when y’all see our secondary and we sweep y’all. Go Cowboys!

[@andycockrum1212]

@@batmangummies5393 lemme guess, it’s your year again?

[@batmangummies5393]

@@andycockrum1212 nah but it sure as hell ain’t yours

[@iGRyner]

Funny how a Cowgirl Fan is on an Eagles Video,

[@always.entertaining.people1396]

@@batmangummies5393 😂😂💩

[@andrewfung8591]

I was thinking the same thing yesterday AJ Browns route tree changed so much this year.

[@PR3M3]

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE.🦅 that's why this Duo is my Profile Pic.

[@Beezle66]

Now the eagles are starting off with his strengths coming off last year, and can improve on something else this year. I'm excited 🦅🦅

[@Eidenhoek]

Or, people will be more ready for it. THAT SAID. I cannot tell you how happy I am that Jalen is a guy that just keeps getting better and shoring up his weaknesses. Philosophically, that is my *favorite* kind of player, and I love him.

[@Ao1dev]

That last clip.. what a video 🔥🔥🔥my boy Jalen hungry can you imagine the feeling he had watching the confetti

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Devion, you got me fired up just thinking about it bro. Jalen is grinding his ass of as we speak

[@ramonfoster1224]

7:12 my favorite play by an Eagles WR.

[@bhaines2209]

No way it’s better than the double point on the Steelers TD…so many good ones though

[@ramonfoster1224]

@@bhaines2209 The way A.J ran through the DB is what makes this play special to me. But like you said A.J had a ton of phenomenal plays last season, too many to mention.

[@Monkeyshine911]

Look at 9:33 and how AJ acted like the ball was coming shorter and then went to the spot it was really going to

[@instability2247]

I remember noticing this a few times this season. AJ out here playing mind games

[@Will-tl2sj]

Very very nice and interesting breakdown, it was so freaking fun watching the eagles this past season. Can’t wait to see what they look like this year 🦅

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Will! Such a fun group of players

[@Ch0ckl8]

I Iove these off-season recp videos showing how much I missed while casually watching these games

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Let’s just say that AJ Brown finally played with a QB that can actually stretch the field.

[@tonypollardsburner7582]

jalen hurts can not throw deep

[@nicoherrmann6377]

Yes he can lmao wht

[@itsbunch]

@@tonypollardsburner7582 Hurts was ranked the 2nd best deep thrower last season. casual lmao

[@tonypollardsburner7582]

@@itsbunch Super Bowl last play. Arm strength is what I am talking about. Not an accuracy rating

[@undericesinger]

​@@tonypollardsburner7582You mean where he stepped on Kelce's foot and you are just hating because you're a cowboys fan?

[@topleftfromtime]

W video as always my man! Can’t *waiiit* for the season to start. Appreciate you & your consistency! 🫡

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you my guy!! Always supportin bro, I appreciate you too

[@jeffmurphy9150]

10:00 that says a lot about our QB

[@evanmadden4156]

he's coming back with a vengeance this season

[@imjamescarney]

This combo is like mcnabb-owens minus the drama and toxicity lol

[@baddbabylon]

This is really interesting, good job!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks BB!

[@junkmail6567]

Awesome video! Thanks :)

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Junk

[@matteojones]

yo - great video. bravo on the analysis.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Matteo!

[@FreddyEwan2timeGMoftheYear]

Alex you are always killin my birdies!!!

[@The07DIPLOMATIC]

Great stuff as always 💯 .. go birds!!! 🦅

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Moore! Thanks for always supporting bro

[@t4d0W]

What an interesting look back into AJ Brown's progress. Considering the Eagles were undefeated within those first 6 weeks with Jalen Hurts having a hot start (with MVP talks coming his way). But in the 2nd half of the season things simmered down and AJ after the bye week got on his path to become a more complete receiver that the Eagles traded for. Which also made things easy for Hurts since his go-ball throws are one of his consistent skillset besides keeping the ball and running like a RB.

[@stony2494]

Great analysis 😎🦅👍

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Stony!

[@PoohShimmy]

So you're telling me, AJ Brown had a career year while being misused?? Crazy

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Just for those first few weeks!

[@joek215]

Great breakdown Alex!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Joe!!

[@daddiospatio]

As a Dolphins fan, our offense will have to keep up with theirs when we visit. I'm expecting a huge improvement on defense with Fangio running it now but will it be enough? Excellent work. Philly is strong.

[@faveology]

It's going to come down to the offense playing well and Miami being able to punish Hurts mistakes. Hurts makes several mistakes every game. If Miami can punish them (like KC did) then Miami can definitely win. If Miami doesn't, then they will lose. You can't stop Philly's offense, only they can stop themselves. As for the opposite side of the ball, just gotta go out there and score every chance you can.

[@temp-td2uk]

@@faveologyhurts has one of the lowest turnover worthy play percentage’s in the nfl. What are you talking about

[@koodigocrxzy465]

⁠@@faveologyevery qb makes mistakes every game. Hurts made some of the least mistakes in the league this year.

[@t4d0W]

I mean the 'blueprint' to slow down the Fins turbo pass attack showed itself late in the 2nd half of last year. If the Eagles can aggressively press on Tyreek and Waddle, it comes down to Tua (or whoever the QB is) to move to plan B to keep the ball moving. And that Fins running game better show a bit of itself since the Eagles have no problem with theirs if the opposing defense takes a man out of the box.

[@neetrab]

​​@@faveology"makes several mistakes every game"?? HUH?? 🤔

[@antrodcampbell5340]

Great content

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Antrod!

[@slim2705]

Wow this was beautiful to see.. I can’t wait to see this offense this year

[@harrisondarby1333]

Hey Alex, love your stuff. How do you get all this All-22 footage? Is it available for the general public through some sort of subscription or does it require special analyst credentials? Keep up the great work.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Harrison, yeah go to NFL+

[@bentoomet8805]

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever watched.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Ben!!

[@anthonypatterson8796]

Remember, they were undefeated while using him 'wrong'.

[@ianmiles8635]

Unbelievable observation 👏!!!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Ian!

[@ianmiles8635]

Thank you @@AlexRollinsNFL

[@Joshua-uw7wm]

I'm a Titans fan and still can't believe that they let him go

[@JDBass36]

Even though brown was good on the Titans The Titans never really stricked true fear VS any other teams. Even when they were the 1st seed 2 seasons ago nobody took the Titans serious. I think it's because ultimately we knew Henry was the main cog of the offense But ultimately a RB can't carry a team to championship. That's the truth But best of luck this year

[@chopsnz88]

J-Rob traded away there only true WR1 instead of keeping and getting another WR in the draft. Titans offense went off a cliff since AJ left for Eagles. Glad for AJ though he had a chance at a Super Bowl and Eagles fans are fortunate to have him on the roster. Enjoyed watching him become a deep threat and great way to open up short and intermediate routes by respecting the deep ball

[@t4d0W]

True. But would the Titans be able to pay him AND keep him performing at big heights in the long run? Part of why AJ added another element to his game is because he has Hurts who who can throw those 9-balls downfield. Tannehill was never going to have that consistently especially as he got older and Vrabel leans heavily on his more traditional run game with Henry. Eagles are just more dynamic because they have the trench talents that can amplify the run game when they have the advantage along with the ability to get passes in the middle AND basic deep balls with 989 routes for a pass game.

[@PlayyBoyyFloyd]

Still hurts to this day!!!!

[@Joshua-uw7wm]

@@JDBass36 yes what you said about them is true. They didn't intimidate anyone and honestly just as a man I am happy for him because he deserved a better situation than Tennessee

[@marcob1729]

The fact that Robinson wasn't fired the second that the AJ deal was made (or even friggin' proposed) is beyond me

[@rtr9729]

Damn. I really feel this should of been the '13/'14 Seahawks with Marshawn/Percy/Russ. Pick your poison on the ground. Maybe a future video of what if?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I don't have all 22 that far back unfortunately, but it's a great idea

[@KingKenzo215]

Awesome Video 👏🏻 FLY EAGLES FLY 🦅

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks!

[@KingofNBAJAY]

Quick thought.. Any chance of a video of how CBs recognise a recievers route and how they can disrupt the recievers route... Thanks for the cool content.

[@Smithisdagoat_6]

Eagles and Dolphins look so similar rn insane wr core two bama QBs solid defenses

[@Cat-of4xy]

No one ever realizes how large thethree wide receivers in the second round from this year worth Debo hovers around 225 some years AJ is just a little above that DK is massive

[@sbrown9020]

Great breakdown

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks!

[@sbrown9020]

@@AlexRollinsNFL most welcome

[@SavijAF]

probaly the best WR core we had in awhile. feels good coming from no WR couple years ago 😭

[@joetakeyourho29]

I only smiled this offseason and it’s crazy because we only got better the birds are gonna at least make a bowl appearance again this year if not win it 💚🦅fly eagles fly🦅💚

[@ThePhoenixw68]

This hit so bad that it got the GM that traded away AJ *fired* staight after the Eagles/Titans game..😆

[@jeremydoyle8668]

I'm not an Eagles fan, but Howie Roseman is the best GM in the league imo.

[@jackpabich763]

Me trading Najee Harris for AJ Brown was the best thing I did in Fantasy last year for sure. Love seeing the success the Eagles have had!

[@cowgirlqueen2636]

It’s crazy how the nfl let them get two top 10 players in the draft and arguably the best player in the draft, a really great corner prospect in the 4th round, a starting safety in the third round, and a good tackle prospect in a thin class. Ridiculous

[@traegant449]

Can we get a video about Rodgers fit with the jets?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Good idea!

[@goclbert]

Wasn't AJ Brown always known for beating press coverage? Even in his down year of 2021 he was still 4th in PFF grade vs press.

[@freshnorthwest6756]

the Eagles are a properly ran organization, they will make good decisions unlike the Titans.

[@yxngbt387]

This dude knows his football. Respect

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks!

[@gimletinf69]

Well yea…. Treat him like Brady treated Moss😮‍💨💯 Couldn’t believe he didn’t get 6 more balls in the super bowl after doing those 2 DBs DIRTY in the endzone😳😳

[@chasecunningham1514]

buff Batman🔥

[@Rverma30]

We’re going to be in vegas. Ive already booked my flight

[@jay2thaudy]

The numbers are lying to you with the first 6 games scoring. We put games away in the second quarter so didn’t have to score a ton late.

[@braxtonberrios4992]

Do the falcons running game

[@visibletruth8019]

Bruh i love my Eagles omg they are amazing legit elite status 👏😤🦅🦅🦅

[@eduardofunez5574]

He's a monster

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Right Ed?

[@winstonchudy269]

Why are live nfl games not broadcast from this angle and distance?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I think cause everybody is so used to the typical angle. They tried a different angle 5ish years ago and people freaked out

[@gimletinf69]

NFL Commentator: “The DB is draped all over AJ Brown!” AJ Brown: “This bitch can’t handle this SMOKE!! Throw that ball up SON!”😮‍💨💯

[@Miguel_Editz833]

Using him that way got him and his team to the super bowl(even though they lost)

[@owenmilligan3998]

Top 5 WR

[@mrcte]

Fantastic breakdown! So lucky to have Aj & Smitty both are absolute dawgs and developing quickly at the same time! Along with #1 planting his flag ! Gotta cap it off this season

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you!

[@mrcte]

@@AlexRollinsNFL thank YOU man! Can you do a Jason Kelce breakdown sometime ? If not no worries but it would be sick I love d-line/o-line breakdowns. Really helps the understanding of the game

[@user-my4gt4qh9g]

Now that AJ is stepping into a bigger role in route running and going deep, do you think he should start to be compared to Davante Adam's with the route running?

[@trellmills2963]

No sir. D.A a different animal

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I don't think he's that great of a route runner, so no. They're very different players. AJB has an elite physical skillset

[@genovesecruz-zx6oe]

Imagine Aj brown and DK Metcalf playing together

[@MIKELIN8]

I always imagine what would have been if that official hadn't thrown his flag on Bradberry and the Eagles offense had gotten one more chance at the Chiefs' defense with time for more than a play or two. I thimk the Eagles would have gotten their 2nd Lombardi.

[@faveology]

I mean he had to throw it though. The only reason Juju wasn't wide open is because he held Juju lol

[@dominiquebrown2660]

Great breakdown. Love this level of content. 🫡

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Dominique!

[@BoondockGore]

Hate to see them use him right then jeez

[@mywifiiscoolerthanyours]

who has a better year this season, AJ Brown or does Devonta Smith hit that next level?

[@63FreireDragon]

Eff it, AJ down there somewhere.

[@monophthalmos9633]

The Titans messed up.

[@dawsnoshift4286]

This is our year and I honestly want the chiefs in the Super Bowl again

[@nextin_dabuilding2908]

I don't I want to face a team we don't play this regular like the Bengals.

[@kivngken]

Didint even watch the video yet but this is a hilarious title the eagles was a first round exit until they got aj brown but u might explain it in the video

[@yaahlabanyamyan144]

Lions vs Ravens SB58 🏆

[@danoelfke93]

Then... ... there's Devonta Smith

[@Kalentez]

Did you see his year last season?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

That's what the video is about

[@hiroader11theanalysts65]

Gotta take what's ever *postseason healthy* ..

[@jboy707]

Doesn’t surprise me, hurts comes back to earth this season and posts a 23-11 td int

[@kieranpatel1636]

really don’t understand why people like you who have the mind for the game and can analyze, as well as present it in such an entertaining way aren’t hired by espn and shit

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Kieran!

[@RazorRoo1989]

That was year 1.. remember that year 1. Now there gelling more timing getting better confidence going to improve tremendously. NOT TO BE F WITH!

[@Brother_luv_puffy]

More videos on eagles players!!!!!! The best videos 🤞🏾

[@omitn2011]

Lololol pisses me off as a Titans fan

[@allthingsgaming6]

Imagine if they traded for cooked Russ instead 🤣

[@mikemoney6390]

🤘🏽

[@kartsonis_8694]

This video is full of false narratives. The idea that the Eagles didn’t know how to use AJ Brown until week 8 of the regular season is completely false. He had 150 receiving yards in the first game! And the idea that AJ Brown was more of a deep threat and not the same target over the middle like he was in Tennessee is just not true. The slant to AJ Brown was the most reliable passing play in the Eagles playbook. Also nice job with the misleading stat that cuts off after week 6 without providing any context as to why his numbers were worse. Did you want him to somehow put up better numbers in week 2 when the Eagles beat the breaks off of the Vikings? Or in week 3 when Devonta Smith was clearly having his best career performance? Or in week 4 when the Eagles were literally playing in the pouring rain? The only game where he didn’t show up throughout weeks 1-6 was the Cardinals game. Stop trying to force narratives that simply aren’t true.

[@markmark215]

He the same clown that said Hurts was going to be a bust🤣

[@batmangummies5393]

@@markmark215 he kind of was on track to being that, until this past season. Can’t say I blame him for that but yeah that take did not age well.

[@KingofNBAJAY]

We're not doing too bad if we've already had all the recent success whilst apparently playing AJ wrongly in the games!!

[@eastcoastmetals2757]

The thing is, AJ Brown is truly elite in every aspect as a wr. He can do it all and what you are saying isn't exactly true... steadily throughout the season AJ Vaught plenty of short passes and quick in cuts. You must not understand football because you can't see the difference in eagles and titans offense... eagles have way more weapons and more importantly way more weapons in the intermediate game. Again back to the point AJ is truly elite in every phase. Speed, route running, route running adjustments at any phase in the route tree, size and physicality,, YAC,, get off,, 50/50 balls. You cannot be serious. They had too many weapons to try and just change completely what AJ does... every week he did it all. The steelers game only had those huge deep balls because the steelers had key injuries on their D line and Jalen literally had all day to throw... AJ adjustments on the end of those routes was top tier best in the NFL. You gotta look at the whole game more and not just numbers,, look at what team they are playing,, look at what Devonta smith was doing... look at what Dallas Goedert was doing. You expect the eagles to have 4 weapons all play the intermediate game??! No ya goofball... go back and try again. Every game tells a different story and has different reasons for what played out

[@paulosanto9062]

@Brian Johnson

[@THEonlyFLAVE]

Jimmy had a 10pt lead in the 4th Qtr of the SB and NFCC 2x in 3 years … The same QB for 26M less to put into the team gets them over the hump.

[@johnlampjr6442]

Go Bird's fly 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@Letsgooobirds2017champs]

Whatchu talking about he prolly led the league in quick slants

[@rawswisher43]

It’s everything T.O. and McNabb were gonna be.

[@SonniBlack180]

Imagine what type of bullshit second tier coverage teams would be putting on AJ Brown if the Eagles had Deandre Hopkins to put on the field as a slot receiver?

[@i_fuze_hostages6]

Lmao him Hopkins and smith 😂

[@SonniBlack180]

@@i_fuze_hostages6 YES him Hopkins and Smith. You never seen 3 wide receivers lined up on the field?

[@TILIS214]

Do CeeDee Lamb breakout after Dak came back.

[@sob_meen]

I still haven’t saw anyone who can explain how waddle and tee is better than Devonta lmao

[@phillyry]

Using him wrong? Almost 1500 yards recieving and u have criticisms?

[@JETiKnightNY]

Stop the cap.

[@jefegot1]

go birds

[@TILIS214]

Hellll naw boy at 5:00 was a PICK that sorry ass CB watched Vroen the whole time and AJ was double covered when Hurts threw that. If they would’ve tracked the ball it was a EASY INT😂

[@o4tw382]

I MISS SHANE STEICHEN.