Sportsbet,
I am a Ravens fan that lives in Philly. I don't like or dislike the Eagles but my wife is a big Eagles fan. Acouple of things I've seen are:
1. Who is going to cover anyone for the Eagles? Sheldon and Lito will be the weak link. They are going to be the worst starting corners in the league. Who will be the nickel back and how bad will that person be?
2. The Eagles are best when they run the football but they have a coach that refuses to run it.
3. Owens talks about McNabb like he's Dan Marino. However, McNabb is a below average quarterback when it comes to accuracy. He is again best when scrambling and making things happen out of the pocket.
4. Losing leaders like Vincent and Duce will hurt this team. They lost their best linebacker from last year in Emmons. I think the Eagles took a step back in the offseason.
5. The Eagles are in a division with quality receivers in Coles, Gardner, Glenn, Bryant, Toomer and now Keyshawn. Teams will spread the Eagles out and beat them through the air all game long.
6. Look out when the Ravens come to town this year. Let's see Me-O run a crossing pattern that day. Ray will destroy him even though he likes the guy.
And most importantly, you can't honestly believe losing the NFC Championship 3 straight years can compare to winning the Super Bowl can you. That sounds like the thoughts of a person that has never been to a Super Bowl parade. Also, the real Birds are the baseball team in Baltimore. And that E-A-G-L-E-S,Eagles cheer sounds like it was derived straight from the Meadowlands. Does J-E-T-S, Jets Jets Jets ring a bell?
I am a Ravens fan that lives in Philly. I don't like or dislike the Eagles but my wife is a big Eagles fan. Acouple of things I've seen are:
1. Who is going to cover anyone for the Eagles? Sheldon and Lito will be the weak link. They are going to be the worst starting corners in the league. Who will be the nickel back and how bad will that person be?
2. The Eagles are best when they run the football but they have a coach that refuses to run it.
3. Owens talks about McNabb like he's Dan Marino. However, McNabb is a below average quarterback when it comes to accuracy. He is again best when scrambling and making things happen out of the pocket.
4. Losing leaders like Vincent and Duce will hurt this team. They lost their best linebacker from last year in Emmons. I think the Eagles took a step back in the offseason.
5. The Eagles are in a division with quality receivers in Coles, Gardner, Glenn, Bryant, Toomer and now Keyshawn. Teams will spread the Eagles out and beat them through the air all game long.
6. Look out when the Ravens come to town this year. Let's see Me-O run a crossing pattern that day. Ray will destroy him even though he likes the guy.
And most importantly, you can't honestly believe losing the NFC Championship 3 straight years can compare to winning the Super Bowl can you. That sounds like the thoughts of a person that has never been to a Super Bowl parade. Also, the real Birds are the baseball team in Baltimore. And that E-A-G-L-E-S,Eagles cheer sounds like it was derived straight from the Meadowlands. Does J-E-T-S, Jets Jets Jets ring a bell?
phillys defense will be swiss cheese next year
cant stop the run and pass
lito sheppard = toast jr
without taylor/vincent tough man2man
dawkins wont be able to cheat and play the run
he will be back deep trying to tackle the blown coverages
sorry philly
i think you will be seeing joe gibbs ass
cant stop the run and pass
lito sheppard = toast jr
without taylor/vincent tough man2man
dawkins wont be able to cheat and play the run
he will be back deep trying to tackle the blown coverages
sorry philly
i think you will be seeing joe gibbs ass
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Journeyman:
...and I`m not just saying that because I am from Md. The media all morning was speculating the Ravens would get a sandwich pick between the 1st and 2nd rd...Now we hear this, a 5th round pick??!! The Ravens allowed their only real wideout to leave (Marcus Robinson) after they thought they had Owens..And they very easily could have traded for up and coming WR Justin McCairns from Tenn, who ended up in New York for a 2nd rounder....The NFL fumbled bigtime on this! But just like instant replay, they often fvck up the obvious!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Totally agree. By week eight, Owens will be bitching. Very funny in his press conference Owens saying he is just as happy with a two-catch game and blocking downfield. Sure Terrell.
...and I`m not just saying that because I am from Md. The media all morning was speculating the Ravens would get a sandwich pick between the 1st and 2nd rd...Now we hear this, a 5th round pick??!! The Ravens allowed their only real wideout to leave (Marcus Robinson) after they thought they had Owens..And they very easily could have traded for up and coming WR Justin McCairns from Tenn, who ended up in New York for a 2nd rounder....The NFL fumbled bigtime on this! But just like instant replay, they often fvck up the obvious!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Totally agree. By week eight, Owens will be bitching. Very funny in his press conference Owens saying he is just as happy with a two-catch game and blocking downfield. Sure Terrell.
Jacks just saw your reply...well thought out:
1. Sheldon and Lito will not be as intimidating as Bobby and Troy were but with Dawk and Lewis (hopefully both healthy) back there to lead them I am looking forward to these guys playing CB. Don't get me wrong I love Bobby and Troy but they are getting up there in years and the nagging injuries kept them out of a lot of last year's games (and the Eagles did just fine without them). As for the 5th CB it will probably be Roderick Hood or Clinton Hart.
2. Yes they do well when they run the ball I agree there but the problem is Andy needs to run the ball when it's going to be most effective and not when everyone in the world knows he's going to run it. I have a lot of faith in Westbrook and Buck (that's putting faith in that both of them are fully recovered from their injuries).
3. Won't deny Donovan is better when he can be a multiple threat (scramble/passing) but he has proven he can be a pocket passer when he has to (Arizona game comes to mind). I don't think the Eagles wideouts were very good at getting seperation from the defensive backs and I think Owens will do an outstanding job of it. He's a big target too which McNabb has NEVER had (other than Chad Lewis which they should've been throwing to more last year).
4. Vincent in the locker room yes but the same was said about Hugh Douglas and they were able to get through that. Staley was a part of the offense but he became the old man out and regardless this is Donovan's offense. Actually right now I'm happier with Dhani Jones than Emmons who is questionable after the injury (the Birds didn't like his performance post-injury in workouts which was part of the reason it was easy to part ways with him). I think the mix of vets and youth is better now than it's ever been.
5. The NFC East has vastly improved in the passing game speed wise and I think Brown and Shep have a better chance of making plays because of their young legs. I worry about experience but I think Dawk and Lewis can handle that at the safety spots.
6. I'm not too concerned about games against the AFC. They're nice to play once in awhile and the Eagles for the most part get along with the Ravens (the pre-season games are about as friendly as you can get). Who knows where these teams will be at that point.
Keep in mind the chant comes at the end of "Fly Eagles Fly" the team song so I don't think the Jets had anything to do with it (even though they have a song too but NOTHING compares to hearing Fly Eagles Fly after a TD at the Vet/now the Link).
As for the comparison I have to say we have never experienced the parade of a SUPER BOWL victory (OUR Birds did win the old NFC Championship so we had that going but that was so long ago it's in Eagles folklore) so I can't say I know what it's like to celebrate it but I will say I enjoy the consistency of having a team that has had the opportunity to be there year in and year out even though they haven't gotten there. I guess I'm starting to sound like a Buffalo Bills or Minnesota Vikings fan but I am happy with the team not winning one year and going 3-13 the next. To make the playoffs consecutively in this league is tough enough...to make it to the NFC Championship game (where only one other team can go) 3 years in a row shows they are trying. What more can you ask from a team in a tough city like Philly? Not much...
Tell your wife keep her head up....we'll get over this hump sooner or later (preferably sooner!).
Good luck to you...
sb
1. Sheldon and Lito will not be as intimidating as Bobby and Troy were but with Dawk and Lewis (hopefully both healthy) back there to lead them I am looking forward to these guys playing CB. Don't get me wrong I love Bobby and Troy but they are getting up there in years and the nagging injuries kept them out of a lot of last year's games (and the Eagles did just fine without them). As for the 5th CB it will probably be Roderick Hood or Clinton Hart.
2. Yes they do well when they run the ball I agree there but the problem is Andy needs to run the ball when it's going to be most effective and not when everyone in the world knows he's going to run it. I have a lot of faith in Westbrook and Buck (that's putting faith in that both of them are fully recovered from their injuries).
3. Won't deny Donovan is better when he can be a multiple threat (scramble/passing) but he has proven he can be a pocket passer when he has to (Arizona game comes to mind). I don't think the Eagles wideouts were very good at getting seperation from the defensive backs and I think Owens will do an outstanding job of it. He's a big target too which McNabb has NEVER had (other than Chad Lewis which they should've been throwing to more last year).
4. Vincent in the locker room yes but the same was said about Hugh Douglas and they were able to get through that. Staley was a part of the offense but he became the old man out and regardless this is Donovan's offense. Actually right now I'm happier with Dhani Jones than Emmons who is questionable after the injury (the Birds didn't like his performance post-injury in workouts which was part of the reason it was easy to part ways with him). I think the mix of vets and youth is better now than it's ever been.
5. The NFC East has vastly improved in the passing game speed wise and I think Brown and Shep have a better chance of making plays because of their young legs. I worry about experience but I think Dawk and Lewis can handle that at the safety spots.
6. I'm not too concerned about games against the AFC. They're nice to play once in awhile and the Eagles for the most part get along with the Ravens (the pre-season games are about as friendly as you can get). Who knows where these teams will be at that point.
Keep in mind the chant comes at the end of "Fly Eagles Fly" the team song so I don't think the Jets had anything to do with it (even though they have a song too but NOTHING compares to hearing Fly Eagles Fly after a TD at the Vet/now the Link).
As for the comparison I have to say we have never experienced the parade of a SUPER BOWL victory (OUR Birds did win the old NFC Championship so we had that going but that was so long ago it's in Eagles folklore) so I can't say I know what it's like to celebrate it but I will say I enjoy the consistency of having a team that has had the opportunity to be there year in and year out even though they haven't gotten there. I guess I'm starting to sound like a Buffalo Bills or Minnesota Vikings fan but I am happy with the team not winning one year and going 3-13 the next. To make the playoffs consecutively in this league is tough enough...to make it to the NFC Championship game (where only one other team can go) 3 years in a row shows they are trying. What more can you ask from a team in a tough city like Philly? Not much...
Tell your wife keep her head up....we'll get over this hump sooner or later (preferably sooner!).
Good luck to you...
sb
Philly should be happy about one thing, and that's the fact that Tampa signed Charlie Garner instead of Duce Staley. What a slap in the face that would of been if Duce was in the backfield at the time Tampa knocks Philly out of the playoffs this coming season.........
