Game Thread W2 - Washington v Philadelphia (1 Viewer)

[JaxBill]

So they're in Philly, Barkley's in the booth, and Barkley says something about officials being human, and nobody mentions the name "Tim Donaghy"?

(Donaghy went to HS in the Philly area.)

 

[Mungo Burrows]

Given how banged up the Skins secondary is, there is no excuse for Philly to only have 75 yds passing after about 40 minutes of play.

 

[jurb26]

Looks like the Skins D listened to me. They are manning up on the WRs and blitzing now.

 

[Jaysus]

Barkley, I love ya.... but shut the hell up already and get out of the booth.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

ball was coming out

I have my doubts about that, but I'm wondering whether it's clear enough to overturn.

Yah, Portis looked pretty good. If there's any upside to this, it's that while the defense starts to wear down, Portis will be fresh.The key is to obviously be in games where they're very close so that they have that opportunity to run the ball towards the end of games.The way it looked there, Portis was close to breaking one to the distance. If Philly can't maintain a drive here soon, I could see them just being gased and Portis breaking one.

 

[redman]

Given how banged up the Skins secondary is, there is no excuse for Philly to only have 75 yds passing after about 40 minutes of play.

They're only missing Smoot, so not too banged up. He's not even their best CB.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Given how banged up the Skins secondary is, there is no excuse for Philly to only have 75 yds passing after about 40 minutes of play.

Rusty McNabb and horrible receivers. Not really an excuse, just reality.

 

[jurb26]

McNabb just does not look good so far this year.

 

[redman]

When's the last time they handed off to Westbrook?

He was the one productive thing they had going in their offense.

 

[fatness]

McNabb should have been caught there.

 

[Lehigh98]

McNabb willing himself to a first down.

 

[redman]

Given how banged up the Skins secondary is, there is no excuse for Philly to only have 75 yds passing after about 40 minutes of play.

Rusty McNabb and horrible receivers. Not really an excuse, just reality.

He's missed open receivers.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Campbell the 2nd leading rusher so far for the Skins with 41? This is a triple headed monster they're running.

 

[redman]

Can you pretend you can rush the passer, 'Skins, please?

 

[Mungo Burrows]

Given how banged up the Skins secondary is, there is no excuse for Philly to only have 75 yds passing after about 40 minutes of play.

They're only missing Smoot, so not too banged up. He's not even their best CB.

I thought Springs was having trouble too. He IS their best CB when healthy.

 

[Pigskin75]

McNabb willing himself to a first down.

Looks still gimpy to me...seemed to have a limp once he found the sideline.

 

[jmsne]

If you need ONE THING to pin point why ESPN blows right now; these NFL Primetime commcercials with them pretending to be gardeners is it. Seriously am I alone on this

I was kinda hoping they would go to gardening.. then I wouldnt have to watch em

 

[Lehigh98]

McNabb willing himself to a first down.

Looks still gimpy to me...seemed to have a limp once he found the sideline.

Who F'ing cares, he got 10.

 

[drdgreenlove]

i guess fat albert is in there to promote the nba?

i like the radio call despite the delay.. on the mcnabb scramble (it is like a lumbering gait)

we need more baskett....

and get ready to be embarassed by the (gulp) lions next week...

 

[redman]

When's the last time they handed off to Westbrook? He was the one productive thing they had going in their offense.

I need to shut my mouth. Jinx.

 

[Lehigh98]

I Westbrook

 

[redman]

I Westbrook

He's an easy guy to love for your team. He's a force, and is very frustrating to watch cut through your defense.

 

[fflnut]

Barkley, I love ya.... but shut the hell up already and get out of the booth.

I'm definitely on the other hand here, he and Jaws are the most interesting guys in the booth.

 

[redjake]

Did Santana Moss just assist on a tackle?

 

[Lehigh98]

 

[buster c]

had the announcers been paying attention, they'd've ID'd 67's big hold on McIntosh

 

[fatness]

McIntosh becoming a decent tackler.

 

[jmsne]

nobody open? there was a guy by the sideline WIDE open right near the first down marker

 

[jmsne]

whos 38? should have gotten the ball on that play

 

[PantherPower]

Time for the Skins to run down the Eagles throat, and then do a play action pass deep to Santana for a TD....

 

[redman]

Is it just me, or does Fletcher look slow out there? He only has 3 tackles and seems to be running behind plays a lot.

 

[TheLastDispatch]

As an Eagles fan, I'm afraid we're in for a looong long season. Keep telling myself it's only week 2, but it's not helping.

Westbrook looks like the only Eagle worth having this year.

 

[mad sweeney]

Man am I loving these FGs!!! Facing Portis and McNabb with a decent but not unbeatable lead. Keep the Faith Sweeney!

I would rather have Barkley in the booth than Kornhole. He's funny, smart and as an ex player knows the athlete's mind. Plus he seems to have some good football knowledge.

 

[Assani Fisher]

nobody open? there was a guy by the sideline WIDE open right near the first down marker

There was a CB there. He was a good 7-8 yards off him, but I'm willing to bet that as soon as McNabb would've looked over there he would've closed. He didn't look like he had any other responsibilities on that play except for that WR.

 

[redman]

Nice screen.

 

[PantherPower]

nice play, but that should have been Portis. Now put Portis in to finish this off!!!

 

[Tremendous Upside]

whos 38? should have gotten the ball on that play

Thomas Tapeh

 

[Lehigh98]

Later Chuck

 

[redman]

As an Eagles fan, I'm afraid we're in for a looong long season. Keep telling myself it's only week 2, but it's not helping.Westbrook looks like the only Eagle worth having this year.

'Skins fan here, but my QB1 i 2/3 of my leagues is McNabb and yeah, he looks pretty bad.

 

[azngangster]

Is it safe to assume that portis will get close to 20+ carries every game? I like what I am seeing from Portis.

 

[Lehigh98]

Is it safe to assume

No

 

[jmsne]

nobody open? there was a guy by the sideline WIDE open right near the first down marker

There was a CB there. He was a good 7-8 yards off him, but I'm willing to bet that as soon as McNabb would've looked over there he would've closed. He didn't look like he had any other responsibilities on that play except for that WR.

there was a guy behind him.. could have completed that pass prolly for a first down, maybe for a td

 

[Lehigh98]

Nice stop

 

[redman]

Good penetration by Gaither.

 

[PantherPower]

nice play Coooooley!

 

[redman]

Way to fight, Cooley!

 

[Lehigh98]

nobody open? there was a guy by the sideline WIDE open right near the first down marker

There was a CB there. He was a good 7-8 yards off him, but I'm willing to bet that as soon as McNabb would've looked over there he would've closed. He didn't look like he had any other responsibilities on that play except for that WR.

there was a guy behind him.. could have completed that pass prolly for a first down, maybe for a td

You should be on the sideline guy.

 

[jmsne]

come on betts get that td.. anyone but portis!!!

 

[shadyridr]

at people complaining about them using Betts too much.

Carries so far: Portis 15, Betts 5

 

[mad sweeney]

come on betts get that td.. anyone but portis!!!