Game Thread W7 - San Diego V Philadelphia (1 Viewer)

[PoolShark]

or caldwell & brees will turn it on

If by Caldwell turning it on you mean "pushing off on the DB to create space to make the catch" then yes. The men in stripes didn't catch it, but it seemed pretty obvious to me.

Oh God... please, not the whining already. It's still the first quarter!

Who the #### is whining? I'm making an observation about the game in the game thread. Granted, those calls are missed quite frequently, but it looked like an obvious one to me. Sheppard (?) was literally right on top of him and went up to bat the ball away. Caldwell's arm goes out toward him, then all the sudden there's a full yard between the 2 guys, no deflection, and ton of room to make the catch.

Since it's about the only decent offensive play by either team so far, I find it interesting that it could have been called back.

 

[Mugwump]

or caldwell & brees will turn it on

If by Caldwell turning it on you mean "pushing off on the DB to create space to make the catch" then yes. The men in stripes didn't catch it, but it seemed pretty obvious to me.

Oh God... please, not the whining already. It's still the first quarter!

Who the #### is whining? I'm making an observation about the game in the game thread. Granted, those calls are missed quite frequently, but it looked like an obvious one to me. Sheppard (?) was literally right on top of him and went up to bat the ball away. Caldwell's arm goes out toward him, then all the sudden there's a full yard between the 2 guys, no deflection, and ton of room to make the catch.

Since it's about the only decent offensive play by either team so far, I find it interesting that it could have been called back.

Me thinks he doth protest too much.

 

[Dhamon ShadowHawk]

McNabb got drilled, got the pass off, LJ catches it and then gets drilled and fumbles it. Personal Foul on SD though.

 

[jonessed]

I think the refs need to just put a glass wall around McNabb and ask everyone to keep within 5 yards so they don't have to throw the flag.

 

[KornKrackedJimy]

bad call on the PF...

 

[jonessed]

bad call on the PF...

Seems they know he is injured and they are calling some ticky tack fouls to protect him.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

Don't have the game. Has this been the defensive struggle it looks like on the stat sheet or just bad offensive play?

 

[PoolShark]

Me thinks he doth protest too much.

Keen insight. Thanks for the imput!

 

[shadyridr]

Im so glad I traded for Gates before last weeks game.

 

[CheeseHead]

where the hell is Westbrook ?

 

[jonessed]

Third flag the refs have picked up in the first half. They seem a bit trigger happy.

Don't have the game. Has this been the defensive struggle it looks like on the stat sheet or just bad offensive play?

The refs seem to have taken over this game. It's really ugly.

 

[Mugwump]

charger D (if u can call it that) is about to fold.

 

[JAMMIN]

TO and Mcnabb what a combo.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Oh hello Mr. Owens. Nice of you to join us today.

 

[Dhamon ShadowHawk]

TD TO as he 'served' it up as indicated by his less than entertaining celebration.

 

[Gold Plated Nails]

wow the Refs certainly got their Eagle gear on today. 3 first downs by penalty on that drive. :X

 

[PoolShark]

  bad call on  the PF...

Seems they know he is injured and they are calling some ticky tack fouls to protect him.

LOL @ Chargers fans.He got the hit in and it was close enough that there would have been no call, but they should let it go when he continues to drive McNabb backwards several yards, then picks him up and drives him into the ground?

You don't think that gets called every time?

 

[Keys Myaths]

That was a pretty bad celebration.He's got to be more creative.Like Chad to the ESPN reporter this morning. "Befuddled...that's my new word of the day. Befuddled."

 

[Gold Plated Nails]

   bad call on  the PF...

Seems they know he is injured and they are calling some ticky tack fouls to protect him.

LOL @ Chargers fans.He got the hit in and it was close enough that there would have been no call, but they should let it go when he continues to drive McNabb backwards several yards, then picks him up and drives him into the ground?

You don't think that gets called every time?

Dude you were crying about a non Offensive PI. The Chargers got 2 turnovers on that last drive taken away by penalty. Laughable.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

Ouch they just showed that hit on Greg Lewis that led to the INT.He got JACKED UP!

 

[jonessed]

   bad call on  the PF...

Seems they know he is injured and they are calling some ticky tack fouls to protect him.

LOL @ Chargers fans.He got the hit in and it was close enough that there would have been no call, but they should let it go when he continues to drive McNabb backwards several yards, then picks him up and drives him into the ground?

You don't think that gets called every time?

He can't see the ball leave his hand his head was down in McNabb's chest. He just finished the tackle.

 

[Mugwump]

dont have the game. is brees being blitzed nearly every play or just out of rhythm?

 

[PumpusX]

Westbrook is turning into a must not start.

 

[jonessed]

dont have the game. is brees being blitzed nearly every play or just out of rhythm?

A little bit of both.

 

[Dhamon ShadowHawk]

dont have the game. is brees being blitzed nearly every play or just out of rhythm?

Some of both. Even when he has time, he ain't doing much.

 

[shake zula]

Is Leber playing?

 

[EdwardCat]

Brees is terrible today. What's the deal? Does he look flustered?

 

[jonessed]

Brees is terrible today. What's the deal? Does he look flustered?

He just overthrew a wide open receiver. He looks awful and the Eagles are putting it on him to beat them. He isn't getting any more pressure than McNabb is he just can't hit anyone.

 

[Mugwump]

if sd doesnt hold here...ugly for charger fans

 

[scottybo]

Has McCardell totally disappeared from Brees' sight?

 

[EdwardCat]

When Marty's team gets down by anything, he abandons the run completely and just throws the ball. It's going to be a horrible day for Tomlinson owners.

 

[taz]

When Marty's team gets down by anything, he abandons the run completely and just throws the ball. It's going to be a horrible day for Tomlinson owners.

As long as he throws it to McCardell.

 

[jeff_eaglz]

Lots of D so far, but this game is being dominated by the refs.They're calling roughing the passer very close on both sides, although both were penaltes.Solid defensive struggle. Philly actually owning time of possession and moving the ball. SD stuck in their own end most of the time.

 

[Dhamon ShadowHawk]

When Marty's team gets down by anything, he abandons the run completely and just throws the ball. It's going to be a horrible day for Tomlinson owners.

If Brees continues to miss downfield, he might start checking down to LT which might help those in ppr leagues. However, that isn't ooking to good right now though either.

 

[H.K.]

Any insiders know why Gates is no longer a part of the offense? Only 2 catches in the past 6 quarters of football, why did they bother paying him all that money if they weren't planning on using him? Was it just to keep Rivers company in the highly compensated under-utilized department?

 

[PoolShark]

   bad call on  the PF...

Seems they know he is injured and they are calling some ticky tack fouls to protect him.

LOL @ Chargers fans.He got the hit in and it was close enough that there would have been no call, but they should let it go when he continues to drive McNabb backwards several yards, then picks him up and drives him into the ground?

You don't think that gets called every time?

He can't see the ball leave his hand his head was down in McNabb's chest. He just finished the tackle.

McNabb was stepping forward to throw. If "his head was down" so he couldn't see that, then it would be spearing before the rest of the "tackle" even took place. You can't lower your helmet and drive it into someone's chest. Ever heard the term see what you hit?And @ me whining. Please.

 

[jeff_eaglz]

I saw a few of the posts implying Westbrook is having a bad game.Are five catches and 64 yards so far a bad game?

 

[Mugwump]

sd d is getting tired i imagine

 

[jonessed]

   bad call on  the PF...

Seems they know he is injured and they are calling some ticky tack fouls to protect him.

LOL @ Chargers fans.He got the hit in and it was close enough that there would have been no call, but they should let it go when he continues to drive McNabb backwards several yards, then picks him up and drives him into the ground?

You don't think that gets called every time?

He can't see the ball leave his hand his head was down in McNabb's chest. He just finished the tackle.

McNabb was stepping forward to throw. If "his head was down" so he couldn't see that, then it would be spearing before the rest of the "tackle" even took place. You can't lower your helmet and drive it into someone's chest. Ever heard the term see what you hit?And @ me whining. Please.

How often do you watch football? Tackling someone with your head in their chest is not spearing. Tackling with the top of your helmet leading is spearing.Here is a nice test for you. Put your nose on your TV, lookup, and see if you can see the rear corner.

 

[KornKrackedJimy]

As bad as it looks for SD, it's still only 7pts...lets hope SD changes the gameplan and the refs take off their green...

 

[Dhamon ShadowHawk]

Bad management there by the Eagles. Missed an opp at a fg

 

[jwvdcw]

What an ugly half of footballBoth of these teams = overrated.

 

[Mugwump]

c'mon shotty ADJUST!

 

[Gold Plated Nails]

What an ugly half of football

Both of these teams = overrated.

Was SD overrated when the pounded NE? Both teams are playing a little sloppy, but neither is overated. That goes to your skins, 0-2 vs the AFC west.

 

[spitkickers]

McNabb 26/34 in the first half.Only 7 rushes (and one McNabb rush).That's a lot of passing.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

WTF happened?I saw the Eagles had 2nd and goal and now it's halftime and no score?!

 

[JuniorNB]

What an ugly half of football

Both of these teams = overrated.

itsatip that two good teams can make each other look bad.

 

[jonessed]

WTF happened?

I saw the Eagles had 2nd and goal and now it's halftime and no score?!

Eagles blew the clock management and time ran out.

 

[Dhamon ShadowHawk]

WTF happened?

I saw the Eagles had 2nd and goal and now it's halftime and no score?!

15 left, McNabb throws a ball to a guy who had NO shot of getting out of bounds. They spike the ball with a second left but they call an obvious foul on the Eagles for not being set. Half over from the run off

 

[suchislife]

As bad as it looks for SD, it's still only 7pts...lets hope SD changes the gameplan and the refs take off their green...

Pretty funny about the refs wearing Eagles green considering the Birds have had *more* penalties called against them. Please, stop If SD didn't commit bad penalties then the refs wouldn't have to flag them now would they.