I think I'm going to pat myself on the back on this one.LOLSeriously though, I'm loving the complete turn around of the passing game for Kevin. The loss of DJax hurts but, it was good to see them get him more involved right off the bat.
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Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Not bad for his 5th career start.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Novice2 said:
Weren't they just claimed by nearly everyone as the best team in the NFC?So much for that.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Feeling good about today's win. I think everyone did a good job and the coaches get 2 thumbs up to me in a lot of areas. I'm loving how Kolb has looked and he seems to have a very good chemistry with Maclin.
I loved how tough Buckley ran too!
I loved how tough Buckley ran too!
Everyone is impressed with Kolb but honestly, IMO, he performed as expected given protection...and that's what we should be talking about...HE HAD PROTECTION!!!!
Is this line finally starting to gel, or was Atlanta just terrible today? Dunlap held his own, and Kolb really had time most of the day. If they can give the QB that kind of protection every week, this Offense will put a hurtin on most teams.
The defense, after getting gashed on the ground earlier this year, has put up two solid efforts in a row.
Gonna get interesting if they can continue to play like this!
Is this line finally starting to gel, or was Atlanta just terrible today? Dunlap held his own, and Kolb really had time most of the day. If they can give the QB that kind of protection every week, this Offense will put a hurtin on most teams.
The defense, after getting gashed on the ground earlier this year, has put up two solid efforts in a row.
Gonna get interesting if they can continue to play like this!
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
The early gameplan had enough misdirection, rolls and endarounds to not even worry about forming a pocket around Kolb. That gaetmeplan helped the O-line, as in they had to call the game with hiding those weaknesses in pass block while highlighting the playmakers in DeSean, McCoy and Maclin. Excellent job there.Now, ATL didn't really do themselves favors by pressuring the O-line much. The challenge will come next week vs. TEN as they lead the league in sacks and have one of the best defenses in the league.Everyone is impressed with Kolb but honestly, IMO, he performed as expected given protection...and that's what we should be talking about...HE HAD PROTECTION!!!!
Is this line finally starting to gel, or was Atlanta just terrible today? Dunlap held his own, and Kolb really had time most of the day. If they can give the QB that kind of protection every week, this Offense will put a hurtin on most teams.
The defense, after getting gashed on the ground earlier this year, has put up two solid efforts in a row.
Not too many folks thought Tennessee's D was going to be any good year, but they are.
JetMaxx
Footballguy
Fantastic early game plan kept the ATL D off balance and Kolb received protection but made the throws. He did what was necessary in his 5th NFL start. To me that's what is so easily forgotten. Kolb has been in Philly for while but has limited game experience. He has, however, done more to impress than to disappoint in the time he's had as the starter. The 2 TD throws to Maclin and the TD to DJax were $$. So who is starting next week??The early gameplan had enough misdirection, rolls and endarounds to not even worry about forming a pocket around Kolb. That gaetmeplan helped the O-line, as in they had to call the game with hiding those weaknesses in pass block while highlighting the playmakers in DeSean, McCoy and Maclin. Excellent job there.Now, ATL didn't really do themselves favors by pressuring the O-line much. The challenge will come next week vs. TEN as they lead the league in sacks and have one of the best defenses in the league.Everyone is impressed with Kolb but honestly, IMO, he performed as expected given protection...and that's what we should be talking about...HE HAD PROTECTION!!!!
Is this line finally starting to gel, or was Atlanta just terrible today? Dunlap held his own, and Kolb really had time most of the day. If they can give the QB that kind of protection every week, this Offense will put a hurtin on most teams.
The defense, after getting gashed on the ground earlier this year, has put up two solid efforts in a row.
Gonna get interesting if they can continue to play like this!
loose circuits
Footballguy
So who starts at Qb against Tenn? Vick or Kolb?
Jason Wood
Zoo York
At the game today, I was very impressed. Obviously the DJax issue looms, but this game didn't feel contested from the start. It was effectively a snoozer and really ALL of the issues we've had weren't in evidence today. We made tackles. We stopped the run. We didn't give up a ton of pressure. Our QB threw downfield with accuracy. We had balance. We used the clock well. It was awesome, and kind of strange. What was really bizarre is how much time Eldra Buckley got during the end of the game. Being there I didn't know if McCoy got hurt, but from what I can gather, it was just a case of using Buckley in that grinder role. 
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
On the Phillies game they said Djax suffered a "severe concussion" and has "some memory loss". Very bad news.
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Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Odds high that he's out next week, and with the bye in Week 8 he could go 21 days between games.I'd hope that would be enough to get him back.
Maggot Brain
Footballguy
38 rushes....that says a lot. 
zadok
Footballguy
Yeah, it says they were up big so they ran to run out the clock.38 rushes....that says a lot.
zadok
Footballguy
Vick if healthy, but I think they hold him out until after the bye. Desean and Vick return for Indy.
Insein
Footballguy
Thats right. They rested McCoy. No need to risk further injury on him with the game in hand. Buckley did pretty well. Should be interesting to see how they appraoch it when Harrison gets up to speed.Jason Wood said:At the game today, I was very impressed. Obviously the DJax issue looms, but this game didn't feel contested from the start. It was effectively a snoozer and really ALL of the issues we've had weren't in evidence today. We made tackles. We stopped the run. We didn't give up a ton of pressure. Our QB threw downfield with accuracy. We had balance. We used the clock well. It was awesome, and kind of strange. What was really bizarre is how much time Eldra Buckley got during the end of the game. Being there I didn't know if McCoy got hurt, but from what I can gather, it was just a case of using Buckley in that grinder role.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I was driving back from Rochester yesterday afternoon so I only got to hear the second half on the radio. How bad were Akers' misses? Is this the start of a slump or an isolated incident?
Jason Wood
Zoo York
dirtywaters20
Footballguy
Nah it was the pink slipper. Once he ditched that he made the next kick.
Thanks man, glad to help. I can tell you he was in for a sick day until then. Maclin was the benefit of DJ getting hurt, but it was still nice to hear the offense was going to be pass heavy on Sun.
CaptainHook
Footballguy
it was incredibly shocking to see andy reid just going with the most logical/obvious option for once in making sure kolb avoided pressure. hopefully he can keep his ego in check the rest of the way.The early gameplan had enough misdirection, rolls and endarounds to not even worry about forming a pocket around Kolb. That gaetmeplan helped the O-line, as in they had to call the game with hiding those weaknesses in pass block while highlighting the playmakers in DeSean, McCoy and Maclin. Excellent job there.Now, ATL didn't really do themselves favors by pressuring the O-line much. The challenge will come next week vs. TEN as they lead the league in sacks and have one of the best defenses in the league.Everyone is impressed with Kolb but honestly, IMO, he performed as expected given protection...and that's what we should be talking about...HE HAD PROTECTION!!!!
Is this line finally starting to gel, or was Atlanta just terrible today? Dunlap held his own, and Kolb really had time most of the day. If they can give the QB that kind of protection every week, this Offense will put a hurtin on most teams.
The defense, after getting gashed on the ground earlier this year, has put up two solid efforts in a row.
Gonna get interesting if they can continue to play like this!
Lehigh98
Footballguy
The Falcons K was the first to miss a FG (also wide left) and it was down at the same goalpost as Akers 3 misses (all wide left), so 4 wide left alltogether on that end. That was the opposite side of the stadium from us so don't know what the wind was like but the flags on the posts weren't moving much. I would think after the first couple misses left I'd make sure at that point to compensate the other way and if I was going to miss it, it would be right. Maybe he finally figured it out by the 4th attempt but shouldn't take that long for him especially on his home field.
zadok
Footballguy
That's what I said too - the pink shoes were distracting him as he looked down before the kick...Amused to Death
Footballguy
Quarterback Kevin Kolb was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Eagles' 31-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday.
Kolb, filling in for the injured Michael Vick, completed 23 of 29 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns. It's the second time in five career starts that Kolb has won the award. He was also honored last season after the Kansas City game.
Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles...l#ixzz12uyyguHq
Pretty impressive, imo. Starting to seem a little silly labeling him a bust after 3 career starts.
Kolb, filling in for the injured Michael Vick, completed 23 of 29 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns. It's the second time in five career starts that Kolb has won the award. He was also honored last season after the Kansas City game.
Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles...l#ixzz12uyyguHq
Pretty impressive, imo. Starting to seem a little silly labeling him a bust after 3 career starts.
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Insein
Footballguy
Those that did knew nothing about football. You have to give a guy a shot before you can declare him a bust. Alex smith is a bust. Jason Campbell is a bust. Kevin Kolb we still don't know but signs point to him being able to play pretty good in the NFL.
eaglesfan7
Footballguy
Vick practiced fully Thursday. Let the controversy begin!
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Something I just have to share....
Was driving home and I heard DC Sports Radio (AM980) saying that Redskins' coach Mike Shanahan is working with Donovan McNabb on his mechanics, trying to fix the issues with his delivery.... apparently he has a propensity to throw the ball in the ground too much due to his delivery....
Too funny!
Amused to Death
Footballguy
McNabb played down any changes, saying his footwork is "one of many" areas coaches have been trying to improve. "There's people with footwork worse than mine," he said.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...isrc=nl_cuzhead
Something I just have to share....
Was driving home and I heard DC Sports Radio (AM980) saying that Redskins' coach Mike Shanahan is working with Donovan McNabb on his mechanics, trying to fix the issues with his delivery.... apparently he has a propensity to throw the ball in the ground too much due to his delivery....
"There's people with footwork worse than mine," he said.
Another one of McNabb's strong points, deflecting criticism.
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Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
In Kolb's 6th start I see something like 220 with a TD and a pick or maybe even 2.
Tennessee's D is good and can get to the QB. Being without Jackson is what's going to sting the most (and something Vick supporters will not mention). I think we need the running game more then ever this week and hopefully we can escape with a win on the road.
FYI I'm an EAGLES FAN I like both Vick and Kolb.
Yes this is in another thread but I wanted it in one I'll actually revisit.
Tennessee's D is good and can get to the QB. Being without Jackson is what's going to sting the most (and something Vick supporters will not mention). I think we need the running game more then ever this week and hopefully we can escape with a win on the road.
FYI I'm an EAGLES FAN I like both Vick and Kolb.
Yes this is in another thread but I wanted it in one I'll actually revisit.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Yeah that hurt to say. You have to run with Vick after the bye IMO
crewmember
Footballguy
Good job covering Kenny Brit today.
Amused to Death
Footballguy
I hope he can cover a WR.
delusional
Footballguy
I lol'ed because kolb ended up game with some near 50 passes...this after they had the lead going into the 4th..amazing
Jason Wood
Zoo York
Putrid in almost every regard. 
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
My intent wasn't to imply Kolb played bad. From the turnover standpoint 2 of the 3 were the cause of poor OL play and the other was just a desperation hail mary type of pass.
The D allowing 27 unanswered killed us for sure and just about everyone in the secondary had a hand in looking just awful!
We have a very rough stretch coming out of this bye, it should be interesting.
Insein
Footballguy
Three things.
A) How can Andy/Morningwig call so many pass plays when we were leading by 9? Take some damn time off the clock. Where was Eldra who ran the game out for us against Atlanta?
B) Did we not know what Britt and Collins were doing? How the hell could Britt be so wide open AFTER he had already torched us for like 150 yards? No one covered him? This was Nate Allen's first game that he looked like a rookie but what about Hobbs? He played like one too.
C) McCoy has got to learn how to hold onto the ball. This is the 2nd game that was directly attributed to his fumble that caused us a loss. Sure other things happened but that turned the tide.
Terrible game that could have easily been a win.
A) How can Andy/Morningwig call so many pass plays when we were leading by 9? Take some damn time off the clock. Where was Eldra who ran the game out for us against Atlanta?
B) Did we not know what Britt and Collins were doing? How the hell could Britt be so wide open AFTER he had already torched us for like 150 yards? No one covered him? This was Nate Allen's first game that he looked like a rookie but what about Hobbs? He played like one too.
C) McCoy has got to learn how to hold onto the ball. This is the 2nd game that was directly attributed to his fumble that caused us a loss. Sure other things happened but that turned the tide.
Terrible game that could have easily been a win.
On a bright note: We held Chris Johnson to 66 rushing yards on 24 carries (and 7 receiving yards).........
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
For A- I'm not 100% sure but didn't that 9 point lead only last one play? I thought after we went up 9 the next play was the Britt 80 yard TD. For B- you forgot Mikell too, he also looked awful and if not for an overthrow Britt would have had another long TDFor C- I can't put that on McCoy. There is NO WAY you don't block the NT on the 3 yard line!! That was totally on the OL in my opinion. He didn't have a chance.
Jason Wood
Zoo York
Ruffrodys05 said:
I'll take CJ for 200 on the ground every day in exchange for a win.
Just a tad bit of sarcasm there Jason.......I wanted the win more than holding Johnson in check. The stats vs. Johnson looked a lot better while we had the lead. But you've got to admit, the run defense has been somewhat improved this year.Ruffrodys05 said:
what the heck happened to the secondary? Looked like amateur hour there in the fourth quarter. Kolb looked OK, not great. McCoy looked good. O-line was decent except for one critical mistake (and that came moments after a forced reshuffling while King Dunlap was hurt on the sideline)...actually, I was impressed that our "putrid" O-line stood up as well as it did against a good pass rush.
Team was far from perfect, but playing generally well on the road against a good team...until the fourth quarter meltdown in the secondary.
Team was far from perfect, but playing generally well on the road against a good team...until the fourth quarter meltdown in the secondary.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I am hard-pressed to name a worse performance by a defensive back than what I saw from Ellis Hobbs on Sunday. On top of not being able to cover Britt, he had several key penalties.
