***Official 2011 Philadelphia Eagles Thread*** (1 Viewer)

[Wooderson]

Philly beat writers are on twitter saying Assante is being shopped aggressively at the deadline.I assume if we make a move all we're getting back are picks?? There aren't any disgruntled OL, LBs or Safties who could be traded at this point are there?

Was Lance Briggs disgruntled early this season?

 

[netnalp]

Philly beat writers are on twitter saying Assante is being shopped aggressively at the deadline.I assume if we make a move all we're getting back are picks?? There aren't any disgruntled OL, LBs or Safties who could be traded at this point are there?

Was Lance Briggs disgruntled early this season?

He was or is, but it's because he wants more money even though he signed a contract a couple years ago. He's not underpaid like Forte is.

 

[Jason Wood]

It's hard for me to feel good about beating the Redskins and moving to 2-4. At least it keeps our pulse going...

 

[delusional]

It's hard for me to feel good about beating the Redskins and moving to 2-4. At least it keeps our pulse going...

This is why i avoided alot of football and eagles related sites since sunday. It was the redskins, I don't care what their record is, they stink. The fact it was a still a close game after 4 turnovers and rex & becks as the QBs is not something to get joyous about.

 

[delusional]

traded Ronnie brown to lions for 2013 pick RB Jerome Harrison

 

[vinwinephans]

So Ronnie Brown to DET for Jerome Harrison and 7th rounder (I think in 2013)...

heard it on 97.5 The Fanatic

 

[delusional]

Yep. That 7th is a future starting LB for the eagles

 

[Snotbubbles]

It's hard for me to feel good about beating the Redskins and moving to 2-4. At least it keeps our pulse going...

This is why i avoided alot of football and eagles related sites since sunday. It was the redskins, I don't care what their record is, they stink. The fact it was a still a close game after 4 turnovers and rex & becks as the QBs is not something to get joyous about.

The team is not as bad as you think. They could very easily be 6-0 instead of 2-4. The only game they weren't winning in the second half was Buffalo, and that was a game where we had 5 turnovers. If Vick doesn't get killed, this team will win the NFC East.

 

[delusional]

It's hard for me to feel good about beating the Redskins and moving to 2-4. At least it keeps our pulse going...

This is why i avoided alot of football and eagles related sites since sunday. It was the redskins, I don't care what their record is, they stink. The fact it was a still a close game after 4 turnovers and rex & becks as the QBs is not something to get joyous about.

The team is not as bad as you think. They could very easily be 6-0 instead of 2-4. The only game they weren't winning in the second half was Buffalo, and that was a game where we had 5 turnovers. If Vick doesn't get killed, this team will win the NFC East.

If my aunt had a penis....well, you know the drill.

 

[eaglezzz]

Glad Ronnie is gone, now if only we can get rid of Vince Young.

 

[Wooderson]

Glad Ronnie is gone, now if only we can get rid of Vince Young.

And to think the rumor was that Oakland was going to go after Young if the Palmer deal didn't happen. So close.

 

[Shane Falco]

Yep. That 7th is a future starting LB for the eagles

Glad Ronnie is gone, now if only we can get rid of Vince Young.

Glad Ronnie is gone, now if only we can get rid of Vince Young.

And to think the rumor was that Oakland was going to go after Young if the Palmer deal didn't happen. So close.

 

[Snotbubbles]

It's hard for me to feel good about beating the Redskins and moving to 2-4. At least it keeps our pulse going...

This is why i avoided alot of football and eagles related sites since sunday. It was the redskins, I don't care what their record is, they stink. The fact it was a still a close game after 4 turnovers and rex & becks as the QBs is not something to get joyous about.

The team is not as bad as you think. They could very easily be 6-0 instead of 2-4. The only game they weren't winning in the second half was Buffalo, and that was a game where we had 5 turnovers. If Vick doesn't get killed, this team will win the NFC East.

If my aunt had a penis....well, you know the drill.

Your aunt is Chaz Bono?

 

[Insein]

So we ship off worthless Ronnie Brown for the guy we should have kept. Ok, better late than never I guess.

And how could we not work VY into Oakland man? Come on Howie, your not even trying. Next years first would have been enough right? We could have used that first to trade back for 3 3rd round picks and draft an undervalued DT and make him a LB.

 

[loose circuits]

difference between whiners and winners:

(seems like a lot of posters in this thread need this advice)

http://www.bluinc.com/news/winnerswhiners.html

 

[Amused to Death]

difference between whiners and winners:(seems like a lot of posters in this thread need this advice)http://www.bluinc.com/news/winnerswhiners.html

I feel motivated...I should start writing Andy about my ideas on how to fix the team. Not sure what else I can do. Or I can type messages on an anonymous board and complain about how the team sucks. Both will have an equal effect on how Andy, Joe & Howie run the team.

 

[jasvic]

Hope no one rushed out to get a Harrison jersey.

Trade voided.

 

[CentralPA]

After looking at the rest of their schedule I think it's very possible, if they play like they are supposed to and limit turnovers, they have a shot at a 10-6 record at the worse. I'm not sure if they will beat NE and I think they drop a game to Dallas probably. As bad as they have looked alot of this I think has been them shooting themselves in foot (which is probably obliterated into a million pieces by now). If the defense can play better like they did this past weekend and the offense can start punching some of these drives into the red zone in for TDs instead of field goals or turnovers then they can win the division.

 

[loose circuits]

After looking at the rest of their schedule I think it's very possible, if they play like they are supposed to and limit turnovers, they have a shot at a 10-6 record at the worse. I'm not sure if they will beat NE and I think they drop a game to Dallas probably. As bad as they have looked alot of this I think has been them shooting themselves in foot (which is probably obliterated into a million pieces by now). If the defense can play better like they did this past weekend and the offense can start punching some of these drives into the red zone in for TDs instead of field goals or turnovers then they can win the division.

bout time we got a voice of reason around here. It sure looks like they have some cupcakes down the stretch. I think we match up well with New England if the D continues to improve. Especially with Cole coming back and Graham could boost the pass rush as he should have 5 weeks of work in the system by then. They'll be able to get some pressure on Brady.Next Sunday should tell a lot about how the rest of the season will end up. Hopefully, Cole returns and Romo is on his back most of the game, and since Dallas doesn't have a quality run game we may match up well with them too. Although that rookie RB isn't someone to take lightly.Good thing we have the Bears at home. Again, another team that won't be able to stop our pass rush. Hopefully, for cutler's sake, he survives that game.Another big one will be how we face Giants in their house. We should be able to return the favor if we are firing on all cylinders in week 11.

 

[loose circuits]

difference between whiners and winners:(seems like a lot of posters in this thread need this advice)http://www.bluinc.com/news/winnerswhiners.html

I feel motivated...I should start writing Andy about my ideas on how to fix the team. Not sure what else I can do. Or I can type messages on an anonymous board and complain about how the team sucks. Both will have an equal effect on how Andy, Joe & Howie run the team.

was a pretty lazy link that I didn't get into much, but it kinda supports my point.I see it two ways, you are either cheering for the Eagles or against them. Seems like a lot of people call themselves 'fans' but are always looking for something to whine about. Just beat the #1 team in our division and people still look for things to gripe about. it's almost like they would rather cry all day then win...the public whining/turmoil certainly doesn't help the team

 

[Insein]

difference between whiners and winners:(seems like a lot of posters in this thread need this advice)http://www.bluinc.com/news/winnerswhiners.html

I feel motivated...I should start writing Andy about my ideas on how to fix the team. Not sure what else I can do. Or I can type messages on an anonymous board and complain about how the team sucks. Both will have an equal effect on how Andy, Joe & Howie run the team.

was a pretty lazy link that I didn't get into much, but it kinda supports my point.I see it two ways, you are either cheering for the Eagles or against them. Seems like a lot of people call themselves 'fans' but are always looking for something to whine about. Just beat the #1 team in our division and people still look for things to gripe about. it's almost like they would rather cry all day then win...the public whining/turmoil certainly doesn't help the team

So we should all put on green colored glasses, grab our poms poms and pretend nothing is wrong then. Got it.

 

[unckeyherb]

difference between whiners and winners:(seems like a lot of posters in this thread need this advice)http://www.bluinc.com/news/winnerswhiners.html

I feel motivated...I should start writing Andy about my ideas on how to fix the team. Not sure what else I can do. Or I can type messages on an anonymous board and complain about how the team sucks. Both will have an equal effect on how Andy, Joe & Howie run the team.

was a pretty lazy link that I didn't get into much, but it kinda supports my point.I see it two ways, you are either cheering for the Eagles or against them. Seems like a lot of people call themselves 'fans' but are always looking for something to whine about. Just beat the #1 team in our division and people still look for things to gripe about. it's almost like they would rather cry all day then win...the public whining/turmoil certainly doesn't help the team

Why is questioning obvious flaws in game plan/coaching/personnel considered 'whining'? Isn't calling out the FO or coaches or players when they screw up part of being a fan? I don't see that as whining. I see that as being real fans. Not sure how putting on blinders and cheering when Reid passes 75% of the time makes you a better fan (makes you a sheep IMO). Honestly not sure what your point is as the fan base actually has no impact on anything this team does, positively or negatively. Laurie/Banner and Company would maybe respond if ticket sales went down, but looking at the 60,000 strong waiting list for season tickets tells me this 'whiny fan base' probably won't let that happen any time soon.

 

[loose circuits]

difference between whiners and winners:(seems like a lot of posters in this thread need this advice)http://www.bluinc.com/news/winnerswhiners.html

I feel motivated...I should start writing Andy about my ideas on how to fix the team. Not sure what else I can do. Or I can type messages on an anonymous board and complain about how the team sucks. Both will have an equal effect on how Andy, Joe & Howie run the team.

was a pretty lazy link that I didn't get into much, but it kinda supports my point.I see it two ways, you are either cheering for the Eagles or against them. Seems like a lot of people call themselves 'fans' but are always looking for something to whine about. Just beat the #1 team in our division and people still look for things to gripe about. it's almost like they would rather cry all day then win...the public whining/turmoil certainly doesn't help the team

Why is questioning obvious flaws in game plan/coaching/personnel considered 'whining'? Isn't calling out the FO or coaches or players when they screw up part of being a fan? I don't see that as whining. I see that as being real fans. Not sure how putting on blinders and cheering when Reid passes 75% of the time makes you a better fan (makes you a sheep IMO). Honestly not sure what your point is as the fan base actually has no impact on anything this team does, positively or negatively. Laurie/Banner and Company would maybe respond if ticket sales went down, but looking at the 60,000 strong waiting list for season tickets tells me this 'whiny fan base' probably won't let that happen any time soon.

so you don't think the public outcry causes unneeded stress on the staff or the players? constructive criticism is one thing and I'm sure the staff knows what is needed to improve so it really doesn't matter what the public says. I'm talking about the public criticism of calling for people's jobs and what not. Lets give them some time to make adjustments. After a few bad blunders by players and maybe coaches all the finger pointing doesn't do anyone any good.For example, the defense is adjusting to Juan Castillo's philosophy which is much different than the previous coaches. I'm not talking just schematically. He has a different style of teaching where he doesn't scream and yell and get in the face of players rather he takes the calm approach of I'm going to teach you until you get it right. They will continue to do that and eventually there will be more buy in. Juan also isn't in charge of personnel. He uses the guys he's given and they will eventually respond IMO. I've think they've made some adjustments and will continue to improve. One thing that all the players will tell you is Juan does his fair share of work. He works his freakin tail off However, the worst part is all of the negative comments after a W against the #1 team in the division. Basically a lot of people that are a part of this fan base constantly looks for things to complain about. If you are just one of those guys that provides constructive criticism once in a while I'm not talking to you. However, if you are one of those guys that complains every off-season and after every loss and about everything then we don't need you. You are more enemy then fan because your complaining doesn't do the team any good and is actually a detriment IMOI'm not saying to lower expectations. There is a way to communicate high expectations without emitting this era of whining and finger pointing

 

[Bigboy10182000]

difference between whiners and winners:

(seems like a lot of posters in this thread need this advice)

http://www.bluinc.com/news/winnerswhiners.html

I feel motivated...I should start writing Andy about my ideas on how to fix the team. Not sure what else I can do. Or I can type messages on an anonymous board and complain about how the team sucks. Both will have an equal effect on how Andy, Joe & Howie run the team.

was a pretty lazy link that I didn't get into much, but it kinda supports my point.I see it two ways, you are either cheering for the Eagles or against them. Seems like a lot of people call themselves 'fans' but are always looking for something to whine about. Just beat the #1 team in our division and people still look for things to gripe about. it's almost like they would rather cry all day then win...the public whining/turmoil certainly doesn't help the team

Not meaning to be hurtful but that's a childish way of thinking. You can cheer for a team and still recognize their flaws. You can also be happy your team won and still understand they have to correct some things. Often you'll hear the own teams Head Coach do the same thing after a win...I highly doubt he's just looking for something to whine about...and I'm pretty sure he's still a fan of his team...

The all or nothing approach you're taking as a fan is a bit excessive.

 

[Insein]

difference between whiners and winners:

(seems like a lot of posters in this thread need this advice)

http://www.bluinc.com/news/winnerswhiners.html

I feel motivated...I should start writing Andy about my ideas on how to fix the team. Not sure what else I can do. Or I can type messages on an anonymous board and complain about how the team sucks. Both will have an equal effect on how Andy, Joe & Howie run the team.

was a pretty lazy link that I didn't get into much, but it kinda supports my point.I see it two ways, you are either cheering for the Eagles or against them. Seems like a lot of people call themselves 'fans' but are always looking for something to whine about. Just beat the #1 team in our division and people still look for things to gripe about. it's almost like they would rather cry all day then win...the public whining/turmoil certainly doesn't help the team

Why is questioning obvious flaws in game plan/coaching/personnel considered 'whining'? Isn't calling out the FO or coaches or players when they screw up part of being a fan? I don't see that as whining. I see that as being real fans. Not sure how putting on blinders and cheering when Reid passes 75% of the time makes you a better fan (makes you a sheep IMO). Honestly not sure what your point is as the fan base actually has no impact on anything this team does, positively or negatively. Laurie/Banner and Company would maybe respond if ticket sales went down, but looking at the 60,000 strong waiting list for season tickets tells me this 'whiny fan base' probably won't let that happen any time soon.

so you don't think the public outcry causes unneeded stress on the staff or the players? constructive criticism is one thing and I'm sure the staff knows what is needed to improve so it really doesn't matter what the public says. I'm talking about the public criticism of calling for people's jobs and what not. Lets give them some time to make adjustments. After a few bad blunders by players and maybe coaches all the finger pointing doesn't do anyone any good.For example, the defense is adjusting to Juan Castillo's philosophy which is much different than the previous coaches. I'm not talking just schematically. He has a different style of teaching where he doesn't scream and yell and get in the face of players rather he takes the calm approach of I'm going to teach you until you get it right. They will continue to do that and eventually there will be more buy in. Juan also isn't in charge of personnel. He uses the guys he's given and they will eventually respond IMO. I've think they've made some adjustments and will continue to improve. One thing that all the players will tell you is Juan does his fair share of work. He works his freakin tail off

However, the worst part is all of the negative comments after a W against the #1 team in the division. Basically a lot of people that are a part of this fan base constantly looks for things to complain about. If you are just one of those guys that provides constructive criticism once in a while I'm not talking to you. However, if you are one of those guys that complains every off-season and after every loss and about everything then we don't need you. You are more enemy then fan because your complaining doesn't do the team any good and is actually a detriment IMO

I'm not saying to lower expectations. There is a way to communicate high expectations without emitting this era of whining and finger pointing

If the whining in the town gets them to do anything different, THEN GOOD!!! If they can't handle heat on them then they are in the wrong business and especially the wrong town. We are very demanding of our teams but when we see obvious mistakes being repeated over and over, we tend to get even more fanatic. How long do we need to give them? Another season? Another 13 of them? This was supposed to be Super bowl or bust year. We'll be lucky to get back to .500. There's nothing worse than fans who complain about fans that complain too much. It just adds to this aura of whining and finger pointing amongst fans.

 

[unckeyherb]

difference between whiners and winners:

(seems like a lot of posters in this thread need this advice)

http://www.bluinc.com/news/winnerswhiners.html

I feel motivated...I should start writing Andy about my ideas on how to fix the team. Not sure what else I can do. Or I can type messages on an anonymous board and complain about how the team sucks. Both will have an equal effect on how Andy, Joe & Howie run the team.

was a pretty lazy link that I didn't get into much, but it kinda supports my point.I see it two ways, you are either cheering for the Eagles or against them. Seems like a lot of people call themselves 'fans' but are always looking for something to whine about. Just beat the #1 team in our division and people still look for things to gripe about. it's almost like they would rather cry all day then win...the public whining/turmoil certainly doesn't help the team

Why is questioning obvious flaws in game plan/coaching/personnel considered 'whining'? Isn't calling out the FO or coaches or players when they screw up part of being a fan? I don't see that as whining. I see that as being real fans. Not sure how putting on blinders and cheering when Reid passes 75% of the time makes you a better fan (makes you a sheep IMO). Honestly not sure what your point is as the fan base actually has no impact on anything this team does, positively or negatively. Laurie/Banner and Company would maybe respond if ticket sales went down, but looking at the 60,000 strong waiting list for season tickets tells me this 'whiny fan base' probably won't let that happen any time soon.

so you don't think the public outcry causes unneeded stress on the staff or the players? constructive criticism is one thing and I'm sure the staff knows what is needed to improve so it really doesn't matter what the public says. I'm talking about the public criticism of calling for people's jobs and what not. Lets give them some time to make adjustments. After a few bad blunders by players and maybe coaches all the finger pointing doesn't do anyone any good.For example, the defense is adjusting to Juan Castillo's philosophy which is much different than the previous coaches. I'm not talking just schematically. He has a different style of teaching where he doesn't scream and yell and get in the face of players rather he takes the calm approach of I'm going to teach you until you get it right. They will continue to do that and eventually there will be more buy in. Juan also isn't in charge of personnel. He uses the guys he's given and they will eventually respond IMO. I've think they've made some adjustments and will continue to improve. One thing that all the players will tell you is Juan does his fair share of work. He works his freakin tail off

However, the worst part is all of the negative comments after a W against the #1 team in the division. Basically a lot of people that are a part of this fan base constantly looks for things to complain about. If you are just one of those guys that provides constructive criticism once in a while I'm not talking to you. However, if you are one of those guys that complains every off-season and after every loss and about everything then we don't need you. You are more enemy then fan because your complaining doesn't do the team any good and is actually a detriment IMO

I'm not saying to lower expectations. There is a way to communicate high expectations without emitting this era of whining and finger pointing

Have you followed this team for the last decade? When has this team ever seemed like they were unnecessarily stressed out by public outcry? Give me a break. And frankly, I don't need to look far to find things to complain about. I've been a solid supporter for Reid and prior to that McNabb, for years. I am also allowed to change my mind and the stuff I am complaining about is the stuff I was complaining about 3, 4, 5 years ago when I was still very much in the keep-Reid camp. Inability to recognize the need for a balanced offense; inability to manage in-game adjustments to play-calling; inability to manage timeouts and overall poor clock management; inability to draft for the teams' needs AND draft the correct players (not projects) for those needs; inexplicable need to try and fit square pegs in round holes regarding everything from personnel (undersized LBs anyone?) to staff (hiring line coach before Def. coordinator is picked, then hiring offensive line coach to be Defensive coordinator) to play calls (recent Ronnie Brown option pass on the one for an example). If you follow the Eagles then none of these complaints are new to you. If it sounds like whining its because you've heard every fan and radio host in the tri-state area mention these issues since 2006. Nothing has changed. If anything, its gotten worse. to the bolded, I don't even know what to say. If my complaining in a bar or on a message board is hurting the team, then I assume you have a method for me to help the team. If you know of a way for the common fan to communicate with Andy Reid, please, let me know... The Philadelphia media has been trying in vain for the last decade.

 

[Amused to Death]

difference between whiners and winners:(seems like a lot of posters in this thread need this advice)http://www.bluinc.com/news/winnerswhiners.html

I feel motivated...I should start writing Andy about my ideas on how to fix the team. Not sure what else I can do. Or I can type messages on an anonymous board and complain about how the team sucks. Both will have an equal effect on how Andy, Joe & Howie run the team.

was a pretty lazy link that I didn't get into much, but it kinda supports my point.I see it two ways, you are either cheering for the Eagles or against them. Seems like a lot of people call themselves 'fans' but are always looking for something to whine about. Just beat the #1 team in our division and people still look for things to gripe about. it's almost like they would rather cry all day then win...the public whining/turmoil certainly doesn't help the team

Why is questioning obvious flaws in game plan/coaching/personnel considered 'whining'? Isn't calling out the FO or coaches or players when they screw up part of being a fan? I don't see that as whining. I see that as being real fans. Not sure how putting on blinders and cheering when Reid passes 75% of the time makes you a better fan (makes you a sheep IMO). Honestly not sure what your point is as the fan base actually has no impact on anything this team does, positively or negatively. Laurie/Banner and Company would maybe respond if ticket sales went down, but looking at the 60,000 strong waiting list for season tickets tells me this 'whiny fan base' probably won't let that happen any time soon.

so you don't think the public outcry causes unneeded stress on the staff or the players? constructive criticism is one thing and I'm sure the staff knows what is needed to improve so it really doesn't matter what the public says. I'm talking about the public criticism of calling for people's jobs and what not. Lets give them some time to make adjustments. After a few bad blunders by players and maybe coaches all the finger pointing doesn't do anyone any good.For example, the defense is adjusting to Juan Castillo's philosophy which is much different than the previous coaches. I'm not talking just schematically. He has a different style of teaching where he doesn't scream and yell and get in the face of players rather he takes the calm approach of I'm going to teach you until you get it right. They will continue to do that and eventually there will be more buy in. Juan also isn't in charge of personnel. He uses the guys he's given and they will eventually respond IMO. I've think they've made some adjustments and will continue to improve. One thing that all the players will tell you is Juan does his fair share of work. He works his freakin tail off However, the worst part is all of the negative comments after a W against the #1 team in the division. Basically a lot of people that are a part of this fan base constantly looks for things to complain about. If you are just one of those guys that provides constructive criticism once in a while I'm not talking to you. However, if you are one of those guys that complains every off-season and after every loss and about everything then we don't need you. You are more enemy then fan because your complaining doesn't do the team any good and is actually a detriment IMOI'm not saying to lower expectations. There is a way to communicate high expectations without emitting this era of whining and finger pointing

I'm a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. A long time fan. I want to see them do well and win a championship in my lifetime. They do not appear any closer to accomplishing that then they did 3,4 or even 5 years ago. I am personally not satisfied with division championships and double digit win totals. They're nice, but not the goal nor should it be. IMO, 2008 was a much better season then either 2009 or 2010. I don't care if they run the table the rest of the way this year if they don't win at least a playoff game or 3, AR should go. Failing to make the playoffs or a first round exit would be an utter failure of a season (again, imo). Remember, it was Banner that said Super Bowl or bust this year. If its a bust, people need to be held accountable.If you're happy with being competitive but failing in the post season that's great. You root for the team your way, I'll root for them my way.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

I'm sure at this point we have all heard what Asante had to say any thoughts?

It's pretty much 100% sure now that he's gone but I find it interesting he confirmed (or at least attempted to) what we all have been saying for sime time about a front office power struggle. We haven't had a guy talk this much #### since T.O.

 

[Insein]

I'm sure at this point we have all heard what Asante had to say any thoughts?

It's pretty much 100% sure now that he's gone but I find it interesting he confirmed (or at least attempted to) what we all have been saying for sime time about a front office power struggle. We haven't had a guy talk this much #### since T.O.

Which begs the question, why didn't we trade him in training camp!?!? They had to suspect he'd be disgruntled once they brought in Nnamdi and DRC. Why not cut that off at the pass and send him away for draft picks at the very least or a freaking LB at best. Even if you dumped him for draft picks, you'd open up the cap space to sign DJax and a LB (Tulloch, Barnett) to reasonable contracts. The FO really dropped the ball on this one. Moving him would have helped several positions instead of keeping depth at one we didn't need to.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

I'm sure at this point we have all heard what Asante had to say any thoughts?

It's pretty much 100% sure now that he's gone but I find it interesting he confirmed (or at least attempted to) what we all have been saying for sime time about a front office power struggle. We haven't had a guy talk this much #### since T.O.

Which begs the question, why didn't we trade him in training camp!?!? They had to suspect he'd be disgruntled once they brought in Nnamdi and DRC. Why not cut that off at the pass and send him away for draft picks at the very least or a freaking LB at best. Even if you dumped him for draft picks, you'd open up the cap space to sign DJax and a LB (Tulloch, Barnett) to reasonable contracts. The FO really dropped the ball on this one. Moving him would have helped several positions instead of keeping depth at one we didn't need to.

What I can't wrap my head around the most is even WHY he's talking or saying the #### he is. Even after the DRC deal he was STILL the starter and STILL making a LOT of money. Is he THAT butt-hurt over being involved in trade talks?

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Aweome win and everyone looked great! LOVED seeing Shady get 30 carries too!

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

At least this win will squash the fire AR stuff for a week.

I am also ready to say that if Shady stays healthy (knock on wood) he will easily own every Eagles RB record. The guy is absolutely special.

 

[Crusaderfan]

At least this win will squash the fire AR stuff for a week.

I am also ready to say that if Shady stays healthy (knock on wood) he will easily own every Eagles RB record. The guy is absolutely special.

And the cool thing is that Andy has finally realized it and is giving him the ball.

 

[Insein]

At least this win will squash the fire AR stuff for a week.

I am also ready to say that if Shady stays healthy (knock on wood) he will easily own every Eagles RB record. The guy is absolutely special.

And the cool thing is that Andy has finally realized it and is giving him the ball.

The comparisons to Barry, while ridiculous at first, are starting to look legit. Shady's style can only be compared to Sanders. The ability to stop on a dime and make a jump cut to the outside to turn nothing into 8-10 yards has only been seen by one other guy. Great win, but we are still 3-4. Need to temper expectations a bit. Hopefully the bye week gave the Eagles players some perspective and they won't get too high from this win. Long way to go.

 

[bushdocda]

Looked sharp. Really needed a good top to bottom performance coming off the bye and performed great.

 

[CentralPA]

Very big win but they need to keep it up. It looks like the light has come on for Castillo and the defense a little bit and I so wish I had McCoy in fantasy. He may end up becoming the greatiest Eagles RB of all time (but it's very early). They need to put the hammer down on Chicago. It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

 

[Amused to Death]

Absolutely awesome game! Love the fact they have been using the running game. Now they have to win next week to get to .500. Giants have some tough games ahead so let's see what happens.

 

[babydemon90]

It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

Considering they let Murray go for 70 yards on 8 carries or something, that is a pretty big if... Can't count on 24-0 leads at halftime all the time...

 

[CentralPA]

It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

Considering they let Murray go for 70 yards on 8 carries or something, that is a pretty big if... Can't count on 24-0 leads at halftime all the time...

The D played well last night the rush D still sucks. It could hurt them next week for sure.

 

[Amused to Death]

It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

Considering they let Murray go for 70 yards on 8 carries or something, that is a pretty big if... Can't count on 24-0 leads at halftime all the time...

The D played well last night the rush D still sucks. It could hurt them next week for sure.

Against Dallas, their best run D was a big lead. But yeah, it looked like Murray could have run all night against them if it was a close game.

 

[Billy Bats]

It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

Considering they let Murray go for 70 yards on 8 carries or something, that is a pretty big if... Can't count on 24-0 leads at halftime all the time...

The D played well last night the rush D still sucks. It could hurt them next week for sure.

Against Dallas, their best run D was a big lead. But yeah, it looked like Murray could have run all night against them if it was a close game.

Simply brutal play calling by Garrett. I understand you're down big, but they stopped running the ball consistently when it was 14-0. Unbelievable win, I'm just not sure how take it. Was the D that much improved or the Dallas offense just that lost? Hopefully the bye week helped them gel and understand each other and the D a little better. But I'm tempering emotions until I see them handle Forte next week. Throw 8 in the box and dare Cutler to beat you against your all star secondary. They can't let Forte run roughshod over them or this win will be all for naught.

 

[renesauz]

It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

Considering they let Murray go for 70 yards on 8 carries or something, that is a pretty big if... Can't count on 24-0 leads at halftime all the time...

VERY misleading stat. Murray had several long runs on 3rd and forever...that didn't move the chains. Letting a RB gain 18 on 3rd and 22 is still good defense!When the Cowboys needed 3 or 4 yards, the defense stopped him as often as it didn't. Despite ypc...that was a much better looking defense on the field last night.ETA: Just re-read the play-by play. Murray had two long runs on first or 2nd down and under 10 to go...and 6 or 7 runs of 2 yards or less. He also had two longer runs on 2nd or 3rd and 20+, neither of which resulted in a first down.The run D really was better.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Simply brutal play calling by Garrett. I understand you're down big, but they stopped running the ball consistently when it was 14-0.

Unbelievable win, I'm just not sure how take it. Was the D that much improved or the Dallas offense just that lost? Hopefully the bye week helped them gel and understand each other and the D a little better. But I'm tempering emotions until I see them handle Forte next week. Throw 8 in the box and dare Cutler to beat you against your all star secondary. They can't let Forte run roughshod over them or this win will be all for naught.

I feel the same way. We all know Dallas is a team that wants to throw and that kind of offense plays right into our hands. On top of them wanting to throw all the time, they're not well coached and just not really a good team. I think next week will be a true test of where we are as a team.

 

[CentralPA]

It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

Considering they let Murray go for 70 yards on 8 carries or something, that is a pretty big if... Can't count on 24-0 leads at halftime all the time...

VERY misleading stat. Murray had several long runs on 3rd and forever...that didn't move the chains. Letting a RB gain 18 on 3rd and 22 is still good defense!When the Cowboys needed 3 or 4 yards, the defense stopped him as often as it didn't. Despite ypc...that was a much better looking defense on the field last night.ETA: Just re-read the play-by play. Murray had two long runs on first or 2nd down and under 10 to go...and 6 or 7 runs of 2 yards or less. He also had two longer runs on 2nd or 3rd and 20+, neither of which resulted in a first down.The run D really was better.

That's very encouraging. I did not think to take in account 3rd and long situations.

 

[Amused to Death]

It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

Considering they let Murray go for 70 yards on 8 carries or something, that is a pretty big if... Can't count on 24-0 leads at halftime all the time...

VERY misleading stat. Murray had several long runs on 3rd and forever...that didn't move the chains. Letting a RB gain 18 on 3rd and 22 is still good defense!When the Cowboys needed 3 or 4 yards, the defense stopped him as often as it didn't. Despite ypc...that was a much better looking defense on the field last night.ETA: Just re-read the play-by play. Murray had two long runs on first or 2nd down and under 10 to go...and 6 or 7 runs of 2 yards or less. He also had two longer runs on 2nd or 3rd and 20+, neither of which resulted in a first down.The run D really was better.

He had four 1st or 2nd down carries with 10 or less to go in the first half - they went for 4, 26, 2 & 20 yards for an avg. of 13 ypc.Murray had 8 total carries for 74 yds. The other 4 were 7 yds on a 2nd & 24, 15 yds on 3rd & 17, -1 on 2nd & 5, 1 on 1-10. The last 2 were his only 2nd half carries.

 

[dhockster]

It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

Considering they let Murray go for 70 yards on 8 carries or something, that is a pretty big if... Can't count on 24-0 leads at halftime all the time...

The D played well last night the rush D still sucks. It could hurt them next week for sure.

It's a matter of priorities. The Eagles obviously focused on taking Bryant/Austin out of the game. They probably sacrificed some run defenseto do that. Against Chicago, They don't have quite the WR's Dallas has, so the Eagles can focus more on stopping Matt Forte than they did on stopping Demarco Murray. I think that the players are beginning to understand the overall defensive scheme and will continue to play better.

 

[Deamon]

It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

Considering they let Murray go for 70 yards on 8 carries or something, that is a pretty big if... Can't count on 24-0 leads at halftime all the time...

The D played well last night the rush D still sucks. It could hurt them next week for sure.

It's a matter of priorities. The Eagles obviously focused on taking Bryant/Austin out of the game. They probably sacrificed some run defenseto do that. Against Chicago, They don't have quite the WR's Dallas has, so the Eagles can focus more on stopping Matt Forte than they did on stopping Demarco Murray. I think that the players are beginning to understand the overall defensive scheme and will continue to play better.

I watched the game but at a bar where I didn't really get a chance to closely watch a lot of things I normally do at home so wondering if anyone can let me know some info on who Nnamdi/Asante were each covering. Looked like Nnamdi was on Dez for quite a few snaps but Dez moved around a bit, so just wondering what cb was on which recievers and if anyone has stat numbers for each cb for how many times they were thrown at that would be awesome! thanks

 

[unckeyherb]

It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

Considering they let Murray go for 70 yards on 8 carries or something, that is a pretty big if... Can't count on 24-0 leads at halftime all the time...

The D played well last night the rush D still sucks. It could hurt them next week for sure.

It's a matter of priorities. The Eagles obviously focused on taking Bryant/Austin out of the game. They probably sacrificed some run defenseto do that. Against Chicago, They don't have quite the WR's Dallas has, so the Eagles can focus more on stopping Matt Forte than they did on stopping Demarco Murray. I think that the players are beginning to understand the overall defensive scheme and will continue to play better.

I watched the game but at a bar where I didn't really get a chance to closely watch a lot of things I normally do at home so wondering if anyone can let me know some info on who Nnamdi/Asante were each covering. Looked like Nnamdi was on Dez for quite a few snaps but Dez moved around a bit, so just wondering what cb was on which recievers and if anyone has stat numbers for each cb for how many times they were thrown at that would be awesome! thanks

As a rule, these guys don't cover specific WRs, they stay on their own side of the filed and cover whoever lines up against them.

 

[Deamon]

It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

Considering they let Murray go for 70 yards on 8 carries or something, that is a pretty big if... Can't count on 24-0 leads at halftime all the time...

The D played well last night the rush D still sucks. It could hurt them next week for sure.

It's a matter of priorities. The Eagles obviously focused on taking Bryant/Austin out of the game. They probably sacrificed some run defenseto do that. Against Chicago, They don't have quite the WR's Dallas has, so the Eagles can focus more on stopping Matt Forte than they did on stopping Demarco Murray. I think that the players are beginning to understand the overall defensive scheme and will continue to play better.

I watched the game but at a bar where I didn't really get a chance to closely watch a lot of things I normally do at home so wondering if anyone can let me know some info on who Nnamdi/Asante were each covering. Looked like Nnamdi was on Dez for quite a few snaps but Dez moved around a bit, so just wondering what cb was on which recievers and if anyone has stat numbers for each cb for how many times they were thrown at that would be awesome! thanks

As a rule, these guys don't cover specific WRs, they stay on their own side of the filed and cover whoever lines up against them.

Ya I know nnamdi always stays put just wondering how many of the snaps he was on dez, etc

 

[loose circuits]

It's an easy formula but incredibly hard to execute, stop Matt Forte!!!

Considering they let Murray go for 70 yards on 8 carries or something, that is a pretty big if... Can't count on 24-0 leads at halftime all the time...

The D played well last night the rush D still sucks. It could hurt them next week for sure.

It's a matter of priorities. The Eagles obviously focused on taking Bryant/Austin out of the game. They probably sacrificed some run defenseto do that. Against Chicago, They don't have quite the WR's Dallas has, so the Eagles can focus more on stopping Matt Forte than they did on stopping Demarco Murray. I think that the players are beginning to understand the overall defensive scheme and will continue to play better.

I watched the game but at a bar where I didn't really get a chance to closely watch a lot of things I normally do at home so wondering if anyone can let me know some info on who Nnamdi/Asante were each covering. Looked like Nnamdi was on Dez for quite a few snaps but Dez moved around a bit, so just wondering what cb was on which recievers and if anyone has stat numbers for each cb for how many times they were thrown at that would be awesome! thanks

As a rule, these guys don't cover specific WRs, they stay on their own side of the filed and cover whoever lines up against them.

actually Nnamdi played some on Witten which I thought was brilliant. They went 3 CB's, 1 FS at times which is the way we should play anyone with a quality TE when they run 12 or 21 personnel. Nnamdi is strong enough to play those guys