Eagles v Seahawks Gameday open thread

by JasonB on Dec 2, 2007 10:47 AM EST in News Comment 66 comments

Seattle Seahwks @ Philadelphia Eagles
Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia, PA
Time: 1:00pm ET
TV: FOX | Radio: 94.1 WYSP, Sirius 121
Uniforms: Green jerseys with White pants

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Fun fact for you... the Seahawks trail the overall series between these two teams, 6-4, and have lost two of the past three matchups. However, their last win came in a blowout at a snowy Linc...

Prediction: Eagles 24, Seawhawks 19 - This is an interesting game for Andy Reid and the Eagles because we saw last week that they really do have another gear that we've seldom seen this year. The Seahawks are a good team, but if the Eagles come out with the same kind of fire and passion as they did against the Pats then they can win this game. We're at home against a good team, there can be no excuse for not matching the intensity of last week. I also wouldn't mind seeing some more of that aggressive playcalling on both sides of the ball...

At 5-6 the Eagles are amazingly enough just a game out of a wildcard right now. With a win the Eagles could actually put themselves in the driver's seat for playoff spot. Certainly a testament to the mediocrity of the NFC, although the NFL would call it "parity." A loss, however, would put the birds 2 games under .500 and potentially behind 5 or 6 other teams for a wildcard berth... in other words it's win or go home today.

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The more important question...

How many times is the "Mike Holmgren Coaching Tree" mentioned in the TV broadcast? The over/under has to be like 6.

by brooksy on Dec 2, 2007 11:33 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

jesus

I can't believe this garbage...already we cough up the ball.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 1:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Feeley?

he really needs to stop passing the ball or be taken out. This is just unacceptable. 2 interceptions to Lofa, both taken back inside the 20. We need to stop giving them free points. We are killing ourselves.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 1:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

McNabb-like decision making

I'd take some McNabb-like decision making right about now.

Or I'd take AJ Feely not throwing it directly to Lofa Tatupu!

Hurry back, D-Mac.

by slackerjoe on Dec 2, 2007 1:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

so..

basically feeley has thrown 2 pick-6's right now. Reminds me of the Tampa Bay game last year.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 1:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

defense...

our D is getting rolled on right now. This really sucks. Same garbage as every other week.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 1:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Worst 4th and Goal call ever

Not the decision, which I agreed with, but the actual play call. UGH!!

Bleeding Green Nation Join Today!

by The Don of DC on Dec 2, 2007 2:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Terrible lack of imagination by Reid

Granted that's on the O-Line there, they got punched back.

But after you've failed on first and third down trying to go over the top, and on second down with an all too predictable pass call, why not try to extend Westbrook toward the sidelines on fourth down? Let him use his speed to try to get the corner?

(In terms of punching it in, why do they have Tony Hunt if they aren't going to use him? Westbrook is, of course, their MVP, but he's not the biggest guy on the field.)

by sdf on Dec 2, 2007 2:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

So this is what a goal line stand feels like

So this is what a goal line stand feels like from the other side. It sucks!

That 4th down run took way too long to develop and the O-line got no push at all.

Very disappointing not to take the lead there. But that's par for the course so far this season. So many times they can't make the big plays when the game is on the line.

by slackerjoe on Dec 2, 2007 2:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Unlike last week

If they lose this one it is a bad, bad loss. Two terrible interceptions, two turnovers their D should have had but didn't (Spikes drops interception, they don't get it on Hasselback's fumble), and a terrible, terrible series on 1st and goal at the one.

by sdf on Dec 2, 2007 2:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

B-West!!

Great D, great run!

Bleeding Green Nation Join Today!

by The Don of DC on Dec 2, 2007 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

So they can't

get it in from the one on four tries, but they can run it in from the 30 and make it look pretty easy.

0 for 2 in the red-zone today, all three touchdowns from outside the red zone.

Weird team.

by sdf on Dec 2, 2007 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'd like to see the Eagles run the ball

We can wear down their defense by staying with the running game. Keep Tapeh in there as a lead blocker and just line them up and run it down their throats. With any other coach, this would be obvious, but maybe Reid will actually do it this week.

by slackerjoe on Dec 2, 2007 2:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

More proof that SBrown is an average CB

True. He just caused a fumble, but come on. A NFL CB has to make that stop. And WTF is Lito doing today?

by master94 on Dec 2, 2007 3:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think Sheldon heard me...

by master94 on Dec 2, 2007 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If we come out on 1st down in shotgun

one more f-ing time I'm going to pull my hair out!

The road to victory

by jaybird13 on Dec 2, 2007 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

WE're losing

due to bad play calling and a couple WTF throws by aj feeley.... Dont know whats worse , AJ's poor decisions or mcnabb's ability to hold onto the ball and throw footballs in the dirt.

by JoeD on Dec 2, 2007 3:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Wormburners

At least they aren't returned by the other team for touchdowns or great field position.

Feeley has 8 fucking interceptions in 2 3/4 games.

by Andrew on Dec 2, 2007 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Line up in the "I" and run the ball!

There's no reason to have Greg Lewis on the field. Put Tapeh in there and run the ball!

by slackerjoe on Dec 2, 2007 3:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Run. The. Damn. Ball.

Please.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 3:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THIS TURD?

Take Feeley's ass out back and put him down. What a god damned hack.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

See.

There is no way that AJ Feeley should EVER EVER EVER have more than 30 pass attempts before the 4th quarter. He shouldn't have more than 30 in a game.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Defense is hanging in

They are missing big turnover opportunities, but they are keeping the Eagles within striking distance.

It's up to the offense to win it now.

I want to see Westbrook running the ball NOW!

by slackerjoe on Dec 2, 2007 3:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

3rd and 1

And its another pass.

Give me a freaking break! That is awful.

by slackerjoe on Dec 2, 2007 3:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

A third and 1 pass???

A corner route to a tight end with a guy who has 3 picks? Couldn't we just see Westbrook 3 runs in a row? I'ts easy to second-guess, but on a wet field with a QB who is playing like ass, I think running with one of the best RBs in the league is a better decision.

by master94 on Dec 2, 2007 3:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

inexplicable...

this playcalling is so incredibly bad...At least twice on 3rd and short Feeley has tried to squeeze the ball into places where he is clearly incapable of delivering it. I really can't understand what the point is. It is a high risk, high difficulty, low reward pass. If we make it, we get a first down a little bit of extra yardage but the chance of missing it is even higher. Whereas, if we go for a short low risk, low difficulty pass we get another set of downs.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

pressure...

Our defense, yet again, generates NO pressure.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 3:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Reggie Brown...

Big disappointment or BIGGEST dissapointment?

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 3:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Awful series

With our playoff chances disappearing, we're putting it all on AJ Feely... it makes no sense.

by slackerjoe on Dec 2, 2007 3:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

RUN. THE. DAMN. BALL.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 3:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Oh well

Its back to McNabb next week now.

by SJMIke on Dec 2, 2007 3:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

For all the love for AJ...

He has thrown 6 picks and three of them handed the other team points.

by master94 on Dec 2, 2007 4:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Jesus chrsit

horrendous play calling!!!!!!!!!

The Seahawks have no biz being in this game let alone winning it!!!

by JoeD on Dec 2, 2007 4:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

At least Reid didn't misuse his timeouts this week

a very small point in his favor today.

by slackerjoe on Dec 2, 2007 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

WESTBROOK!!!

Yes

by SJMIke on Dec 2, 2007 4:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

wow

we are gonna blow this.. haha

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Thank you Feeley...

for ruining a beautiful Sunday. You are officially cut.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Feeley!

No. Jesus Christ.

by SJMIke on Dec 2, 2007 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Feeley

I want his dumb ass cut by TONIGHT

LETS GO KOLB

by JoeD on Dec 2, 2007 4:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Nice

HA HA HA !!

by sdcowboyfan on Dec 2, 2007 4:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

haha...

so, the season is over but not for lack of effort by Westbrook.

I have nothing to say about the playcalling on that last gasp there from the 15. Feeley holds on to the ball when he absolutely can't, the call a run when they absolutely can't, and they have Feeley try to squeeze it between 3 defenders when he has demonstrated for you no less than 10 times in the game that he absolutely can't.

Can the Kolb era start soon enough?

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 4:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Bandwagoneers

Is the AJ Feeley bandwagon officially off the tracks now?

The guy has no arm and no field vision.

by Andrew on Dec 2, 2007 4:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I said it last week.

We lost because Feeley proved he does not have the talent to be an NFL Starting QB. We saw it again today. There were a few out-passes he didn't have the arm to throw. He made terrible decisions down the field throwing into obviously double and triple coverage.

What we saw this week was his complete lack of understanding that there is a position called LB...

But it gave the DMac haters a faux-rallying point last week. I wonder what the next line of tripe against DMac will be...

by brooksy on Dec 2, 2007 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you idiot fans done....

Mcnabb isn't as good as he was, if he can get to that level agian who knows. But, when I hear stupidass fans ripping Mcnabb and praising Feeley for all his skills I laughed. Well now the ball is back in Mcnabb's hands and I hope that Reid and Co can call the games better. We will see

by topcat6 on Dec 2, 2007 4:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Boo Hoo!

How does it feel E-girl fans?

by sdcowboyfan on Dec 2, 2007 4:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

wow...

aren't you original. A Cowboys fan coming on an Eagles board and taunting fans after a hard loss. Did you think of that yourself? Pretty clever...Nobel Prize anyone?

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, this guy's really brave isn't he.

Just a quick question, how many playoff games have the Cowboys won this decade?

by master94 on Dec 2, 2007 6:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The only

positive out of a horrible, horrible loss is that Westbrook continues to play like a maniac.

Oh, and maybe the dunderheads will stop thinking that A.J. Feeley, who was truly awful, can be any kind of savior.

Although I see people are already calling for Kolb. Sigh.

I would think the season is now officially done.

by sdf on Dec 2, 2007 4:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

SDcowboyfan

how did it feel when we took michael irvin and broke his neck and laughed about it? Good?

by JoeD on Dec 2, 2007 4:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

McNabb sucks too

He holds onto the ball forever, he misses WRs, he throws balls in the dirt... ITS TIME FOR FUCING KOLB!!!!!!!!

by JoeD on Dec 2, 2007 4:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Kolb might not be any better...

but it seems as if we are out of options at this point. The season is lost, McNabb is clearly on his way out so there is not point in playing him anymore, and Feeley has proven just why he has been a career 3rd stringer.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

What a waste of Westbrook

Westbrook is the most exciting player to ever play for the Eagles and we are WASTING the peak years of his career.

I almost wish he could be traded to a team that has a real chance to win the Super Bowl because he's a guy I'd love to see win one.

Unfortunately by the team the Eagles are ready to compete for a Super Bowl title, he will already be on the downside of his career.

I love watching him but I just wish his talents weren't wasted like they are on this team.

by slackerjoe on Dec 2, 2007 4:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Keep McNabb to win

The Eagles are ready to compete with a healthy McNabb and a couple of pieces you can get in free agency or the draft like a Defensive End (goodbye Kearse), a Nickel Cornerback (goodbye James), a Safety, and a Tight End (if LJ leaves). That's why you need to see in the last 4 weeks how far back McNabb has come.

Its not like he can't be traded after the 2008 season just as easy as this one, since he is under contract until 2010.

by Andrew on Dec 2, 2007 4:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ha!

I guess about how you losers feel now. Oh well, so much for this season eh E-girls? Oh sorry, thats right, you get to watch my Boys pimp slap your sorry a** team yet! HA Ha Ha!!

by sdcowboyfan on Dec 2, 2007 4:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Wow...

I will admit, the cowboys are doing well this year but lets see...

How many times have the cowboys in the past decade:

A.) Won the Division?

B.) Won a game in the post-season?

C.) Won against the Eagles?

And for good measure, could you refresh my memory as to how bad your cowboys got "pimp-slapped" by the Patriots?

Like I said, the cowboys are doing well this year and I'm glad that 10 years of pain meted out to you at the hands of the Eagles can be erased in one season.

Furthermore, I know that you're going to reply to this by saying you beat us this year at home, and you're going to [insert vulgar verb and adverb here] again. You're going to wax verbosely about your superbowl victories and how the Eagles have never won a superbowl. Heck, you may even mention Reid's Kids or something about T.O.

After you mention all of that and include some stats I left out, you'll probably say that we suck and your cowboys are going to win the superbowl this year (which won't happen because you couldn't stop moss and stallworth and their TEs and O-Line and Brady...and did I mention moss?).

Then you'll finish your wonderful, thrilling commentary with how much we suck some more and how Mcnabb chokes.

Even after that...we still win because of your pathetic loss on Christmas day last year, in Dallas, and proved to all your Children that not only are God and Santa Claus real, they both bleed Silver and Green. And not a single one of your comments will begin to remove the smile on my face that was placed there by the taste of your tears on Christmas Day.

P.S. I bet Terry responds to this before you do. And will do exactly what I just said she'll do.

P.P.S. Terry I don't know if your a guy or chick, but either way, a genderless name like Terry or Francis gets a "she" in my book.

With Much Love.

by thwalls on Dec 2, 2007 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

What was that call on 2nd down?

A run up the middle to Buckhalter with no timeouts?

Like many people say, everything can change in a week. And everyone must admit that AJ Feely isn't the answer. Maybe the Pats secondary just is that bad.

by master94 on Dec 2, 2007 4:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Westbrook

Anybody else think that on the punt return, he could have cut back inside near the end and taken it for the TD? I'd rather see him try that then for Feeley to win us the game.

by dawkfan20 on Dec 2, 2007 4:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

yeah...

All he had was the punter to beat...maybe he didn't see that.

Even so, he did his job and we can't question that.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Terrible decision to cut it back inside...

It would require hesistation, and cuting back closer to all those in pursuit. You are asking to have someone roll up on the back of your legs and end your career... To even suggest westbrook is at fault for the outcome is ludicrous.

by brooksy on Dec 2, 2007 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

McNabb

McNabb is the best QB on this team, Everyone wanted Feeley and how did that turn out? Now everyone will be calling for Kolb and the outcome would be the same! McNabb gives this team the best chance to win

by cdunc2133 on Dec 2, 2007 4:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Again, lack of balance

The second to last drive we had, we didn't run the ball at all even though we were at about midfield with 4 minutes to go. Throwing it on 2 3rd and short yardage situations. It drives me crazy.

by Blackacre on Dec 2, 2007 4:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Run/Pass balance...

42 passes for Feeley (which I think says it all) vs. 29 runs.

by fuquamanuel on Dec 2, 2007 4:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Costly decision

In retrospect, instead of going for it on 4th down at the end of the half (where you don't get the benefit of backing the other team up on the goal line on the next drive because it is the end of the half), had the Eagles taken the 3 points, they could have knelt on the ball and kicked a field goal to win the game at the end.

Kick early, go for it late as ESPN's Tuesday Morning Quarterback likes to say.

Andy Reid didn't used to make those sort of risky decisions when we were winning 11-12 games a season.

by Andrew on Dec 2, 2007 4:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Now honestly....

Were you calling for Andy to kick there? I sure wasn't. It was a good decision to go for it, it just didn't work out. If anything, bad play call but i agree to go for it there.

by 36west on Dec 2, 2007 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Fucking play calling agian!!!!!

Why line up in trips and quads and not give Westbrook the Rock????? Huh? Ohh because passing is soo easy in the rain and sleet. Fucking Rocket Scientists down on the sideline.

WTF, why not kick a field goal in that situation? It's a long game, as we saw, and who knows how many more oppurtunities you will get, like we saw..

Let's go
Browns
Bucs
Giants

by topcat6 on Dec 2, 2007 5:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs