Who is most deserving?
by JasonB on Dec 16, 2008 10:09 PM EST
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PrintThe pro bowl rosters came out today and only two Eagles made the squad. While it's hard to say any other Eagles got flat out "snubbed" you could make good arguments as to why some deserved to make it. It is very possible that one or more guys could be added to the pro bowl roster at a later date.
But who has the best case?
Quintin Mikell, SS - As Ajay pointed out MIkell's production was better than the NFC starter Wilson in every major category.
Brian Westbrook, RB - Westbrook missed a few games this year which prevented him from putting up the gaudy yardage numbers of the top NFC backs, he still has the third most TDs of any player in the NFL.
Donovan McNabb - Despite being benched at one point and dogged about questions over his future, Donovan McNabb has had a productive year and his numbers are slightly better than pro bowler Eli Manning's almost across the board.
Trent Cole - Cole made the pro bowl last year and his having another good year but hasn't put up the monster sack of numbers that several other NFC DEs have. Unfortuntely sacks appear to be the only criteria that matters for DEs as far as the pro bowl because Cole does lead the NFL in tackles for a loss. Cole is more than just a good pass rusher.
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It is fascinating...
McNabb may have one of his best statistical seasons ever, throwing for over 4,000 yards if his averages hold up, along with 25 or so TD’s. As you just pointed out, his numbers edge out Eli’s, and so he should get the nod over Eli.
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by WanderingMoses on Dec 16, 2008 10:14 PM EST reply actions
He wouldve gotten it had he not struggled for a 3 game stretch.....
So I can KIND OF see why Eli would get it over McNabb. However, Trent Cole is a monster and he absolutely got snubbed.
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I don’t… things haven’t exactly looked to great in Eli-land the past two weeks… not as bad as McNabb against Cinci and Balt, but still not exactly Pro Bowl output…
But T.O. and his sideline histrionics wear on a quarterback. He's like the hot stripper you tried to clean up and convert into a real girlfriend. It's a lot of fun until the moment she has her second drink while out to eat with your parents. You unravel quicker than she does.
Let's not be homers here
We also struggled hardcore against CHI and WSH, and a lot of that falls on McNabb’s shoulders. Then you have to take a look at the games were mcnabb looked like hell in the first quarter. I wouldnt mind seeing mcnabb in the pro bowl but there’s definitely reasons why he isnt
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yeah
If you look at the stat sheet McNabb deserves to be there but if you’ve watched every game this season you can easily understand why he isn’t. Although I don’t think anyone can make an argument for Eli either from watching the G-Ladies play
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Well
He’s had a running game that has helped him tremendously but he hasn’t had the struggles McNabb has had. Im not saying either way but you can’t really say McNabb got snubbed either. Stats aren’t everything.
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I was agreeing with you.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
The voting needs to be done by coaches at the end of the season, not mid way through by the fans. At one point every redskin was #1 in voting because the redskins put a thing on their website telling everyone to vote early and often.
+1
But T.O. and his sideline histrionics wear on a quarterback. He's like the hot stripper you tried to clean up and convert into a real girlfriend. It's a lot of fun until the moment she has her second drink while out to eat with your parents. You unravel quicker than she does.
or even open the vote to the players as well… they know who the best players in the league are
But T.O. and his sideline histrionics wear on a quarterback. He's like the hot stripper you tried to clean up and convert into a real girlfriend. It's a lot of fun until the moment she has her second drink while out to eat with your parents. You unravel quicker than she does.
Pro Bowl
The pro bowl is total bullshit. Its a popularity contest and 90% of the time the players who deserve to go get screwed. Perfect example, Trent Cole and Brian Westbrook.
Theres just too many good DE's in the NFC.
John Abraham didn’t make it either and he had 15 sacks.
by houseofprime on Dec 17, 2008 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
yeah but he also doesn’t play the run worth a damn… if you loose his sack count, his overall numbers aren’t impressive… he is not a complete player
But T.O. and his sideline histrionics wear on a quarterback. He's like the hot stripper you tried to clean up and convert into a real girlfriend. It's a lot of fun until the moment she has her second drink while out to eat with your parents. You unravel quicker than she does.
totally off topic
but assuming the Eagles win and cowboys win (especially if ATL or TB loses), the NFL would flex the week 17 game.
Do you think they’d move it 4? or 8:30?
side note:
December 28, 1996 – Dallas’ last playoff win
February 10, 1997 – Mario Kart for Nintendo 64 is released
fuck. prolly 8:30. Given the fact that it would be for a playoff berth. Also, throw into the mix Philly vs Dallas itself… T.O., Romo, Witten shitstorm… T.O. and McNabb…. T.O. and Philly… According to some people it could be Reid and McNabb’s last games in Philly… Two large market cities… battery throwing… cheering for injured players… the MSM’s manlove for the Cowgirls… The story of how the Eagles battled back yet again to make the post season…
yeah i think that’s prime time ratings material if i ever saw it
But T.O. and his sideline histrionics wear on a quarterback. He's like the hot stripper you tried to clean up and convert into a real girlfriend. It's a lot of fun until the moment she has her second drink while out to eat with your parents. You unravel quicker than she does.
yeah i'd say you covered all your bases there LOL
side note:
December 28, 1996 – Dallas’ last playoff win
February 10, 1997 – Mario Kart for Nintendo 64 is released
I resemble that battery throwing and cheering for injured players insinuation!
If they flex it, it means i can watch it….I don’t have to be in transit from Ohio to Maryland at 8:30 PM, as opposed to 1 PM.
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by WanderingMoses on Dec 17, 2008 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
resemble=resent?
side note:
December 28, 1996 – Dallas’ last playoff win
February 10, 1997 – Mario Kart for Nintendo 64 is released
Eh, a bad impression of Curly...
…doesn’t translate well in text…needs tone.
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by WanderingMoses on Dec 17, 2008 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe Hank Baskett can get Kendra to talk to Roger for us.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Nah, he'll suspend her for uniform violations
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by WanderingMoses on Dec 17, 2008 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
Hope she brings her knee pads… I hear his office carpet is mighty abrasive
But T.O. and his sideline histrionics wear on a quarterback. He's like the hot stripper you tried to clean up and convert into a real girlfriend. It's a lot of fun until the moment she has her second drink while out to eat with your parents. You unravel quicker than she does.
ah so you've been talking to Pacman.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
bahahaha…
yeah we go out all the time… make it rain up in the clubs and shit
But T.O. and his sideline histrionics wear on a quarterback. He's like the hot stripper you tried to clean up and convert into a real girlfriend. It's a lot of fun until the moment she has her second drink while out to eat with your parents. You unravel quicker than she does.
no it wont
we cant play another primetime game as far as I understand the rules.
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I'm pretty sure we are cool
Individual teams may make no more than four appearances on NBC during the season. Only three teams may make as many as six prime-time appearances (Sunday night, Monday night, and Thursday night combined).
I think we are still eligible having only played 4 Primetime games this year, as well as the Cowgirls. The Giants have played 5, Pit, GB, and CLE also have 4.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
I think we have played 5
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by WanderingMoses on Dec 17, 2008 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
Thought the rules were 3 MNF games and 4 SNF games with them being mutually exclusive. I could be wrong, though.
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by WanderingMoses on Dec 17, 2008 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
The game won’t get flexed. Both Fox and CBS can “protect” 1 game per week that NBC can’t chose as its flex game. Fox would be retarded to not protect that game.
by Clyde Simmons on Dec 17, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
They cannot protect any week 17 games ... part of the contract.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
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