Eagles @ Steelers Preseason game #1 open thread
by JasonB on Aug 8, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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Philadelphia Eagles at Pittsburgh Steelers, Aug 8, 2008 7:30 PM EDT
Actual Eagles football kicks off tonight as the Eagles travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers in first preseason game of the year.
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Not what I was hoping to see on the first drive … march march march
by Whodie126 on Aug 8, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
was that DeSean in the backfield???? nice
by Whodie126 on Aug 8, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing … that was really good to see
by Whodie126 on Aug 8, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
time to see if we improved that redzone offense
by Whodie126 on Aug 8, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love to see the risk … to bad we only got 3 … at least McNabb threw it and threw it well
by Whodie126 on Aug 8, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great effort from Avant there. Not in bounds, but great effort.
by JasonB on Aug 8, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Number 5 was testing the kid a little there huh
by Whodie126 on Aug 8, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Davis highlight reel
next entry: 2011
by verboden on Aug 8, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This sucks
where im at the tv guide is telling me that they are showing the game but it is just playing last nights lions giants game
by NickPampani on Aug 8, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is this game on DirecTV
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 8, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't see it
I tried to tape it on DirecTV/NFL Network and had my TV tell me this program is not available in my area. WTF??? I live in Fox Chase, why isn’t it available?
by Andrew B on Aug 8, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jackson looks comfortable catching out there and turning to get up field
by Whodie126 on Aug 8, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He really does. Hes been getting open with ease so far.
by JasonB on Aug 8, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, can’t snap the ball before the QB asks for it…
by JasonB on Aug 8, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Westbrook’s new deal includes $13 mil over the next 2 years. Nice.
by JasonB on Aug 8, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jerome McDougle has looked great! How amazing would it be to see him not only make the team but be a player? He’s really been impressive.
by JasonB on Aug 8, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There he goes again! Wow. Playing the run and the pass.
by JasonB on Aug 8, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like trent isnt going to have to carry that “T.” next to his last name on his jersey
by Remis on Aug 8, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fact of the day from Gus Johnson. Stewart Bradley owns 15 books on architecture.
by JasonB on Aug 8, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All in all I feel pretty good after this one. The ones looked good. Desean Jackson looked good. McDougle came out of nowhere. Not a bad preseason showing.
by JasonB on Aug 8, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys.
Its 4 AM here now, and Ive been lying in bed following the game on play by play on my cellphone (I know its awful, but its all I got). Things have sounded all right. Impressed by D Jac. Bit worried about the return game though, what dit it look like?
The NFC East goes through Philly.
by LeonSA on Aug 8, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nothing special, booker looked pretty good tho, he had one return that looked like it could go a long way before he tripped.
by Remis on Aug 8, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I probably missed something, but why didn’t Westbrook play?
The NFC East goes through Philly.
by LeonSA on Aug 8, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just cathing up...
I missed the game but saw most of the highlights…
1) I’m really pulling for jerome mcdougle! I hope he not only makes the team but makes everyone forget about the past.
2) I love Desean jackson and think he’ll contribute right out of the gate
3) Hooray that the Bwest saga is over…
4)... Um the one thing that did scare me a little bit was how bad Dawk got faked out by holmes… that reminded me WAY too much of how Deuce McAllister juked the crap out of Trotter two years ago. I hope that isnt a sign!
Concretefield can suck it
by 700 Level on Aug 8, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Random Observations
First team defense looked suspect. Complete inability to stop the run, and Dawkins got brutalized on the touchdown (is age catching up?). They dominated against Pitt second team which is to be expected.
I was impressed with McDougle but not blown away. He was beating 2nd and 3rd string tackles with ease to hurry the QB but was still a few steps too slow to get sacks.
Offense looked solid not spectacular. Definately hard to guage when B-West isn’t out there, although McNabb looked crisp and relatively mobile. Was happy to see D-Jack make some good catches. Less happy to watch his returning
Demps was the best return man out there. Booker struggle (bobble and slip), D-Jack didn’t show much (aside from showing an ability to run backward). Demps showed speed to get to the corner and an ability to make people miss. I think he’s the guy for the job.
Very dissapointed in Moats. I was super-high on this guy a few years ago, he looked lost in pass protection the entire 4th quarter. He was a significant factor in Feeley looking so bad. Can’t see any way he makes this team.
by quakerfan on Aug 9, 2008 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jackson had very few opportunities to make a return. Couple of fair catches, couple punts out of bounds.
by JasonB on Aug 9, 2008 2:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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