The Linc - Eagles' tackles stepping up in a big way
by JasonB on Dec 22, 2009 12:00 PM EST
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Gonzo: About snowball problem: Lighten up | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/21/2009
The Eagles clinched a playoff spot yesterday, but my guess is that the national pundits will spend more time today talking about the fans and their behavior than they will about the Birds' postseason aspirations. That's typical. It's also a little lame. There are probably more important things to discuss. No one should ever throw anything onto the field, but otherwise - so long as no one got hurt and everyone made it home in one piece - it was largely harmless. "It looked like they were having fun," Jeremiah Trotter said. "I put my hoodie up. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't in harm's way."
Man Up: Peters, Justice protect McNabb | Philly | 12/21/2009
Jason Peters - Peters was pretty much flawless in pass protection, not allowing the 49ers to get any pressure on McNabb off the edge. McNabb had three completions of 35 yards or more. The Eagles have killed defenses with big plays all season, and a lot of credit has to go to the tackles for providing McNabb time to find receivers down the field. Pretty amazing how smooth this transition has been in the pass game to two new bookend tackles. Offensive line coach Juan Castillo deserves a ton of credit, as does the front office.
Uncharacteristic: Weaver Apologizes for Jawing
Weaver, who is in his fifth season, called the lapse "very uncharacteristic." And, he said, "I owe my team an apology, as well as the fans – even the fans that were talking trash to me (as he left the field at halftime). I’m sorry."
NFL Notebook: Bad Tackling is League-Wide
How did we get to this point? If we accept the fact that today’s athletes are bigger, faster and stronger – which they are -- why can’t they tackle?
More after the jump
Eagles-Cowboys headed for prime-time? - NFC East Blog - ESPN
As Barry Horn notes in his DallasNews.com Sports Media Blog, there's a great chance the season finale between the Cowboys and Eagles will be moved to Sunday night. The way it's looking now, that game will probably have playoff implications for both teams.
Westbrook should be cleared, Reid says | Philadelphia Daily News | 12/21/2009
Andy Reid said he expects Brian Westbrook to be cleared to play against Denver on Sunday, although he said he won’t know for sure until tomorrow. "Right now it looks pretty good," Reid said.
McNabb flourishes outside the numbers - NFC East Blog - ESPN
Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was 21-of-36 for 306 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. But most of his success came on outside throws. Check out these numbers provided by John Fisher of ESPN Stats & Information:
Eagles Notebook: Eagles expect emotional homecoming for Dawkins | Philadelphia Daily News | 12/21/2009
There was one thing other than playoff talk that the Eagles weren't quite ready to face yesterday. That would be the prospect of welcoming Brian Dawkins to Lincoln Financial Field next weekend in a Denver uniform.
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The Weave...
Let’s give a little credit to Reggie Brown by the way on that one… First for providing high comedy when he threw his mouthpiece at Weaver, and then for running over and yelling at Weaver to line up (which at least salvaged the FG).
Side note on that – When Reid was screaming at Weaver after the play for his time-management gaffe, has there ever been such a “Pot calling the kettle black” moment in the history of the Universe?
Did you see McNabb's reaction.
His eyes widened and you could see him yell WEAVE!! I was laughing my ass off after the whole thing sunk in, that Reggie Brown threw his mouthpiece at him. But anyways, I feel bad for Weaver. That guy must have said something terrible to get a reaction like that out of him.
If Life Gives You Lemons, Just Say FUCK IT and Bail.
totally off subject.
does anyone think eldra buckley would make a fantastic safety? on kick returns he always seems to be there and ive seen him make a couple really great hits in the open field, i dont think he gets fooled very easily. and he would be fast enough to be there in coverage.
i may be crazy, i just want to know what you guys may think.
"Eli made a good tackle. I tried to run him over. ... Next time I'll try to jump over his head or something." - Asante Samuel
Hopefully Sunday's Game Comes Down To Reid Making Game Management Decisions
if so,
the Broncos should be able to capitalize on it. War the Broncos winning a close game!
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Dec 22, 2009 7:06 PM EST reply actions
Won't come down to game time decisions
Will come down to game planning.. How about.. DeSean and Maclin destroying your nursing home,I mean secondary!!!
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
'War the Broncos..."
Really? Not only are you coming here to troll, but you’re using ridiculous references to Jim Rome? I mean… seriously?
hey micuh are you reading this
“If the ball would have been snapped, we would have penalized the Eagles for a false start since all offensive players did not get set before the snap,” said Pereira. “That would have taken precedent over the defense being offside. There would not have been a play and there would be a 10-second run-off.”
you were WRONG and I was RIGHT (as usual)
bitch!
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
Did anyone see the video of the niners fans getting wailed on by snowballs at the game LOL classic
by bkeagle718 on Dec 22, 2009 11:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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