Patriots 27 Eagles 25 - Oh yeah, there was a football game tonight

by JasonB on Aug 13, 2009 10:56 PM EDT in News Comment 24 comments

The Eagles lost a close preseason game tonight to the Patriots. It was a game of two halves that saw the Patriots starters outplay the Eagles' starters, but the Bird's backups clearly outplay the Pats' scrubs.

Obviously, you'd prefer the former...

But does anyone care? I have to make a confession, I barely watched the game after the Vick news broke. I have a feeling I'm not the only one. The biggest local sports story of this year has and will completely overshadow this game.

Still I have a few quick thoughts after the jump.

[Note by JasonB, 08/13/09 11:06 PM EDT ] Injury update

Andy Reid just said Brent Celek had an AC sprain in his shoulder and will be "ok in a couple of days." Also, Jason Peters strained his quad.

The first team offensive line struggled in pass protection. I thought they were very strong in the run game, but McNabb got sacked twice and had to run around far too much. That said, this is a group that has been banged up and hasn't played together much. I'm not panicking yet, but we need to see improvement as the preseason rolls on.

LeSean McCoy was probably the player of the game from an Eagles perspective. The rookie ran for 55 yards on 10 carries and generally looked very confident and poised out there. You could have never guessed that was a rookie in his first NFL game.

Speaking of RBs, we saw a nice contribution from Eldra Buckley tonight. Buckley ran for one TD and caught another. Buckley had 6 catches including a 24 yarder. He may have taken the lead in the fight for the 3rd RB spot, that said... Lorenzo Booker's 25 yard one handed grab down the sideline was probably the play of the game.

I think it's safe to say we've got ourselves a fullback. Not only did Leonard Weaver do a nice job lead blocking for McCoy, he caught passes, he got a first down on short yardage... He was everything he was advertised to be.

Jeremy Maclin really settled into the game. He muffed a punt early on, but we can hopefully chalk that up to rookie nerves. He went on to have a really nice punt return, caught 2 passes for 44 yards, drew a big pass interefence penalty after burning the corner, and averaged 25 yards per kick return. Overall, I thought it was a promising showing from the rookie.

I recorded the game and I'll be back Monday with a more in depth film review. In the meantime, I have a feeling we won't have any trouble finding things to discuss...

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In before people saying Mike Vick should serve 12 life sentences for what he did instead of moving on.

I am the people's troll :3™

by yomjoseki on Aug 13, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

lol only 12? come on now, you’re being modest.

"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain

by soman319 on Aug 13, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lmao.

I tuned out as soon as they broke it on ESPN. My dad was watching it and commenting the whole time. Of course, I didn’t pay attention and don’t even know if he mentioned anything important.

"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain

by soman319 on Aug 13, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

observations

Weaver, McCoy and Foiku were the night’s standouts for me.

Our oline left something to be desired as they seem to be strong with the run and average with the pass. Hopefully for Andy’s sake this changes before the season starts.

by andyreidswaistline on Aug 13, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Loving the Shady Screens

by andyreidswaistline on Aug 13, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So I’m still in a haze but did Reid also say Peters re-starained his quad and Celek has a seperated AC joint?

The road to victory!

by jayt on Aug 13, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Celek

Sprained his AC joint…Peters strained his quad…

FREAKIN A!!!! We need a TE in a big way!!!!!!!

"What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."- Sheldon Brown on his pounding of Reggie Bush in the '06 Playoffs

by jalarsen1 on Aug 13, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ugh

We need to trade for a TE…YESTERDAY.
How long does a AC joint injury keep someone out ?

by Gdog2009 on Aug 13, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A couple of days apparently

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by JasonB on Aug 13, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

http://www.athleticadvisor.com/Injuries/UE/Shoulder/a_-_c_sprain.htm. It’s a grade one from what Reid’s saying. Don’t worry, he’ll be back for the season.

by eaglemaniac814 on Aug 13, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully this is not serious but it just impresses the point of how F-ed we would be if Celek goes down during the season. We better explore every possible option at TE.

The road to victory!

by jayt on Aug 13, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

TE, O LINE

We can’t keep a lineman or a TE on the field…this is ridiculous!!! I don’t care one second about the Vick signing, unless he gained 200lbs, and learned to block

I’m really worried about the O Line and the TE position!

by jalarsen1 on Aug 13, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Kolb for any starting TE

They have to have a deal in place. Juqua or Reggie (i dont want it that way) but itll happen Celek having a minor injury will do it.

by NJEagle on Aug 13, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How about Gibson

The reciever that is. That block / assault was awesome and he had some nice grabs. I think someone will lose there WR job because of him. I’m betting it’s basket.

"Seriously… F off." JasonB to a Denver fan after Dawk left.

by DownHillBradley on Aug 13, 2009 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gibson was awesome, How about that Avant diving snatch too. Man.

Astra Inclinant, Non Necessitant

by EagleGreeninMD on Aug 14, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

THE WEAVE

Get ready for some of the biggest play you’ve ever seen from an Eagles fullback. I hope you will all join me on those big plays by letting out a loud cheer of “THE WEAVE!”

by UnclaimedFright on Aug 14, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

lol Hank Baskett + Leonard Weaver = Baskett Weaver.

Sorry but that’s hilarious. But yeah, I like “LEO” better than “the Weave”, we don’t want a Don Imus-esque problem.

"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain

by soman319 on Aug 14, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha! I don’t think Leonard would qualify as “nappy headed”

by UnclaimedFright on Aug 14, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Things I was very happy to see

1. McCoy living up to expectations
2. Buckley pooping on everybody
3. Maclin gaining yards and drawing penalties
4. Fokou rushing the passer
5. Brandon Gibson’s awesome block

About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.

by IronHank on Aug 14, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I liked Brights block too.

"If they end up 2-14 and both of those wins came against Dallas, that's a pretty good year."

by midnitegreen on Aug 14, 2009 7:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jason Peters was Awful.

by CPaulin on Aug 14, 2009 3:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thing I saw in the game

Hello everyone!

First, I liked the way Maclin and McCoy played last night. I think they played up to or past expectations.

Secondly, The Weaver and Buckley did an awsome job blocking, running and catching the ball last night. I do believe, we finally have a running game that will be a threat.

Third, There were some great hits/blocks that were made. A couple of de-cleaters that would make excellent highlight film shots on ESPN.

Fourth, I saw some good pursuit by the defense on some of the run plays in short yardage. Which surprised me, and was a good sign.

Now for the bad points I saw:

First, Too many damn penalties! They were the kind that are mostly mental mistakes.

Secondly, The O-line at times looked like Swiss cheese, in pass protection. I do realize that they are missing a couple of starters due to injury and had to have guys in at different spots than what they are normally used to playing.

Third, We had 1 tight end go down for the season, early in training camp, and now Celek is hurt. Who do they have as a back up? They need to get another TE, A.S.A.P.!!!

Fourth, as far as the missed FG attempt, The hold looked a little off kilter. The ball was not placed in the proper alignment like it normally should be. that is what caused Akers to push the kick to the left. The muff punt by Maclin, was either nerves thinking about getting hit or he took his eye off the ball trying to run before he had it.

Fifth, the Defense needs to make adjustments a little quicker on the fly. I could see which way the offense was set to go, and the Defense was not lined up to counter it.

Now about the Vick signing, To those who think that because the Eagles signing Vick means the end of McNabb with the Eagles: Why would the Eagles and McNabb agree to a long term deal and then sign Vick to a 2 year deal, just to replace McNabb? I think it means the back up roll to McNabb is Vick’s and they are going to use Vick in different formations and line him up at different positions. Also this means either Kolb of Feely is going to be traded or released. Most likely traded, in my opinion.

That is my take on the game and the signing of Vick.

by matthew g on Aug 14, 2009 12:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs