The Linc - Jim Johnson in the hall of fame?
by JasonB on Aug 26, 2009 12:20 PM EDT
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Could Jim Johnson end up in Hall of Fame? - NFC East - ESPN
In case you missed it, ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli has an excellent column today discussing whether assistant coaches belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. There's been a run on head coaches and "contributors" to the game in recent years, but assistants have been all but ignored in the voting process.
A Message for Mays, Chance for Fokou
With veteran Omar Gaither nursing a sore knee, the Eagles may try seventh-round pick Moise Fokou with the starters Thursday against Jacksonville. Gaither will not play, and Fokou briefly spent time as the first-team middle linebacker the last two days.
Didinger’s Top Five Eagles Wide Receivers
Each Tuesday until the start of the regular season, Ray Didinger will give my rankings of the top five players in Eagles history, position by position. Today, the top five wide receivers.
Thoughts on reaction for Vick | Philadelphia Daily News | 08/26/2009
The Jaguars sound excited to see Vick play.
More after the jump including Jon Runyan, Mike Vick, Manning V Rivers, and an old friend gets injured.
Runyan cleared to play, but return to Eagles unlikely | Philadelphia Daily News | 08/26/2009
Jon Runyan is ready to play football again. Now he just needs somebody to offer him a contract.
John Smallwood: Time for Vick to make statement with Eagles | Philadelphia Daily News | 08/26/2009
It would be ridiculous to expect much from Vick, who will be in an NFL game for the first time since Dec. 31, 2006, but it sure would be encouraging for the Eagles if he showed just a hint that he might be worth the agitation that already has taken over - and will continue to take over - since his signing.
Twitter / Brian Seltzer: Moise Fokou is absolutely ...
Moise Fokou is absolutely on the rise on the Birds depth chart. So too is Macho Harris. Possible they get some reps with ones on Thursday.
L.J. Smith tweaks hamstring | Philly | 08/25/2009
A shocking headline, I'm sure.
So what's Eli thinking this morning? - NFC East - ESPN
Phillips Rivers got a little more guaranteed money than Eli Manning did in his new contract. OMG!
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Hah I liked the comment on the Jaguars article. The guy said that no one should be booing Vick when he comes out cause all those who opposed the signing should have gave up their tickets like they said they would do, which we all know didnt happen.
"I hate listening to people's dreams. It is like flipping through a stack of photographs. If I'm not in any of them and nobody is having sex, I just don't care. "
by midnitegreen on Aug 26, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just a few things
1. (a little off topic) jerry jones said something like “if the eagles redskins and giants want to pay for fixing the scoreboard they can, but i won’t”. i find it funny because this will clearly affect the cowboys more than anyone else since they will play their more than anyone else
2. i want gaither to start. I wanted to believe in mays, but i’m losing doubt. fokou is good, but i would not a rookie starting. I’m not taking anything away from mays however, he can only play the run it seems.
3. assistant head coaches deserve to be in the HOF, although i don’t need someone in the HOF to appreciate them and their talents. (lebeau, JJ)
4. Winston Justice has impressed me, but i have a gut feeling andrews will play more often than not (fingers crossed)
5. if you put phillip rivers or eli manning on mediocre teams, no one would know who they are. the chargers and giants have terrific defenses and O-lines
6. I’ll be rooting for vick, but i don’t expect him to play amazingly in his debut. its hard to simulate an actual game in practice. It will take some time to shake the rust off. having said that he will excel in the regular season
7. does anyone know when he’s cleared to play in the regular season? is it still week 6?
by immynimmy on Aug 26, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7. does anyone know when he’s cleared to play in the regular season? is it still week 6?
Here’s the deal. He will be cleared to play when the commissioner decides to fully re-instate him. Goodell has said that he will decide whether to do so no later than week 6. Meaning he could decide to re-instate Vick literally any day between now and then… or he could wait until week 6. He could also not re-instate him…
by JasonB on Aug 26, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5. if you put phillip rivers or eli manning on mediocre teams, no one would know who they are. the chargers and giants have terrific defenses and O-lines
Meh, I don’t care how good your defense is it doesn’t make you a good QB. As for Rivers, he has made some generally no name receivers look pretty good and no doubt LT has helped him. But I wouldn’t say McNabb would be horrible without Westbrook, would you?
As for Eli, I stand by saying he is in the Dilfer class as far as QBs with a ring go. He doesn’t impress me and has never looked anywhere near as good as big brother. This year will be a big year for him as he has no real go to guy in his WR core. The running game will help him but unless one of his receivers steps up I expect to see a sub par year from Eli.
Jim Johnson 1941-2009
"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
by Whodie126 on Aug 26, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is year is also big for Eli because he actually made progress last season. Completed 60% of his passes, cut down on his INTs, had a passer rating over 80. Easily his best season.
I think he was a fringe top 10 guy last season, and I’m interested to see if he reverts back, has another comparable year, or improves.
by FredEx on Aug 26, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
best WRs?
ok so i didnt read the article I’ll admit. its just too many words but i did catch this little statement,
There were a lot of contenders for this spot. Irving Fryar (88 catches in 1996) was one. Harold Jackson (twice led the league in receiving yards, 1969 and ’72) was another. I thought about Fred Barnett and Ben Hawkins, too. Freddie Mitchell, not so much
ha ha yet another perfect dig at resident restaurant owner, FredEx
by NickPampani on Aug 26, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As a Giants fan
I say Johnson should be in… but sadly the lack of a SB in Philly is likely all that is needed for the voters to point at while they don’t vote for him. Hope I am wrong though, dude was a legend.
by brisulph on Aug 26, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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