McNabb Doubtful for Sunday, 3 Other Eagles Out
by Bob_Q on Sep 18, 2009 1:54 PM EDT
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According to a report on PhiladelphiaEagles.com, Donovan McNabb (cracked ribs) is still listed as "Doubtful" for this Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. McNabb has missed all of this week's practice so far, although Andy Reid has already stated that the quarterback is "capable of playing and playing well without the benefit of practice." Still, it is looking more and more likely that backup Kevin Kolb will receive his first start as McNabb continues to rehab. The official definition of the "Doubtful" injury label means that there is at least a 75% chance that the player will not play.
Three other Eagles have been listed as "OUT," meaning they will not be taking part in Sunday's game: offensive guard Todd Herremans (stress fracture), free safety Quintin Demps (hamstring strain), and middle linebacker Joe Mays (shoulder sprain). Defensive end Victor Abiamiri is listed as "Questionable" (50-50 chance of playing) after sustaining a groin injury during this week's practice.
To cover the gap at offensive guard, Reid has said that he will rotate three players though the two guard spots: Stacy Andrews, Nick Cole, and Max Jean-Gilles. Andrews has been reported as saying that he will not be starting over Jean-Gilles because he still needs time to improve his comfort with the Eagles' offensive scheme.
Abiamiri's potential loss shouldn't hurt the deep and talented defensive end position. It could also mean that preseason hero Jason Babin might be able to sneak in a regular season rep or two.
The temporary loss of Demps and Mays should not effect the defense much. Omar Gaither and Macho Harris are both performing well as starters and there are far worse backups than Sean Jones and Moise Fokou.
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yay
my boy is starting sunday at guard ..be prepared to be impressed .. max is a future pro bowler
by jack is better than asante on Sep 18, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
:-/
He has to show me.
Just be prepared to eat crow if he doesn’t.
Astra Inclinant, Non Necessitant
by EagleGreeninMD on Sep 18, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know about pro bowler but he is definitely a capable guard. Our offense really struggled when MJG went down and Nick Cole had to come in.
by ZorkNemesis on Sep 18, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our offense really struggled when MJG went down and Nick Cole had to come in.
To say the offense really struggled when MJG went down is dramatic. Nick Cole played very well and our offense continued to produce.
The offense went from scoring ~24 points a game to ~21 points a game, not that severe of a drop off and let’s mention we were playing playoff teams at the end of the year and not the Rams and Seahawks.
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 Sep 18, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From what it appears, MJG and Cole could start at guard for most NFL teams . Very nice players, though not sure I could accurately differentiate their levels of play.
by andyreidswaistline on Sep 18, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1. i see it the same way, theres not much of a dropoff between mjg and cole. i like them both alot. more than just friends :) <3. no hetero
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by Remis on Sep 18, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
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 Sep 19, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda like
kinda like your boy Jack? I guess we know how that went.
Brian Dawkins for President
by BDawkins20 on Sep 18, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what ever
jack is coming back off an injury .. he will still be productive in the future
by jack is better than asante on Sep 19, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man
im getting a bad feeling that this is gonna be an injury prone year … knock on wood
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by NorthPhillyKid on Sep 18, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is gonna be an injury prone year
Going to be? we’ve already crossed that bridge now it’s just waiting to see how ugly it’s going to get.
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 Sep 18, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least the injuries are where we are strong
by Redlax22 on Sep 18, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Except QB of course. The Don is irreplaceable
by Redlax22 on Sep 18, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to get sick of this shit with the Andrews bros.
Look, I defended both for the whole summer and preseason but this is just ridiculous. Max can be a starter, as can Nick Cole in a stretch. I’m not really sure why we wasted so much money on Stacy off an injury. I understand he isn’t comfortable but Andy should have known this. We only have one back up tackle right now and hes a project (King). I just kind of feel the line was set up to fail. Our REAL best lineman is out for another few weeks. I am extremely pleased with Winston Justice right now but enough is enough with Stacy and Shawn. Andy is in a contract year and made a poor, stubborn judgment. I guess I’m disappointed thats all…
by NJEagle on Sep 18, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gotta give stacy a chance.
let’s see how it plays out.
by Bleediots on Sep 18, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s okay to be angry at Sean, but Stacy is coming off one of the worst football injuries you can have. That was 9 months ago. And while he was the weak link against Carolina, he wasn’t a turnstile. He’s only going to get better, and should be cut a break.
by UnclaimedFright on Sep 18, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my point is:
that Andy should have prepared better than he had, don’t start stacy off the bat if hes not ready which I think all of us kinda knew he wasn’t…thats all.
by NJEagle on Sep 18, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude
ur a jack ass .. stacy is coming off an injury .. he said he wasnt ready yet .. so thats fine .. he will be fine.. we are going to ease him into .. not to meantion he wasa tackle .. and a project tackle at that .. the guy never played football before a couple years ago .. he didnt play his whole life .. and our best lineman .. herremans is average at best .. shawn when healthy is the best we have .. along with peters .. peters is 10 times the player todd herremans is .. and herremans isnt even guarenteed to start once he comes back .. max is a better guard than him
by jack is better than asante on Sep 19, 2009 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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