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Philadelphia Eagles: NFC East Champs

It's not quite as fun as clinching the division with an Eagles win, but with the Mets-like collapse that the Giants continued this afternoon in their 45-17 loss in Green Bay (complete with 6 Giants turnovers), your Philadelphia Eagles are going to the playoffs and have clinched the NFC East division title.

NFC EAST  
  W L
Eagles 10 4
Giants 9 6
Redskins 6 9
Cowboys 5 10

The only thing left for the Eagles to play for is the #2 seed, which is currently possessed by the Chicago Bears, who beat the New York Jets 38-34 earlier today.  For the Eagles to get the #2 seed, they'll need to beat the Joe Webb led Minnesota Vikings this Tuesday, and the Stephen McGee led Dallas Cowboys next Sunday, and have the Bears lose to the impressive Green Bay Packers next week.  A scenario also exists in which the Eagles could get the #1 seed, although they'd need the above scenario with the Bears to occur and also have the Atlanta Falcons lose their 2 remaining games against the Saints and Panthers.

Few picked the Eagles to take the NFC East this preseason, and yet here they are... division champs, and playing high level pro football.  Congratulations to the Eagles!

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Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *

by d-jackfan10 on Dec 26, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

7

" 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.' -Wayne Gretzky " -Michael Scott

by PhiladelphiaEagles on Dec 26, 2010 7:36 PM EST up reply actions  

not yet.

" 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.' -Wayne Gretzky " -Michael Scott

by PhiladelphiaEagles on Dec 26, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions  

wait for the one that matters.

" 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.' -Wayne Gretzky " -Michael Scott

by PhiladelphiaEagles on Dec 26, 2010 7:40 PM EST up reply actions  

He's real deal...

we’ve done THIS before…we haven’t hoisted a Lombardi though.

One game at a time though…right? This IS the 6th division championship. Gotta get better on defense the next few weeks to hoist that Lombardi!

by AlwaysHopeful on Dec 26, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm confused...

are we not “champions” of the NFC East…?

Then this chant would be valid and therefore you both suck

by TheDtrain on Dec 26, 2010 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *

by d-jackfan10 on Dec 26, 2010 7:33 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

I love this gif!

Too bad we can’t see Big Red’s feet. 3 inch vertical jump?

by djthekidd on Dec 26, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

3 inches if your lucky

Eagles- 10-4, sitting in first place, and just had one of the greatest comebacks in Eagles' history!
Phillies- Cliff Lee.... HE'S BAAAAAAAACK!

by bdawk4ever on Dec 26, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions  

First one since ‘06. Let’s win the division for next decade, along with some Super Bowls trophies.

RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.

by Imp on Dec 26, 2010 7:33 PM EST reply actions  

Suck it, Dallas!

Blow me, NY!

by ghostofandrewatters on Dec 26, 2010 7:33 PM EST reply actions  

What can the Redskins do?

by JimmyK on Dec 26, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Play dead.

They’re doing it well.

RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.

by Imp on Dec 26, 2010 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Cut the Quarterback we traded to them at the end of the season.

BOILER UP!! 2010-2011

"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard

by EREX21 on Dec 26, 2010 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

And their back-up.

On second thought, I prefer they keep the Sex Cannon.

Formerly known as JFein.
Writer at SB Nation's Philadelphia Union blog, The Brotherly Game. Follow me on Twitter

by Justin F. on Dec 26, 2010 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Congrats from a Packers fan.

You guys are definitely the team that deserves it. Now please win the #2 seed from the Bears.

Hopefully, this is it for Coughlin in NY.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

State high point count: 3/50

GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 26, 2010 7:33 PM EST reply actions  

Please please please destroy the Bears next week

DTMWTD

by alcatraz0109 on Dec 26, 2010 7:36 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

We will.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

State high point count: 3/50

GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 26, 2010 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Thank you in advance! And feel free to not even make a game of it. If you can break the Bears will by half time, I’d be okay with that =)

"i know talent .. the eagles do not " – JIBTA

by J800 on Dec 26, 2010 7:43 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Thanks. Beat the Bears next week and the Birds will do their part.

BOILER UP!! 2010-2011

"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard

by EREX21 on Dec 26, 2010 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Please beat the Vikings on Tuesday.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

State high point count: 3/50

GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 26, 2010 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Webb/Favre…shouldn’t be too hard.

RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.

by Imp on Dec 26, 2010 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Roger that.

BOILER UP!! 2010-2011

"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard

by EREX21 on Dec 26, 2010 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Roger NOTHING!!!

to many bad associations (goodell) …try 10-4 charlie instead! LOL

"It was a matter of pride. You want to put that (opponent) on his back, that’s the name of the game. These (players) today are out there playing pitty-pat."
Chuck Bednarik

by northern eagle on Dec 26, 2010 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Fair enough.

BOILER UP!! 2010-2011

"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard

by EREX21 on Dec 26, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Aaron Rodger that. /terrible pun.

RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.

by Imp on Dec 26, 2010 7:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Nono

 that works….puts a positive spin on it. I was thinkin 10-4 as in our record when we officially took the NFCEAST CROWN!!!!!

"It was a matter of pride. You want to put that (opponent) on his back, that’s the name of the game. These (players) today are out there playing pitty-pat."
Chuck Bednarik

by northern eagle on Dec 26, 2010 7:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Packers are our friends. You’ve done so much for us in the way of Clay “Fucking” Matthews bringing Vick in as our starter and now this. If you could just let us win this one Super Bowl, I swear you can have it next year. We’ve never had one and this seems like our best chance ever, even if our defense is Trent Cole, Asante Samuel, Quentin MIkkel, and 8 other random guys.

Fly Eagles Fly, on the road to Vicktory!

by KeepSwinging on Dec 27, 2010 1:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Personally I think the 2 seed is very attainable. Especially after seeing the can of whoop ass that the Packers just unloaded on the supposed to be pissed of Giants.

BOILER UP!! 2010-2011

"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard

by EREX21 on Dec 26, 2010 7:33 PM EST reply actions  

nfc east champs

Now lets get the 2nd seed!!!!

ITS OUR YEAR!!

by PHILLYBOY1978 on Dec 26, 2010 7:34 PM EST reply actions  

A scenario also exists in which the Eagles could get the #1 seed, although they’d need the above scenario with the Bears to occur and also have the Atlanta Falcons lose their 2 remaining games against the Saints and Panthers.

After all those 2008 shenanigans, it wouldn’t surprise me.

DTMWTD

by alcatraz0109 on Dec 26, 2010 7:34 PM EST reply actions  

Congrats, Eagles!

Could not have predicted this at the end of week one. Gotta love the twists and turns of the NFL season.

"you are bobQ aka the dark horse !"
-NorthPhillyKid

by Bob_Q on Dec 26, 2010 7:34 PM EST reply actions  

Gotta love the twists and turns of the NFL season.

That’s why the NFL will always be my favorite league to watch.

"i know talent .. the eagles do not " – JIBTA

by J800 on Dec 26, 2010 7:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Agree

Preseason we could have imagined almost none of this.

Even 6 weeks ago it looked like there were no dominant teams. The Eagles were a confusing, uncertain bunch.

The NFL is consistently entertaining as hell, if not perfect.

Secretary of State for BGN aka "Most diplomatic man on this site," as appointed by Talon Talent
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Dec 26, 2010 8:55 PM EST up reply actions  

As much as I’d love to see the Eagles play the NFC Championship game in Philadelphia, I’d also enjoy watching Vick return to Atlanta.

by yomjoseki on Dec 26, 2010 7:35 PM EST reply actions  

No worries, I hate to be Debbie downer but there is NO WAY Carolina beats Atlanta no matter what else happens. 2 seed for the Eagles

by jufr18 on Dec 26, 2010 7:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Thats kind of what he is insinuating.

If the Falcons win out, they get home field advantage in the NFC Championship game, hence Vick returning to Atlanta.

Oof.

Twitter @benjabad

by benjapal on Dec 26, 2010 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

if Falcons just win one more...

they’ll have home field. They can lose to the Saints and beat the Panthers and nobody can catch them.

"Who's been eatin' hummus?"

by Bisch on Dec 26, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Doesn't matter

The Falcons can still lose in the playoffs. If the 5 and 6 seeds win as they should (Saints over NFC West, Packers over Bears for 2nd straight week), the Saints could knock out the Falcons and Philly would have home games all the way to the Super Bowl.

by phi7 on Dec 26, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Sorry, I meant

Packers could knock off the Saints. The lower seed plays the #1 seed, so we’d have the 5 seed. If Chicago loses to the Packers next week then wins the rematch, we’d have the Bears in a rematch and Falcons get the Saints.

by phi7 on Dec 26, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Amen.

Besides, sadly we’re all all too familiar with how post-season home-field advantage doesnt necessarily help you.

Looking Mean in Kelly Green

by goodfella46er on Dec 26, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions  

I live in Atlanta

I hope the Eagles vs Falcons NFC championship can happen. In addition to the random Vick falcon fans, there’s a TON of Eagles fans down here. We’re dedicated, loud, and drunk so we’ll carry the Philly name proudly! Fuck Daunta with his dirt hits and Roddy White for talking shit about a hurricane that killed people and cost thousands their lives. You’re both D-Bags and The Philadelphia Eagles own your pussy over-rated team!

Fly Eagles Fly, on the road to Vicktory!

by KeepSwinging on Dec 27, 2010 1:58 AM EST up reply actions  

Awesome...NFC East Champs AGAIN!!!

Man it’s been a while since we could call ourselves NFC East Champions but thanks to the Packers we can do that. Hopefully we can take care of business the next two weeks and wrap up this #2 seed. With the way the Packers played today theres no doubt in my mind that we can get the #2 seed next week.

by xstat32 on Dec 26, 2010 7:36 PM EST reply actions  

SUCK IT GIANTS

Love seeing sheli throw 4 picks and giants lose!!!!

ITS OUR YEAR!!

by PHILLYBOY1978 on Dec 26, 2010 7:36 PM EST reply actions  

We usually play better on the road than at home. I’m not worried about any playoff scenario.

by ghostofandrewatters on Dec 26, 2010 7:37 PM EST reply actions  

Forget home field

The bye is what’s most important. That’s 1 week you can’t be eliminated and 1 more week to rest up. Plus, we all know Andy Reid’s record after a regular season bye.

by phi7 on Dec 26, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Also last time we had a first round bye was 2004. With an upgrade at QB we could finish better than that year.

"If it bleeds, we can kill it" -Dutch
"Men are clinging to football on a level we aren't even aware of. For centuries, we ruled everything, and now, in the last ten minutes, there are all these incursions by women. It's our Alamo."
-Tony Kornheiser

by SGTSteve on Dec 26, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions  

McNabb was out of his MIND that year. You couldnt really get an upgrade from that

Damn it feels good to be from philly

by Daniel Solomon on Dec 27, 2010 12:56 AM EST up reply actions  

For that whole 1st seed thing, all of what you said needs to happen, and then the Saints have to lose to the Bucs next week as well, too, I believe.

" 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.' -Wayne Gretzky " -Michael Scott

by PhiladelphiaEagles on Dec 26, 2010 7:38 PM EST reply actions   2 recs

For some reason I can’t believe 06’ was the last time we were NFC East Champs.

Is it confirmed that McGee is starting for the Cowboys next week?

by The Legend on Dec 26, 2010 7:38 PM EST reply actions  

I was wondering the same thing? I thought Kitna had a bruised quad, that shouldn’t keep him out more than practice this week. Unless they wanna start McGee to see what he has, which is a likely scenario.

by jufr18 on Dec 26, 2010 7:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I thought he had a hip injury, no?

by JimmyK on Dec 26, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought it was a hip injury too.

"i know talent .. the eagles do not " – JIBTA

by J800 on Dec 26, 2010 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s a hip injury.

" 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.' -Wayne Gretzky " -Michael Scott

by PhiladelphiaEagles on Dec 26, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions  

injury of the hip it is.

by Manoovi on Dec 26, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Hip injury you say?

by stash600 on Dec 26, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

it is a hip injury of the hip no?

grew up in Pa. lived there for 40 years but my job has taken me deep into the swamps of louisiana where all you here is "who dat" who dat" and on clear nights when the wind is gently blowing from the northwest you can hear the wimpers and sobs of jerry and his herd of cowgirls.

by eagleflownsouth on Dec 26, 2010 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

I stand corrected. Ate christmas dinner today with all the retarded inlaw cowboy fans who claimed it was a bruised quad

by jufr18 on Dec 26, 2010 8:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

didn’t he break his hip?

by KornontheKobb on Dec 26, 2010 11:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Well he is old, so that seems about right.

by djthekidd on Dec 26, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions  

yea+

i can’t believe that we have only won 8 total…….

ITS OUR YEAR!!

by PHILLYBOY1978 on Dec 26, 2010 7:40 PM EST reply actions  

beautiful! division champions baby!

by eaglesinmd on Dec 26, 2010 7:42 PM EST reply actions  

Can somebody in the philly area PLEASE

get me tommorows paper , so i can put the eadline page in a frame? I live in new england and would be GLAD to pay for the shipping.

"It was a matter of pride. You want to put that (opponent) on his back, that’s the name of the game. These (players) today are out there playing pitty-pat."
Chuck Bednarik

by northern eagle on Dec 26, 2010 7:50 PM EST reply actions  

In the Eagles’ first 66 seasons, they won their division or conference seven times. In 12 seasons under Andy Reid, they’ve won it six times.

" 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.' -Wayne Gretzky " -Michael Scott

by PhiladelphiaEagles on Dec 26, 2010 7:50 PM EST reply actions   2 recs

Source

" 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.' -Wayne Gretzky " -Michael Scott

by PhiladelphiaEagles on Dec 26, 2010 7:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Andy Reid has made the playoffs 9 of 12 seasons. The only coach in a similar time frame to have a higher % is John Madden with 8 playoff seasons out of 10 seasons.

Andy Reid is kinda good.

Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *

by d-jackfan10 on Dec 26, 2010 7:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Awesome

And this is why Reid is the best coach in franchise history.

Eagles- 10-4, sitting in first place, and just had one of the greatest comebacks in Eagles' history!
Phillies- Cliff Lee.... HE'S BAAAAAAAACK!

by bdawk4ever on Dec 26, 2010 11:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Decade of dominance

6th NFC East title this decade for the Eagles and the 5th since the division realigned in ’02.

Eagles – ‘00-’04, ’06, ’10
Giants – ’05, ’08
’Boys – ’09
’Skins – Nada

by MG77 on Dec 26, 2010 7:53 PM EST reply actions  

‘07 for Cowboys, too. And I got a nice chuckle out of the fact Redskins hasn’t won the title in over a decade.

RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.

by Imp on Dec 26, 2010 7:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Missed that one. Thanks.

by MG77 on Dec 26, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

ty

i thought it was more…….

ITS OUR YEAR!!

by PHILLYBOY1978 on Dec 26, 2010 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Not only has it been a great decade

but the rebuild on the fly means we’ve got another several good seasons coming up.

Only one thing left to do to make it all perfect.

Secretary of State for BGN aka "Most diplomatic man on this site," as appointed by Talon Talent
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Dec 26, 2010 8:56 PM EST up reply actions  

I say the Eagles sweep 2011-2020

11 straight division titles.

"Get 'Em"

by FlyEagles15 on Dec 26, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

'01-'04

"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"

by waterfield on Dec 27, 2010 10:22 AM EST up reply actions  

I hate to rain on everyone's parade...

…but who have we really beaten? The Giants, when they were in Mets meltdown mode. The Jaguars, before they realized they were decent. The Colts, who ain’t what they were. The Texans, the Cowboys, the Redskins, Detroit (barely), San Francisco (barely).

Basically, we’re hanging our hat as contenders on one win, the one over Atlanta at the Linc. If we play Atlanta again, we’ll be playing them in their dome, where they are essentially unbeatable.

Let’s not get carried away. We’re not close to having won anything yet.

by dweebowitz on Dec 26, 2010 7:59 PM EST reply actions  

no.....

but we are getting ourselves in good shape for the postseason!!

ITS OUR YEAR!!

by PHILLYBOY1978 on Dec 26, 2010 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed

To a point. They still have lost only 1 game the past 2 months since their bye. That one loss was to a Bears team on the road by 5 pts even though they moved the ball up-and-down the field all night long.

There are plenty of teams that could beat this team but their offense with Vick gives them a chance to hang with anybody since they can drop 28-30 pts on them.

by MG77 on Dec 26, 2010 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Obviously...

…you can only beat the teams they put in front of you. I just want to warn people about setting themselves up for disappointment.

by dweebowitz on Dec 26, 2010 8:10 PM EST up reply actions  

MG77 says it perfectly

This offense gives us a chance against anyone. Even when we’ve lost, it hasn’t been a shut down or a bumble-fest.

As far as being set up for disappointment, that’s called being an Eagles fan. We know it’s coming up … hush and let us enjoy the dream.

Secretary of State for BGN aka "Most diplomatic man on this site," as appointed by Talon Talent
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Dec 26, 2010 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

After Tampa Bay in '03, I am immune to disappointment.

I say set the bar at a Super Bowl Vicktory and go from there. The closer we can get to it, the better it will feel, and we got a little closer with that win last week. One smack-ass team out of the way.

"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"

by waterfield on Dec 27, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions  

You realize we’ve only faced three teams who had a losing record at the start of the game so far this season right? This team isn’t doing it against cupcakes like they were last year.

And Unbeatable inside the Georgia Dome? What a joke. Put this offense inside a dome against their defense and we’ll rip them apart at the seams.

Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *

by d-jackfan10 on Dec 26, 2010 8:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Is Matt Ryan not playing...?

He is, in fact, 19-1 at the Georgia Dome. That is by most normal calculations, more or less unbeatable. And this defense has been as porous as this offense has been explosive.

Look, I want us to win a Super Bowl as much as the next guy. I just don’t think we should be getting carried away at this point.

by dweebowitz on Dec 26, 2010 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Reminds me of how the Packers were once undefeated in the playoffs at Lambeau Field until the ’02 playoffs, where they lost to… Michael Vick and the Falcons.

You never know. 19-1 is an impressive number, but it’s only a number.

DTMWTD

by alcatraz0109 on Dec 26, 2010 8:21 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Exactly. Its just a number, they’re not unbeatable.

Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *

by d-jackfan10 on Dec 26, 2010 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

also, many of those wins have come against the panthers and the bucs when they were bad.

Damn it feels good to be from philly

by Daniel Solomon on Dec 26, 2010 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Again...

…you can only beat they teams they put in front of you.

by dweebowitz on Dec 26, 2010 8:30 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree, but i think the number at the georgia dome isnt something we should be afraid of. And as it was stated before, this team has shown that they can hang with anybody and the falcons are no exception. This team has the opportunity to do something special

Damn it feels good to be from philly

by Daniel Solomon on Dec 26, 2010 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed. But, 19-1 doesn’t make you unbeatable. You’d have to look at each game individually and not just see 19-1 and jump to the conclusion of “OMGZ THEY CAN’T BE BEAT!”

And the Falcons are incredibly lucky. Remember their games against the Saints, 49ers and Buccaneers. And nearly all of their games are close, they’re not dominating teams, they’re barely edging teams out.

7 of their wins have been by a touchdown or less.

The Falcons are VERY beatable. Remember what we did to them without Vick and without Jackson for three quarters.

Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *

by d-jackfan10 on Dec 26, 2010 8:38 PM EST up reply actions  

The Eagles offense is perfect for a dome. The Falcons are a good team, but I don’t see any real disadvantage to playing them in the Georgia Dome as opposed to the Linc, should it come to that. Professional sports fans in Atlanta (pick any of the 4) bases are not among the most impressive. Atlanta is a above all a college football town. Matt Ryan’s Falcons in the Georgia Dome are a mystique created by a large number of easy opponents, luck, chance, and happenstance. And it’s not like Matt Ryan is some sort of Atlanta local thriving in the place he has lived all his life. For the few that don’t know, he’s from suburban Philly and went to school at Boston College.

Whether or not this game is played in Atlanta will have little bearing on the end result, should there be an Eagles-Falcons playoff game.

Formerly known as JFein.
Writer at SB Nation's Philadelphia Union blog, The Brotherly Game. Follow me on Twitter

by Justin F. on Dec 26, 2010 8:43 PM EST up reply actions  

…you can only beat they teams they put in front of you.
…but who have we really beaten?

RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.

by Imp on Dec 26, 2010 8:41 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

…. myth busted.

Merry Vickmas everyone! * Falls into pile of snow DeSean style *

by d-jackfan10 on Dec 26, 2010 8:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Let’s not forget the Falcons also played the NFC West this year. 4 free wins. Especially when they should’ve lost against the Niners

by The Fish on Dec 26, 2010 10:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

There is no reason NOT to be excited about this team

What’s the point of being a fan if you’re not gunna get excited when we have arguably the most exciting team in the NFL. Why NOT get carried away? That’s the point of being a fan, to get excited when you’re team is hot. There’s no point in watching the games preparing for a loss. If we win, we are excited and get our hopes up. If we lose, we are disappointed until we have hope for the future…THATS THE LIFE OF A FAN!

You’re telling us to not get our hopes up after the most exciting comeback in Eagles recent history….puhh-leez

"Get 'Em"

by FlyEagles15 on Dec 26, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Reverse that. Who has beaten Vick?

The Packers— but Vick only played 3 quarters and entered after we were already in a hole.

The Bears— on that crappy field and Vick came back on them. If we play them there again, the outcome will be different.

The Redskins— but Vick was knocked out after 1 quarter.

The REAL question is— who wants to play US?

by ghostofandrewatters on Dec 26, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

NOBODY

Bring on Tuesday already!!! E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

"Get 'Em"

by FlyEagles15 on Dec 26, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

We also had about 3 dropped TD passes.

by stash600 on Dec 26, 2010 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

We DESTROYED the Falcons. That counts for a lot.

And we’ve beaten a lot of tough teams. This isn’t like last year. We’ve either beaten the good teams, or played them tough.

Eagles- 10-4, sitting in first place, and just had one of the greatest comebacks in Eagles' history!
Phillies- Cliff Lee.... HE'S BAAAAAAAACK!

by bdawk4ever on Dec 26, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Packers' fan

Because the Jets couldn’t get it done today, become a Packers’ fan and hope they can beat the Bears next week.

If not, the Eagles have a first-round matchup vs. the Packers/Saints at the Linc in the 1st round of the playoffs. Don’t think the Eagles are good enough to win 3 games this year to get to the Super Bowl and the Packers are a very problematic matchup for this team.

by MG77 on Dec 26, 2010 7:59 PM EST reply actions  

HUGE HUGE HUGE bad match up

with those WRs? would MURDER our secondary

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Dec 26, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Meh

The only real reciever I’d worry about between them is Marques Colston. The Eagles have a lot of speed in their back 7 but we’ve been picked apart by big physical recievers. We played the Packers and Aaron Rodgers had one of the worst games of the season against us, mind you while they had Jermichael Findley.

by stash600 on Dec 26, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Packers’ WR corps are probably the toughest group as a whole to tackle as a whole and their defense and their scheme would give this o-line fits.

by MG77 on Dec 26, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Opening day is nothing like a game at this point.

Packers would be very tough right now.

"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"

by waterfield on Dec 27, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions  

i think...

that if we end up playing in atl,the outcome will be the same.Our speed will be even more of a weapon playing on that turf in atl…….

ITS OUR YEAR!!

by PHILLYBOY1978 on Dec 26, 2010 8:05 PM EST reply actions  

I agree completely. If we play Atlanta I think that will be the relatively easiest win.

"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"

by waterfield on Dec 27, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions  

OUR BIRDS EARNED THIS 1

With all the injuries,concussions,and qb controversies, WE HAVE THE DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! Keep it up boys…..we’re just getting started.

Expect Greatness

by Dunta Is A PUNK on Dec 26, 2010 8:10 PM EST reply actions  

Off topic, but…

Jason, LOVE the new banner at the top.

"Let's take this thing from the beginning. Let's go out and make some plays! Special teams, defense, big hits, turnovers, whatever it takes to win this thing!"
-Brian Dawkins

by McNabb2Maclin4Philly on Dec 26, 2010 8:19 PM EST reply actions  

New banner? I don’t see any difference

"Get 'Em"

by FlyEagles15 on Dec 26, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

It used to say “An unofficial Philadelphia Eagles blog”

"Let's take this thing from the beginning. Let's go out and make some plays! Special teams, defense, big hits, turnovers, whatever it takes to win this thing!"
-Brian Dawkins

by McNabb2Maclin4Philly on Dec 26, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Finally!! Took a year, a few fanposts by people and a division championship to have it changed lol

by Route36 on Dec 26, 2010 11:55 PM EST up reply actions  

this could be a very special season for us and this is a milestone to savor along the road

by eaglesinmd on Dec 26, 2010 8:24 PM EST reply actions  

WOO HOO!

Next up, the second seed.

The Kings are good.........at being the worst. Keep Paul Westfail, he knows his shit!

by DiegoKing on Dec 26, 2010 8:35 PM EST reply actions  

Great news! Thanks Giants!

by tat167 on Dec 26, 2010 8:54 PM EST reply actions  

The Cowgirl fans are a bunch of haters
Eagles win the NFC east

Yawn. With the secondary they got they will be joining us on the golf course soon enough.

by scandrick32 on Dec 26, 2010 6:54 PM CST via mobile reply actions

by EaglesandRavensFan on Dec 26, 2010 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

Haters Never Quit.

Fuk em. We knw they suck, and would trade half their squad to be in our shoes.

Expect Greatness

by Dunta Is A PUNK on Dec 26, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

He enters the unenviable position of rooting hard for whatever team is playing the Eagles. I was there last year, and the Vikings came through. It always sucks though. Have fun with that, scandrick.

by JimmyK on Dec 27, 2010 7:03 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Didn't Really Expect This When the Season Started.....

…..but I should have.
Eagles have been consistent winners since Jeff Laurie bought the team.
Props to the entire organization – front office, coaches and players.
For those of us who are old enough to remember Norman Braman’s ’reign of ineptitude"….
These last 12 years have been like living a dream.
The Eagles have proven themselves to be a first class organization, and I for one have never been prouder to be an Eagles fan…..

If you don't like the way I drive, then stay off the sidewalk.....

by Chinaman on Dec 26, 2010 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Dec 26, 2010 9:59 PM EST reply actions   2 recs

rec

The Kings are good.........at being the worst. Keep Paul Westfail, he knows his shit!

by DiegoKing on Dec 27, 2010 12:12 AM EST up reply actions  

Right after his own contribution to the turnover fest.

"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"

by waterfield on Dec 27, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions  

So will Giants fans finally admit...

That Aaron Rodgers is much better than Eli Manning?

God, I can’t imagine having to root for Eli. He just closes his eyes and throws that ball up for grabs. Worked on the Manningham 85 yard TD…not on his 4 ints though…

Works much better when you have Plaxico though, I suppose

by WhatThe... on Dec 26, 2010 10:08 PM EST reply actions  

Haha, they are so homer and ignorant, it’s hilarious. I guess they need to see things first hand before they believe it. Maybe more like feel the hand of Rodgers slapping the shit out of their defense.

by Route36 on Dec 26, 2010 11:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Are you kidding? Well good for them.

Maybe all they needed was a few good beatings to knock the arrogant stupidity out of them.

"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"

by waterfield on Dec 27, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Where is 'Slow-Witted' Banner?

With one of his less than clever analogies?

by MG77 on Dec 26, 2010 10:23 PM EST reply actions  

Again, off topic, but today is the 50-year anniversary of the Eagles beating the Packers for the NFL title.

"Let's take this thing from the beginning. Let's go out and make some plays! Special teams, defense, big hits, turnovers, whatever it takes to win this thing!"
-Brian Dawkins

by McNabb2Maclin4Philly on Dec 26, 2010 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

Congrats guys

your team doesn’t suck (it appears I can not say the same). Good luck in the play-offs.

by brisulph on Dec 27, 2010 1:22 AM EST reply actions  

Thanks for the kind words

Your respect is appreciated.

Formerly known as JFein.
Writer at SB Nation's Philadelphia Union blog, The Brotherly Game. Follow me on Twitter

by Justin F. on Dec 27, 2010 1:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Not too bad for a rebuilding year…

by BirdsFanintheDesert on Dec 27, 2010 5:10 AM EST reply actions  

Congrats to the birds and all of the fans!

I did not expect this team to win. I didn’t think Kolb would be immediately successful. It’s been written many times, who knew Vick would be this good? He is the difference. I was spot on about this defense though. Andy needs some serious intervention up the middle on this defense.

Bergey/Logan
Evans/Hopkins
Trotter/Dawkins

All six of these men would take your head off if you tried to dump it over the middle or try to sustain a run game up the gut. If we look at those groups closer, they had tough DT’s also. We need a stud safety and a Bobby Taylor type corner too.

GO VICK! (And Kolb too if necessary!)

by Lombardi and Broad on Dec 27, 2010 7:44 AM EST reply actions  

The game is quite a bit different now.

There is not 1 defense as consistently effective now as a host of defenses from back in the day,
partly because you are not allowed to take anyone’s head off,m and partly because nobody has designed a defense that can shut down these passing attacks.

As great as he was,Bergey might get exploited these days. Trotter was a liability in coverage. He would drive us crazy.

"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"

by waterfield on Dec 27, 2010 11:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Not to crash the party... but WHO CARES!

Been there, done that.

Winning the division is cool and all, but let’s get that damn ring!!

Win these next two games, get some help from the Packers next week, then go from there. The two seed would be huge.

by Smitty2K3 on Dec 27, 2010 9:11 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

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