If Sal Pal EVER accurately summarizes my “Eagles Fan” opinion. His statements are much better for creating drama than representing the truth.

Not an apt term but Sal Pal is right that a majority of the fans won’t piss/moan if this team finishes 6-10 or 7-9.

Eagles’ fans have generally really supported the team since the days that Buddy Ryan but this team simply hasn’t had a prolonged down period over the last 25 years either. Yeah the last year of Ray Rhodes was tough to watch but it wasn’t like the Eagles had a stretch of 4-5 years either where they haven’t made the playofss either.

If this team bumbles through a stretch of 4-5 years where they didn’t make the playoffs and were .500 or less, you would see general interest drop off especially if there was another really successful franchise in town.

but anyone who thinks they can sum up the Eagles’ fans minds as a whole listens to WIP too much, where they shout out any dissention to their own opinions.

Most fans I know are more excited about the unknown than afraid of something bad happening. Even the most pessimistic think letting go of DM is going to prove to be the correct move, and are willing to give a pass as long as Kolb doesn’t embarrass himself this year.

Some fans, like me for instance, are wildly optimistic and are predicting 12 and 13 win seasons!!! :)

things that I do fear about this team being small on D and weak O-line

but the direction of the team I’m pleased with

I don’t have any fear at all, I’m expecting to make the playoffs like we do every year

Is a general load of cr@p. If they get out to a slow start and really aren’t ever in the playoff chase, the ‘excitement of the unknown’ will generally turn into a bunch of complaining/whining.

Who the eff voted yes?

I “fear” that they will take a step backwards this year.

But, I still think they made moves that were in the best longer-term interest of the franchise.

As a fan, I’ve been in “Superbowl or Bust” mode for so long that I think this season is going to be a weird mental experience.

I voted no but I can see what he means by the word fear. I think the eagles will do good. The only piece that is a big differance from last year is McNabb. Westbrook was hurt all last year so there is no differance at the RB postion this year. The only fear I have is that some of the younger players like Kolb, Graham, and Allen dont pan out. I think they will be great but the thought is still in the back of my mind. The only thing that will make me more comfortable is to finally see them play in the preseason. Oh and my biggest fear for me this year is everyones ACLs. I pray for all their knees everyday.

eat your heart out sal pal

EVERYONE FORGETS that we have won games with MULTIPLE different QBs in this system. McNabb wasn’t the glue that held everything together. I have NO fear this offense is going to be good

the only ‘fear’ we should have is if our YOUNG DC can get these guys to play like the JJ days

Assessing his rebuttal’d column, Sal Pal called it “a great challenge.” What might be more challenging is convincing his espy-starved fan base that this opinion overhaul can work. In ESPN, with John Anderson now playing for the division-rival Wipe Out, and so much inexperience wearing tacky suits this season, there is little love of the unreal drama created by Paolantonio.

More like fear.

I think that the Eagles have a lot of questions on both sides of the ball,and because of that I’m concerned about going with a virtually new team.

God, Sal Pal is a dumbass…

But anyway, no. If I was a Rams fan and I know my team doesn’t have a direction and took Bradford over Suh going to have a top-five pick next few years, then I would be fearful. But Eagles still have an awesome receiving corp in Jackson, Maclin, and Celek, have a good young back in McCoy, and still have a solid front 7 on defense. If our biggest problem is right side of the secondary and that Kolb is unproven, there’s nothing to be afraid of. May not have immediate success next year, but long term Eagles are set.

… Much less fearful. This is the most calm, pressure-free season since ’01. In all seriousness.

I’m not even sure what there is to be afraid of. It’s an 11-5 team that drafted 13 new players. The uncertainty about Kolb is reasonable, but it’s basically they reset the bar this year and then there’s nowhere to go but up

Eh, I can’t say I’m 100% confident in the direction the franchise has taken, but I sure as hell ain’t afraid of it. These changes are being made to prepare the team for the future.

Oh, and Sal Pal is a douche rocket.

Certainly not fear. I am excited because as some folks mentioned above, this is the first time in nearly a decade where we don’t go into the season with a “super bowl or bust” pressure.

We’re looking for Kolb to show promise and for the defense to regain that JJ type of attitude. If these things happen, then we have the makings to be a team to be reckoned with for years to come. Dare I hope for a dynasty?

ANXIETY. Of course, I’m a Philadelphia sports fan. I can feel anxiety at any and all times – whether the outlook is for our team to win the Super Bowl or predicted to end up in the basement. I can feel anxiety if we are up by 20 points or behind by 10.

Basically – all tickets should just come with a few valium.

I firmly believe that half the reason ESPN has the perception of Philly sports and fans that they do is Sal Pal. He’s like a squirrel running around, looking for nuts. If there’s no drama, and there isn’t with McNabb gone, he has to concoct some kind of gloom and doom scenario to bolster the rest of the country’s exisiting image of Philly fans (Eagles fans in particular) as a hopelessly negative, downtrodden bunch. Fear?? If Sal Pal knew anything about us, it’s that we’re never afraid. We’ve been known to be pessimistic at times, but when would an Eagles fan ever say he’s afraid? Gimme a brake, Sal. You look and sound like a muppet.