The Linc - Is DRC Actually Way Better Than That?
Rodgers-Cromartie explains sideline rant | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/07/2011
"I got frustrated on a play that I should have known was coming and instead I did something else, so you know I kind of went off. (Shoot), I was mad, it was in the heat of the moment, (stuff) is going to happen." Asked if it was a blown assignment, Rodgers-Cromartie said, "it was a blown assignment, frustrated the way the night was going, all that tied into it."
Rodgers-Cromartie: I'm way better than that
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie isn't using inexperience in the slot as an excuse for his mental lapses, which caused the Eagles several critical third downs in a loss to the Bears.
How did the Bears limit Michael Vick? | National Football Post
After watching the Bears 31-24 win over the Eagles on Monday night, the one topic I have to discuss is Lovie Smith’s defensive game plan. No question we saw some impressive QB play from Jay Cutler, WR Earl Bennett made a major impact in Martz’ scheme and the O-Line consistently won up front. But I want to focus on how this Bears’ defense limited the production of Michael Vick (21-38-213-1 INT).
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Eagles can't count on defense | Philadelphia Daily News | 11/08/2011
It is the story of this season, a defense that cannot be counted upon. They had come off a good game against the Washington Redskins and a great game against the Dallas Cowboys - proving, perhaps, that the NFC East really isn't very good this year. They had played those games, though, and they were beginning to develop a little bit of a swagger, and then they found themselves last night on the wrong end of 30-24.
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Dumb mistakes. Celek doesn’t get out of bounds late in the half. Maclin drops a key pass late in the half. DeSean has the worst PR in the history of football. He runs backward and fumbles, leading to 7 easy points for the Bears. There were missed blocks…a lot. Asante plays off and tries to bait Cutler into throwing his way in the endzone. Jay did…for a TD. I don’t know how Asante could have that mindset.
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I’m a huge DeSean fan but has he even had a big play this year? I remember the 80+ yard TD he dropped against the Rams only problem is he dropped it. He just isn’t the same guy this year & the number on that contract if he stays is coming down.
We’re only two games out of the wildcard only problem is two of those teams have tie-breakers over us
Selective memory
I would say any play over 20 yds is a ‘big play’’ He has had several this year including his 31-yard touchdown catch vs. Buffalo. If you definition of a ‘big play’ is where has has to score a TD or go 40-50 yds then I think your definition is a bit unrealistic.
They are down from last year although but he had an abnormally ridiculous year though in regards to big plays that was historically great.
Yeah forgot about that one but I’m so pissed about that fucking fumble it’s hard to remember any good right now. Also I don’t think last year was abnormally ridiculous since he has done it a couple years. DeSean is a big play waiting to happen just not this year so far
I have anger towards the bears
That I normally reserve for division rivals.
by TheDtrain on Nov 8, 2011 10:50 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I have zero anger towards the Bears after last night. All of my anger is squarely on the shoulders of DeSean and DRC.
The Jruth shall be told.
this
this makes me so angry……how many 3rd down conversions were made on GD zone defense? They just cant play it right..they look so lost in zone…
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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Nov 8, 2011 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
Exactly this
I couldnt believe we kept jumping back to zone even we kept seeing it fail over and over. Also, does Juan only know one blitz, the A gap? I mean what the fuck? Why is this guy coaching? You always play to your strengths and we did exactly opposite. We sat in a zone defense, blitzed the same goddamn blitz every time and had our DB’s playing in positions where from before the ball is even placed on the ground they are milling about aimlessly like they dont know what fuck is going on. Absolutely unacceptable.
Give credit to the Bears defense as they played a great game and even Juan talks about mimicking their playstyle he needs to take a hard fucking look in the mirror and realize he is overmatched and underqualified to be a DC.
If you are going through hell, keep going-Churchill
I would go to battle any time with these guys-MV7
3rd and 18…no lets only send 4 DL vs their 5 OL, and two backs chipping….lets play zone…and lets Jay fuckin Cutler find 1 of 3 options, vs our 7 guys… 7!!!!! in coverage….if 7 guys cant cover 3-4 guys for a gain of 18 yards….like WTF!!! THIS IS OUR PROBLEM…..
That play was just as bad as a fumble or an INT … its so bad I cant even understand how they can let that happen
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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Nov 8, 2011 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I hate Juan Castillo.
I really wish I could change my handle.
Shadynasty!!!
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Nov 8, 2011 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
Let's
take one of the best man on man shutdown corners and make him play zone.
The guy hasn’t had to do anything besides shut down the opposing team’s best receiver in the last 6 years. Who knows if he even had to learn any defense plays on the Raiders. He had one role and he excels at it. He’s not Charles Woodson and frankly, no one but Charles Woodson is. Get it through your thick mexican skull Juan.
I really wish I could change my handle.
Shadynasty!!!
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Nov 8, 2011 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
lol
No, not typically nor do I have any scientific evidence to prove one way or another, but I do know for a fact that Juan Castillo has a thick fucking skull.
But while we’re at it, our two fat ass coaches on the offensive side of the ball’s skulls aren’t any less thick that’s for sure.
I really wish I could change my handle.
Shadynasty!!!
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Nov 8, 2011 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
He obviously does. Playing zone defense against a team that’s running 3 routes is the dumbest shit ever. You blitz your fucking pants of and jam at the line of scrimmage.
Too bad I’m not this team’s defensive consultant. I don’t know shit about any of the football language but I know when to play man or zone, and obviously Juan doesn’t.
The Jruth shall be told.
AMEN Brotha.
I really wish I could change my handle.
Shadynasty!!!
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Nov 8, 2011 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
DeSean is a legend in his own mind.
perfect example of the bigger problem the Eagles have. They want to be payed like a champion but most of them ply like chumps! The Players need to police their own. Need to see leaders on this team, step up and make the other players accountable.
" I don't know if I prefer Astroturf to grass. I never smoked Astroturf." - Joe Namath
One thing I noticed
on Desean, where is this supposed speed? That is supposed to be his biggest attribute but I’m not seeing any seperation from DB’s. He couldnt get space on the Bears DB’s? He really isnt trying that hard and it shows. I used to be pretty high on this guy but when you take away (or he takes away) his greatest asset you see that he is mediocre at best.
If you are going through hell, keep going-Churchill
I would go to battle any time with these guys-MV7
Good link
That National Football Post analysis was good.
Insanity
Insanity is doing the same thing expecting different results. Every loss we have had this season has been us implementing the same game plan, making simple mistakes, and blowing fourth quarter leads. I’m to the point with the Eagles that I’m expecting the same thing every week. Inconsistent defense that can’t stop mediocre wide receivers, a horrid run defense, and an all around crappy effort from everyone except maybe Mccoy.
Im not the kind of person to place the blame on anyone because this is a team sport. But the mental errors and lapse in coverages on defense all start at the top. I love Andy Reid I swear I do but i just can’t defend that man anymore. Constantly doing the same thing and expecting us to win a Super Bowl…..thats crazy. Insane, not valuing the linebacker position. Insane, not changing the defensive scheme when we get gashed with it 4 weeks straight. Insane, losing 5 games this season the EXACT same way. Im sorry to say this but the Eagles are who we thought they were and always have been….A perfect example of insanity
by RobDMV_Eagle on Nov 8, 2011 11:23 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
Exactly!! Rec'd
The Eagles had every chance to win last night.. and they just didn’t… Against the friggin Bears…
The Bears and Falcons in my view are the two most overrated teams, they only win games when the other team plays like garbage.. If the other team plays a good game, the bears and falcons always lose, they’re so lucky, it pisses me off
Anyways, I really really like coach Reid.. but honestly, I can’t even defend him anymore, this is by far the most talented team he’s had.. I think even more talented than 2004, because if we had JJ our D would be 10x better… But somehow Reid managed to lose games in the most pathetic way you can… I just don’t get it anymore.
We need to cut our dead weight this offseason, because unless the Eagles can play like they played last week against Dallas for the remaining 8 weeks, they are NOT going to the superbowl, let alone playoffs..
So sad, but we really need to rebuild this offseason…
Just wait until December..
Lol I took off work today. I just didn’t have the heart to get my ass out of bed. At least I still have more heart than this team though :/
"If I can get you to think twice, I'm in your head."
-Brian Dawkins
Nnamdi, Asante, DRC; The Three Graces...charm, beauty, and creativity.
The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles:
"JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS OUT...THEY PULL ME BACK IN"
-Michael Corleone
by immynimmy on Nov 8, 2011 11:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
Juan needs to be fired. He has no clue what he’s doing, he’s learned nothing. You could see this coming, he was getting cocky last week putting Nnamdi in a bunch of different zone situations. I said then that he can’t get cocky and start playing zone coverage again. Look what happens; zone coverage burnt by shitty WR’s that shouldn’t sniff the football against the Eagles secondary. Absolutely pitiful.
If they’re going to run 3 routes and have 7 blocking the entire game you have to bring blitzes to get to the QB if you’re going to play zone. It is basically impossible to play zone defense for more than 4 seconds without a player getting open. Why spend all this bullshit money on corners when you’re not going to use them properly? How often do you see the Jets playing zone defense? Fucking never.
The Jruth shall be told.
I get that…but you still need to take Juan out…he’s just NOT a DC
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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Nov 8, 2011 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
I still dot get why Andy didn’t make him a position coach if he sooo wanted to be on the defensive side of the ball. Why make him the defensive boss?
by djthekidd on Nov 8, 2011 2:08 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I know. They keep saying, well Juan is a great teacher…welll ok …what does that have to do with playcalling and gameplanning? Sweet fuck all!
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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Nov 8, 2011 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed on so many levels.
No offense to Revis, but I guarantee he would look a lot more human if the DC of the Jets put him in a bunch of places he isn’t comfortable in and take away his best asset, aka manning up and shutting down the other team’s best receiver.
I really wish I could change my handle.
Shadynasty!!!
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Nov 8, 2011 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
DRC
Should go play inter mural football . That pussy has no place our team. That fucker straight up let go of the wr after the catch was made instead of tackling him ( first quarter I think)
by Saidrick on Nov 8, 2011 11:54 AM EST via mobile reply actions
DRC has always played like this. He needs to be on the outside out running WRs, thats what he does best, and about all he does right…
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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Nov 8, 2011 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
Now now
lets not rush to kill each other over a couple poor plays…
I got a GIF for that!
by Fester McDougal on Nov 8, 2011 11:55 AM EST reply actions
lol… that Bull’s an asshole… reminds me Costanza when he was pushing granny out of the way in a fire….
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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Nov 8, 2011 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
HAHAHA .... aaahhh ... I needed that.
"Obviously, I lobbied for him to be here. But what a difference a year makes." -- Donovan McNabb
by thePurpleLion on Nov 8, 2011 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
All I can think of
is the bull saying " I got you bro!"
If you are going through hell, keep going-Churchill
I would go to battle any time with these guys-MV7
That wasn't Maclin's fault at all.
The throw was waaay too high and way too short of the marker.
Clear eyes, full bologna sandwiches!
yeh i didnt get that one either…. I thought an Eagles player touched him..he went down on his knee ..then got up and threw it… did I miss something?
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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Nov 8, 2011 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
Maclin was touched while he was down.
Cutler was not.
"Obviously, I lobbied for him to be here. But what a difference a year makes." -- Donovan McNabb
by thePurpleLion on Nov 8, 2011 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
Cutler must go down better
on the Refs
I got a GIF for that!
by Fester McDougal on Nov 8, 2011 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
Criticism of this game
People will harp on Jackson and some of the poor plays from the secondary but this game was actually like last year where the Bears d-line handled this o-line and their o-line ran rough shod over the d-line especially the ends. There won’t be much criticism of Cole or Babin both of those guys were horrible last night. Cole maybe gets a pass because he isn’t healthy. Babin is just a rag doll in run defense. He was getting blown off the line last night by even the Bears’ TEs last night.
Didn’t matter what scheme the Eagles d-line was playing last night because none of there DE had any kind of containment all night long which is the key to limiting Forte.
Give the Bears credit too. Cutler played a good game. Made several things happen last night on plays where it looked like nothing good was going happen for the Bears.
There defense scheme was also pretty damn brilliant. Most teams won’t be able to do that vs the Eagles though because they don’t have the quality at DE and the LBs to make that happen. Giants/Bears are the 2 teams that can run that kind of scheme though.
Made several things happen last night on plays where it looked like nothing good was going happen for the Bears.
Just like Matt Ryan did… just like Alex Smith did…. just like Fitspatrick did, just like Manning did….
Why is that do you think?
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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Nov 8, 2011 12:16 PM EST reply actions
This is f**king 2007 all over again
Inconsistent D
No big play Offense in the passing game (what happened to all those bombs to Maclin and Jackson from last year?!)
And the only player who is actually having a great season is our RB
Just wait until December..
Giants are going to win the east
and go on to win the superbowl too I bet
Just wait until December..
Yeh the Pack will be really tough to beat… although the Giants will face them once already…a repeat game in the playoffs can go either way
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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Nov 8, 2011 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
yea it could but.....
it wont !!!!….The Giants would get smoked in GB in January when Eli’s weak arm comes to light more !!! Remember that game they won on the road to the bowl a few back was because of Burgess not Eli !!! Because he was throwing up for grabs !!!
I only hope.....
Reid is gone before he blows ours 3 early picks in the 1st 2 rds …..doubt it thgh :(
I just hope Shady doesn’t have to experience what Barry did, which is playing for a team that sucked on a yearly basis
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Nov 8, 2011 12:31 PM EST reply actions
Ahem (clears throat)
FUCK JUAN CASTILLO.
I love this team but I seriously can’t root for them to win any more games this year. The only way this clown gets fired is through losses.
The Jruth shall be told.
As someone who saw DRC play for three years
The man has insane talent athletically, but stuff like what he did last night has been an issue for him his entire career.
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Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Arizona Rattlers fan
[I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
Leading the NFL in swagtangibles
It pains me to say this
We are the know raiders. The only thing this team does well consistently is run really fast.
by Saidrick on Nov 8, 2011 1:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I can only hope from this point on we can get better.
Its like we went 3 steps backward. Castillo made adjustments the last 3 games and it worked well. The wide 9 was played only in passing situations, we played more man, mixed in some blitzes…… Now yesterday its like scrap whats working lets go back to whats not working. Everyone knew Forte was going to run the rock, so why start off with the linemen wide like that? Why are we playing zone against a bunch of has been receivers? Why when we go to man our highly paid corners forget how to cover? Its just confusing to me. I know this though, Larry Fitzgerald is coming next week and Nnamdi should be the ONLY person on him. No zone, none of that cute shit.
Since you playing ball let me show you how I put my "D" down........ Rebound!!! Your man dropped the ball and I caught it, Im trying to Lay-up in ur body, ya Im ballin!!!
As for the Offense
Run Shady all day! That sprint hand off mess works ok, but we should be able to line up and run the rock all day. We start off the game with 3 straight passes and I knew then that we were going to throw all game. It baffles me all the time. Get Shady the rock, it was a close game, it wasnt like we were down the whole game. I love Andy and Marty, but sometimes their play calling just confuses me………
Since you playing ball let me show you how I put my "D" down........ Rebound!!! Your man dropped the ball and I caught it, Im trying to Lay-up in ur body, ya Im ballin!!!
At this point I can only hope Reid doesn’t fuck up this year draft like he has the past 4. Also, can we please talk about how shitty Asante is? I hope his ass gets cut. I wouldn’t have said that at the beginning of the year, but he’s been the biggest weakness in the secondary. Who the fuck is Earl Bennett anyways?
Coleman, ya proved me wrong.
Speaking of Earl Bennet
Did you see his quote on ESPN.com:
“All you ever hear is DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin and all of the plays that they can make,” Bennett said of Philadelphia’s standout receivers. “So, we just wanted to go out there, make some plays, and prove the critics wrong.”
Sure, Earl, keep telling yourself it was your star ability and not the shitty play of our CBs…
Even cats bleed Eagle green. . .

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