Eagles v Redskins Open Thread

by JasonB on Sep 17, 2007 5:00 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

It‘s on

Redskins @ Eagles
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Time: 8:30pm
TV: ESPN | Radio: 94.1 WYSP, Sirius 123
Weather: Will be in the low 60s with very little wind. Literally perfect football weather.

Eagles will wear the home green jerseys with white pants.

First division game of the year and the home opener... that should mean the Eagles should be very up for this one. We should find out whether the new run defense is for real. I expect a solid effort out of the Birds tonight and I'm predicting a 24-13 win.

Use this as your open thread for all cheers/rants/gloating.... and Go BIRDS!

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

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ok...

i havent really gone off about this yet, but I'm really tired of people (emmitt) saying that even though the patriots stole signals they still had to make the plays... ok

So lets rationalize that saying to life... Are they really trying to say that knowing whats coming doesnt help you? So this summer when I sit for the CPA exam are you going to tell me that knowing exactly whats on the test isnt going to GREATLY enhance my chances of success??

BS!

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by 700 Level on Sep 17, 2007 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

bend don't break...

i would have been pretty upset if the Skins had gotten that 3rd first down and put themselves in field goal range.

and...

it's a pleasure to see Reno Mahe back there.

an 80 yard drive to set the tone would be nice.

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

D looks good.

Except for you, Will James.

You may be a starter tonight, but Lito Sheppard you are not.

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

was also nice to see...

a little pressure on Campbell.

now it's time for the Westbrook show.

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

3rd down routes...

that don't reach the 1st down markers, still baffle me.

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Penalties

Those penalties stink (and too many last week too), but McNabb has had time to sit back there and read "War and Peace".

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions

another 3rd down...

the Skins aren't trying to stretch the field much...this must have been there 6th 3rd down play.

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

There was totally holding on that 3rd down

and fair catch that one, Reno.

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions

Would McNabb have broken that 2 years ago?

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

Mcnabb

definately looks more accurate than he did last week, but I'm worried that he held the ball that long.

Is he still tentative, or our WRs not getting open at all?

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

there it is...

they lulled us to sleep by not stretching the field...and voila! deep to moss.

bend don't break.

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

James is definately our weak spot.

Come on, offense.

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Jason Avant is a pimp

But Westbrook is a super-pimp.

See Andy. Good things happen when you run on first down.

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

and sometimes...

it's good to run on 3rd and 3... on the the 4

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

too much passing in the red zone again.

But McNabb had a TD if the threw that one lower.

I hate settling for FGs.

and here comes the incomparable Will James again.

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

See!

Way to go Will James!

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

i'm as surprised as you are...

but i'll take it.

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Great Mike Quick quote

"You say 'groin' and it hurts."

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

Reggie Brown

finally caught a pass!

by KRIMME on Sep 17, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

with Considine down...

Mikell is it... we only have 3 safeties

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

F*ck

Can I just say it?

Andy Reid is a bleeping idiot. Why the hell are you calling a timeout to freeze the kicker on a 30 yard field goal? It's a fucking gift that they are kicking the field goal there, just let them kick it. Freezing the kicker on a 30 yarder at the end of the first half?

He calls a timeout, Gibbs has time to think about it, get his offense reset, and you've given them a touchdown.

Hey, even the announcers just mentioned it.

God was that stupid. Andy Reid just does not get the concept of when to call a timeout and when not.

by sdf on Sep 17, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions

I really hate Andy Reid sometimes.

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

They deserve to get booed

Will James looks horrible. He got pancaked by Santana Moss on that long run by the QB. If the Eagles keep James on Moss, he'll have 150 yards receiving this game.

McNabb looks like he's in slow motion.

Reggie Brown and LJ Smith are dropping passes, again.

The d line isn't gaining much pressure.

This reminds me of the Tennessee game from last year.

by master94 on Sep 17, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

Kolb...

Nah I'm just kidding... but seriously there isnt much that upsets me more than when mcnabb expects his receivers to catch a 5 yard ball thrown 150 mph

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by 700 Level on Sep 17, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

McNabb

I understand he's not 100 percent yet...but this team can't continue to run the offense like this while he's there.

Run the ball!

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

we suck

we have no heart

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by 700 Level on Sep 17, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions

Two things....

The receiver should catch the ball, no matter how hard it's thrown...
Westbrook looks great today. We need to use him more. 74 rushing yards.

Give him the ball, Marty? Andy? whoever is calling the plays.. .give it to #36!!

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

Need a 3 and out

COME ON D!!

by Axeman54 on Sep 17, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

Barkley

he'll always be one of my favorite Philadelphia athletes... he's a personality. he's a straight shooter.. he'll tell you the truth.

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

McNabb is useless tonight.

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions

Double the Pain

If anyone here other than me is a masochist, try watching the Phillies game at the same time. They bullpen is in the process of blowing a 9 run lead.

by Bring It Home on Sep 17, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions

At least the Phillies have offense.

It's time now to seal the deal. -- Donnie Mac

by BrianS on Sep 17, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Run the F-ing ball

Come on Andy! Pull your head out!

by Axeman54 on Sep 17, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions

number 86

Please leave and tell us what the hell you did with reggie brown

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by 700 Level on Sep 17, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions

Get Barkley out of the booth

Did he just say that the Eagles are in the same class as the Patriots?

by Axeman54 on Sep 17, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

un effing believable!

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by 700 Level on Sep 17, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

this sucks major ass

I'm gonna be dead tired again tomorrow because I stayed up to watch an overpaid class clown lead an offense that cant score a touchdown... and then he has the gall to have an intro into the game where he says he still plays to prove that he's the best... 5 you may not even be the best QB on this roster. Shut your face, we're tired of your stupid humor... put up or get out

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by 700 Level on Sep 17, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions

oh and btw

Im so glad that we didnt need stallworth here... who needs someone to stretch the field? WE DO

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by 700 Level on Sep 17, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

Jaws has been saying

all night that Iggles receivers are just not getting open.

Then again, McNabb hasn't looked all that sharp even when they are ....

by sdf on Sep 17, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions

From bad to worse

Dawkins to the locker room.

And now game over.

What a fucking egg they laid tonight.

by sdf on Sep 17, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

remember when...

McNabb used to will this team to win? i'm not confident in him to do that anymore.

we need Westbrook to make the plays.

this is gettng scary.

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions

Great timeout Andy

He's in fine form tonight

by Axeman54 on Sep 17, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions

4th down territory

and a 2 point conversion after the 6...

big stop by the D, and a field goal. Simple right?

only if your offense can move the ball. this one can't.

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions

whew...

to reiterate what BrianS said before...Avant is a pimp.

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by klkatz on Sep 17, 2007 11:26 PM EDT reply actions

Can't punch it in

Andy's task for the week: work on your frakking red zone offense.

by sdf on Sep 17, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions

AHHHHHHHHH

To repeat what I just said 15 minutes ago:

Holy cow their red zone offense looks terrible.

The fact that they never ever ever actually try to throw it to a receiver in the end zone when they get down there might have something to do with it.

Ugh.

Just awful.

by sdf on Sep 17, 2007 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow!

The Eagles weren't prepared for this game at all. The offensive play calling was horrible. McNabb is obviously rusty. And the defense is below average.

And can the Eagles to keep putting Will James on the field?

Not time to jump off a bridge just yet, but this team is pretty average/below average right now.

by master94 on Sep 17, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions

not on the bridge yet

but this has been horribly painful. absolutely horrible. i dont totally blame mcnabb, but his night was not his best at all. still, our receivers couldnt get open for crap. i just hope that dawkins is alright, lito comes back sooner rather than later, and this team does what we all expected of them and win some games.

by zzk34 on Sep 18, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions

I missed the game

Did the Cowboys win yesterday?

Oh sorry, wrong forum.

by americasteam on Sep 18, 2007 12:09 AM EDT reply actions

And the worst part of the Eagles' sucking

smug Dallas fans.

"You say 'groin' and it hurts." -- Mike Quick

by BrianS on Sep 18, 2007 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Frugal

On the bright side, your team is $40 million under the cap.

by romosexual on Sep 18, 2007 12:16 AM EDT reply actions

It starts with management

Jerry Jones is an inspiration to his team and there's no doubt he would whore out a family member if he thinks it could help him win.

Eagle management would do the same if it could save $20. I think the unfortunate divorce of J.Trotter demoralized this team. Dawkins can't do it all alone(every time). This team lacks heart and doesn't even trust Reid anymore.

Good job, the Phillies suck, the Flyer's stink, the Sixers are cursed and now the only thing you were banking on is on life support.

I feel bad for your players and fans, management let them down.

by romosexual on Sep 18, 2007 12:26 AM EDT reply actions