-Is it too facetious to think that Philly has the best D-Line in the NFL?
Trent Cole, Fletcher Cox, Cullen Jenkins, Jason Babin.

-I am still skeptical of the linebackers and safeties though.
-I think getting rid of Asante Samuels was a great move.




Prediction: 11-5

4/27/2012 8:18:36 AM

Just keep you goddamn mouth shut, Vick!

7/19/2012 2:20:41 PM

I see Pikey is the only one posting in his own threads again.

Also regarding Vick, I thought he was everything to you?

7/19/2012 3:47:34 PM

I will post in your thread, although the Eagles are my #2 team behind the Panthers

7/19/2012 6:25:21 PM

only little girls have more than one favorite team

7/19/2012 6:34:28 PM

favorite would imply one team - the Panthers. I follow the Eagles because my family is from Philly and it gives me something to talk about with my grandparents.

7/28/2012 2:03:54 PM

I root for other players to do well. For instance, I was a huge Barry Sanders fan growing up. But I will never root for another team.

8/1/2012 11:13:57 AM

Quote :

"Is it too facetious to think that Philly has the best D-Line in the NFL? Trent Cole, Fletcher Cox, Cullen Jenkins, Jason Babin. "

Facetious?

Best D-Line in the NFL?

Are you fucking joking?

8/1/2012 2:41:14 PM

They gave up 600 rushing yards to the Rams last season.

That 9 wide was a disaster. They were one of the hottest teams in the league to close the season, it's all up to which Vick shows up this year.

8/1/2012 2:44:35 PM

Worst. Win. Ever. Against the worst team in the NFL this season. Doesn't look good. Four INTs. Jesus...
Defense looked okay. DRC looked great.
OLine looked bad. Vick was getting hit all the time.
Vick looked terrible. Same old mistakes. Looked like a rookie.

Worst case scenario this season is that Philly squeaks into the playoffs and loses in the first round. Lurie will probably see that as enough to sign Reid back.

1-0

9/10/2012 9:09:42 AM

^Best case, right?

9/10/2012 10:44:41 AM

Quote :

""Playoffs, don't talk about playoffs. Are you kidding me? Playoffs?""

9/10/2012 12:21:42 PM

Quote :

" ^Best case, right?"

No. Worst case.

If they don't make a deep run in the playoffs, I'd rather they miss it entirely. I feel like barely making the playoffs is enough for Lurie to justify bringing back Reid and Vick.

9/10/2012 12:45:23 PM

good thing the Baltimore game is at home...it might take a few weeks but when the offense starts clicking they could be destroying teams towards end of the season and make a deep run in playoffs

9/11/2012 6:26:14 PM

After watching Flacco on Monday, I don't have high hopes for Philly this game.

9/12/2012 9:57:39 AM

This will be like a homecoming game for flacco.

9/12/2012 10:08:30 AM

UD campus is just under an hour from Philly. A lot of UD alums (& as an extension Flacco fans) live in Philly.

9/12/2012 11:31:04 AM

I am aware. I went to UD for undergrad, but Flacco was after my time there.

I like to see him do well, but not when he is playing the Eagles.

9/13/2012 7:29:47 AM

9 turnovers in 8 quarters of play.

2-0

9/17/2012 8:33:36 AM

^Ha, wow. Interesting stat.

9/17/2012 12:19:18 PM

12 turnovers in 12 quarters.

Vick was knocked down 22 times.

2 starters out on the OLine.
Zero backups on the bench if anyone else got hurt.

Best WR is out and the only other receiver worth a damn is getting blanket coverage by their best CB.

The TE who had a career game last week was completely ignored this week.

You have a top 3 rb and you don't start running the ball until you are down 3 scores in the 4th quarter.

Typical Andy Reid.

Pathetic.

2-1

9/24/2012 7:11:50 AM

Holy fuck, Vick got knocked the fuck out on that fumble return for the TD. I think he takes the worst beatings out of any QB in the NFL.

9/24/2012 7:32:52 AM

Quote :

"I think he istakes the worst beatings out of any QB in the NFL."

9/25/2012 7:06:28 AM

Jesus, Nnamdi looks like a fraud out there. He is the weakest link on defense this season so far. He is getting exposed by #2 WRs.


+4 point differential in their 3 victories. I can't wait for them to start playing up to their potential.


3-1

10/1/2012 7:21:45 AM

LOL @ Andy Reid's scapegoat firing of Juan Castillo.

How about addressing your 17 turnovers on offense in 6 games first.



Not that I'm complaining. Castillo should never have been given the job in the first place. Plus, giving up a 10pt lead in the 4th qtr is embarrassing.

10/16/2012 9:57:04 AM

Lol are they kidding? They've been one of the best defenses in the league.

Pretty sure their defense has nothing to do with vick fumbling on every play and fat Reid deciding not to use lesean mccoy this year

10/16/2012 10:49:13 AM

Quote :

"Andy Reid fired Juan Castillo on Tuesday morning and re-assigned defensive backs coach Todd Bowles to defensive coordinator. "

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-eagles/Juan-Castillo-fired-Todd-Bowles-the-new-defensive-coordinator.html



I think the main point is that although the defense seems to have been solid so far this year, it had even higher expectations of being ridiculously dominant. I think some trades are coming up next to gain some better O-linemen

[Edited on October 16, 2012 at 11:53 AM. Reason : just linked for anyone interested]

10/16/2012 11:50:58 AM

The defense has been better than last year. I would never say its been great. Plus, when you have the lead in the 4th quarter and you change your entire defensive scheme (that has been working for 3 qtrs) and lose, you are NOT a good defense.

The fact is that even with all his interceptions and fumbles (none of which came in the 4th qtr), Michael Vick put the team in position to win in 2 out of their 3 losses. The Juan Castillo's defense completely collapsed twice.

Philly should be 5-1 even if they don't deserve to be.

That being said, I think Vick is terrible and I am hoping something gets done about him during the bye week. Nothing will though.

On a side note, this so-called 'elite' defensive line has ZERO sacks through the last 3 games.


The Castillo firing was a long time coming and should have happened during the offseason. Now, by firing him mid season, you've embarrassed a nice guy whose bee with the organization for 18 seasons. While I think the Castillo firing was ultimately warranted, there are several other coaches performing poorly that need serious consideration on firing. Including head coach, OC, and both line coaches.

10/18/2012 7:03:32 AM

I am kind of reminded how Reid benched McNabb for Kolb after halftime of a game (right around this time of year even). The next start, McNabb bounced back very well. Wonder if the same will happen to Vick once he has another turnover or three during the first half of the next game...

10/18/2012 1:59:11 PM

The next game is pivotal.

Either Vick and the offense blow up for 40 pts and everyone thinks Reid is a genius again while he extends his post bye win streak.

OR

Vick turns the ball over going in for a score, Philly is getting trounced at the half and Reid puts Foles in. The offense gets dumbed down to run playas and quick out (like it should be all the time) and Foles looks like the answer and a QB controversy ensues.

OR

Vick sucks. Foles sucks. Reid sucks. Everyone gets fires after the season.





I am both fine with and angered by all these outcomes at the same time.

10/19/2012 1:29:53 PM

Everyone sucks

10/28/2012 5:19:05 PM

Nice write up http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/11/6/3608034/eagles-vs-saints-score-new-orleans-runs-over-philadelphia-28-13

11/6/2012 12:24:39 AM

Quote :

"ASANTE SAMUELS"

11/6/2012 1:58:53 AM

Quote :

"Prediction: 11-5"

lol

11/6/2012 4:58:30 AM

This team is dead to me.

It is bad when a loss feels like a victory in that they are another small step closer to bring needed change to the organization starting with the firing of Andy Reid.

I've pleaded the case for keeping Reid for too long based on the mantra of "Who are you going to find better to replace him". That doesn't even matter anymore.

On a side note... some possible rumors floating around the philly media of possible replacements:
Jon Gruden
Sean Payton
Bill Cowher

11/6/2012 6:33:38 AM

philly media sounds about as rational as state fans when it comes to head coaching searches

11/6/2012 9:14:57 AM

I would like to say that I LOVED the tricky-dicky kickoff return attempt... Even though it failed, I LOLed at Cooper laying in the endzone





[Edited on November 6, 2012 at 3:19 PM. Reason : pics]

11/6/2012 3:07:41 PM

LOL at the kicker in that gif. Why are kickers so inept at everything regarding football except kicking? They look queer as hell when you see them trying to throw, catch, run, or tackle. You'd think they'd have some semblance of ability if they've been around the game long enough to make an NFL roster.



Also, no coach is going to want to come to Philly now. When Reid eventually goes, there will be at least 5 other coaches that go too. They'll have too. Plus, this franchise is so dysfunctional behind the scenes. A few years ago, they were looked at as a model on how to run a franchise. Now they're laughable. Everyone just seems indifferent and unmotivated. Like the guy who announced he is retiring in 3 months. You know he isn't gonna do a damn thing between now and then. The Eagles need a back-to-basics crash course.

11/8/2012 7:06:01 AM

Didn't watch the game or highlights, so I'm going to assume they called it a forward lateral?

11/8/2012 9:05:36 AM

It was actually a neat little gimmick play. They drew most of the coverage to one side of the field.

Unfortunately, it was executed poorly. It wasn't even close. It was a forward pass by like 4 yards.

11/8/2012 9:08:07 AM

Fuck this thread.

11/8/2012 10:23:18 AM

Op here.

Mods, please delete this thread.

11/11/2012 8:03:38 PM

Idiots had one of the best defenses in the league and they fire their DC and it goes to shit...

11/11/2012 8:05:44 PM

RIP 2012 Eagles

11/11/2012 8:11:41 PM

IBT2013PhiladelphiaEaglesThread

11/11/2012 8:19:04 PM

Face, what planet are you watching the eagles on?

11/11/2012 8:42:20 PM

RGIII didn't really need to play all that great. 15 pass plays was all he needed. Philly handed the game to them on a silver platter. Meanwhile, poor Foles gets lined up for 50+ pass plays behind an OLine averaging less than 2 seconds of protection. To throw salt on an open wound, Reid decides to use his franchise running back with 2:00 minutes left and down 25 points in an attempt to make his run/pass ratio more balanced. McCoy ends up getting carted off the field with a concussion. In the post game interviews, the reason Reid gave for this was, "We were trying to win the game". When asked if he regretted doing that... "No."

I actually hope Reid doesn't get fired this week, although this is the first time I think Lurie would have the guts to do it after that post game presser. I want the entire country to hear the FIRE ANDY REID chants on MNF. Cam is going to look like Joe Montana next week.

11/19/2012 7:37:09 AM

Quote :

"Prediction: 11-5"

lol

11/19/2012 10:19:19 AM

DREAM TEAM

11/19/2012 10:19:24 AM

I have been a Philly fan my whole life. It's a lot like being a NCSU fan. You just kind of learn to NEVER buy into the hype, because 95% of the time you will be let down.

11/19/2012 10:22:25 AM