What a season this has been so far for the Philadelphia Eagles.
They started off great against the Rams, dismantling that defense right from the get go and getting this season off to a quick start.
From there things started to get shaky.
They lost close games to the Cowboys, Giants, Bears, and were shocked by the Redskins, back when people thought they were all of a sudden a top dog in the NFC (look how that is ending up).
Then they won great games against the Steelers, Falcons, 49ers, and Seahawks.
Then there was that thing against the Bengals that happened, that I would rather not talk about right now, because yes, we all know what happened.
Next there was the game against the Ravens. The game that seemed to mark the end of the Donovan McNabb era in Philadelphia, when Kevin Kolb was brought into the game in the second half. While a healthy McNabb was only down by a touchdown.
Everyone thought that was it for Mcnabb... but wait. Reid decided to go back to Mcnabb for the Thanksgiving prime time game, against a Cardinals team that was looking to clinch the NFC West.
And what did McNabb do when faced with adversity once again?
He shined.
Four touchdown passes, 27-39 passing, and the more important thing: no turnovers.
So with that big win, the Eagles moved ahead to 6-5-1 and had the light idea of playoffs still in their mind.
Next task for this team was the Giants, and once again, McNabb and the rest of his team showed everyone they still are for real, and can play that top notch football they were expected to be playing all year, winning the game 20-14.
Now the Eagles are at a 7-5-1 record and are a half game out of the last wild card spot, with losses by the Cowboys, Falcons, and Redskins this week.
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John Fennelly 6 months ago
The way they pounded the Giants last Sunday, you would think this argument would have been moved to the back burner
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Chris Reis 6 months ago
I agree but people are always still going to argue it thinking there is something better out there but there just clearly isn't right now..
Thanks for the read
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Buddy Smith 6 months ago
What's the plan exactly if the get rid of McNabb? Kevin Kolb? Really? It could be good for McNabb to leave. It will be great for the team he goes to, but it will be disastrous for the Eagles.
Andy Reid has plenty of flaws, but not very many people have won more NFL games in the last decade. The only dumb thing the two of them did was not find a way to keep T.O happy. The Eagles need to BRING IN talent, not try to rebuild. They're an Anquan Boldin or T.J Houshmenzadeh away from the Super Bowl again.
Desean Jackson is fast, but he's too small. The league is full of guys who are fast and small. The Eagles need one of those fast and tall guys so they can open up the running game. Assuming Andy can bring himself to call running plays.
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Chris Reis 6 months ago
Well I really don't think anyone can keep T.O. happy because even now in Dallas you can see he is starting to get more and more upset each week.
And I would have to disagree with Jackson being to small. Since Kevin Curtis has come back to his starting role that has taken some playing time away from Jackson but with the way he started the season he still has real potential to become a top reciever in this league.
I also agree with bringing in a tall reciever. Hank Baskett is tall and decent but he will never be a number one receiver.
And Andy Reid has made some mistakes throughout his career but overall with bringing in players and letting them go he has been pretty successful
Thanks for the read.
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STAN KARPINSKI 6 months ago
Tonight in Philadelphia it's a must win game for the Eagles playoff hopes and an even bigger game for Andy Reid. Andy Reid is under fire, his fans base is dwindling. Andy's predictable play calling has Philadelphia's most loyal fans calling for him to go. If it wasn't for Westbrook play last week, the romp may have ended differntly.
Donavan McNabb has stepped up since his 'first time benching' and started to realize that he is a talebted but typical running QB. Donavans "Feet don't fail me now" plays pulled out 3rd and 8 or 9 yard plays a few times in last weeks romp. When Donavan is a threat to run on 3rd downs, the opposition has to keep a spy on him, this frees up the short 10 yard passing lanes. That's Eagle football.
If Cleveland beats the Eagles it will be an ugly scene in the stands of the Linc. The famous "BOO BIRDS" will let Andy have it!
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Bob Cunningham 6 months ago
Reid Stays. McNabb Stays. Or, We Lose.
prepare for 3-13 if they leave.
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