How do you see this playing out. Things seems bad now with Westbrook's health and their inability to find some balls and finish teams off while leading. They should be no worse than 4-1. This is ridiculous. But they have a somewhat easier path so let's see how you expect them to finish out...
October 12 @ 49ers
October 19 - BYE
October 26 vs Atlanta
November 2 @ Seattle
November 9 vs New York
November 16 @ Cincinnati
November 23 @ Baltimore
November 27 vs Arizona
December 7 @ New York
December 15 vs Cleveland
December 21 @ Washington
December 28 vs Dallas
They can still be a 10-6/11-5 squad
49'rs = win but close with no BWest
Bye = win
atlanta = win with Westy and Curtis back(hopefully Andrews)
Seattle = win they suck
New York = loss
Cincy = win
Balt = loss aginst Harbaugh
Zona = win
New York = loss
Cleveland = win
Skins= loss
Cowpukes =win
9-7 wildcard ????
Split with giants and skins and they get in
October 12 @ 49ers - Win
They should be fired up, players and coaches both, to prove everyone wrong, but this still not what anyone would call convincing.
October 19 - BYE
October 26 vs Atlanta Loss
Atlanta is a an excellent run team, and Ryan is only getting better. With the Eagles feeling good about themselves after beating the Niners and getting some folks back, they get "shocked".
November 2 @ Seattle Loss
Seatlle is going to get it together somewhat this season. Playing at home, they may do it against the Eagles.
November 9 vs New York Loss
Ha. Crushed.
November 16 @ Cincinnati Win
Bengals offense starting to click, defense is horrible.
November 23 @ Baltimore Loss
Any former coach under Reid knows what he is always going to do and when, and the Ravens have the personnel to stop it.
November 27 vs Arizona Loss
The Eagles get behind early. And that's the death knell.
December 7 @ New York Loss
Ha again.
December 15 vs Cleveland Win
See the Bengals.
December 21 @ Washington Loss
Got dismantled at home, will again away.
December 28 vs Dallas Win
Dallas has playoffs and maybe seed locked up. Brad Johnson almost wins it.
6-10. Reid comes back next year for another .500 or less season, minus McNabb, LJ, Runyan, Dawkins, and probably Tra William. Oh, and one less "elite" corner.
All Losses...let's move on to next season.
This is cooler than the prediction threads
October 12 @ 49ers W
October 19 - BYE
October 26 vs Atlanta L
November 2 @ Seattle W
November 9 vs New York L
November 16 @ Cincinnati W
November 23 @ Baltimore L
November 27 vs Arizona W
December 7 @ New York L
December 15 vs Cleveland W
December 21 @ Washington L
December 28 vs Dallas L
7-9. And I see this as the "best case" scenario. Though they would probably be better off with losing out. At least that way, Reid may have to go.
Here's my everlasting optimism, despite being tarnished somewhat, I look back to 2003. That team was worse than this team and they reeled off 9 in a row and made the NFCCG.
They can do this. It depends on some squads faltering, but mostly on them getting right. Their schedule is favorable and they can turn it around. But if they do, this is what they have to do;
1. Fix the TE coverages. Gocong and Bradley, as good as they have been in the box, peek in the backfield too much while covering. Johnson needs to play more nickel and let Sheldon be the guy in the box as the "SAM" and cover the TE. He plays the run well enough to come up and support run if need be.
2. Get physical in short yardage. They have to finish plays. This goal line suckitude needs fixing. And the way to do that is let your 240lb QB sneak and move the chains, run behind Runyan and The Pig more than behind Trilliam and Wost Manneans.
3. More DeSean Jackson. Wear his little ass out. Go deep, end around, slants, deep in's...whatever it takes, dude.
4. Scheme to get some of that double team and chip blocking away from Killa. He's getting taken out of plays.
8-3, just to farg with us. Last loss is vs. the Dallas backups, eliminating the Eagles from playoff contention.
I say they go 6-5. How they do is is really irrelevant.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on October 06, 2008, 08:13:44 PM
Here's my everlasting optimism, despite being tarnished somewhat, I look back to 2003. That team was worse than this team and they reeled off 9 in a row and made the NFCCG.
They can do this. It depends on some squads faltering, but mostly on them getting right. Their schedule is favorable and they can turn it around. But if they do, this is what they have to do;
1. Fix the TE coverages. Gocong and Bradley, as good as they have been in the box, peek in the backfield too much while covering. Johnson needs to play more nickel and let Sheldon be the guy in the box as the "SAM" and cover the TE. He plays the run well enough to come up and support run if need be.
2. Get physical in short yardage. They have to finish plays. This goal line suckitude needs fixing. And the way to do that is let your 240lb QB sneak and move the chains, run behind Runyan and The Pig more than behind Trilliam and Wost Manneans.
3. More DeSean Jackson. Wear his little ass out. Go deep, end around, slants, deep in's...whatever it takes, dude.
4. Scheme to get some of that double team and chip blocking away from Killa. He's getting taken out of plays.
the division sucked in 2003 and the eagles were better
2003 was five years ago
what could that possibly have to do with this season
homer
The Eagles were not better in 2003. This team is better.
My point is if a worse team, the 2003 squad, can rack up 9 in a row so can this team.
The difference between 2003 and now is they actually ran the ball and ran it well. As for the rest of the season I'm gonna say they finish 9-7 and that's being optimistic.
All losses. Some of them with Kolb in there looking just good enough to not win.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on October 06, 2008, 06:14:09 PM
How do you see this playing out. Things seems bad now with Westbrook's health and their inability to find some balls and finish teams off while leading. They should be no worse than 4-1. This is ridiculous. But they have a somewhat easier path so let's see how you expect them to finish out...
October 12 @ 49ers - L
October 19 - BYE
October 26 vs Atlanta - W
November 2 @ Seattle - W
November 9 vs New York - L
November 16 @ Cincinnati - W
November 23 @ Baltimore - L
November 27 vs Arizona - L
December 7 @ New York - L
December 15 vs Cleveland - W
December 21 @ Washington - L
December 28 vs Dallas - W (only because Dallas will have a spot wrapped up and resting starters)
This team sucks, and Reid should be shot gangland style in the head.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on October 06, 2008, 08:13:44 PM
Here's my everlasting optimism, despite being tarnished somewhat, I look back to 2003. That team was worse than this team and they reeled off 9 in a row and made the NFCCG.
They can do this. It depends on some squads faltering, but mostly on them getting right. Their schedule is favorable and they can turn it around.
Man, I love your optimism, but this team has kicked me in the balls so many times, that every year it gets harder and harder to keep thinking and wishing for the best when the worst always happens.
And I'm not talking NFC Championship Game. I've seen enough of them. I want a Goddamn Superbowl, and this team has about .1% chance of even getting there, much less winning it.
This team is NOT going to lose to the Falcons. I know we all feel like shtein over this team right now, but come on...
team can lose to anyone or beat almost anyone...problem is when it comes down to crunch time they always find a way to lose rather than make the play to win...
and that is the heart of the problem as ive been saying for years....now that dawk is no longer dawk and mcnabb is a shell of himself with the exception of 36 they dont have any playmakers that can or will step up in a huge spot and win a game for them
and phreak theres no chance this team is better than 2003...look at the rosters
October 12 @ 49ers - W
October 19 - BYE
October 26 vs Atlanta W (Though I'm on the fence.)
November 2 @ Seattle - W (They suck)
November 9 vs New York L
November 16 @ Cincinnati - W (Bengals find ways to lose)
November 23 @ Baltimore L
November 27 vs Arizona L
December 7 @ New York L
December 15 vs Cleveland W
December 21 @ Washington L (Unless the Skins are benching their racists)
December 28 vs Dallas L (Unless the Romes are benching their homo's)
I see 7-9 to 9-9.
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 07, 2008, 08:17:38 AM
team can lose to anyone or beat almost anyone...problem is when it comes down to crunch time they always find a way to lose rather than make the play to win...
My buddy tried telling me they're still a good team that is going to make the playoffs, and regarding this above point good teams don't lose that game in Dallas, lose to Kyle Orton and the stinking Bears, or get up 14 pts. against a divisional opponent then blow it.
BOYCOTT
Quote from: SD_Eagle on October 07, 2008, 12:03:55 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 07, 2008, 08:17:38 AM
team can lose to anyone or beat almost anyone...problem is when it comes down to crunch time they always find a way to lose rather than make the play to win...
My buddy tried telling me they're still a good team that is going to make the playoffs, and regarding this above point good teams don't lose that game in Dallas, lose to Kyle Orton and the stinking Bears, or get up 14 pts. against a divisional opponent then blow it.
great teams win that dallas game - FAIL
good teams defend their home divisional turf - FAIL
most teams beat the bears - FAIL
wins- san fran, sea, cinci, & cle (4)
losses- atl, nyg (twice), balt, ariz, wash, & dal (7)
this team stinks.
They are lucky enough to get out of the tunnel without tripping themselves...0-11
Quote from: SD_Eagle on October 07, 2008, 12:03:55 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 07, 2008, 08:17:38 AM
team can lose to anyone or beat almost anyone...problem is when it comes down to crunch time they always find a way to lose rather than make the play to win...
My buddy tried telling me they're still a good team that is going to make the playoffs, and regarding this above point good teams don't lose that game in Dallas, lose to Kyle Orton and the stinking Bears, or get up 14 pts. against a divisional opponent then blow it.
They dominated Pittsburgh, almost beat Dallas, destroyed the Rams, and almost beat Chicago. The only game I was thoroughly disgusted by was against the Racists, and to be 100% honest, I wasn't all that upset over it because the Phillies won.
The way I figure it, we as fans never get to celebrate anything, yet even when we do there has to be some amount of suffering involved. The Eagles' losing was the suffering part on Sunday, and personally, I'll fine with that.
I unfortunately only prayed to Lord Jesus for one of the two teams to win on Sunday. My bad, folks.
I prayed to Jessica Alba. As usual the bitch let me down. Sorta.
They will make the playoffs.
11-5/10-6.
how much you wanna put that, homer
I got $50 says they miss the playoffs
I have a feeling the whole board will want some action on this one...
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on October 07, 2008, 07:02:55 PM
I have a feeling the whole board will want some action on this one...
You're so hot right now.
Phreak, I'm even tempted to get in on that action. :-D
Ah, yes...... Philly sports fans......the cockpuppets of the sporting world.
I'm willing to bet they make the playoffs.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on October 07, 2008, 07:02:55 PM
I have a feeling the whole board will want some action on this one...
me and you are betting buddies...lets do another
Based on their schedule before the season I said they'd go 10-6. At this point I expected them to be 3-2. They are 2-3. So if everything else works out as I forsaw they will end up 9-7. This should be good enough for the 20 pick or so and will buy Andy Reid a few more years with which to drive this team into the farging dirt.
I now put them at 8-8, or maybe 9-7, based on where I thought they would be and where they are today.
Stretch. I know.
Quote from: Wingspan on October 07, 2008, 02:55:58 PM
They are lucky enough to get out of the tunnel without tripping themselves...0-11
C'mon now, Hollis hasn't been on the team in a while now.
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 07, 2008, 08:05:46 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on October 07, 2008, 07:02:55 PM
I have a feeling the whole board will want some action on this one...
me and you are betting buddies...lets do another
No specifics. Stay true to the boycott. Fight the power.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-tradebait100808&prov=yhoo&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-tradebait100808&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)
The fact that the eagles are not mentioned in any of the Wr's on this list is just well :puke
Quote from: phillymic2000 on October 08, 2008, 10:21:46 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-tradebait100808&prov=yhoo&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-tradebait100808&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)
The fact that the eagles are not mentioned in any of the Wr's on this list is just well :puke
ha larry johnson and the eagles?
when they wouldn't even consider drafting a RB when they have guys stephen jackson or felix jones in front of them?
so far the eagles have been lucky in that chad johnson, roy williams, anquan boldin have not been traded. the minute they are, and it will not be to the eagles, it will and should get very ugly for this FO.