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Title: The silver lining thread...
Post by: Father Demon on December 29, 2010, 01:18:31 AM
In the playoffs, and can rest anyone of value next week,  Sure, it will suck losing to Dallas, but fresh bodies as the #3 seed is a good thing.






Yep, that's all I got....
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: ice grillin you on December 29, 2010, 01:27:35 AM
anyone that even remotely cares about losing to dallas on sunday just doesnt get it and frankly should have their fan card pulled
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: Rome on December 29, 2010, 01:28:22 AM
The silver lining to this miserable farging night is I would have spent a tiny fortune to see this miserable farging debacle in person when all I spent was 24 bucks for 3 pitchers plus tip.

Win!
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: Diomedes on December 29, 2010, 06:56:03 AM
thanks to Aker's missed kick and DeSean Jackson's disappearance, I stole a win in the CF Keeper league championship, sealing my campaign to repeat as league Champ
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 29, 2010, 07:20:59 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 29, 2010, 01:27:35 AM
anyone that even remotely cares about losing to dallas on sunday just doesnt get it and frankly should have their fan card pulled

2nd.  Added bonus that Dallas gets a shteintier draft pick.
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: smeags on December 29, 2010, 08:21:36 AM
Quote from: Rome on December 29, 2010, 01:28:22 AM
The silver lining to this miserable farging night is I would have spent a tiny fortune to see this miserable farging debacle in person when all I spent was 24 bucks for 3 pitchers plus tip.

Win!

ding ding.
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: ice grillin you on December 29, 2010, 10:11:02 AM
leftover sarcones?
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: SD on December 29, 2010, 10:14:04 AM
we're not the taterskins
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: SD on December 29, 2010, 02:04:55 PM
http://www.gcobb.com/2010/12/29/this-eagles-loss-may-have-a-silver-lining/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

QuoteThis Eagles Loss May Have A Silver Lining

The loss to the Minnesota Vikings was a major letdown, highlighted by poor play from the offensive line, but don't jump ship yet because this loss does have a silver lining...historically.

It has already been discussed on GCobb.com about how the Eagles can now use their Week 17 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys as a bye-week, but after looking back on past seasons, the Eagles loss translates well with past Super Bowl champions.

Since 2002, four teams that went on to be eventual Super Bowl champs suffered defeat in Week 16 (Saints in 2009, Steelers in 2008, Colts in 2006, Buccaneers 2002). This instance has occurred in the past two seasons, as well.

The Saints went on to lose their final three games of the season, but got hot when it mattered. The Giants, who won the Super Bowl in 2007, lost in Week 15 to Washington and Week 17 to New England, but wound up winning four playoff games to capture the Lombardi trophy. In 2004, the Patriots lost to the Dolphins in Week 15, but bounced back and won their second consecutive Super Bowl.

Losing late in the season can actually benefit teams because it brings them back down to reality. It forces them to address their weaknesses from both a player personnel perspective as well as a strategic perspective.

In this case, the Eagles felt they were untouchable after that historical comeback against the Giants two weeks back, and took Joe Webb and the Vikings as a joke. Now, seeing that they can be beaten after going 8-2 prior to last night's matchup, the Eagles must revert back to the way they played during that 8-2 stretch.

With Michael Vick banged up and DeSean Jackson not at 100%, the Birds need to rest them up and use Week 17 as their bye-week before the playoffs begin.

Of course, Philadelphia has a lot to figure out in terms of their offensive line and on their medical front, but don't let the loss discourage you, this has happened to many eventual champs in recent memory.
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: Father Demon on December 31, 2010, 01:01:51 AM
Quote from: SD on December 29, 2010, 02:04:55 PM
http://www.gcobb.com/2010/12/29/this-eagles-loss-may-have-a-silver-lining/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

QuoteThis Eagles Loss May Have A Silver Lining

The loss to the Minnesota Vikings was a major letdown, highlighted by poor play from the offensive line, but don't jump ship yet because this loss does have a silver lining...historically.

It has already been discussed on GCobb.com about how the Eagles can now use their Week 17 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys as a bye-week, but after looking back on past seasons, the Eagles loss translates well with past Super Bowl champions.

Since 2002, four teams that went on to be eventual Super Bowl champs suffered defeat in Week 16 (Saints in 2009, Steelers in 2008, Colts in 2006, Buccaneers 2002). This instance has occurred in the past two seasons, as well.

The Saints went on to lose their final three games of the season, but got hot when it mattered. The Giants, who won the Super Bowl in 2007, lost in Week 15 to Washington and Week 17 to New England, but wound up winning four playoff games to capture the Lombardi trophy. In 2004, the Patriots lost to the Dolphins in Week 15, but bounced back and won their second consecutive Super Bowl.

Losing late in the season can actually benefit teams because it brings them back down to reality. It forces them to address their weaknesses from both a player personnel perspective as well as a strategic perspective.

In this case, the Eagles felt they were untouchable after that historical comeback against the Giants two weeks back, and took Joe Webb and the Vikings as a joke. Now, seeing that they can be beaten after going 8-2 prior to last night's matchup, the Eagles must revert back to the way they played during that 8-2 stretch.

With Michael Vick banged up and DeSean Jackson not at 100%, the Birds need to rest them up and use Week 17 as their bye-week before the playoffs begin.

Of course, Philadelphia has a lot to figure out in terms of their offensive line and on their medical front, but don't let the loss discourage you, this has happened to many eventual champs in recent memory.

Thats what I said....
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: QB Eagles on December 31, 2010, 06:19:55 PM
Simmons: (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmonsnfl2010/week17picks&sportCat=nfl)

QuoteUnderrated subplot: If Atlanta wins and Chicago tweets this game in, that would mean Philly killed the Giants three times -- twice on the field, then a third time when it choked against Minnesota (handing that 2-seed to Chicago and by proxy handing this game and the 6-seed to Green Bay). A triple homicide! Hey Eagles fans, would you rather have the 2-seed, or the 3-seed with the added bonus that you destroyed Giants fans a third time? (Waiting.) You picked the 2-seed ... but you had to think about it, right?
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: rjs246 on December 31, 2010, 06:22:55 PM
What I would rather is this team giving me some confidence that they're capable of playing a complete game. Ever.
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: ice grillin you on December 31, 2010, 07:03:42 PM
Quote from: QB Eagles on December 31, 2010, 06:19:55 PM
Simmons: (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmonsnfl2010/week17picks&sportCat=nfl)

QuoteUnderrated subplot: If Atlanta wins and Chicago tweets this game in, that would mean Philly killed the Giants three times -- twice on the field, then a third time when it choked against Minnesota (handing that 2-seed to Chicago and by proxy handing this game and the 6-seed to Green Bay). A triple homicide! Hey Eagles fans, would you rather have the 2-seed, or the 3-seed with the added bonus that you destroyed Giants fans a third time? (Waiting.) You picked the 2-seed ... but you had to think about it, right?


simmons being an idiot again

the eagles would much rather play the giants than the packers

not to mention the notion of fans rather having a rival out of the playoffs than a better chance of winning is retarded
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: MDS on December 31, 2010, 07:43:19 PM
hes no rick reilly
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: Don Ho on December 31, 2010, 08:35:11 PM
Who gives a rats ass about screwing the Giants and their fans Bill?  Second seed and a bye was/is what it's about.
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: ice grillin you on December 31, 2010, 08:43:16 PM
youll have to excuse bill...hes to busy trying to be witty to actually know anything about sports
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: Don Ho on December 31, 2010, 10:19:38 PM
Have you seen him on PTI when he fills in?  He's horrible and sounds like a nervous wreck.
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: ice grillin you on December 31, 2010, 10:21:08 PM
yeah hes just a debacle
Title: Re: The silver lining thread...
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on December 31, 2010, 10:31:08 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 31, 2010, 08:43:16 PM
youll have to excuse bill...hes to busy trying to be witty to actually know anything about sports

He'd let the Celts run a train on him.