Eagles becoming underdogs again

PhillyGirl · August 22, 2005, 06:35:46 PM

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/4796470

LOL...Because of TO's hissyfit, the Eagles aren't talented enough now. Even WITH TO on the team playing.

Sgt PSN · August 22, 2005, 06:42:08 PM

Fine by me actually. The Eagles have always rose to the occasion as underdogs. Now let the media circus spend 24/7 watching the Panthers and leave the Eagles alone to handling their business.

PhillyGirl · August 22, 2005, 06:48:31 PM

Agreed. I love it.

However, the writer clearly missed that the Panthers lost their starting FS for the season to a torn ACL and MCL.

jeffreyjpa · August 22, 2005, 06:51:57 PM

I haven't seen the Panthers play yet this preseason, but isn't Cris Jenkins still coming back from injury? I remember reading about a month ago that he might not be ready for the season.

I don't mind the Eagles being underdogs because of TO...let the media and other teams start to assume the friggin' window is closed, it'll make it all the easier.

PhillyPhreak54 · August 22, 2005, 06:57:54 PM

Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 22, 2005, 06:48:31 PM
Agreed. I love it.

However, the writer clearly missed that the Panthers lost their starting FS for the season to a torn ACL and MCL.

While Colin Branch is a good player, the loss of him won't be too much of a hit for them. Idrees Bashir will step in most likely and he was a starter in IND. And if he struggles they can move Mike Minter over to FS and move Thomas Davis back to SS instead of WLB.

PhillyGirl · August 22, 2005, 06:58:28 PM

But the Eagles losing Justin Jenkins has become monumental. LOL

bobbyinlondon · August 22, 2005, 07:03:21 PM

Well, we all know what happened to the media's choice last year (Seattle). They lasted about 3 weeks.

Sgt PSN · August 22, 2005, 07:08:36 PM

Quote from: bobbyinlondon on August 22, 2005, 07:03:21 PM
Well, we all know what happened to the media's choice last year (Seattle). They lasted about 3 weeks.

Actually it lasted 4 weeks, 3 quarters, 9 minutes and 26 seconds.

Drunkmasterflex · August 22, 2005, 07:18:30 PM

Blah, Blah, Blah, who the hell gives a farg what these hacks say! I know that it is only the preseason but the Eagles look extremely crisp, if they aren't in a 5th consecutive NFCCG I will be shocked. Personally I think they will win the SB but I am just a tad biased.

I know Carolina is the sexy pick for a lot of people, but most seem to forget that we didn't have Westy that game and Thrash and Pinky were are starting WRs. That was the only way they beat us. They really don't scare me much.

ice grillin you · August 22, 2005, 07:24:13 PM

a TO meltdown and/or an injury to westbrook are the only things that would stop the eagles from getting to detroit

or of course a rash of injuries thruout the team...but thats goes without saying and can be applied to any and every team

General_Failure · August 22, 2005, 07:25:46 PM

Except the Pats. They're super-awesome and have 52 guys that can do everything.

TexasEagle · August 22, 2005, 07:27:11 PM

Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 22, 2005, 06:58:28 PM
But the Eagles losing Justin Jenkins has become monumental. LOL

Funny isn't it? He was struggling to make the team and now him being hurt is somehow a vital loss to the WR corps.

General_Failure · August 22, 2005, 07:28:05 PM

If Samp stays healthy we're cool.

TexasEagle · August 22, 2005, 07:28:43 PM

I've only seen him in one game but that catch was pretty nice....

ice grillin you · August 22, 2005, 07:30:12 PM

freddie got cut yesterday....freddie milons