TO takes shot at McNabb?

[Father Demon]

stuff

Are you rjs's ladyfriend?

[PhillyPhreak54]

Chris Mortensen was on 790 to discuss the ESPN/TO thing and he defended TO after reading the full transcript, saying ESPN took it out of context on purpose.... 

Wow. What a crazy day!

I woke up to hear TO's radio show and see the apology on DNL.

Now I hear that ESPN purposely edited the whole thing to mak eit controversial?!?!?!?

If this is true, and I don't think Mort would be putting his neck out there like that, then I think that TO is right that the media is out to get him.

I want to see the full transcript though. And if ESPN catches heat, I hope they do, then I'd like to see them do a retraction and apologize publicly.

The dude doing the interview was that 18 year old kid. I remember seeing him on Real Sports about 4 years ago and he's a taterskins fan.

[MDS]

Chris Mortensen was on 790 to discuss the ESPN/TO thing and he defended TO after reading the full transcript, saying ESPN took it out of context on purpose.... 

Wow. What a crazy day!

I woke up to hear TO's radio show and see the apology on DNL.

Now I hear that ESPN purposely edited the whole thing to mak eit controversial?!?!?!?

If this is true, and I don't think Mort would be putting his neck out there like that, then I think that TO is right that the media is out to get him.

I want to see the full transcript though. And if ESPN catches heat, I hope they do, then I'd like to see them do a retraction and apologize publicly.

The dude doing the interview was that 18 year old kid. I remember seeing him on Real Sports about 4 years ago and he's a taterskins fan.

burn him

[PhillyPhreak54]

Yeah, I'd burn him. Him & Art burning together would be a sweet way to kick off the weekend.

Seriously though...

1. I like how Dawk confronted TO
2. I like how Dawk realized, after reading the interview transcript, recognized that they took it out of context.
3. I liked what TO said on his show
4. What Mort said should NOT be glossed over. He put ESPN out there in a bad spot.

If Dawkins can realize that it wasn't a huge deal, then I hope some of you guys can. Like I said this morning, I had a beef with the Favre comments. But since this news came out now about ESPN editing it, I want to see what really was said and how it went down.

[PhillyPhreak54]

the NFLPA wont do anything, they have no power to

not only that but other than pg...michael irvin and phreak i dont think there is anyone on the planet who would want their name attached to defending TO

I just think this team is much better with him than without him, bro. And I am not writing the season off after 7 games so I think in order to win, they need 81 out there in order to do so.

[MDS]

burn to. start wilbur.

[Diomedes]

I wanted TO gone--whether by cut or suspension, I really don't care--long before today's melodrama, and my position hasn't changed because of it.  He needs to be off the team, out of Eagles green, as soon as farging possible.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Here's some of the interview transcript from last night (it says this was edited too before the Q&A starts

Some bits and pieces:

GB: Enjoying the season?

TO: Oh yeah, definitely. I mean, our record (4-3) really doesn't indicate the caliber (of) team that we are. But, we're maybe just a few plays here and there from really being like 6-1, something like that. But, you know, we really got our butts whooped down in Dallas. So, I think that's the only real whooping that we took. So, at this stage, we're 4-3, about to go into (a stretch of) divisional play -- the taterskins, the Giants and the Cowboys. We've got those guys coming up, so we're still in the hunt.

GB: If the Eagles win and you don't rack up the numbers statistically, are you satisfied?

TO: Yeah, I mean, that's the name of the game. Honestly, it's wins and losses when it all boils down to it. And, that's how I look at it. I always said that, even when I was in San Francisco. I just said as long as we're winning, I don't have a problem with it. But if we're not winning and I'm not getting the ball enough, that's when I have a problem. Because it doesn't matter statistically. I feel like with me being a big part of any offense, then the numbers are going to come. ... I think at some point during the course of the game, I will have an impact -- whether it's blocking or whether it's catching the football.

GB: What do you need from your team, or your teammates, to enable you to achieve success?

TO: Well, obviously, in my situation the quarterback is a big part of my success. I think it goes hand-in-hand. Obviously, a quarterback that has the weapons like Donovan has with this team -- with me, LJ (Smith) and Brian Westbrook -- obviously that helps him to be a better quarterback. ...

GB: What's your relationship like with your teammates?

TO: We have fun. Every day, it's interesting. ... (In the training room), we have a lot of fun doing just different games in there. Even with rehab, there are a lot of games that we play that are competitive, but it coincides with our rehab. And (it's) the same with a lot of guys on the team. We have a lot of guys sitting back in the lounge that play Halo. Me and (Greg) Lewis and Hank Fraley, we play dominos. So, a lot of guys do different things.

GB: What do you make of the Eagles' 4-3 start this season?

TO: I think a lot of the injuries have played a big part in some of our losses. I just feel that if Donovan wasn't hurt as he was, our record probably would indicate we were better.

GB: Donovan has obviously had trouble throwing, especially deep. He didn't complete any of his first 12 passes vs. Denver. How has that affected the team?

TO: Well, obviously I think our wins and losses are really predicated on how he plays. I just feel like, you know, everybody can point fingers at our defense, but it doesn't matter. Even when we were 28 (points) down, I still had in the back of my mind that we could come back -- had our offense gotten in sync. I just honestly feel with playmakers like myself, LJ (Smith), and obviously Brian Westbrook, that we could have gotten back in the game. And that we did. You know, like I said, it's hard to win ballgames when you have turnovers, and we had a turnover right when we were about to go into probably tie the game. That killed our momentum, and it killed our drive.

GB: How do you feel about your relationship with Philadelphia fans?

TO: I love the Philly fans. I know I've lost some, but I think there are a lot of fans out there who understand where I'm coming from and they enjoy what I do on the football field.

[varayder]

WOW Such a show of intelligence

Being the guy that jumped into 16 pages of TO-hatred by stating that we all have "blinders", gives you absolutely no basis to question anyone else's intelligence.

Well bright one... Why don't you qoute me where I say that you "all" have blinders. My basis for questioning ones lack of intelligence starts with you for both your idiotic statements I have responded to.

[Diomedes]

lots of crap

Go away.

[Beermonkey]

WOW Such a show of intelligence

Being the guy that jumped into 16 pages of TO-hatred by stating that we all have "blinders", gives you absolutely no basis to question anyone else's intelligence.

Well bright one... Why don't you qoute me where I say that you "all" have blinders. My basis for questioning ones lack of intelligence starts with you for both your idiotic statements I have responded to.

Let me look up what "qoute" means & I'll get back to you. Just cut your losses & silently slink away like the rest of your fans.

You've embarassed yourself enough & are only making it worse.

[varayder]

WOW Such a show of intelligence

Being the guy that jumped into 16 pages of TO-hatred by stating that we all have "blinders", gives you absolutely no basis to question anyone else's intelligence.

Well bright one... Why don't you qoute me where I say that you "all" have blinders. My basis for questioning ones lack of intelligence starts with you for both your idiotic statements I have responded to.

Let me look up what "qoute" means & I'll get back to you. Just cut your losses & silently slink away like the rest of your fans.

You've embarassed yourself enough & are only making it worse.

LOL! embarassed myself enough because I didn't proof read my post? Making what worse? TO has made it bad enough for your fans.
Please tell me you are an exception to the rule on this board. I had gained alot of respect the week after the game with the Raiders.

[varayder]

The funny thing is, I think half the team agrees with TO now. It's just that TO is the only one with the balls to say it. Good for TO. I'm tired of players backing down to the Eagles. TO doesn't back down.

Monkeyboy...Here is some of your 16 pages of TO hatred

[Diomedes]

You idiot, that guy doesn't count.

[PhillyGirl]

Chris Mortensen was on 790 to discuss the ESPN/TO thing and he defended TO after reading the full transcript, saying ESPN took it out of context on purpose.... 

is this for real?