Sunshine, daydream: Looking ahead

Diomedes · November 15, 2005, 10:20:35 AM

There were some good things in the game last night. I know the season is over, but I'd like to talk about some of the encouraging things we saw, and daydream a bit.

First and foremost, the Westbrook-Gordon tandem worked very well. Westbrook is a known commodity; his performance was on par. Gordon however made me feel football happy at times. He did a great job of gaining the extra 1 to 3 yards by falling forward. He ran with some confidence and authority. Is anyone else thinking that Gordon might become an important factor in the Eagles offense?

Cole was a nice surprise. He was disruptive AND produced sacks, a combination our DEs haven't been able to boast lately. I hope he won himself a lot more playing time with this performance. I can't say I think he's going to be a stud or anything, but no one else is stepping up in that position, so what the hell. I'll root for the guy.

Akers looked good. Nevermind the game ending kick...if he had made that kick it would have been beyond remarkable. The 48 yarder was very solid, though. And he didn't come up lame afterwards. It's nice to have him back, and I'm dreaming of future games when we can stop chewing our lips every time the kicker comes out.

Jackson farged up a few snaps, but he recovered as the game progressed. I'm a Fraley fan, but that doesn't keep me from looking at this new giant of a Center and thinking, boy wouldn't it be nice if this guy could become a dominant mutha..

Anyone else wanna chime in with happy delusions and hopes for the future?

SunMo · November 15, 2005, 10:22:00 AM

i was happy with the running game, you could tell that they practiced it all week, just the way the line blew the Cowboys off the line. Gordon is a tough inside runner, a good changeup to Westbrook.

Tomahawk · November 15, 2005, 10:53:54 AM

Reggie Brown was able to get open.

Diomedes · November 15, 2005, 10:55:46 AM

Quote from: Tomahawk on November 15, 2005, 10:53:54 AM
Reggie Brown was able to get open.

That's the spirit! Nevermind that he dropped every other pass his way. At least the farger got open!

Tomahawk · November 15, 2005, 10:57:46 AM

Quote from: Diomedes on November 15, 2005, 10:55:46 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 15, 2005, 10:53:54 AM
Reggie Brown was able to get open.

That's the spirit! Nevermind that he dropped every other pass his way. At least the farger got open!

That's right - one step at a time for the rookie. Baby steps.

BobbyT · November 15, 2005, 11:04:24 AM

My name is BobbyT and I'm an Eagles fan.....

...um......Greg Lewis was able to get separation off the line.

Rome · November 15, 2005, 11:12:48 AM

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henchmanUK · November 15, 2005, 11:26:17 AM

Quote from: Tomahawk on November 15, 2005, 10:57:46 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 15, 2005, 10:55:46 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 15, 2005, 10:53:54 AM
Reggie Brown was able to get open.

That's the spirit! Nevermind that he dropped every other pass his way. At least the farger got open!

That's right - one step at a time for the rookie. Baby steps.

I agree. LJ had his fair share of dropsies in his rookie season.

SunMo · November 15, 2005, 11:29:40 AM

Quote from: henchmanUK on November 15, 2005, 11:26:17 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 15, 2005, 10:57:46 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 15, 2005, 10:55:46 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 15, 2005, 10:53:54 AM
Reggie Brown was able to get open.

That's the spirit! Nevermind that he dropped every other pass his way. At least the farger got open!

That's right - one step at a time for the rookie. Baby steps.

I agree. LJ had his fair share of dropsies in his rookie season.

exactly, and now he catches the ball, and drops it later. next year, he should be able to hold on to it for an entire play.

Diomedes · November 15, 2005, 11:30:37 AM

See? Who says Philly fans are dour and pessimistic? Just look at all the happy hope here!!

henchmanUK · November 15, 2005, 11:48:00 AM

Quote from: Sun_Mo on November 15, 2005, 11:29:40 AM
Quote from: henchmanUK on November 15, 2005, 11:26:17 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 15, 2005, 10:57:46 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 15, 2005, 10:55:46 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 15, 2005, 10:53:54 AM
Reggie Brown was able to get open.

That's the spirit! Nevermind that he dropped every other pass his way. At least the farger got open!

That's right - one step at a time for the rookie. Baby steps.

I agree. LJ had his fair share of dropsies in his rookie season.

exactly, and now he catches the ball, and drops it later. next year, he should be able to hold on to it for an entire play.

JTrotter Fan · November 15, 2005, 12:02:38 PM

I was very proud of the running game. They pouned that ball and the Cowboys were in complete shock. They really had no answer. Hopefully, they continue to work on that the rest of these meaningless games.

ice grillin you · November 15, 2005, 12:07:53 PM

Cole was a nice surprise. He was disruptive AND produced sacks, a combination our DEs haven't been able to boast lately. I hope he won himself a lot more playing time with this performance. I can't say I think he's going to be a stud or anything, but no one else is stepping up in that position, so what the hell. I'll root for the guy.

i was on record day of the draft as saying this guy would/will be a pro bowler one day...hes a man...one of the few on this team

SunMo · November 15, 2005, 12:41:45 PM

don't forget Chad... he was a YAC machine last night

PhillyandBCEagles · November 15, 2005, 12:41:53 PM

Get FredEx!!

Cole and Jackson are both future Pro Bowlers IMO. I was very impressed with both guys (yeah Jackson messed some things up but that's going to happen when you're making your first ever start).