Around The NFL - 2008

rjs246 · August 28, 2008, 10:59:09 PM

Because I already had Steve Smith and Randy Moss. Don't worry about it.

reese125 · August 29, 2008, 12:09:40 AM

I cant help it...I need you to do well.

Seabiscuit36 · August 29, 2008, 10:42:40 AM

Sirius just said Chad Johnson has legally changed his name to OCHO CINCO

Father Demon · August 29, 2008, 11:38:15 AM

OCHO-PSYCHO

Father Demon · August 29, 2008, 11:53:02 AM

They're fast. Wasn't this on the not approved list just a couple days ago?

QB Eagles · August 29, 2008, 12:06:06 PM

Quote from: Father Demon on August 29, 2008, 11:53:02 AM
They're fast. Wasn't this on the not approved list just a couple days ago?

I don't think they ever stopped fans from ordering customized Ocho Cinco jerseys, a la Ron Mexico. The NFL just wouldn't let CJ wear one while playing.

QB Eagles · August 29, 2008, 03:00:24 PM

ESPN dumped a ton of NFL-related content onto their website today the past couple of days.

First up are the always-entertaining, always-useless staff predictions.

- All staffers predict that either the Chargers, Cowboys, Patriots, or Colts will win the SB, with the exception of Kevin Seifert, who picked the Jaguars.
- Most of them have the Eagles going to the playoffs, but only Seth Wickersham thinks they will win the NFC East. Mike Sando has the Eagles losing the Super Bowl.
- No one predicts MVP honors for any Eagle. Matt Mosley and Sal Paolantonio, a couple of NFC East watchers, picked Jackson for offensive ROY.

More detailed analysis of the Eagles are here. No one at ESPN thinks the Eagles will repeat their last place finish in the NFC East. Humorously, the "MY BEST OPPONENT" part of the page has LJ Smith talking about Osi Umenyiora.

Finally, they ranked team fan bases. The Eagles came in #4, behind the Steelers, Packers, and Browns. Steeler fans are among the best fanbases without question, but I still think the Eagles fans are more hardcore and more fanatical. More knowledgeable about the game too. It's easy to cheer when your team has five Lombardi trophies, and it's easy to "travel" when half the city's population has moved away.

I can at least see where they are coming from on the Steelers and Packers... but Eagles fans are demonstratively better than Browns fans, who should have been fighting Chiefs fans for the #4 spot.

reese125 · August 29, 2008, 05:09:50 PM

I cant believe Chris Henry was the team captain in last nights game....holy shtein that team is a hot mess

Dayton News

QB Eagles · August 29, 2008, 06:38:28 PM

Bryant McKinnie suspended 4 games for a nightclub fight.

QB Eagles · August 29, 2008, 11:49:09 PM

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 29, 2008, 10:42:40 AM
Sirius just said Chad Johnson has legally changed his name to OCHO CINCO

The Associated Press finally got around to checking up on it.

Chad Javon Ocho Cinco

QB Eagles · August 30, 2008, 03:01:49 AM

I thought Ben Obomanu was poised for a breakout season with the Seahawks. No more. Broken clavicle.

PoopyfaceMcGee · August 30, 2008, 09:02:37 AM

Any chance that Ocho Cinco isn't the top-selling jersey this season?

I heard the Favre Jets jerseys have sold in high numbers, but still...

Rome · August 30, 2008, 09:29:06 AM

Just wait until DeSean Jackson starts running back touchdowns on national television. His jersey sales will kill Sean Taylor's numbers.

MDS · August 30, 2008, 03:18:36 PM

rudi johnson cut

BigEd76 · August 30, 2008, 05:57:47 PM

Ashley Lelie cut by San Fran

Chris Brown put on IR by Houston