The Defense

[Seabiscuit36]

I really think they played out of their minds, and had a great scheme, but they played Choke Delhomme, and he farging sucks. 

Next week is one you get to see them against the one of the best offenses in the NFC

But they contained the run game and one of the better olines around. 

I know, but they also went from not being able to stop the Panthers for 8 minutes thanks to a dumb penalty on Parker, to 21 pts in 3 minutes, and the run game was contained by them running less.  I guess what i'm saying is they surprised the shtein outta me, but i want to see them against a premier offense, and a QB who isnt completely incompetent. 

[LBIggle]

they did a good job.  they haven't legitimized themselves yet, though.

[shorebird]

Next week will tell the tale. Friggen' Bree's was off the hook this week, 358 yds. and 6 td's.

[PhillyGirl]

Next week won't be fair. Because Kolb is an abomination and the defense will be sucking wind all day.

[The BIGSTUD]

Everyone was wrong.... but me. 

[LBIggle]

unfortunately i don't think the saints care, their just going to have to suck it up.

what sucks even more is i have visions of mcnabb playing with that flak jacket thing and sucking worst then kobbb could ever hope to.

[phillymic2000]

and then some can say they suck. Carolina had the best record last year in the nfc, they have their whole o line back and the eagles pressured them and shut them down.

[Displaced]

The defense did a really good job after that first drive and that one was stopped if not for Parker's penalty.  They were able to get quick, and consistent pressure on Del Hommenna hommenna and the secondary was able to sit on routes and capitalize when he got antsy in the pocket and as is characteristic for him started chucking the rock up for grabs.

What will be interesting is whether teams will be able to look at this film and adjust by going to max protect.  I want to see how these boys cover if the Qb has some time to throw. They look like they have come into their own as a unit but what happens when Macho actually gets tested?

All in all it was a good tune up type of game.  They accomplished just about all you would ant to see:

Tunovers and points on defense.
At least one really good sustained drive on offense.
Decent running attack.

Problems:

I still see too many dropped balls.
Akers kicked the ball out of bounds.
The defense got it shoved down their collective throats on the first drive.
There were waaay too many penalties.

Mcnabb hurt but he has to play because Kobb just SUCKS I mean like an Oreck he sucks.

[PhillyGirl]

and then some can say they suck. Carolina had the best record last year in the nfc, they have their whole o line back and the eagles pressured them and shut them down.

Yeah, I pretty much agree (as already said). The Panthers oline is considered one of the better in the NFC. And everyone (for the most part, including myself) said they would OWN the Eagles dline and LBs. It was the other way around.

[PhillyGirl]

displaced...the penalties were expected.

The oline especially. THey have barely played together and then when Kolb came in, they had that stiff back there so another new face.

[phillymic2000]

displaced...the penalties were expected.

The oline especially. THey have barely played together and then when Kolb came in, they had that stiff back there so another new face.

They need to use peters and run behind his ass all day. West had a couple good runs behind him. run run run fat ass. pound the ball and keep the defense rested.

BTW the saints were playing the fargin Lions and the Lions put up 27 on them.

[Displaced]

displaced...the penalties were expected.

The oline especially. THey have barely played together and then when Kolb came in, they had that stiff back there so another new face.

I hear ya PG.  I guess we can give them a pass on that score (like it matters what we think).  I actually think its a good thing though.  A win like this can lead to a let down but the mistakes gives Reid&Co. a reason to chew into them and keep them honest.  

Kobb reeeaaallly scares me though.  He looked lost out there. Shady looked good and if they can sustain the run-which is just what they will need to do against the Saints-maybe he can muddle through as long as they don't have to put the game in his hands.  In other words PUNT on third and lond as long as Kobb is in there.  

[Displaced]

displaced...the penalties were expected.

The oline especially. THey have barely played together and then when Kolb came in, they had that stiff back there so another new face.

They need to use peters and run behind his ass all day. West had a couple good runs behind him. run run run fat ass. pound the ball and keep the defense rested.

BTW the saints were playing the fargin Lions and the Lions put up 27 on them.

LOL yeah I just saw the wrap on NFL network.  Stafford threw THREE picks and they still almost scored thirty.  If the defense plays half as good as they did today, the Saints should be easy pickins at home outside.

[Magical_Retard]

Hold the Saints to 21 pts and I would consider this a good defense. Lucky for the Eagles the Saints no longer have a power running game which they could never stop (Duece).

Pierre is good though. And Brees will not make mistakes.

[mussa]

Next week will tell the tale. Friggen' Bree's was off the hook this week, 358 yds. and 6 td's.

you do realize they played the Lions today right?