25 Eagles Questions For 2005

[ice grillin you]

33TD's, 13 INt's

you and a great mind think alike

[Feva]

1. McNabb was the only QB in NFL history to throw for 30+ TDs and less than 10 INTs in a season in 2004. Will he have a better or worse season this year? How many TDs and INTs do you predict for him?
Worse, but only in the sense that he won't repeat that feat.  30-32 TD's, 10-12 INT's

2. Will McNabb run more this year? He ran a career-low 41 times for 220 yards last year.
A liiiiitle more.  I'll say 45-50 times... 315 yds.

3. McNabb had a 64% completion rate in 2004. Over/under/push the 64% for 2005?
Under. 60-62%

4. Will Terrell Owens play all 16 games? If not, will it be due to a suspension or any other type of disciplinary action?
No... no disciplinary action though.  I think the groin will make him sit a game, maybe 2.

5. Owens had 1200 yards, 77 catches and 14 TDs last year. Over/under/push on those stats for 2005?
Over and Under.  82 catches, 1310 yards, 12 TD's

6. Will we see Owens call out/gesture to McNabb on the field this year?
Yes... because if he does it at any point, you can bet that there'll be a camera pointed at him just waiting for it.

7. Westbrook had 177 carries, 73 receptions and 2 punt returns in 13 games last year. That's an average of 19.4 touches per game. Will he exceed 19.4 touches per game in 2005?
Yes.  I'll go with 22.6 touches.

8. Will Westbrook have a punt or kickoff return for a TD this season?
Nope.

9. Greg Lewis is replacing Todd Pinkston as the #2 WR. Will Greg have over/under/push 36 receptions? Over/under/push on the 676 yards that Todd had? Over/under/push on the 1 TD?
Over on catches: 45, Under on yards: 595, and Over on TD's: 5

10. Will Chad Lewis be re-signed at any point this season?
No.

11. The offensive line allowed 37 sacks in 2004. Over/under/push 37 sacks in 2005?
Under: 30-32.

12. The Eagles scored 386 points in 2004. Over/under/push 386 points in 2005?
Over: 410

13. Will the Eagles acquire a veteran WR prior to the start of the season? Which receiver do you predict they'll sign?
Yes: Robert Ferguson

14. L.J. Smith needs to have a breakout season this year. Will he have over/under/push 50 catches? Over/under/push 5 TDs?
Push on the catches, Over on the TD's: 6

15. Will Billy McMullen have over/under/push 20 receptions?
Under: 15-19 catches.
16. The Eagles defense had 47 sacks last year. Will they have over/under/push 47 sacks in 2005?
Over: 54 sacks

17. The Eagles defense allowed 260 points last year (16.25ppg). They are preaching a nastier attitude this year. Will they allow less than 260 points?
No... a think a few more: 283

18. Will Lito Sheppard have over/under/push 7 INTs?
Under.  I'll give him 6 though.

19. How many sacks will Jevon Kearse have?
12.5

20. Who will be the primary KR this year? Will that player average over/under 25 yards per return? Will he return one for a TD?
Wynn once he get's back.  He'll average over 25 and he will take 1 to the house this year.

21. How many regular season wins will the Eagles have?
13

22. Will the Eagles win the NFC East?
Easily.
23. Will they secure HFA again?
Yup.

24. Will the Eagles win the NFC?
Yes.

25. Will the Eagles win the Super Bowl?
God, I hope so.

Bonus Question: Which veteran RB will be signed to replace Buckhalter?
Dorsey Levens

[Dillen]

1. McNabb was the only QB in NFL history to throw for 30+ TDs and less than 10 INTs in a season in 2004. Will he have a better or worse season this year? How many TDs and INTs do you predict for him? Worse, 27 TD, 10 interceptions.

2. Will McNabb run more this year? He ran a career-low 41 times for 220 yards last year.
Yes

3. McNabb had a 64% completion rate in 2004. Over/under/push the 64% for   2005?Under

4. Will Terrell Owens play all 16 games? If not, will it be due to a suspension or any other type of disciplinary action?No, no

5. Owens had 1200 yards, 77 catches and 14 TDs last year. Over/under/push on those stats for 2005? Under

6. Will we see Owens call out/gesture to McNabb on the field this year? Yes

7. Westbrook had 177 carries, 73 receptions and 2 punt returns in 13 games last year. That's an average of 19.4 touches per game. Will he exceed 19.4 touches per game in 2005?Yes

8. Will Westbrook have a punt or kickoff return for a TD this season?Yes

9. Greg Lewis is replacing Todd Pinkston as the #2 WR. Will Greg have over/under/push 36 receptions? Over/under/push on the 676 yards that Todd had? Over/under/push on the 1 TD?Over on receptions, push on yards, over on TDs

10. Will Chad Lewis be re-signed at any point this season?No

11. The offensive line allowed 37 sacks in 2004. Over/under/push 37 sacks in 2005?Over

12. The Eagles scored 386 points in 2004. Over/under/push 386 points in 2005?Under

13. Will the Eagles acquire a veteran WR prior to the start of the season? Which receiver do you predict they'll sign?no

14. L.J. Smith needs to have a breakout season this year. Will he have over/under/push 50 catches? Over/under/push 5 TDs?Over

15. Will Billy McMullen have over/under/push 20 receptions?Push

16. The Eagles defense had 47 sacks last year. Will they have over/under/push 47 sacks in 2005?Push

17. The Eagles defense allowed 260 points last year (16.25ppg). They are preaching a nastier attitude this year. Will they allow less than 260 points?yes

18. Will Lito Sheppard have over/under/push 7 INTs?under

19. How many sacks will Jevon Kearse have?10.5

20. Who will be the primary KR this year? Will that player average over/under 25 yards per return? Will he return one for a TD?Moats, no, no

21. How many regular season wins will the Eagles have?12

22. Will the Eagles win the NFC East?yes

23. Will they secure HFA again?yes

24. Will the Eagles win the NFC?yes

25. Will the Eagles win the Super Bowl?no

Bonus Question: Which veteran RB will be signed to replace Buckhalter?Levens

[WEST is GOD]

1. McNabb was the only QB in NFL history to throw for 30+ TDs and less than 10 INTs in a season in 2004. Will he have a better or worse season this year? How many TDs and INTs do you predict for him? 37 TDs 12 INTs

2. Will McNabb run more this year? He ran a career-low 41 times for 220 yards last year. Yes I think he will run more.

3. McNabb had a 64% completion rate in 2004. Over/under/push the 64% for 2005? Over, D-Mac is the man. I'm going for 66%.

4. Will Terrell Owens play all 16 games? If not, will it be due to a suspension or any other type of disciplinary action? Yep, he's going to play all 16. No disciplinary action.

5. Owens had 1200 yards, 77 catches and 14 TDs last year. Over/under/push on those stats for 2005? I think he'll beat every category.

6. Will we see Owens call out/gesture to McNabb on the field this year? Probably once or twice. It happened last year when they were buddies.

7. Westbrook had 177 carries, 73 receptions and 2 punt returns in 13 games last year. That's an average of 19.4 touches per game. Will he exceed 19.4 touches per game in 2005? He won't excede, I think it'll dip a little bit.

8. Will Westbrook have a punt or kickoff return for a TD this season? Yes, punt.

9. Greg Lewis is replacing Todd Pinkston as the #2 WR. Will Greg have over/under/push 36 receptions? Over/under/push on the 676 yards that Todd had? Over/under/push on the 1 TD? Over receptions, over yards, over TD.

10. Will Chad Lewis be re-signed at any point this season? Yes.

11. The offensive line allowed 37 sacks in 2004. Over/under/push 37 sacks in 2005? Way under.

12. The Eagles scored 386 points in 2004. Over/under/push 386 points in 2005? Over baby.

13. Will the Eagles acquire a veteran WR prior to the start of the season? Which receiver do you predict they'll sign? Yes, prediction will be posted later.

14. L.J. Smith needs to have a breakout season this year. Will he have over/under/push 50 catches? Over/under/push 5 TDs? Over in both.

15. Will Billy McMullen have over/under/push 20 receptions? Way under.

16. The Eagles defense had 47 sacks last year. Will they have over/under/push 47 sacks in 2005? Over. Defense is the best offense in 05.

17. The Eagles defense allowed 260 points last year (16.25ppg). They are preaching a nastier attitude this year. Will they allow less than 260 points? Yes, they will allow less.

18. Will Lito Sheppard have over/under/push 7 INTs? Under 7 INTs.

19. How many sacks will Jevon Kearse have? 10.5 sacks.

20. Who will be the primary KR this year? Will that player average over/under 25 yards per return? Will he return one for a TD? Return one TD? Sure, why not. more than 25 yards per return? Sure, why not.

21. How many regular season wins will the Eagles have? 13

22. Will the Eagles win the NFC East? Of course.

23. Will they secure HFA again? Of course.

24. Will the Eagles win the NFC? Of course.

25. Will the Eagles win the Super Bowl? Of course.

Bonus Question: Which veteran RB will be signed to replace Buckhalter? Davenport.

[rjs246]

[stawberries and sunshine]

Christ you're optimistic. 37 TDs from McNabb? 66% completion? 13 wins. Westbrook AND our unnamed KR guy will score on returns. It's gonna be a hell of a year.

[Geowhizzer]

Man, Phreak, I already had a hard day of school, I get home, and I've got to take a test. 

I've compiled a list of questions about the Birds for this year. Answer them and at the end of the year we'll look back and see who got what right...

1. McNabb was the only QB in NFL history to throw for 30+ TDs and less than 10 INTs in a season in 2004. Will he have a better or worse season this year? How many TDs and INTs do you predict for him?

A better season overall.  38 TD/ 12 INT


2. Will McNabb run more this year? He ran a career-low 41 times for 220 yards last year.

McNabb will run at least 50 times for 250 yards.


3. McNabb had a 64% completion rate in 2004. Over/under/push the 64% for 2005?

Over:  66%


4. Will Terrell Owens play all 16 games? If not, will it be due to a suspension or any other type of disciplinary action?

Bold prediction:  Owens will play all 16 games.


5. Owens had 1200 yards, 77 catches and 14 TDs last year. Over/under/push on those stats for 2005?

Yards:  Over (1300); Catches:  Over (80+); TDs:  Under (12)


6. Will we see Owens call out/gesture to McNabb on the field this year?

Yes.  He won't be able to help himself.


7. Westbrook had 177 carries, 73 receptions and 2 punt returns in 13 games last year. That's an average of 19.4 touches per game. Will he exceed 19.4 touches per game in 2005?

I believe that Westbrook will have 20+ touches in 2005.



8. Will Westbrook have a punt or kickoff return for a TD this season?

No.


9. Greg Lewis is replacing Todd Pinkston as the #2 WR. Will Greg have over/under/push 36 receptions? Over/under/push on the 676 yards that Todd had? Over/under/push on the 1 TD?

Receptions:  Over (45+); Yards:  Over (750+); TDs:  Over (4+)


10. Will Chad Lewis be re-signed at any point this season?

It doesn't look like it.


11. The offensive line allowed 37 sacks in 2004. Over/under/push 37 sacks in 2005?

Over (40).


12. The Eagles scored 386 points in 2004. Over/under/push 386 points in 2005?

Over (approx. 400)


13. Will the Eagles acquire a veteran WR prior to the start of the season? Which receiver do you predict they'll sign?

Kevin Johnson None.


14. L.J. Smith needs to have a breakout season this year. Will he have over/under/push 50 catches? Over/under/push 5 TDs?

Catches:  Under (40-45).  5 TDs:  Push (5).


15. Will Billy McMullen have over/under/push 20 receptions?

Under (10-12).


16. The Eagles defense had 47 sacks last year. Will they have over/under/push 47 sacks in 2005?

Over (50+)


17. The Eagles defense allowed 260 points last year (16.25ppg). They are preaching a nastier attitude this year. Will they allow less than 260 points?

Slightly under (250).


18. Will Lito Sheppard have over/under/push 7 INTs?

Under (5).


19. How many sacks will Jevon Kearse have?

Approximately 10.


20. Who will be the primary KR this year? Will that player average over/under 25 yards per return? Will he return one for a TD?

Moats.  Under (20-24).  No.


21. How many regular season wins will the Eagles have?

14.

22. Will the Eagles win the NFC East?

Umm... yes.


23. Will they secure HFA again?

Yes.


24. Will the Eagles win the NFC?

Yes.


25. Will the Eagles win the Super Bowl?

Yes.


Bonus Question: Which veteran RB will be signed to replace Buckhalter?

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[Feva]

Well, how'd everybpdy do? 

[Geowhizzer]

Well, how'd everybpdy do? 

As bad as the Eagles.

[rjs246]

I think I got 7 right. But I was right about TO across the board so you can all suck it.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Well, how'd everybpdy do? 

Bite me, dcikbag.

[Feva]

Well, how'd everybpdy do? 

Bite me, dcikbag.

Love you too, baby girl.