What if the goal has changed?

reese125 · March 22, 2006, 03:05:25 PM

Quote from: rjs246 on March 22, 2006, 02:42:00 PM
Look, smart stuff, everyone recognized that Seattle was a playoff team and that they were one of only a few NFC teams that had what it took to be contenders. What do you want? A notarized spreadsheet of all of the pundits who said that Seattle would be the bestest NFC team? To use them as some sort of comparative example when talking about the Eagles is laughable.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/preview05/news/story?id=2152292

Man, look at all of those Seahawks fans Rjs...hahaha

rjs246 · March 22, 2006, 03:09:22 PM

Stop making a fool of yourself.

reese125 · March 22, 2006, 03:14:36 PM

Quote from: rjs246 on March 22, 2006, 03:09:22 PM
Stop making a fool of yourself.

before you come back with a smartass remark.....back your statements up

rjs246 · March 22, 2006, 03:20:15 PM

In case you didn't notice, the Seahawks were one of the teams mentioned as a playoff team in the example that you just posted by several of the collected idiots employed by ESPN. Playoff teams have a shot and they were one of several to be picked. But you, know. You totally TOLD me. I'm so embarrassed.

rjs246 · March 22, 2006, 03:26:18 PM

By the way, I'm sure you're working on a truly biting comment in retort. Don't waste your breath. This whole back and forth is an idiotic aside to the original conversation. Several people recognized Seattle as contenders last year. You can choose to believe that or not. I don't really care.

reese125 · March 22, 2006, 03:30:07 PM

Quote from: rjs246 on March 22, 2006, 03:20:15 PM
In case you didn't notice, the Seahawks were one of the teams mentioned as a playoff team in the example that you just posted by several of the collected idiots employed by ESPN. Playoff teams have a shot and they were one of several to be picked. But you, know. You totally TOLD me. I'm so embarrassed.

several huh....spit on those glasses, rub em..and look again guy (2 picks by how many experts).

Wingspan · March 22, 2006, 04:41:19 PM

Quote from: FFatPatt on March 22, 2006, 12:47:39 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on March 22, 2006, 12:44:52 PM
other than 1 year, it's worked.

Has it? I don't see a Lombardi Trophy at the NovaCare complex.

no. but they have been serious contenders for 4.5 out of 6 years

ice grillin you · March 22, 2006, 04:42:02 PM

serious contenders for the nfc

phattymatty · March 22, 2006, 04:53:41 PM

Quote from: reese125 on March 22, 2006, 03:05:25 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/preview05/news/story?id=2152292

Man, look at all of those Seahawks fans Rjs...hahaha

every single person picked the eagles except for hoge. he's so smart.

PhillyPhreak54 · March 22, 2006, 09:45:07 PM

I don't buy that theory.

If they were rebuilding they wouldn't be signing Shawn Barber. They'd be giving the job to Matt McCoy to see what he can do.

If they were rebuilding they wouldn't go out and sign Darren Howard.

If they were rebuilding they wouldn't sign a 36 year old backup QB - they'd go with a young player there with a lot of upside who can be molded.

Sure they are going young at some positions. But you need a good mix of young and old on a team. And I think that is what they are doing.

Diomedes · March 22, 2006, 09:54:18 PM

Great thread, Mo. FF's first post is very good, too.

Quote from: FFatPatt on March 22, 2006, 01:09:15 PMAsk Bob Kraft... the two goals need not be mutually exclusive.

Kraft is a dirty man.

Diomedes · March 22, 2006, 10:01:12 PM

And reese, you're mistaken. Seattle got plenty of respect going into last season.

NGM · March 22, 2006, 10:13:50 PM

I think the fact is, is that the Eagles have a plan and come hell or high water that plan is not going to change. The contract size to player ability ratio this offseason was not viewed in their favor so the chose not to act on big names. This may lead to a perception of rebuilding but the entire point of their plan is that they will never have to completly rebuild. I am not saying I agree with this but the Eagles will spend top dollar if they think the player is worth it.

4and26 · March 22, 2006, 10:27:49 PM

Quote from: FFatPatt on March 22, 2006, 11:47:57 AM
I think the current Eagles FO and decision-makers is always looking toward having the best chance to win over the next 5+ years instead of going all-out to win in the present year. I think the goal's always been to have long-term success at the possible cost of shorter-term veteran depth and success.

I love the philosophy, and I also hate it.

The end of this quote really sums it up.
We're (Eagles) are winners but in a league of 32 teams with millions to spends it's also a business. It's hard to stay on top but the Eagles do that. Making a run to the SB every year is just well simply impossible.
Yet were here, we chat and we beleive.

Diomedes · March 22, 2006, 10:46:25 PM

Quote from: 4and26 on March 22, 2006, 10:27:49 PM
Yet were here, we chat and we beleive.

Appalling.