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[Diomedes]

Heavy is the head that wears the crown.  All three losses this year are on Reid.  He's an awful game day coach.  Simply awful.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Assuming the team doesn't get a horseshoe up their collective ass and win the Super Bowl, it's absolutely time for a change at head coach after this season.  Not even a question.

[rjs246]

McNabb is not free of blame for Sunday's mistakes.  He's faced Gruden as many times as Reid has in his career so he should be well aware of their tendencies on defense just as much as Gruden is aware of the Eagles tendencies on offense.

The important thing that you're forgetting is that Donovan is dumber than a sack of bricks. Expecting him to remember an opposing defense's tendencies is laughable.

[Sgt PSN]

Assuming the team doesn't get a horseshoe up their collective ass and win the Super Bowl, it's absolutely time for a change at head coach after this season. Not even a question.

It ain't gonna happen after this season unless the team remains completely healthy and manages to lose out.  And even then, it's unlikely that Lurie will pull the plug on Reid. 

Besides, who would be available that could come in and immediately make the Eagles a dominant SB contender?  Cowher's about the only SB winning coach who doesn't have a contract going into next year I think.  Well, Gibbs and Parcells will be available too but I definately don't want either of them. 

[MDS]

First of all, I'm shocked GCobb made a good point. Second, Reid made the call, but McNabb threw the pass. Don has to read the coverage, and especially after the first mistake, not make it again. If Andy calls a zesty play, don't force it in there. Or audible. You can't not blame Donovan simply because the coach called a bad play. The guy is the franchise QB, been the league..what 7 seasons? He has to recognize the defense and limits his mistakes. He had a bad 2.5 quarters, it happens. But he's the biggest reason why they lost the game. Not Reid. Reid didn't throw the interceptions.

[Philly_Crew]

Assuming the team doesn't get a horseshoe up their collective ass and win the Super Bowl, it's absolutely time for a change at head coach after this season. Not even a question.

It ain't gonna happen after this season unless the team remains completely healthy and manages to lose out.  And even then, it's unlikely that Lurie will pull the plug on Reid. 

Besides, who would be available that could come in and immediately make the Eagles a dominant SB contender?  Cowher's about the only SB winning coach who doesn't have a contract going into next year I think.  Well, Gibbs and Parcells will be available too but I definately don't want either of them. 

Many in Pitt wanted Cowher out until he won the SB.  I know no one wants to hear patience, but we have the pieces.  Let's hope Hood and Stallworth come out of the bye week strong and make a run like the Steelers last year.

[General_Failure]

It worked against the defense in practice...

[ice grillin you]

Besides, who would be available that could come in and immediately make the Eagles a dominant SB contender?

this argument is so stale and besides the point...no one coach would be a cure all...players win championships not coaches...and these players right now...most specifically mcnabb need a new direction a new program a new philosophy

as ive said many times before...a pro set offense would do this team wonders...go out and get a big #1 wr (if possible)...a top notch fullback and run an offense similar to marty schottenheimers in sd with westbrook playing the role of tomlinson

they dont need a coach thats already won a superbowl...they need a competant game day coach who can play call at the right times adjust to the changes in game and opponent and clock manage properly...and most of all a coach/OC who have a system that better suits the team and is more conducive to winning a championship

a more forceful player accountable guy wouldnt hurt either...the players pay no mind to reid anymore or jim johnson for that matter

do you know that even now 48 hrs after the tampa game mcnabb still has not owned up to the end of half debacle...he still continues to say that he was just trying to make a play and that ronde barber did a good job there....part of this is on mcnabb but a bigger part is that mcnabb knows he is not held accountable by the head coach as they are way to buddy buddy...that closeness need to be loosened a bit

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Yep.

[SD_Eagle5]

as ive said many times before...a pro set offense would do this team wonders...go out and get a big #1 wr (if possible)...a top notch fullback and run an offense similar to marty schottenheimers in sd with westbrook playing the role of tomlinson

You want the Eagles to play Martyball? Go to SD and ask the fans how much they like that offense. His playoff record is horrendus. And even if they did bring a guy in who liked to pound the ball the team is not set up to play as such, and it would take a couple of years to implement something like that. Unless we hit rock bottom you should expect to see Reid here till 2010.

[Sgt PSN]

The Eagles do not have the type of team to play Marty-ball.  Westbrook is not Tomlinson.  Not even close.  I don't think there's any way Westy would be able to handle the same amount of touches that LT gets. 

Also, I'm with SD in regards to Marty's postseason accomplishments.  So far, his most recognizable pos season accomplishment is standing on the opposite sideline while John Elway orchestrated "The Drive."  That wouldn't instill too much confidence in me when January rolls around. 

[ice grillin you]

You want the Eagles to play Martyball? Go to SD and ask the fans how much they like that offense. His playoff record is horrendus. And even if they did bring a guy in who liked to pound the ball the team is not set up to play as such, and it would take a couple of years to implement something like that.

yeah because i said that i wanted marty as the eagles head coach???

a couple years to implement a pro set offense?....you must be used to andy reid and his three year plan for rookie wr's...the offensive line is already there...a fullback can be gotten quite easily if tapeh isnt already capable...as for the skill positions theyve been overloaded with andys 600 page west coast playbook..they would more than welcome a stripped down pro style offense...an offense that mcnabb is much better suited for

and even if it did take a couple years so what...if thats what it takes for mcnabb and this team to win the superbowl then its worth the wait...its certainly a better option than the status quo and a chance they need to take...i dont want to be sitting around five years from now when mcnabb is done and wonder what if the team had given mcnabb a chance under a difference offense...reid has had eight years and hes done some good things no doubt...i cant hate on him for that even tho imo they won in spite of him not because of...but its clearly time for regime change while they still have a good amount of years left with what is one of the better qb's in the league and one that is certainly capable of winning a superbowl

[PhillyPhreak54]

FBs are dead. With the exception of Lorenzo Neal (the best in the game), Tony Richardson and Mack Strong the traditional roles of FBs are gone.

SD's offense finally was opened up a few weeks ago after the players went to Marty and complained about his "Martyball". Then he let Rivers air it out and they won.

Who cares if McNabb owns up to the 2nd quarter gaffe publicly? Reid called him on it publicly and they have watched film. As long as he acknowledges it within the TEAM it doesn't matter what he says to the press and publicly. I know thats not what some want to hear and certainly the WIP hosts cannot grasp that, but thats how it is.

Reid is going nowhere nor should he.

[SD_Eagle5]

You want the Eagles to play Martyball? Go to SD and ask the fans how much they like that offense. His playoff record is horrendus. And even if they did bring a guy in who liked to pound the ball the team is not set up to play as such, and it would take a couple of years to implement something like that.

yeah because i said that i wanted marty as the eagles head coach???

And even if they did bring a guy in who liked to pound the ball the team is not set up to play as such, and it would take a couple of years to implement something like that. Unless we hit rock bottom you should expect to see Reid here till 2010.

I mentioned a 'guy' specifically so you wouldn't think I was saying we should pry Marty from SD, you must have missed it. I have no problem with our running plays, they just need to be called more often. Sometimes running twice in the same set of downs works regardless of what type of offense you're running, I know its hard to believe.

[Father Demon]

This place is retarded this week.