Is it too early?

[andy7171]

To bring up the subject of the Phillies and the Eagles in the same year? Is Philthy the new Boston?



And yes, this is meant to be a jinx! xlolx

[Marcus Garvey]

Hellsyeah it's too early. I'm really nervous that EVERY national sportwriter is picking the Eagles to win. Many are picking them to completely dominate. I keep having flashbacks to the NFC Championship game against Tampa. Remember that one? The Bucs can't win in cold weather. The Eagles had owned the them the previous 4 meetings, etc... That was supposed to be a romp too.

[andy7171]

THERE'S NO WAY THE CARDS CAN WIN!

[SunCoastBlueHen]

THERE'S NO WAY THE CARDS CAN WIN!

D*ck.

xlolx

[JMU DJ]

Skins fans... glad I got out of the DC area... xnonono2x


... Sports writers/ commentators were all on the Eagles last week too... only seemed affect Eli's fragile psyche

[appfan2008]

After all of the woe is me coming from philadelphia about how they hadnt won any title since the early 80's it sure would be funny it the titles started coming in fast and furious

[andy7171]

Seriously though, I don't see how it's even possible for the Eagles NOT to win the Super Bowl.

Let's start looking past Arizona, who would you like to BEAT more the Ravens or the Steelers?

[JMU DJ]

Seriously though, I don't see how it's even possible for the Eagles NOT to win the Super Bowl.

Let's start looking past Arizona, who would you like to BEAT more the Ravens or the Steelers?

1. Towson
2. Frank Caliendo
3. Shannon Sharpe... I feel the spit coming out of the TV every time he talks
4. The all time record on Frogger
5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II for NES, that game if Friggin' impossible

[Marcus Garvey]

1. Towson
2. Frank Caliendo
3. Shannon Sharpe... I feel the spit coming out of the TV every time he talks
4. The all time record on Frogger
5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II for NES, that game if Friggin' impossible

You forgot Dane Cook and Ninja Gaiden for NES.

[TheValleyRaider]

Skins fans... glad I got out of the DC area... xnonono2x


... Sports writers/ commentators were all on the Eagles last week too... only seemed affect Eli's fragile psyche

Eli's psyche is just fine, thank you

How's McNabb's stomach doing? xcoolx

[Big Al]

You forgot Dane Cook and Ninja Gaiden for NES.

I'd put Master Blaster for the NES on that list. Anyone remember that game? It was awesome.

[Marcus Garvey]

Eli's psyche is just fine, thank you

How's McNabb's stomach doing? xcoolx

McNabb's stomach is gearing up for the NFC Championship game. Meanwhile, Eli's psyche is wishing he'd just played squash instead of football (http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2006/11/i-wish-everyone-had-listened-when-i.html).
http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/lol-squash.jpg

[andy7171]

Looking past this weekend, I think the Eagles best shot is to play the Ravens. They are running on fumes, the perfect team to beat in the Super Bowl.

[AshevilleApp2]

Looking past this weekend, I think the Eagles best shot is to play the Ravens. They are running on fumes, the perfect team to beat in the Super Bowl.

Either way though, the Eagles should win the Super Bowl. They have the payback factor on the Steelers from the previous time they met in the game.

[bandl]

Looking past this weekend, I think the Eagles best shot is to play the Ravens. They are running on fumes, the perfect team to beat in the Super Bowl.

'The Battle of I-95' sounds so much more appealing than 'The Battle of I-76'

[andy7171]

Beating Baltimore in the Super Bowl would avenge the '83 World Series.


The Curse of William Penn be damned!

[89Hen]

'The Battle of I-95' sounds so much more appealing than 'The Battle of I-76'
It would be the Keystone Battle. xpeacex

[gmoney55]

Either way though, the Eagles should win the Super Bowl. They have the payback factor on the Steelers from the previous time they met in the game.

Didn't the Eagles beat the Steelers this year?

[bandl]

It would be the Keystone Battle. xpeacex

Sorry, I should have used a smiley

'The Battle of I-95' sounds so much more appealing than 'The Battle of I-76' ;)

[ngineer]

My caption for McNabb speaking into the Giant's telehone set, "Hey Eli, I found your receiver.".....:D

[andy7171]

How awesome is it that the Philles and Eagles are world champs in the same year!??!

[gmoney55]

How awesome is it that the Philles and Eagles are world champs in the same year!??!

Well it would certainly be better than when the Red Sox and Pats did it.

[AshevilleApp2]

Didn't the Eagles beat the Steelers this year?

Not sure about this year, but regular season payback can't be as sweet as post-season payback.

[AshevilleApp2]

How awesome is it that the Philles and Eagles are world champs in the same year!??!

xlolx Incredible! It would probably inspire the Sixers and the Flyers to win as well.

[JMU DJ]

Not sure about this year, but regular season payback can't be as sweet as post-season payback.

Birds won the regular season matchup...



is it to soon for five straight victories over Towson?

[813Jag]

xlolx Incredible! It would probably inspire the Sixers and the Flyers to win as well.
I don't think anything will inspire them. xlolx

[andy7171]

xlolx Incredible! It would probably inspire the Sixers and the Flyers to win as well.
Oh man! You are on to something! xthumbsupx



Birds won the regular season matchup...



is it to soon for five straight victories over Towson?

Last time we beat you douchebags I was on the field. Get over yourselves Montana beat you! xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[SunCoastBlueHen]

How awesome is it that the Philles and Eagles are world champs in the same year!??!


Unfortunately, I think the Eagles are going down - just like Jag813's avatar.

[93henfan]

Unfortunately, I think the Eagles are going down - just like Jag813's avatar.


Yep, the Eagles don't stand a chance. Heck, they won't be able to get past the juggernaut AZ Cardinals.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Superbowl XLIII Champions! xthumbsupx

[JMU DJ]

Last time we beat you douchebags I was on the field. Get over yourselves Montana beat you! xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx


Don't advertise our douchebaggery dominance in your signature then xthumbsupx When was that game? I can only find results back til 2001. But seriously, only trying to deflect the curse you are trying to lay on the Eagles. xlolx


... perhaps next year we can save some face and win a game vs the skins xnonono2x

[andy7171]

Don't advertise our douchebaggery dominance in your signature then xthumbsupx When was that game? I can only find results back til 2001. But seriously, only trying to deflect the curse you are trying to lay on the Eagles. xlolx


... perhaps next year we can save some face and win a game vs the skins xnonono2x

xmadx 1992 xmadx


PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 2009 SUPER BOWL CHAMPS!!!!

[JMU DJ]

Warner : 4,583 yrds, 30 TD, 96.9 Passer Rating xrotatehx
Fitzgerald: 1,431 yrds, 12 TD
Boldin: 1,038 yrds, 11 TD
Breaston: 1,006 yrds, 3 TD
Hightower: 399 yrds, 10 TD
*Three receivers with 1,000 reception yards??? Holy Cow!!!

McNabb: 3,916 yrds, 23 TD, 86.4 Passer Rating
Jackson: 913 yrds, 2 TD
Basket: 440 yrds, 3 TD (yup, he's the second leading receiver)
Westbrook: 936 rush yrds, 9 rush TD, 402 rec yrds, 5 rec TD


Eagles defense is slightly better, but look at those offensive stats! There's no way the Eagles can match up against such a high powered offense. xnonono2x

[93henfan]

Eagles defense is slightly better, but look at those offensive stats! There's no way the Eagles can match up against such a high powered offense. xnonono2x

Damn right! Plus it's in a dome!! Last time the Eagles played an NFC Championship Game in a dome they lost.

Eagles have no chance on Sunday.

[andy7171]

Warner : 4,583 yrds, 30 TD, 96.9 Passer Rating xrotatehx
Fitzgerald: 1,431 yrds, 12 TD
Boldin: 1,038 yrds, 11 TD
Breaston: 1,006 yrds, 3 TD
Hightower: 399 yrds, 10 TD
*Three receivers with 1,000 reception yards??? Holy Cow!!!

McNabb: 3,916 yrds, 23 TD, 86.4 Passer Rating
Jackson: 913 yrds, 2 TD
Basket: 440 yrds, 3 TD (yup, he's the second leading receiver)
Westbrook: 936 rush yrds, 9 rush TD, 402 rec yrds, 5 rec TD


Eagles defense is slightly better, but look at those offensive stats! There's no way the Eagles can match up against such a high powered offense. xnonono2x

Does anyone remember Kurt Warners Giant's career? xlolx

[93henfan]

Does anyone remember Kurt Warners Giant's career? xlolx

I'm not sure he does either. Can you say "concussion"?

[89Hen]

http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/551004/20090116/104808.jpg

[Marcus Garvey]

Warner : 4,583 yrds, 30 TD, 96.9 Passer Rating xrotatehx
Fitzgerald: 1,431 yrds, 12 TD
Boldin: 1,038 yrds, 11 TD
Breaston: 1,006 yrds, 3 TD
Hightower: 399 yrds, 10 TD
*Three receivers with 1,000 reception yards??? Holy Cow!!!

McNabb: 3,916 yrds, 23 TD, 86.4 Passer Rating
Jackson: 913 yrds, 2 TD
Basket: 440 yrds, 3 TD (yup, he's the second leading receiver)
Westbrook: 936 rush yrds, 9 rush TD, 402 rec yrds, 5 rec TD


Eagles defense is slightly better, but look at those offensive stats! There's no way the Eagles can match up against such a high powered offense. xnonono2x

The Cardinals put up those stats playing some of the most god-awful defenses in the league. Of particular note, they played 4 games against the #30 Defense (Seattle) and #28 Defense (St. Louis). They played most of remainder of the schedule against middle-ranked defenses.

Don't be fooled. Philly's defense has been playing lights out since Turkey Day. That's why they're in the playoffs. Even in that loss to Washington, they were great. The only TD was given up on a 20 yd. drive after a turnover.
Kurt Warner is a freaking granite statue in the pocket. When you apply sufficient pressue, he drops like a stone. If Boldin is out, the Birds will double team Fitzgerald and dare Warner to spread the ball around.

[Gil Dobie]

To bring up the subject of the Phillies and the Eagles in the same year? Is Philthy the new Boston?



And yes, this is meant to be a jinx! xlolx

Arizona might be the new Boston

Cardinals/Suns/Diamondbacks in the same year xeekx

just reversing the jinx I guess ;)

[SunCoastBlueHen]

To bring up the subject of the Phillies and the Eagles in the same year? Is Philthy the new Boston?



And yes, this is meant to be a jinx! xlolx

I used to like Andy, but now he's is on my poo-poo list. xmadx

[813Jag]

I used to like Andy, but now he's is on my poo-poo list. xmadx
I know my team sucked, but xlolx xlolx. No offense to you guys here.

[andy7171]

LOL

[andy7171]

I think the lesson we've all learned is not to overlook an opponent, even if they are the Cardinals.

[Tealblood]

http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/551004/20090116/104808.jpg



the little guy must have a bunch whoop ass in himxlolx xlolx xlolx

[JMU DJ]

I think the lesson we've all learned is not to overlook an opponent, even if they are the Cardinals.

Hey Andy!!! (http://www.championshipsubdivision.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3044&p=45033#p45033)

[GannonFan]

I think the lesson we've all learned is not to overlook an opponent, even if they are the Cardinals.

I don't think that's the lesson at all - I think the lesson to be learned is that McNabb, as always, will just take us to the edge, and then never the promised land. Just good enough yesterday to be just not good enough. xsmhx

[93henfan]

I don't think that's the lesson at all - I think the lesson to be learned is that McNabb, as always, will just take us to the edge, and then never the promised land. Just good enough yesterday to be just not good enough. xsmhx

And the other lesson is that Andy Reid can't draft WRs. You don't win Superbowls with an undersized defense and none or only one good receiver at any given time.

Look at Kurt Warner's list of receivers over the years and compare it to McNabb's.

Warner: Torry Holt, Issac Bruce, & Az-Zahir Akeem (at the same time for several years); Larry Fitzgerald & Anquan Boldin (at the same time), Amani Toomer, Ike Hilliard, & David Tyree (at the same time)

McNabb: Terrell Owens & no real #2 in '04 (went to Superbowl); Na Brown, Torrance Small, Charles Johnson, Todd Pinkston, Freddie Mitchell, James Thrash, Greg Lewis, Billy McMullen, Jason Avant, Hank Baskett, Kevin Curtis, Deshaun Jackson

The best McNabb had were free agents (Owens, Thrash, Curtis)

I'm not in a McNabb bashing mood. I truly hope the guy can get to a team where he can win a retirement ring, like Chicago or Minnesota. He's been done a huge disservice the past 10 seasons playing for Andy Reid and this front office.

[813Jag]

I don't think that's the lesson at all - I think the lesson to be learned is that McNabb, as always, will just take us to the edge, and then never the promised land. Just good enough yesterday to be just not good enough. xsmhx
You can't fault McNabb that much, he's throwing to Hank Baskett, Jason Avant, Kevin Curtis.

[GannonFan]

You can't fault McNabb that much, he's throwing to Hank Baskett, Jason Avant, Kevin Curtis.

That's the thing, though, I don't think you really can blame it on WR's at this point. Those guys were open all day (got to include DeSean Jackson as well). McNabb wasn't hitting the WR's he had. In the past, sure, he didn't have receivers, but that wasn't the problem against the Cardinals. Heck, Aikman kept pointing out how many times he missed receivers or didn't hit the guys in stride that would've led to much bigger gains. Yesterday was not a case of McNabb not having weapons to throw to, rather it was a case of McNabb failing to get the ball to the guys often enough or well enough for them to take advantage.

[813Jag]

That's the thing, though, I don't think you really can blame it on WR's at this point. Those guys were open all day (got to include DeSean Jackson as well). McNabb wasn't hitting the WR's he had. In the past, sure, he didn't have receivers, but that wasn't the problem against the Cardinals. Heck, Aikman kept pointing out how many times he missed receivers or didn't hit the guys in stride that would've led to much bigger gains. Yesterday was not a case of McNabb not having weapons to throw to, rather it was a case of McNabb failing to get the ball to the guys often enough or well enough for them to take advantage.
I agree with that, but a better receiver could make plays those guys can't, not every catch Fitzgerald made was easy. Now the last pass to Baskett, he'd have to be Elastic Man to catch, but some guys could make that play. That's my point.

As QB McNabb deserves some of the blame, but it's not all on him. I do think his time in Philly may be over.

[GannonFan]

I agree with that, but a better receiver could make plays those guys can't, not every catch Fitzgerald made was easy. Now the last pass to Baskett, he'd have to be Elastic Man to catch, but some guys could make that play. That's my point.

As QB McNabb deserves some of the blame, but it's not all on him. I do think his time in Philly may be over.

Point is, if McNabb needs a slew of all stars at WR, at RB, and on the OL to win a Super Bowl, I'm sure a lesser QB could probably do the same with what would amount to an all-star supporting cast. Fitzgerald caught a ton of balls yesterday that were easy catches, and he got to catch many of them fully in stride.

[JMU DJ]

I agree with that, but a better receiver could make plays those guys can't, not every catch Fitzgerald made was easy. Now the last pass to Baskett, he'd have to be Elastic Man to catch, but some guys could make that play. That's my point.

As QB McNabb deserves some of the blame, but it's not all on him. I do think his time in Philly may be over.

Oh come on, that was pass interference!!! xlolx


His receivers were making huge catches, and the ones that GF is talking about are ones where McNabb threw the ball to where the receiver was and not to where they were going to be. Basket made a nice catch earlier in the game that if had of been thrown properly (instead of behind him) would have led to a touchdown if not a huge gain. I do agree that McNabb's time is most likely over in Philly... after all he got put through this year and what he ended up doing, not to mention the little help the Eagles organization has given him over the years, I could see him not wanting to come back even if offered a better contract.

[JMU DJ]

In the spirit of this thread...


Is it to early...


.... For Worthlessberger, Ward and Polamalu to book their trips to Disney world? Heck, they're the AFC champs, a conference far more superior to the NFC. There's no way a 9-7 team could possible match up against this behemoth!!! Worthlessberger wears a size 25 Superbowl ring... better make that two.


Besides, there's absolutely no way the Cardinals could ever over come this locker room tension. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3843834)