Comments on: Defense Leads Eagles to the Meadowlands http://www.reclinergm.com/defense-leads-eagles-to-the-meadowlands/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:41:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Mike Donnelly http://www.reclinergm.com/defense-leads-eagles-to-the-meadowlands/#comment-10453 Mike Donnelly Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:25:25 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3574#comment-10453 Great point Pete.  That game was a so-so game for McNabb, because he can do much better if he 1) doesn't throw on 3rd and 1 and 2) scrambles for 15-20 yards per game that said if Kolb could consistantly repeat even a mediocre McNabb performance, he'd be a better QB than at least 10-15 other QB's in the game, and sadly yes, he'd be loved by some here in Philly who never embraced #5 but I seriously doubt Kolb could perform at even a so-so McNabb level and really doubt he can equal the greatness of McNabb's excellent games what do we all figure for Sunday's game?  Giants by all rights ought to win the game, but I like the Birds in a close game Great point Pete.  That game was a so-so game for McNabb, because he can do much better if he
1) doesn’t throw on 3rd and 1
and
2) scrambles for 15-20 yards per game

that said if Kolb could consistantly repeat even a mediocre McNabb performance, he’d be a better QB than at least 10-15 other QB’s in the game, and sadly yes, he’d be loved by some here in Philly who never embraced #5

but I seriously doubt Kolb could perform at even a so-so McNabb level and really doubt he can equal the greatness of McNabb’s excellent games

what do we all figure for Sunday’s game?  Giants by all rights ought to win the game, but I like the Birds in a close game

]]> By: Chris Iafolla http://www.reclinergm.com/defense-leads-eagles-to-the-meadowlands/#comment-10381 Chris Iafolla Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:34:06 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3574#comment-10381 100% agree, McNabb has always been, and probably always will be, held to an unattainable standard.  100% agree, McNabb has always been, and probably always will be, held to an unattainable standard. 

]]> By: Pete http://www.reclinergm.com/defense-leads-eagles-to-the-meadowlands/#comment-10380 Pete Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:30:35 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3574#comment-10380 If Kevin Kolb had made every throw McNabb made on Sunday, he would have been annointed the savior of our team and the next great QB by all the McNabb haters. If Kevin Kolb had made every throw McNabb made on Sunday, he would have been annointed the savior of our team and the next great QB by all the McNabb haters.

]]> By: Chris Iafolla http://www.reclinergm.com/defense-leads-eagles-to-the-meadowlands/#comment-10376 Chris Iafolla Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:15:30 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3574#comment-10376 If you put him at 200 yards, you are taking away that 70 yards and 30 extra.  In addition, you are making the faulty assumption that the drive would have ended right then and there.  Who is to say McNabb would not have picked up an additional 40 yards through the air if that screen was stopped for a 5 yard gain?  Not to mention, it was not an easy throw with the traffic he had to throw through.  He played a very solid game and made key throws that led the Eagles out of terrible field position.  Those throws out of the end zone on third down likely saved the team 3 points if not more.  If you put him at 200 yards, you are taking away that 70 yards and 30 extra.  In addition, you are making the faulty assumption that the drive would have ended right then and there.  Who is to say McNabb would not have picked up an additional 40 yards through the air if that screen was stopped for a 5 yard gain?  Not to mention, it was not an easy throw with the traffic he had to throw through.  He played a very solid game and made key throws that led the Eagles out of terrible field position.  Those throws out of the end zone on third down likely saved the team 3 points if not more. 

]]> By: Mike Donnelly http://www.reclinergm.com/defense-leads-eagles-to-the-meadowlands/#comment-10350 Mike Donnelly Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:59:48 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3574#comment-10350 First you have to redo McNabb's stats.  He shouldn't get credit for Westbrook's 1 yard catch and 70 yard scramble.  Which by the way my MAN Nick Cole hit 3 different Vikings downfield on that run, and was running into the end zone.  That big man can move and hit, I'd love to see him in short yardage situations as a full back. Anyway anytime you get a 340 pound offensive lineman hitting 3 people to the ground VERY good things are going to happen, even if I'm running the ball. So put McNabb as 200 yards passing and no TD and one INT and one fumble,  67% completion.  Not a great day and would it kill him to run for 20 yards a game?    All  in all not enough to beat the Giants. Oh and if we continue to throw on 3rd and 1?  I"m gonna hurl First you have to redo McNabb’s stats.  He shouldn’t get credit for Westbrook’s 1 yard catch and 70 yard scramble.  Which by the way my MAN Nick Cole hit 3 different Vikings downfield on that run, and was running into the end zone.  That big man can move and hit, I’d love to see him in short yardage situations as a full back.

Anyway anytime you get a 340 pound offensive lineman hitting 3 people to the ground VERY good things are going to happen, even if I’m running the ball.

So put McNabb as 200 yards passing and no TD and one INT and one fumble,  67% completion.  Not a great day and would it kill him to run for 20 yards a game?    All  in all not enough to beat the Giants.

Oh and if we continue to throw on 3rd and 1?  I”m gonna hurl

]]> By: Chris Iafolla http://www.reclinergm.com/defense-leads-eagles-to-the-meadowlands/#comment-10328 Chris Iafolla Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:15:28 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3574#comment-10328 The problem McNabb has, is either way, he can't win.  For years, he stayed away fromt he media and was seen as a company man.  The media and fan base lambasted him for never speaking his mind.  Now, when he decided to speak his mind, the media and fan base jump on him for that.  That being said, his recent comments are probably a bit over the top and come across as sour grapes.  He has always had a chip on his shoulder and I am fine with that. The problem McNabb has, is either way, he can’t win.  For years, he stayed away fromt he media and was seen as a company man.  The media and fan base lambasted him for never speaking his mind.  Now, when he decided to speak his mind, the media and fan base jump on him for that.  That being said, his recent comments are probably a bit over the top and come across as sour grapes.  He has always had a chip on his shoulder and I am fine with that.

]]> By: Eagles versus Giants Matchup Analysis: Part 2 at Heard in the Cheap Seats http://www.reclinergm.com/defense-leads-eagles-to-the-meadowlands/#comment-10318 Eagles versus Giants Matchup Analysis: Part 2 at Heard in the Cheap Seats Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:54:17 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3574#comment-10318 [...] a role in the recent string of success, the primary reason has been the play of the defense.  The Eagles defense has been nasty in the last six weeks.  A strong case could be made that no other defense in the NFL is playing at [...] [...] a role in the recent string of success, the primary reason has been the play of the defense.  The Eagles defense has been nasty in the last six weeks.  A strong case could be made that no other defense in the NFL is playing at [...]

]]> By: Pete http://www.reclinergm.com/defense-leads-eagles-to-the-meadowlands/#comment-10191 Pete Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:43:38 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3574#comment-10191 Drew- <div> </div> <div>Agree. I like McNabb, and think that he does get overly critiqued, BUT, he sounds like a baby when he says things like that, which is PRECISELY what his critics are critical about. It's like an alchoholic proving he's not an alchoholic by entering a drinking contest (did that make sense?)</div> Drew-

Agree. I like McNabb, and think that he does get overly critiqued, BUT, he sounds like a baby when he says things like that, which is PRECISELY what his critics are critical about. It’s like an alchoholic proving he’s not an alchoholic by entering a drinking contest (did that make sense?)
]]> By: Drew http://www.reclinergm.com/defense-leads-eagles-to-the-meadowlands/#comment-10189 Drew Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:43:14 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3574#comment-10189 Great game and I can't wait for the Vagiants. On a side note about McNabb's agent's comment...did anyone else see the clip on ESPN with McNabb talking about getting through the "storm"?  I think he's a great QB and I hope he is here for the next 2 years but I am tired of his persecution complex.  He needs to stop reading the papers and just play football. Great game and I can’t wait for the Vagiants. On a side note about McNabb’s agent’s comment…did anyone else see the clip on ESPN with McNabb talking about getting through the “storm”?  I think he’s a great QB and I hope he is here for the next 2 years but I am tired of his persecution complex.  He needs to stop reading the papers and just play football.

]]> By: gcl138 http://www.reclinergm.com/defense-leads-eagles-to-the-meadowlands/#comment-10179 gcl138 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:14:20 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3574#comment-10179 J Dubbz, I agree we need TDs not FG.  We will not beat the Giants kicking field goals or field goal attempts.  The meadowlands plays games with kickers all day long, those 40 yarders are not the same as within a dome.  It could be very cold and windy by game day greatly reducing the effectiveness of our punts and kicks.  We need to punish the Giants when we get good field position.  A 60 yard punt return needs to turn into 7 points not a 3 point field goal.  We need Baskett to be healthy for this game.  He has played well this season and he and Avant have been very good at catching tuff balls to convert for first downs. Buck tends to have great games against the Giants.  Is this the game he finally recieves more playing time.  He gets one rush for 20 yards and then a no show for the rest of the game.  I know B-west is the man, but Buck should really get his chances.  Even with MIN, C Taylor was used effectively with A Petterson, why cant we do the same.  Sproules destroyed the Colts.  You know the Giants will use all three of their RBs.  Most teams are effective with a two back system but I feel we never use a resource like Buck.  J Dubbz, I agree we need TDs not FG.  We will not beat the Giants kicking field goals or field goal attempts.  The meadowlands plays games with kickers all day long, those 40 yarders are not the same as within a dome.  It could be very cold and windy by game day greatly reducing the effectiveness of our punts and kicks.  We need to punish the Giants when we get good field position.  A 60 yard punt return needs to turn into 7 points not a 3 point field goal. 

We need Baskett to be healthy for this game.  He has played well this season and he and Avant have been very good at catching tuff balls to convert for first downs.

Buck tends to have great games against the Giants.  Is this the game he finally recieves more playing time.  He gets one rush for 20 yards and then a no show for the rest of the game.  I know B-west is the man, but Buck should really get his chances.  Even with MIN, C Taylor was used effectively with A Petterson, why cant we do the same.  Sproules destroyed the Colts.  You know the Giants will use all three of their RBs.  Most teams are effective with a two back system but I feel we never use a resource like Buck. 

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