Comments on: Eagles Trounced by Explosive Saints http://www.reclinergm.com/eagles-trounced-by-explosive-saints/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:41:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Jack http://www.reclinergm.com/eagles-trounced-by-explosive-saints/#comment-19977 Jack Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:57:37 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=7050#comment-19977 Hi, I am from New Orleans and a big Saints fan. I just thought I'd check and see what an Eagle fan might have to say. Surprisingly, I agree with this summary about 99%, especially the three key plays that turned the game. The first half was a statistical tie, although I gave the Saints a slight edge because of better sustained drives (the Eagle touchdown was partly the result of blown coverage, but this is a bit of nitpicking). I also expect the Eagles to be 4-1 in 4 weeks. Possibly the Saints will have the same record in four weeks (after playing the Jets and Giants). Cheers, Jack Hi, I am from New Orleans and a big Saints fan. I just thought I’d check and see what an Eagle fan might have to say. Surprisingly, I agree with this summary about 99%, especially the three key plays that turned the game. The first half was a statistical tie, although I gave the Saints a slight edge because of better sustained drives (the Eagle touchdown was partly the result of blown coverage, but this is a bit of nitpicking). I also expect the Eagles to be 4-1 in 4 weeks. Possibly the Saints will have the same record in four weeks (after playing the Jets and Giants).
Cheers,
Jack

]]> By: The Real Rob http://www.reclinergm.com/eagles-trounced-by-explosive-saints/#comment-19975 The Real Rob Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:11:00 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=7050#comment-19975 What is the status on McNabb?  Westbrook?  Sometimes, there are times where we take for granted like having McNabb as our quarterback.  There were some plays where McNabb would throw some better passes.  But, Kolb is not to blame overall, it's the defense that is unacceptable!!!  Jim Johnson would really be rolling in his grave after yesterday's display. But, maybe having Garcia, Vick, Kolb, and a healthy McNabb might pay dividends on the offensive end.  But the defense MUST show up at all costs! What is the status on McNabb?  Westbrook?  Sometimes, there are times where we take for granted like having McNabb as our quarterback.  There were some plays where McNabb would throw some better passes.  But, Kolb is not to blame overall, it’s the defense that is unacceptable!!!  Jim Johnson would really be rolling in his grave after yesterday’s display.

But, maybe having Garcia, Vick, Kolb, and a healthy McNabb might pay dividends on the offensive end.  But the defense MUST show up at all costs!

]]> By: Pete http://www.reclinergm.com/eagles-trounced-by-explosive-saints/#comment-19974 Pete Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:25:31 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=7050#comment-19974 on the tackling- <div></div> <div>I think these guys are just going for the HUGE, highlight reel hit, instead of a boring fundamental tackle.</div> on the tackling-

I think these guys are just going for the HUGE, highlight reel hit, instead of a boring fundamental tackle.
]]> By: stu http://www.reclinergm.com/eagles-trounced-by-explosive-saints/#comment-19973 stu Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:05:11 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=7050#comment-19973 Pete, it should also be worth noting that Kolb should have had another pick right at the end of the first half that a d-lineman batted around to himself for a good 5 seconds.  Turning the ball over in the redzone is almost as inexcusable as fumbling on a kickoff (but not quite).  Ever since LJ Smith left town our defensive red zone turnovers have decreased. The lack of tackling is also so frustrating.  I don't understand why defenders won't wrap guys up.  Overpowering somebody with a big hit is becoming rarer and rarer.  I've never played football myself but I would have to believe that wrapping somebody up and gang tackling to slow the momentum makes more sense 100% of the time.  Why do coaches let these guys off the hook? Pete, it should also be worth noting that Kolb should have had another pick right at the end of the first half that a d-lineman batted around to himself for a good 5 seconds.  Turning the ball over in the redzone is almost as inexcusable as fumbling on a kickoff (but not quite).  Ever since LJ Smith left town our defensive red zone turnovers have decreased.
The lack of tackling is also so frustrating.  I don’t understand why defenders won’t wrap guys up.  Overpowering somebody with a big hit is becoming rarer and rarer.  I’ve never played football myself but I would have to believe that wrapping somebody up and gang tackling to slow the momentum makes more sense 100% of the time.  Why do coaches let these guys off the hook?

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