Hugh 0ne Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 ...that McNabb bashing is off limits? Are the sensitive little Eagles fans getting upset? Just asking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Any attack on the Eagles is viewed as an even bigger insult to the Cowboys who choked worse and more often. And really... the Cowboy basing is what is disallowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Any attack on the Eagles is viewed as an even bigger insult to the Cowboys who choked worse and more often. And really... the Cowboy basing is what is disallowed. I think maybe it is the fact that McNabb's performance had little to do with the loss yesterday, therefore anybody making McNabb choke statements are obvioulsy just trying to start trouble. I had no problem with McNabb's performance with his typical sub-par receiving corps, and I think most reasonable people agree that McNabb was not responsible for that loss. Not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Probably because, since there is no logical reason to bash him, any criticism being leavied is liklely thinly-veiled racism or blatant stupidity, both of which drag down the content within these boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I think maybe it is the fact that McNabb's performance had little to do with the loss yesterday, therefore anybody making McNabb choke statements are obvioulsy just trying to start trouble. I had no problem with McNabb's performance with his typical sub-par receiving corps, and I think most reasonable people agree that McNabb was not responsible for that loss. Not an issue. In the 1st half he missed quite a few throws, but was pretty good in the 2nd. Overall though the Cardinals just played better and deserved to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I think maybe it is the fact that McNabb's performance had little to do with the loss yesterday, therefore anybody making McNabb choke statements are obvioulsy just trying to start trouble. I had no problem with McNabb's performance with his typical sub-par receiving corps, and I think most reasonable people agree that McNabb was not responsible for that loss. Not an issue. Good info here Probably because, since there is no logical reason to bash him, any criticism being leavied is liklely thinly-veiled racism or blatant stupidity, both of which drag down the content within these boards. And here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scourge Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Well, here is my D-Mac has led the Eagles to 5 NFC Championships in 10 seasons. All 5 years they have gone are the only 5 years D-Mac has stayed healthy all year. He is a notoriously slow starter in games and his accuracy has always been an issue. That said, there are arguably only 5-10 QBs in the league who I would take over him.. So, what are we supposed to do? I am not a basher or an appologist. He is what he is. A QB trying to survive in a West Coast system that has never suited his particular strengths. I don't know what they should do at this point, but I, for one, am thankful that he has provided me with 10 years of meaningful football. A Super Bowl would have been nice, yes, but the excitement of knowing we have a chance of winning every year is something that I refuse to scoff at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I say keep it up. Drive him out of Philly and into Minnesota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scourge Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I say keep it up. Drive him out of Philly and into Minnesota. You'd like that wouldn't ya? By the way.. I am going to The Electric Factory to see The Black Keys on February 5th... Going to be a great show.. Nice Avy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) You'd like that wouldn't ya? By the way.. I am going to The Electric Factory to see The Black Keys on February 5th... Going to be a great show.. Nice Avy I don't know. He may stink, but there's not much else available out there. At least he'd have a strong grasp of the scheme. I want a Matt Ryan type prospect, but how often do they come along? And really, the Vikings are more of a win now situation. A vet in the stature of McNabb and a solid rookie are on my wish list. I guess we can't have both, but it would be nice. Edited January 19, 2009 by CaP'N GRuNGe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scourge Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I don't know. He may stink, but there's not much else available out there. At least he'd have a strong grasp of the scheme. I want a Matt Ryan type prospect, but how often do they come along? And really, the Vikings are more of a win now situation. A vet in the stature of McNabb and a solid rookie are on my wish list. I guess we can't have both, but it would be nice. Dude, I hear what you're saying and I agree... That is the exact reason why I don't want him to walk away from Philly. There are at least 15 other teams in the league he could walk in and make better IMO.. Then who does that leave us with? Kevin Kolb. Now, I am not saying Kolb does not have an NFL future.. Who knows? But he is not going to have an immediate positive impact on this team. That is saying, "We are in rebuilding mode" And with a young, strong defense.. I don't think we need to go into rebuild mode. Draft a good young OT, bring in another legit weapon for McNabb to toss the ball up to, another year for Desean Jackson to mature and a Safety to replace Dawkins and we are right there again.. IMO if the Eagles do decide that the McNabb era is over this off-season, Minny is one of the 2 places I could see him going. The other being Chitown since that is where his home and heart are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShiznit Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 IMO if the Eagles do decide that the McNabb era is over this off-season, Minny is one of the 2 places I could see him going. The other being Chitown since that is where his home and heart are. don't tease me like this!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grey Pilgrim Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm not a Cowboy or Eagles fan, but the McNabb bashing in the wake of a 300 yd, 3 TD game just comes across as poor sportsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Probably because, since there is no logical reason to bash him, any criticism being leavied is liklely thinly-veiled racism or blatant stupidity, both of which drag down the content within these boards. I may be stupid, but to view something like this as racism is ludicrous. Yeah, I voted for Obama to be the leader of my country...I'm a racist. A McNabb joke, that showed NO TRACE of racism, drags down the content of these boards about as much as a certain team's fans bellowing for a week because the loser of a sigline bet does'nt have large enough font. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 ...that McNabb bashing is off limits? Are the sensitive little Eagles fans getting upset? Just asking... It doesn't bother me the first time....but to open the exact same topic after the first one has been locked is well.........annoying to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I may be stupid enuff said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrick35 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well, here is my D-Mac has led the Eagles to 5 NFC Championships in 10 seasons. All 5 years they have gone are the only 5 years D-Mac has stayed healthy all year. He is a notoriously slow starter in games and his accuracy has always been an issue. That said, there are arguably only 5-10 QBs in the league who I would take over him.. So, what are we supposed to do? I am not a basher or an appologist. He is what he is. A QB trying to survive in a West Coast system that has never suited his particular strengths. I don't know what they should do at this point, but I, for one, am thankful that he has provided me with 10 years of meaningful football. A Super Bowl would have been nice, yes, but the excitement of knowing we have a chance of winning every year is something that I refuse to scoff at. The Eagles are missing a part. They tried addressing that a few years ago with TO and it nearly worked. This is just like Elway all those years in Denver when all they needed was a RB and they kept just missing, then they got a RB and BAM 2 Super Bowls. If the eagles can get a True #1 wr, not named TO, before McNabb & Westy are done, look OUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 The Eagles are missing a part. They tried addressing that a few years ago with TO and it nearly worked. This is just like Elway all those years in Denver when all they needed was a RB and they kept just missing, then they got a RB and BAM 2 Super Bowls. If the eagles can get a True #1 wr, not named TO, before McNabb & Westy are done, look OUT Spot on. DeSean Jackson is a nice little game-breaker, but can never be relied on as a go-to receiver. Kevin Curtis is a solid receiver but also isn't a #1 type of wideout. Jason Avant progressed nicely towards the end of the season but he's likely not going to bust out big time. Hank Baskett is somehow still around but is nothing more than a situational WR. You're right, if they can land a TO-esque type of WR, they'd be solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 You're right, if they can land a TO-esque type of WR, they'd be solid. The problem is.......there's only about 5 of that quality in the league at any one time, maybe less. Fitz, A Johnson, Moss, TO himself, maybe Boldin...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 The problem is.......there's only about 5 of that quality in the league at any one time, maybe less. Fitz, A Johnson, Moss, TO himself, maybe Boldin...... I think even if you add a WR perhaps just a notch below those guys....someone like a Housh, Holt, Ward, Burress, Bryant, Colston-type WR....just to take the pressure off the true #2/#3 WRs the Eagles currently have, and this offense can truly sparkle. McNabb threw for 375 in the NFC Championship game, but much of those came on 1st/2nd down plays where the defense wasn't definitively expecting a pass, and the WRs had an element of surprise working in their favor. This is part of the reason Reid likes to pass so much...so he can put his less-than-Pro Bowl-caliber WRs in a better position to make plays. But put them in a situation where someone has to be able to win a 50/50 battle for a tough 8-12 yards, and they often come up small. They need a big target with great hands, someone who can (whether they are open or not) use their big body to create space and with enough strength to win those battles on 3rd-n-6+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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