Westbrook36 Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 0 points in two games now. It looks like it's going to be 1991 all over again, boys. 3 forced turnovers in a little over a quarter tonight against the Ravens. I'm starting to think TO or no TO, all the Eagles offense will have to do is put a 14 spot on the board and the Eagles still have 12 guaranteed wins. What say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 The Philly D has always been very good under JJ. In all honesty I think he is more responsible for the Eagles success of the past 5 years then Reid and the O The whole "its preseason" mantra applies here also though Lets see live bullets. I do however expect it to be another top 10 D, which will give the Philly O a chance to win any game this year And WB. You dont want it to be like 1991. You dont want your very good QB with scrambling ability to get hurt in week 1, be out for the year, and a McMahon starting, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 Well, that's a good point. :laugh: I'm just pumped about this defense. I see them forcing tons of turnovers this year. Last week, for the game, the Steelers ran 31 times for under 60 yards. JJ is going to be able to dial up a lot of exotic blitzes this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ax Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Having the 3rd easiest schedule in the NFL, 12 SHOULD be expected. They're gonna start strong, and fizzle late. 10-6 Just like us. Only we'll hold the tie breakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 A menacing D in the preseason says a TON about a team and all....but let's see this '91 defense rear its head once regular season comes around....and as far as that game against the Ravens is concerned, if Jamal Lewis had played that wouldnt of happened, they couldn't of contained him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Showstopper Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 preseason, need i say more???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Let's not. :shhh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Your D should be wonderful but I believe that 1991 D was #1 across the board. Keep in mind also that you haven't exactly seen Peyton Manning and Daunte Culpepper this preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins81 Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I would calm down a bit if I was an Eagle Fan. 1) The steelers O looked horrible against the Dolphins. 2) The ravens offense w/o Lewis...do I need to say more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 As with anything else, get back to me when it's the season. Not saying the D won't get it done, but it's not real yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Deadman Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 They (the Eagles) really made Baltimore look sorry in every set (O, D and ST) They shut down the Ravens run (sans Lewis) and Westbrook burned by R. Lewis..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 That first Monday night vs. Vick and the Falcons is going to be very interesting. He escapes a few of those blitzes and he will be off to the races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSF Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 It looks like it's going to be 1991 all over again, boys. Man I hope so!! Skins won the superbowl that year. Eagles didn't make the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Yeah, yeah, yeah Westy. Show up and gloat. It actually looks as though the Eagles are NOT going to self-destruct in '05. I suppose we're just going to have to kick the a$$es of a full-strength Philly team. I also thought the other NFC East teams would step up and give us a hand in putting some bruises on your Eagles' record, thus softening the division a bit. This could still happen but Manning's injury may take the Giants out of contention in the early going. Our yearly QB controversy could send us into another early-season tailspin and who the heck knows what's taking shape in Dallas. Anyway, yes- you guys are looking sweet on D and TO is back so we all know who's gonna get the early jump in the NFC East. Just shut up and enjoy it, ya BRAGGART. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 As good as your D has looked, your O has sucked. TO makes a difference...but at a cost. I still think Westbrook is your best player. Too bad the Eagles prefer paying kickers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 As good as your D has looked, your O has sucked. TO makes a difference...but at a cost. I still think Westbrook is your best player. Too bad the Eagles prefer paying kickers... Our offense has looked bad? What is your basis for comparison....the Redskins offense over the same time period? First game the young receivers were all over the field catching balls and the first team put up a td once it got it's legs under it after McNabb's INT. Last game, the offense went up and down the field on the Ravens defense. You should remember how tough their defense is, right? Westbrook, during the game, was interviewed and said they are getting closer to a longterm deal. BTW, Akers is ridiculously underpaid as well but I've come to expect you throwing out a statement with no factual backup as a fact because you like to talk out of the side of your mouth when discussing the Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Our offense has looked bad? What is your basis for comparison....the Redskins offense over the same time period? First game the young receivers were all over the field catching balls and the first team put up a td once it got it's legs under it after McNabb's INT. Last game, the offense went up and down the field on the Ravens defense. You should remember how tough their defense is, right? Westbrook, during the game, was interviewed and said they are getting closer to a longterm deal. BTW, Akers is ridiculously underpaid as well but I've come to expect you throwing out a statement with no factual backup as a fact because you like to talk out of the side of your mouth when discussing the Eagles. Ackers is ridiculously underpaid? What about Westbrook? He's your offense right now. If TO comes back, that'll take some of the pressure off, but he's it...and your front office is spitting in his eye. Westbrook is showing some class in saying things are moving along. In your last game, Westbrook on a broken defensive play was the highlight (along with ST.) I just think you're sitting on a bubbling pot that's going to spill over the first time things don't go your way... And, no need for personal attacks. I run down your team, not you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted August 27, 2005 Author Share Posted August 27, 2005 Don't look now, but the Philly first team defense still hasn't given up a TD this preseason. They gave up a long FG last night mixed in with 4 three and outs to open the game last night. Nasty isn't even a good enough word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy-the-Greek Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Westy how did your "D' fare vs. the Steelers "O"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted August 27, 2005 Author Share Posted August 27, 2005 Westy how did your "D' fare vs. the Steelers "O"? I'm glad you asked. They were simply awesome. If you remember, the Steelers jumped out and scored 21 points on three returns. The defense was three and outing the Steelers all of the first half. They averaged less than 2.0 ypc that game as well. First team defense hasn't allowed a td this preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 After witnessing the Pittsburgh offense last night, I'm not surprised Philly's D had a good game against them. Their QB is having significant sophmore jinx...and they currently have a fossil at running back. And last year's #3 receiver isn't yet worthy of being their #2. The Eagles are a good team...no doubt. It's when things start to get shakey that the wheels will fall off. And as long as TO is on the team, things will get shakey. He's waiting for the right moment....Bwaahahhhaahhaahaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiDolphins13 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I'm glad you asked. They were simply awesome. If you remember, the Steelers jumped out and scored 21 points on three returns. The defense was three and outing the Steelers all of the first half.They averaged less than 2.0 ypc that game as well. First team defense hasn't allowed a td this preseason. Yeah Roethlisberger only led 2-3 drives the whole game i believe, because the Steelers special teams and defense scored the points and they didn't have to take the field, when they did they were shut down. The Bengals on 2 drives last night have -22 yards at one point. The Eagle defense is easily one of the best in the NFL, and while i dont think it's because of the players, Jim Johnson is by far the best defensive coordinator. I think the Philadelphia Defense is going to be strong all year, especially since they play offensively challenged teams like Dallas and Washington. It's going to get them deep into the playoffs again, but at a point the T.O distractions are going to wear them down i'm sure, and cost them a shot at being in the Super Bowl again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSF Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Nasty isn't even a good enough word. Skins defense will be nastier than the Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Skins defense will be nastier than the Eagles. This is true, nastier won't even be a word to describe it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 The Eagles look good and will be good ...but it's preseason...good or bad for any team..doesn't really mean a whole lot right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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