MikeB Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 You know how you felt prior to hearing the news. Now that TO is suspended, how do you feel this affects the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chants Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Easier. But of course, I predicted a 35-17 win over the NYG. So I am in the self-imposed bone-head doghouse until our next decisive win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTownFan Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 I actually think it's a catch 22. Owens can play, but this team I have a feeling is going to rally around eachother now that he's gone, which isn't good, another friggin' emotional football team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD Riggo Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 That might be true under normal circumstances, but consider that the Philthy Buzzards have other "issues" of late. The lack of a running game, getting crushed in Dallass and losing other important games, and their QB's bruised McRibs. I think this is an additional controversy from a key contributor that they really don't need right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli to Burress Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 The worst part for Skins fans is the Eagles probably just turned into a running team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeNoRevs Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 I think this might rally the Eagle troups together. Just a lot more attention will have to be paid to Westbrook and if they are going to beat you, make it the other unknown guys at WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellGreenFan Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Over the long run this will probably help Philly. But they've still been distracted the entire week, the suspension is too late to prevent that. On the whole it makes them a much weaker team, and they'll have to adjust to a changed passing game with TO out of the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackice7x Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Neither. DM will step up but not be able to find a playmaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzah Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Well, where TO would probably be occupying our Cornerbacks and drawing attention from the secondary, there wont be that factor so other players will be covered better and we can probably account for Westbrook better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epistopheles Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Over the long run this will probably help Philly. But they've still been distracted the entire week, the suspension is too late to prevent that. On the whole it makes them a much weaker team, and they'll have to adjust to a changed passing game with TO out of the picture. I agree, meaning Philly will be better off for it next year. I don't think they can rebound from this crisis this week or probably the rest of the season, considering the rest of their receiving corps. Hmm. Damn shame too. I really hate to see things like this happen (snicker), especially to such a beloved (cough) team like the :laugh: Eagles. :finger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Kenzo Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 I think it makes it easier because Owens was a big weapon for Donovan. Sure Westbrook is dangerous and LG Smith is a good tight end. But I just do not see how they will be able to make that big of an impact through the air without TO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Blocker Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Back to the future. The Eagles will revolve around McNabb and Westbrook again. They will return to the days of quiet dominance with screens, draws, toss plays, and passes out in the flat that frustrate opponents. This is actually their bread & butter so they will be returning to their basics. This irks me, because plays like those to the outside have given us trouble all season no matter who ran them. Sunday, we are facing the best in the league at running those dang dink & dunk plays. The absence of Owens may hurt their intermediate passing game, but it won't matter if our "D" can't stop plays that attack the edges. Here's to covering sideline to sideline men... Now go knock somebody down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoysRBack Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Honestly, it was probably better to face them with Owens in the line up. Keeping all of them emotions on the field like that would of surely hurt the Eagles. But I still think the Redskins can win this game. The Eagles have no running game so right now they are one dimensional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Hunter #21 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 it could be a distraction to the eagles....well actually it might make the eagles actually feel like they got something off their backs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREDICTOR Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Since you all know I am not a homer, I will speak. From the guy who predicted last Sunday morning that the Giants would put up 30 points on us.... The Skins will beat the Eagles this week and the Eagles will score 17 points....1 of their scores could come on a turnover. We win now that T.O. is gone. Redskins 20 Eagles 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalecitymike Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 http://org-www.philadelphiaeagles.com/articles/articlesNewsDetail.jsp?id=38774 This is sso messed up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarEastBeast Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 The game will be easier because they lose their playmaker, and Donovan can't run which has killed us in the past. However, we're still going to lose, because this team has consistently shown me it can lose big games to even inferior opponents. Gibbs prove me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 The worst part for Skins fans is the Eagles probably just turned into a running team. my thoughts exactly. westbrook is dangerous. our run D is horrible. no to means the eagles may actually hand the ball off this week. not exactly a recipe for success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofer Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 The Eagles have shown that they can win without Owens. They showed it before he came to the team, and they showed it last year during the playoffs. I don't think it matters all that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 The Skins are playing the 2005 Eagles, but regardless of whether they were playing the 1972 Dolphins or the 1976 Buccaneers, they have all the motivation they need from that 36-0 drubbing they took last week. That and the 12th man at their back is all they should need to prevail. They need to take advantage of not having to worry about TO. If the Eagles try to run they need to stop it early and force Reid to go back to his pass attack. They need to get a few nice shots on McNabb early. Finally, they need to watch out for trickery by the Eagles, such as an onside kick or a halfback option......I really think the Fatman has some things up his sleeve for tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 I should also say: Please Joe, don't go into a shell this game. You need the offense to attack these guys. They gave up 49 to Denver and 30 to the Boys! And last I heard, neither Brian Westbrook nor D-Mac play defense!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljer Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 If anybody thinks Owens didn't make a difference on that team, they're crazy. What would the Eagles record be this year without him?? Not very good. They are LUCKY to be where they are right now. If they come out pumped up tonight, so be it. The Skins also should be fired up (you would hope) National TV audience, at home, against a hated division rival. If the Skins come out flat tonight..............well, let me say this, we're not headed in a very good direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Back to the future. The Eagles will revolve around McNabb and Westbrook again. They will return to the days of quiet dominance with screens, draws, toss plays, and passes out in the flat that frustrate opponents. This is actually their bread & butter so they will be returning to their basics. This irks me, because plays like those to the outside have given us trouble all season no matter who ran them. Sunday, we are facing the best in the league at running those dang dink & dunk plays. The absence of Owens may hurt their intermediate passing game, but it won't matter if our "D" can't stop plays that attack the edges. Here's to covering sideline to sideline men... Now go knock somebody down! IMO, you hit the nail on the head in the way Philly will go about their game planing with the decreased down field threat. I also think that Williams will have worked on protecting the edges extensivly this week, and we may get some completely new looks from our D. McNugget isn't the running QB he once was by desing of Reid, and the injuries prohibit him even more. I see him as the biggest key to this game. We have got to hit him early, and cause him more discomfort back there. He's a warrior, and that can work against Philly if he hangs in while hurtin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Right now, I'd say with the hard feeling about TO, the difference would be about the same. But hopefully the Igges will play like stink and we'll enjoy a shutout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Happy Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 The worst part for Skins fans is the Eagles probably just turned into a running team. So Andy Reid is so stupid that he needs TO to be out before he realizes that he can run the football? If fans have thought about it, so has he. He's seen the film. He knows what has worked in the past. I'd rather the Eagles be a running team without TO, than with him. TO being suspended is good news for us no matter how you spin it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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