Number5 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 A very good read on the undisputed leader of the team.... http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/homeNewsDetail.jsp?id=62910 Click link for full article Dawkins Embodies Leadership January 3, 2007 By SHANE EVANS This season looked like it was going to turn into a repeat of last year. The Eagles had lost five out of six games and with so many young players on the roster, it would be easy to assume that they didn't have the mental makeup to make a run at the playoffs. In a situation like that, leadership is essential, and fortunately for the Eagles, they have oodles of it. That starts with the longest-tenured Eagle, free safety Brian Dawkins. This playoff run will be the seventh of his career. How does it compare to the ones of years past? "It's different because of the amount of young guys we have on the team," said Dawkins calmly as he sat in his usual arms folded position at his press conference on Wednesday. "They're playing well for us. I think that'd be the only difference. As far as confidence, the confidence is where it needs to be. We're playing our best ball at the right time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909997 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 i wish taylor was like that but no he still cant get over clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 If I was in the hospital, and they granted me a wish to have one person come visit me, that person would be Brian Dawkins. I'd tell him that I loved him and he never let me down in my entire life watching Philadelphia Eagles football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number5 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 If I was in the hospital, and they granted me a wish to have one person come visit me, that person would be Brian Dawkins. I'd tell him that I loved him and he never let me down in my entire life watching Philadelphia Eagles football. Did I ever tell you the story of how me and my ex-wife met him, Hugh Douglas and Hollis Thomas like 5 years ago in a Toys R Us in Springfield, Pa? Long story short, Hollis was talking smack as to why I had a Dawkins jersey on instead of his while my back was turned. I responded still facing the counter that Thomas was an injury prone bum who is better suited as a jewlery salesman than an Eagles. My ex smacks my head forcing to turn around and I see the three of them holding toys for one of the daughter's b-day party. Dawkins smiles and signs my jersey as does Hugh, but Thomas not only gives me this evil eye, but he gives my ex-wife $100.00 to buy my son's video game....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Long story short, Hollis was talking smack as to why I had a Dawkins jersey on instead of his while my back was turned. I responded still facing the counter that Thomas was an injury prone bum who is better suited as a jewlery salesman than an Eagles. My ex smacks my head forcing to turn around and I see the three of them holding toys for one of the daughter's b-day party. Dawkins smiles and signs my jersey as does Hugh, but Thomas not only gives me this evil eye, but he gives my ex-wife $100.00 to buy my son's video game....... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That's a great story!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Was it an authentic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number5 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That's a great story!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Was it an authentic? Nah....it was a replica that I have had since 1996 when Dawkins was a rookie. I got it for X-mas that year. It was either that or a Ricky Waters jersey. Glad I made the right choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointyfootball Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Long story short, Hollis was talking smack as to why I had a Dawkins jersey on instead of his while my back was turned. I responded still facing the counter that Thomas was an injury prone bum who is better suited as a jewlery salesman than an Eagles. My ex smacks my head forcing to turn around and I see the three of them holding toys for one of the daughter's b-day party. Dawkins smiles and signs my jersey as does Hugh, but Thomas not only gives me this evil eye, but he gives my ex-wife $100.00 to buy my son's video game....... Even though he always seemed injury prone, I always liked him and was disappointed when he left the Eagles. Hugh Douglas was/is the best DL this team has had since Reggie & CO. in my opinion. Great locker room guy with good onfield play. Not to mention that he won the playoff game for the Eagles against the Bears in...2001? when he blew up their QB. When rumors came out about him getting into a fight with TO, I was wishing he had done a little damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 When I found out that TO took Hugh to the woodshed, a little part of me died that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Dawkins is the best safety that I've seen play in my time of watching football. I'd be shocked if his bust doesn't end up in the Hall of Fame some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Dawkins is the best safety that I've seen play in my time of watching football. I'd be shocked if his bust doesn't end up in the Hall of Fame some day. Especially if he can continue his consistant play and stay healthy for a couple more seasons. 33 and no let down! Much respect!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwasdoinit Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 He is great, but I would love to see what Taylor could do on a team with a pass rush and linebackers that are not routinely manhandled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggle in Exile Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Number 5, great story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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