HeHateMe Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Saints. Going to be extremely difficult to contain that offense even moreso now that Sheppard is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWUeagleMD Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Well that what happens when you lose 4 close games earlier in the season Alright, we've been on this a while now, which seems to be my fault, but let me say again that I don't think this will play a significant role in the outcome of the game. Basically it's an unimportant detail, but no less illogical as a result. Anyway, our 4 lost close games shouldn't play into the matter because even including them we are a higher seed than the Seahawks. Alright, this doesn't matter enough to continue the discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocono Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Saints.Going to be extremely difficult to contain that offense even moreso now that Sheppard is out. These two teams were one and two in total O this year. The Saints averaged 10 yds and 1 point more per game than the Eagles. The Eagles did average about 1 yd per carry more than the Saints[about 4.8 compared to 3.8] and gave up about one half yd per carry less than the Saints. I'm expecting the Eagles to try and do to the Saints what they did to the Cowboys in Dallas and run quite a bit and try and keep the ball out of Brees' hands. Missing Sheppard will hurt but it may be somewhat neutralized if Horn isn't 100%. Horn had a great game in the first meeting between these teams. I'm hoping after the game is over Skin's fans are drooling over the prospect of signing William James[nee Peterson] who will be trying to show he's returned to the form he showed as a Giant before he got hurt so he can cash in big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWUeagleMD Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 These two teams were one and two in total O this year. The Saints averaged 10 yds and 1 point more per game than the Eagles. The Eagles did average about 1 yd per carry more than the Saints[about 4.8 compared to 3.8] and gave up about one half yd per carry less than the Saints. I'm expecting the Eagles to try and do to the Saints what they did to the Cowboys in Dallas and run quite a bit and try and keep the ball out of Brees' hands. Missing Sheppard will hurt but it may be somewhat neutralized if Horn isn't 100%. Horn had a great game in the first meeting between these teams. I'm hoping after the game is over Skin's fans are drooling over the prospect of signing William James[nee Peterson] who will be trying to show he's returned to the form he showed as a Giant before he got hurt so he can cash in big time. I believe James actually signed a two-year contract. Rod Hood is starting though and he'll be playing for a big time contract since he is an UFA in a few months and, I believe, does not intend to be in Philly next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 The SAINTS are coming, The SAINTS are coming. Saints will win easily, Garcia is being found out sorta like Romo sits to pee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingtar Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 The Saints will take this one. The Eagles will remember that they are a Philly sports team this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocojoey Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 The saints are better team than the gals I take the saints. :eaglesuck :eaglesuck :eaglesuck :eaglesuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocono Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I believe James actually signed a two-year contract. Rod Hood is starting though and he'll be playing for a big time contract since he is an UFA in a few months and, I believe, does not intend to be in Philly next year. No...James signed a one year deal. Hood won't be back next year and he's hurt his market appeal IMO with his play this year. http://www.nflpa.com/Resources/ActivePlayerSearch.aspx?id=30146 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaSkins21 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I'm pulling for the Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWUeagleMD Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 No...James signed a one year deal. Hood won't be back next year and he's hurt his market appeal IMO with his play this year.http://www.nflpa.com/Resources/ActivePlayerSearch.aspx?id=30146 I didn't realize James signed a one year deal. Everything I've heard about him seemed to suggest that they have intentions with him beyond this season, which made me think we must have given him a longer deal. You and I disagree on Hood I guess. I'd say his market value is far more than James' and that he'll be starting somewhere for 16 games next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishisthegreatstuff Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 really hope the saints win but i have a bad feeling that the eagles might make it all the way to the superbowl....that would be terrible. I want those basterd out of the playoffs pronto. I'm routing hard core for the saints this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf85 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I think the Eagles are going to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethrodsp Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Reggie Bush will have a tremendous game. Saints 34 Eagles 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointyfootball Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 The more I think about this game, the better I feel. Horn will not be even close to 100% which is similiar to us losing Sheppard. The Eagles had just come off beating TO, I mean the Cowboys, at Philly and the 1st half was a letdown. As to people saying OWUEagle is making an pre-ready excuse based on scheduling - he wasn't. It would make sense from a football point of view to give teams equal amounts of rest heading into their next week of playoffs. There was no reason they shouldn't have played Seattle on Saturday again and Philly on Sunday. But, as OWU said, that will not be the reason the Eagles win/lose. If they lose it will be because of referreeing. And because the NFL wanted the Cinderelly saints in the SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespaniard Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 The more I think about this game, the better I feel. Horn will not be even close to 100% which is similiar to us losing Sheppard. Why wouldn't Horn be 100%? He hasn't played in like 5-6 weeks by now. I know he's being limited in practice this week but I think that is just precautionary. But even if he doesn't we will be fine. He only started 9 games for us anyway, and wasn't even in a huge role then. It's not nearly the same a losing a player of Sheppard's caliber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointyfootball Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Why wouldn't Horn be 100%? He hasn't played in like 5-6 weeks by now. I know he's being limited in practice this week but I think that is just precautionary. From what I heard, he still can't cut like he should be able to. Not sure what show I heard it on, so take it as rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocono Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Why wouldn't Horn be 100%? He hasn't played in like 5-6 weeks by now. I know he's being limited in practice this week but I think that is just precautionary. But even if he doesn't we will be fine. He only started 9 games for us anyway, and wasn't even in a huge role then. It's not nearly the same a losing a player of Sheppard's caliber. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs06/news/story?id=2725768 Another guy I wonder about is Hollis Thomas. He's back from his suspension but can he be effective without his medication? They were terrible against the run even with him on the field so they will be more at risk without him being 100%. Horn played a huge role in the first game V the Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sableholic Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs06/news/story?id=2725768Another guy I wonder about is Hollis Thomas. He's back from his suspension but can he be effective without his medication? They were terrible against the run even with him on the field so they will be more at risk without him being 100%. Horn played a huge role in the first game V the Eagles. if by medication you mean his steroids, i'm sure it won't be a big factor its not like hes just going to immediately lose any muscles he gained. Otherwise if you actually believe it was his asthma medication all I have to say is :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocono Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 if by medication you mean his steroids, i'm sure it won't be a big factor its not like hes just going to immediately lose any muscles he gained. Otherwise if you actually believe it was his asthma medication all I have to say is :laugh: Anyone who is familiar with his body shape believes it is his asthma medication. BTWFWIW....The Eagles were 4-1 without Sheppard this season and the Saints were 3-3 without Horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark327 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 i'm going to have to cheer on the Saints and say the win this one by at least 17pts , i've done my one cheer for the eagles last week vs. the giants . Of course that is because i lost that dang coin flip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Not for any specific reason I think the Eagles will win. Just a gut feeling. They had better play better than they did last week though. If they play worn out like that again the Saints will crush them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sableholic Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Anyone who is familiar with his body shape believes it is his asthma medication. :laugh: If you believe that boy does that explain a lot. It was reported that numerous players across (and on his team) the NFL use the same asthma medication as he does and did not fail. He also failed for some steroid that is not in any single asthma medication around. Charlie Casserly reported this and I even posted it in the thread a while back. A common misconception is that steroids only add weight, when in fact they can be used to cut down body fat.Charlie Casserly said the asthma excuse was just basically to put some doubt in peoples mind since he will be a FA next year. But hey if you want to be guillible more power to you. Edit: Found this while searching " The league denied Thomas' appeal of his August positive test in late November, saying its tests are sophisticated enough to detect the differences between prescribed asthma medication and performance-enhancing substances such as clenbuterol, a bronchodilator medication that opens airways that may tighten during asthma attacks." Also this "But league spokesman Greg Aiello said last week that the testing procedure is sophisticated enough to detect approved asthma medications, some of which are steroidal, and substances such as beta-2 agonists, such as clenbuterol, that are prohibited. "There's no asthma medication on our banned substance list," Aiello said, "unless it's something that has ephedra (a known stimulant common in some cold medications and also on the banned substance list) in it. And players can apply for a special medical exemption. There are numerous players who have been approved for the therapeutic use of something on the banned list like a diuretic or ephedra. "We're not discriminating against asthmatics. But there's nothing in asthma medication that would trigger a positive test. . . . And the medical waiver doesn't have to be requested in advance. It can be given at that point. Hollis Thomas had his appeal, presented his evidence, and the league rejected it."" http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/football/16219784.htm Also you should read this article titled Athletes' mantra now is "admit to nothing" http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-27/1166689912169760.xml&coll=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskin48 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I will have to go with the Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabama Man Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Hollis also played a huge game the first time the two teams met. I'm struggling to remember Eagles that had a great performance in the last game? Anyone got anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWUeagleMD Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Hollis also played a huge game the first time the two teams met. I'm struggling to remember Eagles that had a great performance in the last game? Anyone got anything? I remember Jason Avant had a very bad fumble and a tough drop on what would have been a fantastic play by McNabb. Gaither's 12 man on the field penalty was also huge in that game. I'm also having a tough time remembering Eagles who had a great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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