Beastof theEast Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Originally posted by jtyler42 Even w/Runyan at less than 100% that Falcons pass rush is going to give McNabb hell, and the Eagles dont run they pass like 60% of the time anyways so that will play into the Falcons hands... This will be a good game, and one I think the Eagles are going to be overconfident in, ala the NFCC against TB in the vet... Yes, because we all know that Atlanta's defense is just as good as TB's was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Originally posted by Beastof theEast Yes, because we all know that Atlanta's defense is just as good as TB's was. COME ON!!! THEY ARE FROM THE NFC SOUTH LIKE TAMPA BAY AND CAROLINA!!! IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME!!! DON'T YOU SEE!?!!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagles_Legendz Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Originally posted by jtyler42 Even w/Runyan at less than 100% that Falcons pass rush is going to give McNabb hell, and the Eagles dont run they pass like 60% of the time anyways so that will play into the Falcons hands... This will be a good game, and one I think the Eagles are going to be overconfident in, ala the NFCC against TB in the vet... How can a team be overconfident after losing the last 3 NFCCG? I don' t think that's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 McNabb said today the pressure is on the Falcons coming into their first NFC title game with Vick at qb and with a new head coach. That's all BS. The pressure is on the Eagles to prove they are not going to choke at home as the favorite for the third straight season. The Eagles (as usual) had a very good season but once again the injuries to TO and now Jon Runyan put their postseason 'luck' in question. The Eagles to me seem like the '86 Red Sox. Close but still about 20 years away from actually breaking the curse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Atlanta's starting RCB was walking around with an air boot on his foot today because of a high sprain. He is going to be listed as doubtful. Hmmm, you take a secondary that is already ranked at the bottom third of the league and now you lose a starter....I wonder how important that will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Originally posted by Westbrook36 Atlanta's starting RCB was walking around with an air boot on his foot today because of a high sprain. He is going to be listed as doubtful. You sound giddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Originally posted by SmashMouth You sound giddy. Making a comparison for everyone talking like the Eagles are the walking wounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJoe Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I don't understand why everybody thinks this guy won't play. Am I missing something? I've read a bunch of posts on here with people saying "Runyan's out," when the guy himself and Andy Reid both say he'll play. I also don't understand why everybody thinks the Eagles are done if he doesn't play. The announcers on sunday were talking about how the Eagles have had a couple o-line back-ups play a lot this year due to injuries to starters and that they filled in well. Are we just trying to demoralize the Eagles fans? That I can understand. Or was there a report that says he's out? Also, I hate that we're reduced to talking about this. God I hope the Skins make the playoffs next year and we can actually talk about stuff we care about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Originally posted by Westbrook36 Making a comparison for everyone talking like the Eagles are the walking wounded. Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDane Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Runyan will play. He is dirty and I'll always think of him as a bastige for That Play, but he's a tough player and he'll be in there. Eagles will still lose, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sealskin Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 This should be a very good game. Runyan against Kearney should be a good matchup. Atlanta's defense is much faster than minnesota's. If atlanta is running the ball well, philly is in trouble. If anyone remembers the blowout game between the chiefs and the falcons; the chiefs used a power running game against atlanta. Too me that is their weakness. Philly has a somewhat comparable line when healthy (Runyan?) but Westbrook is not a power back. That could be the difference because they are athletic enough to contain Mcnabb. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newera Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I remeber when that play happened. It was late in the game and pissed him off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousB15 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Even if Runyan couldn't play, Artis Hicks would move to the outside and be fine. It would make more of an impact to have Steve Sciollu at guard, playing against Rod Coleman. Although Hank Fraley will probably be doubling him anyway. That being said, Runyan is playing, per the link I posted in the second post. Unless anyone has any more info about what their sisters sprained mcl was like, to refute what the coach said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X-Factor Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Wouldn't Kerney lined up opposite of Runyan? If Runyan is not 100%, they might be forced to double Kerney and leave Rod Coleman with a single defender. It's going to be an interesting matchup to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousB15 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Tra Thomas - Smith Hicks/Fraley - Coleman Mayberry - Jasper Runyan - Kerney If Runyan were to need help, you could still put an extra tight end in. IF. I doubt it though. Hicks and Fraley doubled Williams alot last week, and he was pretty much invisible, so I'm not too worried about Coleman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 McNabb had all day to throw last week. Williams is the best pass rushing DT in the league and he didn't even sniff McNabb. If the O-Line gives McNabb time, game over. Might as well not even play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Originally posted by Westbrook36 McNabb had all day to throw last week. Williams is the best pass rushing DT in the league and he didn't even sniff McNabb. If the O-Line gives McNabb time, game over. Might as well not even play. The Falcons defense in general, generates alot more pressure than the Vikings defense. Vikings have Williams, and that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budski Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 The eagles should win this game weather conditions will be in their favor, but...... If they lose it is going to crush them, four times! they will not be the same next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Originally posted by Westbrook36 Hmmm, you take a secondary that is already ranked at the bottom third of the league and now you lose a starter....I wonder how important that will be. Not nearly as important as it would be if T.O. was playing. When you're WRs are "First Down" Freddie Mitchell and "Gator Arms" Pinkston, you may be able to get away with losing a starter in the secondary. The biggest factors for Atlanta defensively will be containing Westbrook and applying some pressure on McNabb ... in that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunner Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Runyan is a clown, but a decent tackle, the Eagles can't afford not to have him with Atlanta's D coming to town. This could be trouble.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Originally posted by Westbrook36 This is a surprising post from you, Renegade. It's almost like you are giddy that an injury might force a player to miss this game. No Only YOU and your #ussy pick on women Eagle fans would be happy about something like that Stupid Jack@$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f_dallas Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Runyan's still just Strahan's whipping boy anyways...and a dirty player Yikes...get up on the times- Runyan has now dominated Strahan for the better part of three years :doh: Also, despite all the joy at the potential of an Eagles injury, he will play, 100%, mortal lock. He will likely be banged up, but he's always banged up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BleedinBurgundyandGold Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 runyan is a cheat, i hope he never plays again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Westbrook is not a power back. That could be the difference because they are athletic enough to contain Mcnabb. I think the Eagles are fine in this situation since they can lean on Levens more than Westbrook if the game dictates. I really think the Eagles have the weapons to win this game pretty easily. The only thing that remains to be seen is how turnovers and breaks go. I think that the longer the Falcons are in this game, the Eagles will feel the pressure. But if Philly can jump out to an early lead and make a play or two on defense, then they should be fine. I would LOVE to see Atlanta win, but I just don't think it's in the cards. :eaglesuck :eaglesuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUSTINMFOX Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Originally posted by budski The eagles should win this game weather conditions will be in their favor, but...... If they lose it is going to crush them, four times! they will not be the same next year. You would think so at first glance....but, which team needs to pass more to win the game?? I don't think the Eagles will win the game by simply running...but the Falcons may..thats how they've won their games all year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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