Greatest play of all time won the greatest SB of all time. Makes sense to me!
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NFL Training Camp/Preseason Thread 2012 - A Farewell to snes :(
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Like Stephen Jackson?
Semi-related, but does anyone else think it's weird naming your team's stadium after yourself?
He signed one extension, and he's not at Fitz's level.
Dutch Gronk
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I would build the stadium in the shape of my face and name it after myself. Hell, I would name the team after myself and my face would be the logo. I would name this entire country after myself if I could.
The Jets really should have gone after him.
Any shitty jets players Schotty wants with him?
BakedPigeon
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Him making that public just adds to the pressure of the eagles as well. He should have just kept his mouth shut and then at the end of the season if he is not happy with the team, give him the old shit can. No need to give your team that kind of publicity heading into opening week.
Don't you guys supposedly have a pretty good Oline? nick Mangold is pretty good I hear.
Dutch Gronk
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Aaron Rodgers has a little brother who plays QB for Vandy? He any good ?
Man, the parents really used all the good stuff on Aaron.
Man, the parents really used all the good stuff on Aaron.
It's a part time job and probably a great way to stay fit.
There are a lot of scrubs in the NFL who dedicated their life to football, who eke out a few years, who fuck up their bodies, who make a few hundred thousand dollars and then have nothing else left. Those I feel sorry for. But not the refs.
Alligatorjandro
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He is actually pretty good
Six figured and full benefits for a hobby job?
Ya, probably the only person in America who thinks that.
BakedPigeon
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What station is this jets/eagles game on?
Ed Hochuli might have a helluva coke problem for all we know. Dude could be missing out on 8balls right now.
Ed Hochuli might have a helluva coke problem for all we know. Dude could be missing out on 8balls right now.
the only problem he has is steroids. he and melky are best friends
Its just to get the fans excited. After last season and the season ending press conference a lot of fans just felt "whatever" about the team. Yeah the coach is good and yeah there is talent but year in and out there is always something that holds them back. Play-calling, ignoring positions, time management, or forgetting you need to field a defense. After 13 seasons of "plans" and "promises" its just not exciting. Especially when your rival wins two SBs in the meanwhile and other younger coaches get to and win their SBs while we are stuck with Reid and his experiments.
I honestly doubt Lurie means anything by this statement. Its just to satisfy the fans. If he said SB or fired I would get it. But better than 8-8? What kind of bar is that? Lurie is scared shitless of hiring another coach and failing to continue with the relative success the team has had with Reid.
FrenchMovieTheme
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wait when did we start talking about bengals vs. 49ers and montanas throw to john taylor?
BakedPigeon
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Well why is the Eagles organization setting themselves up for failure? Most teams mind their own business and are tight lipped and careful not to let the media place them on a huge pedestal. Most teams get things done by focusing week to week, not saying they are going to win X amount of games this season. I just think the Eagles are much better off keeping to themselves and not having everyone believe they have a stacked roster and are destined to be a playoff contender. Flying under the radar is not a bad thing.
Aaron Rodgers has a little brother who plays QB for Vandy? He any good ?
Man, the parents really used all the good stuff on Aaron.
Eli Rodgers?
I think it's more that the NFL is getting stingy when they make so much money that rubs people the wrong way. I understand that the refs aren't very good at their job but they're obviously better than the replacement refs.
Yeah and usually Lurie or the team doesn't make these kind of statements. That is why I hated the VY signing the minute he opened his mouth about a dream team last season.
I just think that they sense the fans aren't as excited anymore and don't buy into what they sell. Of course I could be completely off base because pretty sure every home game is sold out. Maybe its just me but after another disaster season and another Giants SB, I am probably the least excited about a new season as I have been in a long long long time.
I think Lurie and Co realize that a lot of the players (namely McNabb) who the fanbase and radio commentators could beat up on for all those years are gone so now its all on Reid. Everyone is talking about him, his failures, his coaching, his personnel moves, and his inability after so many years to win a SB. So maybe sensing that, Lurie is feeding into the lack of enthusiasm and trying to spark Reid and the fanbase.
I like Lurie for the most part, just wish he had the balls to fire Reid already.
BakedPigeon
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It's pretty amazing he still has a job actually. That organization must love him like a son or something to have not let him go already.
The NFL is sticking to its guns to get the official pool so that guys who are shit can be shitcanned. I highly doubt it has much to do with money.
Who will Edelmann cover now?
Lurie bought the team when financially it was one of the least profitable in the NFL. Then he went through some horrible seasons winning on 3-5 games. Then came Reid. Continuous trips to the playoffs, 5 NFC Championship games, 1 SB, and probably most importantly turning the team into one of the most valued franchises in all of sports.
They were ranked #11 on the Forbes list from 2011 for the top 50 sports franchises in the world:
http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mli45fdhk/no-11-philadelphia-eagles/#gallerycontent
I assume its extremely difficult for a man like Lurie to start over with a new coach and possible failure the likes he experienced before Reid.
Possibly Sanchez after the year. Straight up for Bradford
Yeah and I said as much. THEY ADDED A REAL LIVE LB FOR ONCE!!! I had almost forgotten what those were. And hey it only took them adopting the wide 9 technique which leaves the wide open running lanes up the middle! GENIUS!
And not just 1 but they also drafted a LB (Kendricks) who so far looks great! So at least LBs should be better. CBs should be better with Nnamid in his 2nd year hopefully not playing zone all the time or LB in some weird packages. With DRC starting and Boykins making a push for nickel back. Hopefully Nate Allen returns to the form he showed 2 seasons ago before his injury. And DJAX should have his head in the game.
I know the team is better. Peters is out but I know the team is overall better. I also like the addition of Bowles as DB coach though I would have preferred him as the new DC and Juan re-assigned to something anything else.
That said for the owner to claim 8-8 is the bar is fucking ridiculous. Grow a pair and make it SB or bust. How much more time does Reid need? And some delusional fans on the Eagles board already talking about trading Vick so they can start rebuilding with Foles!
:jnc
goldlion054
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Jonte Green sure is a rookie
PhoenixDark
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dat lions defense
Yeah he is shredding the Vikes 2nd stringers. I still like Grimes tough as well but Forsett adds another dimension to the Foster/Tate combo.
Is he really? Seems kind of dumb