Eagles tie, die
Eagles vs. Bengals.
Eagles tie, die
Rich Hofmann, Daily News Sports Columnist
Overtime in Cincinnati.Not exactly like April in Paris, if you know what I mean.
What a disaster. What an absolute disaster. This final score -- Bengals 13, Eagles 13 -- is more than a terrible result. It is the end. If you can find a way for the Eagles to get out of this mess now, you have better eyes than I do.
It wasn't supposed to be like this, of course. The Eagles were nearly double-digit favorites coming into this game against a Bengals team that had won only once all season. This was supposed to be the game where they played well and built momentum for their playoff push. This was the plan.
Instead, they came out and played a dreadful offensive first half. Quarterback Donovan McNabb was erratic and had four turnovers for the day, three interceptions and a fumble. There were a bunch of dropped balls, too. It was just a terrible offensive game in a huge spot -- long-yardage, short-yardage, the whole thing.
Watching it play out really did have a slow-motion, nine-car pileup look to it. For the longest time at the end, you never really thought the Eagles might win the game. The only question was if they would lose it. But with 7 seconds left, the Bengals' Shayne Graham missed a 47-yard field goal that would have won it, wide right. Oh, happy day.
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No,,,,Power,,,Running,,,Game...They should have Steamrolled this team.Reid is the problem.I feel sorry for the players.— MJPD345- It's frustrating to watch this Eagles team, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Despite previous game problems with running the football in short yardage situations, the Eagles haven't made any apparent changes to bring them success. In face, they don't try to run the ball, deciding to pass(and rather unsuccessfully) when a run is needed. McNabb has also been very erratic all season, and his 4 turnovers today was the biggest factor in losing this game. I'm for a quarterback change and any other personnel changes that someone analyzing the game film should see who isn't performing. If the coaches don't change, then it's time to replace them too.— tbird
- To reply to Montymiller. I know you're frustrated, but you're not thinking right. The smartest man on the coaching staff is Jim Johnson. To get rid of him would be a super stupid move. Other than that, it's time for Mc Flabb to go. Better to trade him a year too soon, than a year too late. There are others too keep him company on his way out. He shouldn't go alone .— phineas
- Boy, I have always apprreciated what Reid and McNabb have done--overall. They have had a ton of success, but this is the first tinme ever I felt like it might be a time for fresh scenery for everyone. Draft a run-stopping DT and/or get some ace pass-rushers (see: NY Giants), go get a star WR (that is not insane)...— Jim C.
- I would never want to make apologies or excuses for McNabb, whom I've always thought was a mediocre QB, but it seemed to me that last Monday near the end he was hit hard and on the next play seemed to wince and grab his chest before the ball was intercepted. I was surprised that the network broadcast didn't pick it up, not that they ever seem to watch the game, and instead of replaying it got caught up in some type of nonsense. Maybe it will turn out after the season that McNabb did hurt his chest again, but if he did and it's causing him to suck this bad, he should be off the field. One can play thru pain, but should not play thru inability. (P.S. to see just how bad the Eagles are, look at what the Bears had done to them today by the Packers who haven't beaten them in GB since 2003)— atp2007
- For the second week in a row, in a critical part of the game when time is most important, McNabb ends up taking a delay of game penalty. 10 yr veterans are supposed to have a better command of time management, and of their team. Anyone see Matt Cassel lead his team down the field for a score at the end of both halves the other night? This loss is all on 5's poor play, and AR's poor play calling and bad coaching. How the hell does a team come out so unprepared to play week after week!? That is on the coach, and the coach needs to pay the price for that. I say, since McNabb is gone after this year, that they play Kolb and see what we have with him, or if we need to draft another QB.— JoePAVA
- For the First time Andy Reid had a face of fustration. Why? Because the players and fan are giving him the same face back!!— Angel R.
- since my last comment wasn't placed, ill just say that until people stop paying $150-$250 to watch this circus, no changes will be made. McNabb is soft with no leadership and Andy Reid was starving for something other than a win in OT today.— gulls3012
- 58 passes and 16 runs against a team that was 1-8 going into today's game. What an absolute wire hanger abortion this team is. It's like Reid is daring Lurie to fire him at this point. Lurie almost has to make a change now, doesn't he, or is it just me who's thinking like this?— Romes
- Rant all you want. The only way to get Jeffie's attention is to stop going to the games and stop buying the merchandise. But next home game the stadium will be full and the cash register will be ringing and everyone will be back here ranting. The team stinks - let them know by closing up your wallet— terrid
- After watching the Eagles tie an 1 and 8 team today, it's seems very appropriate that these "turkeys" are playing on Thanksgiving Day.— kenmaj
- Rant all you want. The only way to get Jeffie's attention is to stop going to the games and stop buying the merchandise. But next home game the stadium will be full and the cash register will be ringing and everyone will be back here ranting. The team stinks - let them know by closing up your wallet— terrid
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- Once again, thank you Phillies! Roughly 96 days until pitchers and catchers report.— peteinmich
