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Sunday, January 11, 2009
Gigantic!
The Eagles beat the Giants.

The Eagles are headed to Arizona.

The Eagles could go to the Super Bowl.

(Pause to marvel.)

Anybody who saw this coming a month ago is clairvoyant. Anybody who saw it coming 2 weeks ago is a true believer. Because nobody else did. Because this was not supposed to happen. But it is happening. The sixth seed in the NFC playoff tournament went to New York and beat the top seed, 23-11. They were not stopped by fatigue. They were not run over by the Giants' vaunted running game. Their defense was outstanding and their offense was good enough and efficient enough.

And now, on to Arizona and the NFC Championship Game against a team that the Eagles pounded on Thanksgiving night. That is when this serendipitous run began. That is when this whole, crazy, unpredictable run started. If you saw it continuing on to the Super Bowl semifinals, you have better eyes than me.

Arizona.

NFC Championship Game.

(Pause to marvel.)
Posted by Rich Hofmann @ 4:19 PM  Permalink | 194 comments
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Posted 04:25 PM, 01/11/2009
ItalianSausage
That was lonewolf on the phone telling McNabb how much he stinks!
Posted 04:28 PM, 01/11/2009
komplex2005
HOW BOUT DEM EAGLES!! TO EVERYONE THAT HAS BEEN DOUBTING THE EAGLES SAYING THEY WILL LOSE TO THE GMEN BECAUSE OF THEIR RUNNING GAME.. THE DEFENSE SPOKE VOLUMES.. BRING ON DA CARDINALS!!
Posted 04:28 PM, 01/11/2009
tsoprano
holy f***** s***
Posted 04:29 PM, 01/11/2009
txstingray
Pennsylvania SB this year---Eagles get their first SB win!!!
Posted 04:32 PM, 01/11/2009
mariomick
20 mins after the game and STILL no headline on nypost.com - hahahahahahaha
Posted 04:32 PM, 01/11/2009
baglady215
I saw it coming when Tampa folded in the 4th quarter again the friggin Raiders. It's destiny baby!
Posted 04:32 PM, 01/11/2009
The Young Geezer
EAGLES!!! EAGLES!!! EAGLES!!!
Posted 04:35 PM, 01/11/2009
komplex2005
HOW BOUT DEM EAGLES... I CANNOT SEE THE CARDINALS WINNING THE GAME.. THE DEFENSE IS PULLING THIS TEAM THROUGH...GO EAGLES
Posted 04:37 PM, 01/11/2009
Mark1npt
Once again we get a peek at what a bonehead McNugget can be....A phone call? A phone call???? Please....that kind of childish, stupid behavior ruined a chance at a 3rd and 1 and a chance to run the clock out.....what if our D stumbled and gave up a quick TD? What if Dawkins ripped his hamstring on a play where he shouldn't have even been on the field again? Just plain stupid....aside from that they played a great game and deserved the win. Big day for the team. Congratulations!
Posted 04:38 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Lonewolf, come on out! Do you recall that Eli gave us the ball on the 3 yard line with his 1st-quarter interception? Do you remember McNabb sticking the ball out as he scored a TD? Perhaps you recall that Eli missed Toomer, Steve Smith and Hixon for sure TDs as he threw wobbly passes. I hate to remind you of McNabb’s two- minute drive to end the 1st half. How about his TD to Celek? Do you realize that Coughlin wouldn't even let Eli throw for a 1st down, while Reid allowed McNabb to drop a perfect pass into Jackson to seal the deal. Personally, my favorite was Manning’s pass to Mikell. Do you still say Eli Manning's "the best QB in the NFL?" Eat your stupid words!
Posted 04:39 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Lonely-wife, you are usually the FIRST to post. Where are you?
Posted 04:39 PM, 01/11/2009
EagleDog
Awesome! From the basement -- now on the fast track to Tampa. Need another trophy in Philly guys. GO EAGLES!!!
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Posted 04:40 PM, 01/11/2009
furio
Where are all the bench McNabb, fire AR people now??
Posted 04:40 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Quit acting like a little girl. Did you answer the phone when Donovan called? Be a woman, and answer me now.
Posted 04:42 PM, 01/11/2009
stackhouse
the bandwagon has closed
Posted 04:42 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Yeah, Mark1npt! McNabb is a bonehead--a winning bone head, you loser! Care to comment on the game?
Posted 04:43 PM, 01/11/2009
bastowgonzalez
The Eagles are doing it!!! Super Bowl all the way!!!!
Posted 04:43 PM, 01/11/2009
shipu56
Hey Mark1npt....just shut up.
Posted 04:44 PM, 01/11/2009
fla
ItalianSausage, great line. Where is lonely wife? probably looking for Warner's jock to sniff
Posted 04:44 PM, 01/11/2009
Phillynoles
I am in shock, we might go to the Bowl!
Posted 04:45 PM, 01/11/2009
pumpkinnj
tsoprano - you do Chase Utley proud! :)
Posted 04:45 PM, 01/11/2009
Packerfan
Hey Eaglefan...don't get too overconfident as you go into Arizona. Donovan might be overdue for a brainfart. Also, look what happened to Carolina. That been said, I'll still bet the Eagles.
Posted 04:45 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Lonely-wife, I hope you're hungry. Dinner is served. Hope you like crow! It's piping hot!
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Posted 04:50 PM, 01/11/2009
riedmustgo
i always give credit where credit is due and today AR called a fairly good game. i loved the pass to jackson and the sneak by mcnabb for a TD. i have been calling for this forever and have said in the past that AR would NEVER do it again. i was wrong and the play worked. of course he should have sneaked it 3 more times after the jackson catch. but a win is a win is a win. and i am happy for all of them.
Posted 04:51 PM, 01/11/2009
Mark1npt
Dumberwinslow, I did comment on the game. I congratulated the team. A great win for them. They worked their tails off and clearly outplayed the Gnats......onto Arizona, where if I'm not mistaken Eagles prey on little red birds......
Posted 04:53 PM, 01/11/2009
libertyof76
Where is lonewolf? Who's the best QB now! 5 NFC Championship Games in 8 years in the sign of a great QB and great coach! Go Eagles!
Posted 04:53 PM, 01/11/2009
farwestburbs
Bench Donovan tonite....it was a stroke of genius!
Posted 04:58 PM, 01/11/2009
Gringo4
This city and its fans need this right now. Beat Giants twice and Dallas in four or so weeks. I am loving it ! Donovan you can phone me anytime ! I am a fat, bald headed 57 year old Italian who loves red wine and my Birds ... E A G L E S Eagles ...
Posted 05:00 PM, 01/11/2009
JmH Reborn
I think that was McNabb calling all his 'front runners' and saying hello! Calling Lonewolf...calling Lonewolf...the QB who has ALWAYS been one of the top QBs in the NFL is back and winning again. It's amazing that once that McNabb is finally healthy...we are back winning. Its amazing how much us Philly fans forget. We are shameful and not as 'smart' as we sometimes tout ourselves to be. It's amazing that instead of celebrating together, we bicker like real idiots
Posted 05:00 PM, 01/11/2009
HO HUM
My beard itches. As KG of the Celtics said"What can you say--What can you say now?Andy and Don to Detroit. Just 2 more-but 1 at a time.What a slugfest-brutal samash mouth hits from both sides but a clean game.
Posted 05:00 PM, 01/11/2009
moose42
if there is any proof needed after the phillies that we are better than new york in every way this right here proves it. go birds. sorry ny fans we are just better in every way
Posted 05:00 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Mark1npt, you "mentioned" the game, but your post was about McNabb's phone call, girlfriend.
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Posted 05:01 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Lonely-wife, it's getting cold. Come eat!
Posted 05:03 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
riedmustgo, Andy's not calling the plays anymore. He gave it up before the Arizona game.
Posted 05:03 PM, 01/11/2009
BMan
DEFENSE!!! DEFENSE!!! DEFENSE!!! DEFENSE!!! GO BIRDS!!!!!
Posted 05:04 PM, 01/11/2009
tony b
That was a hell of a game!! Knocking off the number one seed. I'm still not a fan of Andy Reid's pass-happy mentality....but in the playoffs so far he's used his head and stuck with the run even when it wasn't working so well. This means he has finally shown ability to be flexible with his play-calling as the game progresses. Meanwhile the defense played excellent and shut down the Giant's running game. Good teams win with balance and execution and THIS is the way the Philly offense should play ALL the time instead of always looking for the home run!! GO EAGLES!!!
Posted 05:05 PM, 01/11/2009
Dave76
come on now dont be so harsh on Mcnabb he was trying to ask TO for his advice on a victory Dance
Posted 05:05 PM, 01/11/2009
Mike H.
McNabb heard that the Philly phatithful thought this was a perfect game. He had to spite all you haters somehow with the phone call!
Posted 05:05 PM, 01/11/2009
losteagle
Thanks "D" and Ackers true GREEN runs through veins! Cards will not be a push over this round so keep it until your done the SB!
Posted 05:05 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Lonely-wife, you have a phone call. . .It's Mr. McSoftee! He's got something for you to eat. I'm sure you'll find it tasty!
Posted 05:06 PM, 01/11/2009
Cadiz215
Am I the only one that almost cried when they were interviewing Dawkins? He was so emotional I couldn't help but be moved. Thats why Philly loves you B Dawk!
Posted 05:07 PM, 01/11/2009
NM Eagle fan
Despite all the pregame predictions of Brandon Jacobs trampling the secondary, Dawkins and the boys held him to just 27 yards in the second half. The Eags shut them down so bad. Jim Johnson is a genius, and Dawk is the soul of Philadelphia. GO IGGLES!!
Posted 05:08 PM, 01/11/2009
JayVee
Great Game. Go Iggles!!!!!
Posted 05:08 PM, 01/11/2009
rgreen72
The defense won this one. I love the EAGLES!!!!! E A G L E S ! ! ! Its about time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 05:11 PM, 01/11/2009
BucsTim
I have to agree it was really a nice win for the Eagles. Normally I root against all Philly teams but to day I was with them. I can't say that next week though. Hey check this out: www.sentinelvideoltd.com
Posted 05:12 PM, 01/11/2009
holsdero
I live in upstate New York, home of the Giants training camp. Thank you Donovan, and the defense, thank you very much. Going to work tomorrow will be just about the BEST.
Posted 05:23 PM, 01/11/2009
Michellemtsu
Please, please, please don't overlook the Cardinals! They are MUCH better than they were on Thanksgiving. This will not be an easy win. Only Philadelphia could TIE the Bengals and STILL get to the Super Bowl. Can you imagine if we get a rematch with the Ravens? Bring it on! Go Eagles!
Posted 05:25 PM, 01/11/2009
cange30
Man, I am stoked. On to AZ. This is destiny for the Birds! I'm glad we have the coach and quarterback that we have. What other tandem besides Bilicheck/Brady, Dungee/Manning would you rather see? 5 NFC Championship games in their tenure. They need to stay, period!!
Posted 05:25 PM, 01/11/2009
dinohntr
Is it possible that the Phillies magic has infected the Eagles (Both Burrell and Hamels were at the coin toss after at a late season Eagles game after the WS)? Could another Philly team return to Tampa (site of the SuperBowl)for a chance at another championship? Only time will tell.
Posted 05:30 PM, 01/11/2009
bigbuck54
feels a little like september-october at the "bank". could be contagious. the momentum is the thing. we all knew this was a strong team. the "cardinals'? this could be the year! how 'bout that "D"? them 4th down stops, that frisky demps, those eagles third downs? the game was a masterpiece!
Posted 05:33 PM, 01/11/2009
NM Eagle fan
POSTSCRIPT: While I've always liked McNabb, I now confess that I was WRONG WRONG WRONG about Andy Reid. Big Andy is a great motivator. He is the right guy for this team, and I humbly APOLOGIZE. I now await my sentence, even though I'm outside the Delaware Valley in New Mexico. Anyway, GO EAGS!!!
Posted 05:35 PM, 01/11/2009
Dierte
lol dummerwinslow, you know lonewolf is looking down from the Walt Whitman, dressed in a #5 jersey and crying like the baby he is. He is def. eating his words...although I would LOVE to hear from him right now, and especially hear what his new QB rankings are after his boyfriend showed how good of a QB Eli is without any weapons. It just goes to show how good we have it with Donovan. He wins with a corps of #2 and #3 WRS, while "top QBs" drop loads in their pants and truely "choke" in big games. All hates, please don't hop on the bandwagon, instead go join lonewolf at the Walt Whitman!! GO EAGLES!!
Posted 05:35 PM, 01/11/2009
Fritz and Alice
A classic NFL win. Play great defense, run the ball, don't kill yourself with turnovers. The Eagles won because AR is finally using a winning formula instead of his usual pass, pass, pass. The Eagles are hot and have as good a chance as any other team right now to win it all. Why????? Because AR is finally running the ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 05:36 PM, 01/11/2009
p-diddy
Eli Manning is awesome.
Posted 05:36 PM, 01/11/2009
GreenWing
Bunkley and Patterson look like the All-Pros you expect 1st round picks to be. All credit to Reid and McNabb. 5 NFC championship games in 10 years. Who da thunk it?
Posted 05:37 PM, 01/11/2009
khazoie
mario, it is not right to go to nypost and talk trash. the giants already lost the game. oh, who am i kidding, i'm loggin in to nypost.com too!
Posted 05:38 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Dierte, you see things so clearly!
Posted 05:39 PM, 01/11/2009
andrewfrombrooklyn
You should hear all the bellyachers in New York: The Giants lost the game, the Eagles didn't win it. I'm sorry, Gotham, the Eagles went to your house twice in the past month and beat you twice, pretty badly. Take away the last meaningless touchdown by the Giants on Dec. 7, and the Eagles outscored them 43-18. P.S.: For all those who think the Eagles are on the express to Tampa, I got eight words for you: Bucs 27 to 10, Panthers 14 to 3. One play at a time, people.
Posted 05:47 PM, 01/11/2009
jonnyb0916
I think the biggest bandwagon fans actually work for the Philly media. Haters of McNabb/Reid all year and look what happens. Wake up Negadelphia, you've actually got a pretty good football team.
Posted 05:49 PM, 01/11/2009
yahmpy
"Why don't you go home? Why don't you go hoooooome?" Giants your season is over, It's time to go home...."
Posted 05:50 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
KING, I'm on it, doggone it!
Posted 05:54 PM, 01/11/2009
psuwelsh
To all those who "say" they have been on the bandwagon...shut up. It took the benching of McNabb and a clear reality check that the true fans brought on to spark this team and get their a##es moving to victories. Before the benching, they were sleepwalking and now they have something to prove. Thanks, I say, to all those who spoke up and provided the incentives. To those bandwagon people, enjoy the ride.
Posted 05:56 PM, 01/11/2009
fiveforone
Fire Andy Reid!!! I'm still here. This team should have been 12-4 going into the playoffs and will not win the Super Bowl. All this is the same nonsense they always put us through. In the end it won't matter.
Posted 05:59 PM, 01/11/2009
The Blueprint
hahahhahahahh eagles haters are gone!!!! Eagles baby!!!! Superbowl bound!!!!!
Posted 06:01 PM, 01/11/2009
sillybilly
I'm an Eagles' fan by birth but a Giants fan by choice. I could not be happier for the Eagles and their true fans.
Posted 06:04 PM, 01/11/2009
IAMDETOX
Hey mark, what if your daddy pulled out, we would'nt have to read your stupid comments!
Posted 06:05 PM, 01/11/2009
jtj06
Call me clairvoyant. You can look up comments of mine during the last month. The NFL is weak and this is an Eagle team that should have been top seed but for stretches of mind-boggling coaching and poor QB play. They had to be lucky to get in, but once in, given how the D came together, they should be able to beat everyone if they don't turn it over, and the offense can put up 14-or-15 points while moving the chains.
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Posted 06:07 PM, 01/11/2009
blackirish
True believers? Some of us have defending DMac and the Birds here since the benching. Whatever, time to stop all the racket and just pull together behind our team. We are all fans and should just enjoy this together. Let's do this. Bleed Green and go for it!
Posted 06:09 PM, 01/11/2009
del ravio 100%
lonelywimp has already posted under a different name. Right...mark1npt?
Posted 06:09 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
philly7, your mommy's a chunky monkey!
Posted 06:10 PM, 01/11/2009
ctrds
While I am not an Philly fan I just wanted to write and say great job Eagles in kicking the NYG butts!!! I recently moved to CT near NY border and all I heard this year since about game 4 is subway Super Bowl and how great the Giants and Jets are. Well the Jets choked and the Giants got their heads handed to them...I am going to enjoy listening to the FAN (NY sports radio) tomorrow.
Posted 06:11 PM, 01/11/2009
Slovs
This marks the first time in NFL history that two 9-win teams will play for the NFC title. Only one 9-win team went to the Super Bowl. The 9-7 Rams lost to the Steelers in 1979. Will the 8-8 Chargers make it to the AFC title game and Super Bowl?
Posted 06:11 PM, 01/11/2009
Slovs
This marks the first time in NFL history that two 9-win teams will play for the NFC title. Only one 9-win team went to the Super Bowl. The 9-7 Rams lost to the Steelers in 1979. Will the 8-8 Chargers make it to the AFC title game and Super Bowl?
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Posted 06:17 PM, 01/11/2009
ChekUrFax
I thought it was gonna be a closer game... guess Eli sucks more than I thought. Eagles are playing strong!
Posted 06:20 PM, 01/11/2009
The Blueprint
Philly7...mcnabb made the plays when we need him too....eli manning on the other hand the sb mvp did not....3rd and 20? All mcnabb all day son....we just won and you complaining like little girl....smh
Posted 06:22 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Filthy7, can you read? Where did I say McNabb had a great day? Uh-duh!
Posted 06:22 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
I said your mother's a chunky monkey!
Posted 06:23 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Filthy7, ever heard of sour grapes?
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Posted 06:27 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Hey Filthy, I bet you accidentally voted for Obama. Couldn't read the names and thought you were voting for George Bush, not McCain, but George W. Bush, again.
Posted 06:27 PM, 01/11/2009
Ken K
Anyone who doesn't like the eagles now must be some kind of "lone wolf". Let's go Eagles and lets go Merrill Reese!
Posted 06:28 PM, 01/11/2009
funsoaz
Al ready got my tickets.. i AM GOING TO THE NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!!( I live in Phoenix) Thanx lousy cardinal fans
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Posted 06:29 PM, 01/11/2009
OneChampionshipPLEASE
Anyone gonna be out here in AZ? if so, let me know-- I am right down the road from the stadium
Posted 06:29 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Filthy7, are you some new Lonely-wife wannabe? You can't do it! There's only ONE Lonely-wife. NO ONE can equal her stupidity.
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Posted 06:32 PM, 01/11/2009
CDOcasualty
I booked my Tampa flight and tickets.
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Posted 06:36 PM, 01/11/2009
ObeyObama316
THat was destiny calling McNabb on the Giant's dime. Suck it NY Betches!
Posted 06:41 PM, 01/11/2009
Sammy II
hey philly7, idiot...are you seriously hating on Donovan right now? Gawd the stupidity of some philly fans
Posted 06:42 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
I don't rank him, But, if I did rank him, I'd look at what he did with a No. 1 receiver as opposed to what he's done with poor-to-mediocre receivers. I'd look at the atrocious play calling, which allowed defenses to tee-off on him and which closed down the passing lanes. I'd look at the fact that many defensive players actually bragged about knowing what plays were coming. I'd look at the lack of a "power running game." I'd look at how many times McNabb has had to escape from oncoming defenses. And I’d look at how his surrounding cast came up small in the Superbowl. I'd look at the fact that Brady's jersey was clean, while McNabb was getting the snot knocked out of him. I'd look at the fact that Westbrook disappeared, because the offensive line played poorly. I'd look at the fact that McNabb threw 3 TDS on a broken ankle. I'd have to look at the fact that his coach called 60 passing plays while McNabb suffered from a sports hernia and was again, getting the snot knocked out of him. I'd at the fact that every time McNabb pukes, he throws a TD (but people criticize him for it). If I looked at all those things, and many more, I'd say he's top 5, minimum.
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Posted 06:45 PM, 01/11/2009
nyphilliephan
ahhh, this is lonewolf...sorry, i'm busy eating crow....
Posted 06:45 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Bush Derangement Syndrome? LOL! I like it! Keep em coming!
Posted 06:45 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Keep eating, Lone!
Posted 06:47 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Filthy, did you see the pass rush? Did you notice that he was getting no protection? No, because you DO wear blinders.
Posted 06:48 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
The man was playing against one of the best defenses in football. He doesn't have a Larry Fitzg to whom he can throw. The running game was doing nothing. What would you have liked McNabb to do?
Posted 06:50 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Filty, why don't you take off the blinders and give the team a critical review?
Posted 06:50 PM, 01/11/2009
Sammy II
bottom line philly7, we won the football game today. Donovan made some, clutch amazing throws. need I also mention that the WIND affected both quarterbacks today? Quit being bitter, and appreciate that we have a top flight quarterback leading this team into an NFC championship
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Posted 06:52 PM, 01/11/2009
john newlin
Wowser!!! A gutsy win by a team that is proving to all of us that they may have the determination and the gumption to go all the way. Wouldn't it be a shocker if the 5th time was the charm, particularly since those other Eagle teams were all favored to get to the Super Bowl and this one was on the mat at 5-5-1 seven or eight weeks ago. The Cardinals, however, cannot be taken lightly---their win at Carolina was every bit as impressive and even more surprising than the E's triumph at Giants' Stadium.
Posted 06:53 PM, 01/11/2009
Sammy II
drummerwinslow covered the pass protection. this was a GREAT football game today by Donovan, I honestly dont see where your 'review' is coming from.
Posted 06:55 PM, 01/11/2009
Sammy II
philly7, are you even an Eagle fan? I despise fans like you, searching for the negative in EVERYTHING
Posted 06:56 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Any QB who gets hit often enough will throw hurried passes even when he doesn't have to. It's reflexes. If I walk past you for seven days, each time smacking you in the mouth, on the 8th day, you'll flinch whether I try to smack you or not.
Posted 06:57 PM, 01/11/2009
1phillycat
Way to go Eagles!
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Posted 06:59 PM, 01/11/2009
Sammy II
winslow again with an excellent point
Posted 07:00 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Can you explain why McNabb was a record-breaking QB with TO? 30TDs, 9 INTs! Then, can you explain why Reid never got another No. 1 to replace him. He could have had Moss (twice) and he could have had Burress when he left Pittsburgh. Why would the coach who's called more passes than ANY OTHER COACH in the history of the game, not get the best receivers available? Reid set his QB up for failure.
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Posted 07:03 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
I'm not saying Reid did it intentionally. His arrogance made him believe his "SYSTEM" was more important than his athletes. Here's the question what QB would have thrived under Reid? As soon as Brady started getting hit, you see what happened. He and and Peyton enjoyed entire seasons without getting sacked while Donovan had teams spying him and receivers who couldn't get off the line of scrimmage.
Posted 07:05 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
See, I can talk football and I can talk sh*t too. If you want resort to name calling, I can do that. What do you want to do? Leave Sammy alone!
Posted 07:07 PM, 01/11/2009
PhightinPhan
Andy did, at best, a mediocre job this year, and that holds true even if we win the SB (which I think we will). He didn't suddenly get smarter because the Bucs choked against Oakland.
Posted 07:08 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
What a lot of people don't get is that the QB gets too much credit when teams and too much blame when they lose. Football is the ultimate team sport. Marino, as great a passer as he was, and he had great receivers too (the Marks Brothers), never won anything, but people dont' talk about him like he's a dog. Marino's got numbers and so does Donovan, but Donovan had great receivers only once.
Posted 07:09 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Where'd you go, Filthy. As soon as I started talking football, you disappeared.
Posted 07:10 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Oh well, another one bites the dust! Where's Lonely-wife? At least he had stamina!
Posted 07:11 PM, 01/11/2009
jttemp2000
Hey LONE fagg-t!!! Im coming over your house along with the other 50 posters on here who hate your guts!! MCSTRONG- 5 Trips to the NFC championship!!! Clutch throws IN THE WIND, Your lover Eli couldnt get a decent throw off today because the wind was blowing too hard, you p-ssy!!!! Mcnabb is a HUGE reason for this win and all those other wins leading to those championship games. He is NOT perfect BUT TOP 3-4 QBs in the game and has been for 10 YEARS!!!!!! We should run YOU and all the other HATER LOSER fans in this town who don't deserve to have a QB like him on our team!!
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Posted 07:16 PM, 01/11/2009
Nova
To all the Giants fans: YOU LOSE. WE ARE THE BETTER TEAM. YOU LOSE. GO HOME.
Posted 07:18 PM, 01/11/2009
CR Mahler
One month ago WE all were ready to bury the Eagles. And why not? A tie to Cincy, beaten badly by Baltimore, and just plain looking out of it. We win on Thanksgiving evening and we win some more games against the Giants and the Browns. BUT we lose to the Redskins, scoring only 3 points. Put a fork in us, we're done. WRONG!! We smash the Cowboys on the final game of the season while both the Bears and the Buccaneers are losing. IMPOSSIBLE!! Now the Eagles are headed for the NFC Championship game to play those Cardinals who we defeated on Thanksgiving. WE ARE LIVING THE DREAM. Is there a chance that the Phillies and the Eagles can be World Champs in the same year. LET'S ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS!!!
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Posted 07:22 PM, 01/11/2009
ras#2
I'll give McNabb a pass on the phone call. He played a good game and connected when needed. He has shown good poise these last few games, I'm impressed.
Posted 07:24 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
I'll leave with this comment. Reid costs the Eagles entire seasons (no kick returner, receivers, fullback, etc.) and he never felt the least bit of job insecurity, until THIS year. The fans began calling for his head. Even Spadaro and Coward Eskin started to throw him under the bus. Plus, last year, the Giants won with 8 rookies, while Reid refused to play rookies, citing that it took 3 years to learn his "incredible" system. Well, this year, he had pressure to start rookies because of the Giants. Plus, Curtis and Brown were hurt at the beginning of the season. Do you really think Reid envisioned Jackson as a starting receiver? He had just given Reggie Brown (who has been deactivated at times) a large contract. Also, Reid refused to give up the play calling, that is until after the Baltimore game. Since that time, Marty has called a more balanced offensive (except for the Washington game). We got in the playoffs under “less-than-perfect” circumstances, but we’re here, and for the first time in 10 years, Reid has begun to change. Hey, he even made a play for Randy Moss. I completely supported Reid until I could not longer justify certain things in my mind. Sometime afterward, Reid began to change and I can root for him again. I still would like to see a more diversified running attack, ala the 3-headed monster (which Reid despised), and a bonafide No.1 receiver, who can make plays in the end zone, but I recognize that change comes about slowly, over a period of time. Until such time, I’ll root for the Reid and the home team.
Posted 07:25 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
I though you wanted to talk sports. What's yada yada? So, what's your take on Marino?
Posted 07:26 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Did Marino have to carry the team?
Posted 07:29 PM, 01/11/2009
JFranklin
Seriously now, the D won this game, not #5.
Posted 07:30 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
So, you think Trent Dilfer "WON" games for the Ravens? It was their defense. You think Eli Manning was the Superbowl MVP. Hell, he threw 2 sure interceptions on the last drive. However, both were dropped. The defense, David Tyree and Plaxico Burress won that game. Don't be clueless.
Posted 07:30 PM, 01/11/2009
DD3185
People need to relax. If you're expecting Mcnabb to have a 32 for 36 type game w/ 4 tds and 300 yds then your an idiot. (wind, 2nd road game, tough Def.) You should expect this type of game against the giants he hasn't dominated them as of late. The bottom line is they knocked the giants out and we are one game away from the Super Bowl. Great win. Time to feast on The Cardinals.
Posted 07:33 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
DD3185, thank you. I completely forgot about the weather conditions. BTW, that was a great call by Reid to kick-off to start the game, thereby having the wind at his back in the 4th quarter.
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Posted 07:34 PM, 01/11/2009
The Blueprint
Drummer no need to continue on....you have TKO'd him lol
Posted 07:34 PM, 01/11/2009
The Blueprint
Drummer no need to continue on....you have TKO'd him lol
Posted 07:34 PM, 01/11/2009
The Blueprint
Drummer no need to continue on....you have TKO'd him lol
Posted 07:36 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
JFranklin, need I remind you of McNabb’s two- minute drive to end the 1st half. How about his TD to Celek and the perfect pass dropped into Jackson's hands to seal the deal. Yes, the defense played great and they are a LARGE part of the win, but I don't recall them scoring any points. McNabb, who had no time, for the 2nd game in a row, did what was needed to win this game. You revisionists are too much.
Posted 07:37 PM, 01/11/2009
dsoul
how can anybody still be dissin mcnabb...get a life...stop hatin...did u notice the phils are champs...its all about philly now...
Posted 07:39 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
JFranklin, YOU'RE DONE!
Posted 07:40 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
I'm feeling somewhat argumentative tonight. I'll entertain the mindless posts of a few idiots until I'm bored.
Posted 07:42 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
NEXT!
Posted 07:42 PM, 01/11/2009
maximus
All you losers who bashed mcnabb and reid should personally send them a cograts basket from ftd.
Posted 07:43 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
I'm really missing Lonely-wife right now. At least he was entertaining.
Posted 07:43 PM, 01/11/2009
MJPD345
WOW !!! Your right. Just 3 weeks ago the season was basically over. The Dallas game was for pride. But before the game even started CHI lost and Tampa lost and a window of opportunity was flung wide open. This is magical. Really.. Hats off for a defense that has really come together. And D Mac for sticking to his game and never quitting on a play.
Posted 07:44 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Thank you, Blueprint!
Posted 07:46 PM, 01/11/2009
KMG
I can't believe that two weeks ago I was getting ready to walk into the Linc, the Bucs had a 10 point lead against with 10 minutes left, I thought the Birds season was over. Now we're in the championship game, against ARIZONA??? Unbelievable. GO BIRDS!!!
Posted 07:47 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
KMG, the football gods have smiled upon the Eagles! Do you believe in DESTINY?
Posted 07:49 PM, 01/11/2009
SKIPJACK
Go Birds!
Posted 07:49 PM, 01/11/2009
roque32
Come on now phillyindubai... The Eagles gave everyone reason to doubt that they would be in this position. But still, you can't stop me from hopping on the bandwagon. Heck. I'm driving the bandwagon and giving away free tickets to whoever wants to root for the Eagles :) GO EAGLES!!!
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Posted 07:50 PM, 01/11/2009
DMC5
wtf! First the phils and now this?!? GO BIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 07:52 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
jttemp2000, just saw your post. Gotta say, I love your enthusiasm!
Posted 07:54 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
So, that beautiful pass to DeSean was not a highlight? How much you wanna bet it's on EVERY news broadcast in the nation? Let's just say, if I'm right, that just proves how STUPID you are, okay?
Posted 07:54 PM, 01/11/2009
phillyguy36
The first half two minute drill was Donovan's best ever
Posted 07:56 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
C'mon, Filthy! Holla at your boy!
Posted 07:56 PM, 01/11/2009
frankenslade
You know who predicted the Eagles winning the Super Bowl? Ryan Howard. I think there was even a little piece in one of the Philly papers about his prediction.
Posted 07:57 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
If McNabb's pass to Jackson shows up on the highlights, then everyone on this site will know that you have the mind of plant.
Posted 07:58 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
C'mon Filthy, I can't hear you!
Posted 07:59 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
Norv Turner bites the dust again. He's a loser!
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Posted 08:00 PM, 01/11/2009
cujat13
I have never commented on lonewolfs stupid comments but after today I hope your pathetic comments never show up on this site again.....just go away bc you aren't wanted here, i'm sure they would welcome you with open arms to the NY post site! McNabb showed everyone who the better QB was today. P.S. where are all the obnoxious giants fans!?
Posted 08:00 PM, 01/11/2009
davetheherman
Of course he is not here, our token do*che bag. We had "E-LI, E-LI" chants going on all over Missoula, Montana today! It was awesome, and expected from all the "REAL FANS" unlike a couple of TOTAL ASSH*LES WHO SOMETIMES POST ON HERE!!! "WAAAAHHH HERE IS MY PREDICTION, GIANTS 20, EAGLES 10" Nice call, DOOOOOOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 08:03 PM, 01/11/2009
davetheherman
Drummer, you deserve to post ANYTHING YOU WANT!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!! THANKSGIVING PART TWO: THE RETURN!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted 08:04 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
I GOT IT! FILTHY7 IS LONELY-WIFE!
Posted 08:06 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
You can't fool me. It's you. Isnt' it? I miss you! How are ya? Please, make me feel at home. Call him Mr. McSoftee one time for me, please. PLEASE!
Posted 08:06 PM, 01/11/2009
rjhpsu85
Where are all the haters now? I can't wait to read all the "Andy is Stupid" "McNabb is finished in Philly" articles from the moronic columnists in these rags now that the boys are once again in the NFC Championship. Go Eagles!
Posted 08:09 PM, 01/11/2009
drummerwinslow
You chose to criticize one of only 4 QBs left playing football. Why is that? Okay, it's been real. It's been fun, but it hasn't been real fun. You bore me! Ciao! Gotta watch 60 minutes (or maybe only 3 minutes of it).
Posted 08:11 PM, 01/11/2009
mdg625553
Wouldn't it be ironic if the E-A-G-L-E-S made it to the Super Bowl only to find themselves playing the Ravens again. The same team that everyone thought had put the final nail in the E-A-G-L-E-S season? #5 trys sooooooo hard to downplay his benching and that it has not motivated him (insert snyed comments here) and then would have to go 2 weeks with every reporter he encounters asking him that very question . . smiling. If . . . and this is going to be a HUGE if since the E-A-G-L-E-S do not play well in Arizona (look it up)they can get by the Cardinals then I feel they will indeed with the big game. Good Luck to this team and this wonderful journey and my wish is that those of you that actually are Bird fans can enjoy there run and look beyond those who have no life and can only find the faults in this team.
Posted 08:12 PM, 01/11/2009
phillyrev
come on philly7 give it a rest the EAGLES won the game and all of us et to enjoy OUR team another week.5played well actually,not great, but well.weather, a great defense and a lack of Great offensive weapons played a part today.WE WON BRO WE WON!!!!! TAKE IT EASY,our quarterback is top five maybe and without a doubt top 10.Relax and enjoy the win.GO EAGLES!
Posted 08:16 PM, 01/11/2009
mdg625553
Oh . . and to all of you who are wondering who McNabb was calling . . it was Joe Banner and he asked him to open up the purse strings again.
Posted 08:19 PM, 01/11/2009
Jim C.
Loooooooooooooone Wolf, Loooooooooooooooooooone Wolf, Loooooooooooooone Wolf, Loooooooooooooooooooooooooooone Wolf...
Posted 08:21 PM, 01/11/2009
Barton
Took the #2 from 116th to 42nd and Times Square with my coat wide open so every GIANT fan could see my black #5 jersey. How sweet is that? Need another parade and not in 24 years. Back to 24. GO EAGLES!
Posted 08:24 PM, 01/11/2009
jttemp2000
Hey Philly7- just read your posts- (great another idiot posting here along with Lone-fggt) also a Mcnabb hater- in ref to your Superbowl ring comment- Elway went to 3 superbowls in the late 80s and LOST all of them, then in the twilight of his career won 2 back to back- like Donovan he did not have great receivers during those 3 losses and in the 2 wins he had a great running game w/ Terrell Davis, in fact the 1st one they one T. Davis got the MVP- my point is if you have the intellect to follow this although Mcnabb has not made it to 3 superbowls you can argue he is pretty successful in the playoffs and he has done so with mediocre receivers and that perhaps along with our good defense and perhaps a slightly improved receiving core or a better running attack we can win a superbowl, maybe two. The point is Denver fans did not want to run Elway out of town after those superbowl losses- a few in which they got BLOWN OUT- rather management realized they needed to improve the team around him to complete that superbowl quest. And low and behold, they did. 5 NFC championship games are AWESOME!!! You do not get there without exceptional QB play. Peyton Manning (the MVP) could not beat an 8-8 San Diego charger team this year. And besides P. Manning and T. Brady who else has a better playoff record/experience than D.MCNABB??? If they don't pull it off this year YOU surround this guy with better talent, YOU EMBRACE HIM, and the Eagles can be superbowl champs with an aging D. Mcnabb just like Elway. and Mcnabb has plenty of firepower left in that arm of his, K. warner and K. Collins are both 37 this yr.
Posted 08:27 PM, 01/11/2009
jttemp2000
thanks drummerwinslow
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Posted 08:28 PM, 01/11/2009
Bake McBride
At least we see why some of the other players say McNabb isn't such a great leader. After playing a solid game and at the peak of a big win, he's that boneheaded. A pretty revealing moment for #5. GREAT win for the Birds though!
Posted 08:30 PM, 01/11/2009
davetheherman
Hey Bake McBride....F*CK YOU!!!!!
Posted 08:30 PM, 01/11/2009
Jim C.
If Lone Wolf chanegd his name t comment he is the biggest loser in the historyu of internet commenting. Anyway, Reid and McNabb go to the NFC Championship every other year--for ten years. Hahahahhahaha. Only the most self loathing Philly fan will find a negative in that.
Posted 08:33 PM, 01/11/2009
Jim C.
Who are "some of the other players"? Oh, you have no names?
Posted 08:55 PM, 01/11/2009
jnbapex
Big Win! Couldn't have worked out any better...I will be heading to Phoenix on Thursday evening. Have a friend who lives in Tempe and we have tickets for the game! Go EAGLES!
Posted 09:13 PM, 01/11/2009
mac609
Bake McBride, You can't play football with the OB alone. It's obvious McNabb takes the hit for the rest of the marginal (at best) offense (except for Westbrook when he's healthy) and exhibits leadership when the team was pretty much left for dead before the playoffs. What is revealing is the Eagles are capable of mowing down any of the 3 teams left in the playoffs. Go Eagles!!!!
Posted 09:39 PM, 01/11/2009
phillyrev
thanks philly7,have a great night and let the fact that we are in the nfc championship game sink in. hey mr.mcbride i didn't like the phone play either,but bonehead?lets soak up the atmosphere of a winning team.ahhh,NY, is done, mets and giants, cowboys done,redskins home,i now live and pastor in s.c.,grew up in strawberry mansion, come home to attend games fairly often.tonight i can watch NFL channel,the blitz, and not get sick. tomorow i can go to the gym and enjoy the quiet peace of victory. cool out brothers we are going to AZ. WOW!!!
Posted 09:39 PM, 01/11/2009
NolaProf
I met my brother in LA December 20 and told him that I think the Eagles are going to win the Super Bowl. They then lost to the 'skins and made me look like an idiot. But, Rich, maybe I am clairvoyant...
Posted 10:04 PM, 01/11/2009
KGKoons
Does anyone know when the Eagles fly to Az. to start practice? It would seem smart to go quickly and get used to the dry, rarified air there where Donnie seems at home. Also, has anyone seen who was banged up on the squad?
Posted 12:36 AM, 01/12/2009
jtj06
I think it is time for the McNabb fans who aren't Eagle fans to shut up and eat crow. They have a top, playmaking defense, their O-line didn't allow a sack against NY in 3 games. They have one of the most feared RBs in the league backed up by another who plays just as well and they have a strong and diverse receiving corp. All McNabb has to do is manage the game well and move the chains-- which he is doing very well-- and he will be carried to the Superbowl on the strength of this talented roster.
Posted 03:01 AM, 01/12/2009
kerryman
im from boston; im ecstatic that the eagles beat those i year fluke giants;thanks for putting them and their obnoxious fans in place;fly eagles fly; i hope u go all the way;remember most times u win when u least expect it like our red sox in '04 and our pats after in '01;before those wins we were loserville.congrats to phillies;boston and philly are the top sports cities along with chicago. ny is a joke;trying to buy titles, on 'roids and choking.I'll try and make it down for the parade if u win; hello to all the great men of the philly police dept. and fire dept.
Posted 03:01 AM, 01/12/2009
kerryman
im from boston; im ecstatic that the eagles beat those i year fluke giants;thanks for putting them and their obnoxious fans in place;fly eagles fly; i hope u go all the way;remember most times u win when u least expect it like our red sox in '04 and our pats after in '01;before those wins we were loserville.congrats to phillies;boston and philly are the top sports cities along with chicago. ny is a joke;trying to buy titles, on 'roids and choking.I'll try and make it down for the parade if u win; hello to all the great men of the philly police dept. and fire dept.
Posted 07:22 AM, 01/12/2009
JamesJ
If McNabb did the phone stunt with 10 seconds left, it would have been real funny. But with 3 minutes left and putting the team 3rd and 16 was D-U-M-B.
Posted 10:04 AM, 01/12/2009
EL Zorro
Oh, I love this Hofmann character. First he insisted the Eagles problems were not related to Andy's playcalling. Hey Rich, you saw how the balance attack worked yesterday, and for the most part during this amazing ride? You still think it was not the playcalling? And now, after picking against the Eagles Friday, he comes with this pathetic post: "Anybody who saw it coming 2 weeks ago is a true believer. Because nobody else did. Because this was not supposed to happen.'' Well, I guess you are not reading the comments in your own blog or others in philly.com. Heck, your own colleague Smalls had the Eagles winning and almost everybody on the Fox pregame show, with the exception of ex-Giant Strahan, had the Eagles winning. Stop trying to lick your elbow. And guys, enough with the McNabb bashing. Who cares if he picked up the phone. Enjoy the win and stop being bitter.
Posted 10:53 AM, 01/12/2009
mebphila
There can't be anything but praise and adulation today for The Eagles, D-Mac and Andy Reid. H-U-G-E win. PERIOD. Seriously, Mark1npt, you're going to fault McNabb for the phone call?! A guy who has been flambayed all season (and longer, by guys like you) - can't show some emotion, on a positive, humorous level? Get over YOURSELF and get off the bandwagon - you're not invited.
Posted 07:51 PM, 01/13/2009
greenflyer
It started when McNabb got benched and saw his extention going up in smoke. See what money can do? Now that the extention is in the bag, he just needs to make sure he doesn't get hurt. Go ahead and puke big guy, the defense is gonna win this one...
About Rich Hofmann
Rich Hofmann arrived at the Daily News in 1980 for a job whose status was officially designated as "full-time, temporary." A senior at Penn at the time, he was hired to fill in on the copy desk during a staff illness. The notion of him covering the Eagles or being a columnist did not exist in anyone's imagination. It was supposed to be six weeks and out, but he never left. It is only one of the reasons why so many people have concerns about him as a potential house guest. Rich has blogged the postseasons of the Flyers and Eagles.

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