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Sunday, January 18, 2009
The end
A crushing loss. An impossible loss.

Another NFC Championship Game, gone.

The Eagles, torched early, came back. Down 24-6 at the half against the Arizona Cardinals, left seemingly for dead, they rallied and took a 25-24 lead with 10 minutes, 45 seconds left to play. Donovan McNabb threw for a million yards in the second half. They had done the unlikely.

And then the Cardinals drove down the field on them, again. They droves for 72 yards and the go-ahead touchdown, made the two-point conversion, and led by 32-25 with 2:53 left to play. The Eagles had one more shot, but couldn't make it happen. And now they are left with an incredible wound. They showed up late, took back the game, and then lost in the end. Crushing.

It is hard to find any perspective here. Maybe later. Right now, it is just stunning -- a great game but a great fall, the team's fourth loss in five conference title games and  their third as a favorite.

Yes, crushing.
Posted by Rich Hofmann @ 6:20 PM  Permalink | 318 comments
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Posted 06:30 PM, 01/18/2009
maximusud
Andy and Donovan's legacy will be unfulfilled potential and failure in clutch situations. Time to clean house and move on.
Posted 06:32 PM, 01/18/2009
pubasnacks
Made even more crushing by the ref's no call on pass inference.
Posted 06:32 PM, 01/18/2009
Brian F.
Can't blame McNabb for this one, but I'm sure all the typical a'hole fans will start immediately below this post. The fault falls to the defense that didn't know the game started at 12:05pm PST. Then, after they incredibly took the lead in the 4th quarter, let that b!tch Cinderella once again drive down the field and wrest the title from them. How many times will that wh@re beat the Birds??? Tampa, Carolina, New Orleans, ...now 'Zona.
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Posted 06:36 PM, 01/18/2009
rfx
Jeez started late but couldn't hold on, defense was definetly slow to start after that smash mouth game last weekend. Nice run Eagles proud to be a fan. Philly guy in Seattle
Posted 06:36 PM, 01/18/2009
MKbluehen
This one's on the D. When you hand a rested D the lead in the 4th you expect to win. Giving up 32 points is a disgrace.
Posted 06:37 PM, 01/18/2009
tony thunder
Brian F, Im no ahole fan, I've never talked poorly on mcnabb, but this one is ALL on him. He missed 5 or 6 receiver in stride for potentially big plays. People will blame akers, people will blame reid, people will blame the "sub par" receiving corp, but this one was all McNabb
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Posted 06:37 PM, 01/18/2009
OneChampionshipPLEASE
Can't totally blame McNabb and Reid... this was a well deserved choke for the whole team. D couldn't make a stop when they needed. Offense couldn't make a play when they needed it. Hell, even Akers looked bad. Terrible loss!!!
Posted 06:37 PM, 01/18/2009
txstingray
Have to blame Akers for this one---way to choke.
Posted 06:39 PM, 01/18/2009
ConservativePatriot22
how many days until pitchers and catchers report to clearwater?
Posted 06:40 PM, 01/18/2009
lefty1117
Agree with maximusd with the exception that I don't think you move on, I think you get a WR in here, unload LJ Smith, and find a big cornerback. Otherwise they have a good team in place and there's no need to wipe it all away. Be careful what you wish for - or do you forget the Hoying/Pederson years already?
Posted 06:40 PM, 01/18/2009
nicolosi54
Another game where Reid was outcoached. McNabb did make a nice comeback, but he really blew it in the first quarter. The d game up small when it counted the most. I really do believe NcNabb deserves a new contract, just not in Philly. Arrivederchi.
Posted 06:40 PM, 01/18/2009
Sid Icarus
Haha, you lose. I would be embarrassed to be an Eagles fan. Eagles suck, McNapp sucks, philly sucks.
Posted 06:41 PM, 01/18/2009
BOB139
McNabb, Reid, any players you don't want... please send them our way. Bob139 Detroit, MI Formerly of Havertown
Posted 06:41 PM, 01/18/2009
Giants3timeChamps
All I can say to you Eagles fans that kept coming onto the NY Post website for the last week, "IN YOUR FACE". Yeah baby! That was sweet. Don't blame the refs for no pass interference call, blame them for not getting the call right on the kickoff at the end of the 1st half. The Eagles are the biggest chokers this side of the NY Mets. Nice, time to drink some brews and laugh my ^%& off for the rest of the night because the Eagles choked, again. SWEEEEEEEEEET!
Posted 06:42 PM, 01/18/2009
eaglesfan in DC
i'm tired of McChoke...how many passes can you blow in one game????
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Posted 06:43 PM, 01/18/2009
ScottD01
Can't blame Donovan? huh? Did he not miss a number or receivers, including 2 in the last possession (Jackson and Avant) that would of given them a first down? Donovan played well in spurts, but, in the end, it ends like 3 of the last 4.
Posted 06:43 PM, 01/18/2009
JFM557
The Eagles losing is as bad as the Phillies winning this city has some luck..........Sucks.....I will be an Eagles fan forever
Posted 06:44 PM, 01/18/2009
Swyve
C H O K E M A S T E R S! How bout' them Beagles!
Posted 06:44 PM, 01/18/2009
lveagle
IT WAS A GREAT RUN..IT IS ONLY A GAME..THEY MADE ME PROUD..I WILL NEVER DOUBT ANDY OR 5 AGAIN...
Posted 06:44 PM, 01/18/2009
nutz4philly
I agree with Brian F, you can't blame McGarbage for his second half performance, but a pretty putrid showing in the first half no doubt. Also, Reid called a decent game and the offense moved the ball well in the second half. Yup, the defense inexplicably didn't show up in the first half, and for one drive in the second, and that's why we lost. Lets just hope Reid continues the good momentum from the end of this season, and has a solid draft on the offensive side of the ball. Peace out till summer '09.
Posted 06:44 PM, 01/18/2009
nutz4philly
I agree with Brian F, you can't blame McGarbage for his second half performance, but a pretty putrid showing in the first half no doubt. Also, Reid called a decent game and the offense moved the ball well in the second half. Yup, the defense inexplicably didn't show up in the first half, and for one drive in the second, and that's why we lost. Lets just hope Reid continues the good momentum from the end of this season, and has a solid draft on the offensive side of the ball. Peace out till summer '09.
Posted 06:45 PM, 01/18/2009
imbigmike
What a friggin joke!! This game was fixed! Jason Avant got mugged inside the ten yard line on a 3rd down play and no call. Pass interference on Curtis is obvious. Block in the back on the go ahead touchdown and Trent Cole got held on almost every pass play. Fitzgerald gets a TD after knocks Demps over on a push off. The NFL is a joke!! I thought that I was watching Pittsburgh being handed a Lombardi trophy all over again. On the positive Mcnabb and Reid will break through at some point bc we have a really good young team.
Posted 06:45 PM, 01/18/2009
billgfc
get off it! a play or two and they go to the Super Bowl, biggest comeback in in history , almost pulled it out! It s time for all Philly to meet these guys at the airport and thank them!
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Posted 06:46 PM, 01/18/2009
foxypg
hold on to that WS trophy tight phillyfan. choke city. nice game plan. the cards punked you. period
Posted 06:46 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
The Eagles should have blitzed more at the start of the game. They dropped too many passes. McNabb missed some open receivers. Westbrook didn't do much. The unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Demps has my vote for Most Stupid Penalty of the Year. Other than that, I'm just stunned that our team has now lost 4 conference championships. It looked like the Eagles' D had the wrong game plan in the first half. Another thing: What is Greg Lewis doing on the field in this game??
Posted 06:46 PM, 01/18/2009
MJCassidy3333
Check that REF's bank account, they were robbed. If that was not Pass Interference, nothing is. The defender freaking tackled Cutis.
Posted 06:47 PM, 01/18/2009
phillykid407
Please...stop this McNabb/Reid hating NOW! You haters had your say at 5-5-1. We weren't supposed to get this far. Nobody likes this feeling, but reading this 'haterade' just proves what everybody outside of the Delaware Valley believes about so-called Eagles fans. I'm in Orlando, and if some of you cynics could see the love that groups like Tampadelphia over in the Bay Area have for this organization...oh hell, why am I wasting my keystrokes trying to change feeble minds? Think and say what you will...#5 is my dude, Reid is OK with me, and this team will be back again. PS to the haters: if the Eagles and the upper management decisions are so bad, why not just find another team to support? I'm sure TO and the Cowgirls would love to have you rootin' for them out of market or wherever the hell you are.
Posted 06:47 PM, 01/18/2009
rgreen72
I just burned my eagles shirt and emailed the NFL and told them I am done. It is liberating....
Posted 06:47 PM, 01/18/2009
jb99
blame whoever you want. but big players (like hamels and utley) make big plays in big games. for a decade, McNabb has failed to do that. Ditto Mr Reid. Moveon.org
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Posted 06:49 PM, 01/18/2009
gbeagles27
Blame Larry Fitzgerald and Kurt Warner for this which means look to the Eagles "D". Fitzgerald beats Brown once in single coverage for TD, then two more times- where the ###L was the adjustment. Kurt Warner looked like Tom Brady in the first half sitting back in the pocket all day to throw- where was the defense that beat Dallas, the Vikings and the Giants. Somebody put out the APB for that defense-where did that defense go in the first half?
Posted 06:49 PM, 01/18/2009
BigBlueFanMaine
Well...maybe all you Eagles fans can convince the Phillies to let you borrow the World Series Trophy to put in your Lombardi Trophy Case! Oh, Wait...
Posted 06:49 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
That's one more week of football than the Midgets had. Share that beer with a Cowboys fan.
Posted 06:50 PM, 01/18/2009
Sammy II
terrible terrible loss....donovan should thrive elsewhere,,,,this franchise is definitely cursed
Posted 06:50 PM, 01/18/2009
seph
I can and WILL blame McSlabb, Brian Fawkins, because he did not Lead -prove this statement otherwise!
Posted 06:50 PM, 01/18/2009
DD3185
I am sorry was Mcnabb on Defense when Fitzgerald caught 3 TDs in the first half. If the Defense showed up early this would have been a different game. Mcnabb brought them back and the D let the cards march down again to take the lead back for good.
Posted 06:51 PM, 01/18/2009
foxypg
hey bsbombo i didn't know she was married. dam! another sloppy seconds
Posted 06:52 PM, 01/18/2009
tjkellyjr
I ache like all Philly fans but I can't help thinking how lucky we are to still give a darn about football the=is late in the season. As much as I want the Eagles to win the Super Bowl, I am thrilled that they are in the mix so often these last eight years. It's better than Tampa Bay and other one horse winners. We have a tough competitive team each year. I love them for it.
Posted 06:52 PM, 01/18/2009
rgreen72
You know jb99 has a point big players make big plays and Mcnab ISNT and I mean ISNT A BIG PLAYER HE HAS PROVEN IT. HE HAS TO GO!!!!!!. How many mor losses do we have to have. HE IS NOT A BIG GAME PLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 06:52 PM, 01/18/2009
Jimmy The Gooch
I would like to point out that all you Philly fans flood the N.Y. papers. You insult our teams like the Mets and Giants. You make comments that are so low class. Not all of you from Philly, but a ton of you. I will not drop any insults, but I hope it hurts. I hope it hurts real bad. On Yahoo and the N.Y. papers many of you posted about my Mets choking and The Giants being overrated. Well Philly fans, I guess the Giants are a three time overrated Super Bowl winner. The Eagles? Well, I will be nice. I did give my word that I would not drop any insults. Jimmy The Gooch.
Posted 06:52 PM, 01/18/2009
MJCassidy3333
Check that REF's bank account, they were robbed. If that was not Pass Interference, nothing is. The defender tackled Curtis.
Posted 06:53 PM, 01/18/2009
atp2007
Pretty clear from the final two drives by both teams which QB deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. NO defensive points, no Eagles win.
Posted 06:54 PM, 01/18/2009
Leron
JJ as usual, has his defense looking like idiots out there. JJ is the most overrated coach in Philadelphia histor.
Posted 06:54 PM, 01/18/2009
psuwelsh
This loss is on the entire team...defense, offense and kicking. Some key misques cost them the win (dropped passes, kicks out of bounds/missed FG and EP, some poor passes, sleepy D at times, having to use a time out too early, etc). To win, a team must execute each and every play like it is the last. Great comeback and too bad the D could not hold for one more series. I did think the non-calls were in the favor of the home team BTW.
Posted 06:55 PM, 01/18/2009
massillon6
Hey at least Donovan didn't take a knee and start throwing up. What a loser...!!!!!!! Donovan you cannot win the Big game and When you do, you LOSE the REALLY BIG GAME. LOSER!!!!!!!!!
Posted 06:55 PM, 01/18/2009
rgreen72
Jimmy The Gooch: you have like a thousnand teams and we beat you in baseball. That is all we need. WORLD SERIES CHAMPS BABY!!!!!!!
Posted 06:55 PM, 01/18/2009
peterlobl
blame the refs -- yeah right!! dono off, but made up for it! nice drops by that blondie dude.. asante loudmouth got what was coming! as did all of u great great fans!! so happy to see philly in the gutter!! enjoy the offseason and next year's 3-13!!
Posted 06:55 PM, 01/18/2009
Sammy II
bad bad one
Posted 06:55 PM, 01/18/2009
lakersbruinsno1
c h o k e r s ...
Posted 06:56 PM, 01/18/2009
sandman
I agree with Brian F. The last time I looked, McNabb wasn't covering Larry Fitzgerald or rushing the passer in the first half. If you are as bad as the Cardinals were for that long, your bound to get some good draft picks. The Eagles lost the game, not Donovan McNabb. Did he give up the winning touchdown drive after the Eagles took the lead? Has any Philadelphia team had as much playoff success as the Eagles in the past 10 years?
Posted 06:56 PM, 01/18/2009
Bama
Once again, McNabb comes up really small in a really big game. He may be the best QB Philly has ever had, but he is not on par with the best in the NFL. Wildly inaccurate.
Posted 06:57 PM, 01/18/2009
atlsouth
Oh well, maybe next year. The thing that gets me about Philly fans is they have this arrogant expectation to get to every Super Bowl. Not so-and certainly not this year. The Cards played better, held on better, and worked harder. And they won it. Congrats Cardnals.
Posted 06:57 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
The idea that this game is McNabb's fault is a joke. You can't go down 24-6 in the first half and expect to win. Sorry for those of you looking to vilify McNabb, but that's a fact.
Posted 06:58 PM, 01/18/2009
Woodmike
Enough with McNabb. He's a great guy, I get it. But how many more times do we have to watch McNabb choke? Passes behind the receiver, not seeing the open man, etc. Can we please, please, please get rid of him now?!?
Posted 07:00 PM, 01/18/2009
NitnyLion
FIRE REID & MCNABB. Trade Westbrook and start over. Sick of Reid's poor clock management and McBad constantly throwing behind the receivers. Use the 2 first rounders next year to try to move up and get a QB.
Posted 07:00 PM, 01/18/2009
GiantSize
Oh my God! Say it ain't so! Sniff, sniff, boo hoo. Can it be? The mighty Eagles - out of it! Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, Mama, Mama. Hug me!!! I think I'm suicidal. Yes, that's it. I'm just gonna end it all. Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhh. BANG! Thump. No more suffering. Oh, Greetings from New Yawk. Have I told you lately to choke on it? Well, if I haven't, do it. Oh, and shut up, too. I’m so tired of hearing losers talk big. Jerks.
Posted 07:00 PM, 01/18/2009
Bunns
Hey - At least the Phillies are still World Champions! LETS GO FLYERS!!
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Posted 07:02 PM, 01/18/2009
rgreen72
MCNAB HAS BEEN THE QB FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS HE IS AT FAULT... HE COULD WIN US ONE GAME ON HIS BACK. HE COULD JUST WILL THE TEAM TO WIN... THAT IS WHAT GREAT QBS DO.
Posted 07:02 PM, 01/18/2009
JerseyDan67
Hate to say it but the defense laid an egg when they needed to step up the most. Unfortunately, this was probably the last chance for the likes of McNabb and Dawkins to get to the Super Bowl. If it is, I tip my hat to them. They have made the last 10 years exciting and made this city proud. For all of those who disagree, just remember where this team was before Reid & Co. arrived: in the crapper. I can't wait for 2009!
Posted 07:03 PM, 01/18/2009
Donovanfan
To Philly Sports fans-- I know you like to beat up on Donovan but can't you realize he is the best thing to ever happen to football in your city? What other player would put up with being booed on draft day and still take his team to five NFC Championships in eight years. You are sick and bitter people. You don't know sports like New York fans and you lack the passion of Boston fans. You don't even have the grit of Chicago fans and you lack the style of L.A. fans. Y'all might as well live in Kansas City. When all that your "fan base" is known for is throwing snowballs at Santa, cheering when Michael Irvin hurt his neck and needing a court and jail in you arena because you are a bunch of grotesque animals then that say something. McNabb goes to Minnesota next year and wins a superbowl while Kevin Kolb leads you to a 5-11 season. QAt least your Philly Soul won an AFL Championship! PHILLY SUCKS!
Posted 07:04 PM, 01/18/2009
Phillynoles
1-5 in championship games, but we should be happy with that? GO PHILLIES!
Posted 07:05 PM, 01/18/2009
franknbeans
bad first half by mcnabb, bad playcalling from reid in the first half, akers, and a secondary that doesn't know how to tackle cost us the game
Posted 07:05 PM, 01/18/2009
slamman
Great game! Great to see Pukeadelphia choke. Zero Super Bowls and counting!!!
Posted 07:05 PM, 01/18/2009
Ken B
Another slow kick to the nuts. Get blown out first half,give hope second half,then give way to the mighty cardinals. I quit!
Posted 07:05 PM, 01/18/2009
lakersbruinsno1
i can't wait to hear what the worst fans in the world have to say. you guys deserve to lose. we'll hear a bunch of you hanging from a rope off of some bridge. your quarterback is over-rated. now he can finish touring with the blowfish. all those police mustached !!!
Posted 07:05 PM, 01/18/2009
birdfannnj
how many times did mcnabb hit the recievers in both hands, and they fail to make the catch? guy threw for 375 and you want to blame him? did he take westbrook off the field on 3rd and 10 with the game on the line? Andy, hire Gruden. NOW.
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Posted 07:07 PM, 01/18/2009
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And Lonewolf is an Eagles fan?
Posted 07:08 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
McNabb threw a high pass over the middle to an open receiver in the fourth quarter, another that was behind the receiver earlier in the game. Ok, now let's look at the drops. Off the top of my head, you had Kevin Curtis missing a decent ball on a possible interference play. Desean Jackson had a drop. Jason Avant dropped a perfectly thrown ball on a crucial third down. Hank Baskett dropped a well thrown, crucial pass in the fourth quarter. I'm sure I'm missing a couple too.
Posted 07:08 PM, 01/18/2009
mcat13
Anyone who blames McNabb for this game should lose their right to watch the NFL He was awesome in the second half No run game. A bad kicker and he still almost pulled it out. A call for Curtis and they might still be playing
Posted 07:08 PM, 01/18/2009
PhiEagle
Typical Philly fans....looking for someone to blame....collectively (I hope most of you know what this means) you're a national embarrassment.
Posted 07:08 PM, 01/18/2009
rgreen72
If McNab goes to Minnesota he losses in the NFC Championship game to Kolb and the Eagles at the last minute when he throws an interception. We finally win with him choking on the other end. I love it HE HAS CHOKED FIVE TIMES AND WE SHOULD KEEP HIM ON THE OFF CHANCE HE COMES THROUGH!!!!
Posted 07:08 PM, 01/18/2009
kimbafuzz
This is NOT on McNabb. He played his heart out in the second half, leading TD drives from the 10 and 14. This is on Jim Johnson's inexplicable decision to NOT blitz on that final AZ drive. The blitz is what got the Eagles back in the game. How do you NOT blitz? This is ALL on Jim Johnson, NOT Reid OR McNabb.
Posted 07:10 PM, 01/18/2009
PhiEagle
Hey GiantSize.....talk about choking you loser.
Posted 07:11 PM, 01/18/2009
bobcitydoc
How does Andy Reid and McNabb go on. I mean really, this game was on Akers back (and the Defense in two key plays, the end of the half letting them get that cheap field goal, and not stopping them on 3rd and 9 when they scored that touchdown). Plus, how is Demps a starting safety and how does Hank Baskett get on the field at all?
Posted 07:11 PM, 01/18/2009
Bill1966
Vintage Mcnabb . Groundhog day. Mcnabb was high with his throw early , couldn't get the job done again. Mcnabbs legacy 4 NFL Championhip losses no MVP's NO SuperBowl after 11 years of ineptitude. Warner win his 3rd MVP cementing himself as a Hall of Famer. Mcnabb? Hall of lamer....
Posted 07:12 PM, 01/18/2009
libertyof76
Love all the Giants and Cowboys fans coming in here. Where was your team this weekend? Oh yeah, that's right they choked last week and 3 weeks ago. So you have no room to talk. The defense is why the Eagles lost. They made dumb mistakes too often. Now they have 7 months to think about it.
Posted 07:12 PM, 01/18/2009
rgreen72
ARE YOU KIDDING. HE HAS LOST EVERY CHANCE HE HAS HAD. I ALWAYS LIKED HIM BUT AFTER WATCHING HIM THROW BEHIND ALL HIS RECIEVERS AND MAKE SURE WE WERE BEHIND IN THE FIRST HALF I WANT HI OUT. I DONT CARE ABOUT LOSSING NEXT YEAR. I WANT HIM OUT. I DONT CARE ABOUT 5-11. KOLB IS GOING TO WIN ONE OUT OF FIVE CHANCE AT A CHAMPIOSHIP.
Posted 07:12 PM, 01/18/2009
Sammy II
the D disappointed big time on that 4th down
Posted 07:12 PM, 01/18/2009
foxypg
tampa bay has a superbowl win at the cost of philly. a stanley cup at the cost of philly. yes philly won the WS. hold that trophy close and tight. tight. the lombardi trophy is A LONG WAY FROM PHILLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted 07:13 PM, 01/18/2009
mcat13
Tony Thunder You must be kidding. Did you watch the game???? All of mcnabb Are you kidding me?????
Posted 07:13 PM, 01/18/2009
philpa
How can you blame Akers for this one? He missed a 47 YARD field goal and ONE extra point. Last time I checked, that was 4 points. They lost by SEVEN. Maybe if McNabb could have actually found one of the MANY receivers he failed to see, Or threw the ball in front of a guy instead of behind him (or at his feet), OR didn't throw for the interception, OR didn't fumble the ball, we would have won!
Posted 07:15 PM, 01/18/2009
bob_abooie
The comeback wouldn't be without the blown ref's call at the end of the first half, crybabies.
Posted 07:15 PM, 01/18/2009
slamman
Dallas Cowboys = 5 Superbowls New York Giants = 3 Superbowls Washing Redskins = 3 Superbowls The Eagles (Chokers) = ZERO!!!!!!!!
Posted 07:16 PM, 01/18/2009
Jimmy The Gooch
For all you that keep falling on the World Champs Phillies. LOL LOL Two rings in 123 years. Well hats off. You sure told us. LOL LOL One more thing. If you think this hurts now. Waite untill mon morning. LOL LOL LOL
Posted 07:16 PM, 01/18/2009
G
Lonewolf, if you're an Eagles fan, why are you happy that they lost?
Posted 07:18 PM, 01/18/2009
PhiEagle
Hey GiantSize....enjoyed listening to all the whining NY fans calling into the Fan last week....how's it feel to lose to someone who coulndt even beat the freekin Cardinals u loser
Posted 07:18 PM, 01/18/2009
PhxSportsFan
Blame Akers? Are you high? How about blaming Donovan McTurnover? Although I'm from Phoenix and long since hated the Cardinals for their strong commitment to losing...it's good to see over-rated McNabb lose. Had he not turned the ball over, the Eagles would definitely have won. Good job, Bro! Enjoy the offseason.
Posted 07:18 PM, 01/18/2009
coach1456
Lonewolf congrats, You and I and Votas and Bill66 stuck to our guns all year while idiot Mcnabb applogists made excuses. Mcnabb is exposed as the fraud he is. Jeffrie Laurie PLEASE do not sign this clown QB to an extension. 11 years of futility and choking is enuf!
Posted 07:18 PM, 01/18/2009
lefty1117
Get a WR for McNabb. The one and only time he had a WR they went to the Superbowl. It's phenomenal that he has the career number he has when he's never had a WR. I don't think Jackson is going to be the #1 they're looking for. A nice 2 or 3, absolutely. Trade both 1st rounders if you have to but get a WR in here next year - there's maybe 2 or 3 years left, if that. Oh and it's painfully obvious that we need a big CB in here, a Bobby Taylor type. Otherwise, the team is actually looking good. Nice youth on the defense. Some age at the O tackles. Get rid of LJ, Celek is clearly the man. People that think we should get rid of Reid and McNabb are morons.
Posted 07:19 PM, 01/18/2009
PhilCali
McFumblis, go f**k your self and blog on another site. Only a loser blogs on another team's site. As for McNabb, only the throw to Baskett on the last drive is he to blame. This loss is on the folowing three things: 1) DEFENSE - outplayed and outcoached - Akeem Jordan was terrible 2) Andy Reid - inability to pick/draft athletes on the defensive line and linebacker, and lack of a fullback and offensive line. 3) Offensive line/fullback inability to pick up the blitz Simple as that. All things lead to Andy. Peace It's as simple as that.
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Posted 07:19 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
Giantsize: Congrats on starting 11-1. Unfortunately the season isn't 12 games long and has a playoff. Anyway, starting 11-1 is a great gift to Giants fans. Enjoy. Oh yeah, too bad about Spagnuolo leaving. I'm sure the Giants will find someone better. Hope that whole Plaxico thing works out. Maybe you guys can trade him to the Cowboys.
Posted 07:20 PM, 01/18/2009
lougeez97
well, you could blame mcnabb for missing open receivers on 4-5 different occasions, but what about westbrook?? he has been absent the entire playoffs?? c'mon, honestly its the defenses fault from that crappy ist half they put together
Posted 07:20 PM, 01/18/2009
rgreen72
Jimmy The Gooch: YOUR STILL LIVING IN YOUR MOMS BASEMENT SO #### YOU AND GOOD LUCK WITH THE YANKS/METS NEXT YEAR. The Rangers are going to get killed by the Flyers, by the way!
Posted 07:20 PM, 01/18/2009
coach1456
Where are all the Mcnabb appologists hiding?
Posted 07:20 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
Teenwolf: I'll say "Larry Fitzgerald" instead. How's that?
Posted 07:22 PM, 01/18/2009
phillyfanEugene
can't blame any one player people..Did Mcnabb miss several open receivers...yes, could the D have played better...yes.. Akers-not even sure what that was all about but he didn't lose the game--The EAGLES lost the game
Posted 07:22 PM, 01/18/2009
MikeP
Warner shreded our biltz. It seemed like there were quite a few times that the Cardinals had the screen pass to the side away from our blitz. They knew it was coming. Out coached in the 1st half. McNabb was not sharp for most of the game. They looked a little worn down to me. Don didn't win the game with an outstanding game and Celek, Curtis, Jackson tried to pick it up. A lot went on but I was most disappointed about the amount of plays that were poorly executed. Too many mistakes and that they could control. They couldn't control the fact that the Cardinals made some good play calling. They knew that they'd complete passes and score. A veteran team should have executed better after the run they had. It sure would be nice to watch the Eagles in the playoffs as a team that had a Super Bowl win. Too stressful going through this. Jackson creating the turnover after the interception was incredible. Akers: Ugh. You wonder if those points would have put a little more pressure on the Cardinals in the 4th. A 5 point lead instead of a 1 point lead. Those bad McNabb passes in the 1st half when receivers were wide open and his pass broke their stride: What was that all about after the lazers in the past few games? Untouched, feet set, clear passing lane, 6 yard pass and he's not even close. Where was the run defense in the 1st half? Bottom line: Cardinals executed more plays. It was a very, very interesting season. How many more chances are in Runyon, Thomas, Westbrook, Dawkins?
Posted 07:22 PM, 01/18/2009
rgreen72
How, how, how can you not blame McNab. How many years can we not blame him. I'll give him four. IS FOUR ENOUGH. FOUR I THINK IS ENOUGH SO FIVE IS ON HIM.
Posted 07:24 PM, 01/18/2009
AZSteveo
The Cardinals handled the Eagles just like I envisioned... One more down One to go!!! GO CARDINALS!
Posted 07:25 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
Slamman: Alright, I'll accept the Giants, who won the SB last year. But the Cowboys? They haven't won a single playoff game in 13 YEARS! The Skins are faded glory too. I'll take these Eagles over those teams any day. Two first round picks this draft should help also.
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Posted 07:25 PM, 01/18/2009
tjkellyjr
You guys who complain about McNabb and Reid should take a look at what we've suffered with for decades in this town: Would you seriously want another Richie Kotite or Bobby Hoying? How about Joe Kuharich and Pete Liske?
Posted 07:25 PM, 01/18/2009
Roscoe
This loss is on the Eagles defense. Period. End of story.
Posted 07:25 PM, 01/18/2009
guest0428
GRUDEN! Lets right the wrong of years ago and get some fire in their bellies instead of donuts!
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Posted 07:28 PM, 01/18/2009
rickh
Unfortunately sports are really compromised by umpires,referees etc. Ask the Titans! Ask the Eagles! I have watched more games then all of the beatwriters in this town. There has to be a better way to avoid these glaring shortcomings. The Titans watch as a time clock is at zero for two seconds and the play turned out to be the play of that game prior to the winning field goal. Kevin Curtis was blatantly interfered with on that last play. It should not matter what happen in the game prior to that play. The defensive back fell on his foot,ankle and knee. They simply can not keep their jobs when they are so poor. THERE HAS TO BE BE A BETTER WAY!!! For all teams in all sports. The shortcomings of the officiating changes sports history and has done so since sports began. It makes the games seem fraudelent and useless. All cities and teams experience it and that is why things must change. My final questions: DO YOU THINK THAT REFEREE WOULD HAVE THROWN THAT FLAG IN PHILADELPHIA? YEAS HE WOULD! There is something wron with that.
Posted 07:29 PM, 01/18/2009
rgreen72
EVERY OTHER QB IS TO BLAME IN THE NFL. IT IS TIME FOR MCNAB TO TAKE THE BLAME. HE LOST IT FOR US. I WONT ROOT FOR THE EAGLES UNTIL HE IS GONE. I HAVE WORN THE EAGLES ON MY SLEEVE SINCE I WAS BORN, BUT HE HAS LOST IT ALL. EVERYTIME FOR US. HE SUCKS. HE SUCKS. HE WILL NEVER WIN THE BIG GAME. EVERY STATION SAID, IT WAS OUR DEFENSE and the OFFENSE NEEDED TO STEP UP AND HE DIDNT. HE SUCKS.
Posted 07:30 PM, 01/18/2009
slamman
At least the Flyers, 76er's, Phillies have won championships. The eagles will keep teasing you. They are NEVER going to win a super bowl. You will never see the eagles win a super bowl in your lifetime. They will always come up short.
Posted 07:30 PM, 01/18/2009
fgomarty
Hopefully this will be the end of the McNabb era. He is not a championship caliber quarterback. The Defense carried this team this far and all the offense had to do was pick them up today. The chances were there, McNabb did not get it done. That is the bottom line. Will it happen? Probably not as long as the fans are willing to pad Luries pockets.
Posted 07:31 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
The Eagles' D laid a turd today. When the score was 25-24, they had to force a punt. I can't see how anyone who watched the first half can credibly put this loss at McNabb's feet. He wasn't stellar, but I thought he played decent. Did you miss that Greg Lewis drop on a perfectly thrown bomb? Think Fitzgerald would've dropped that?
Posted 07:31 PM, 01/18/2009
damonlesli
Eagles fans, writers, players- you lost this game because of pure arrogance. You got smacked in the mouth early because you thought you were the rightful owners of the NFC Championship. You forgot this game is played ON THE FIELD, not ON PAPER and RADIO. Oh and pubasnacks, don't even go there. One call doesn't win or lose a game, and there were calls that went your way too. Stop crying.
Posted 07:31 PM, 01/18/2009
rgreen72
How many games can McNab Lose and we still give him a chance?
Posted 07:34 PM, 01/18/2009
slamman
Keep doing what you do every year. Say wait till next year!
Posted 07:35 PM, 01/18/2009
rgreen72
McNab will never, NEVER WIN THE BIG ONE. NEVER. NEVER. NEVER. NEVER. NEVER. If the Eagles let him go they win next year. Not with him, just look at the first half. That is proof! If he had an average first half we would have WON. It is all on the QB.
Posted 07:35 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
By the way, Kevin Curtis had a long bomb hit him in the facemask last week. McNabb's play is good enough. It's the supporting cast and the resulting over-reliance on Westbrook that is the problem here.
Posted 07:36 PM, 01/18/2009
marioP
Yes, I can blame McNMabb for this one. When the Cardinales were down, Warner drove them down the field for the go ahead touchdown AND the two point play. With 2:53 left Donovan took over and failed again as he always does in the big ganes. Have you have enough Philly?
Posted 07:36 PM, 01/18/2009
GMEN4EVER
This is what it feels like when doves cry!!!!!
Posted 07:39 PM, 01/18/2009
yahmpy
Thank you Eagles for a great season, regardless of the result. All the losers bashing the Eagles are phony Eagles fans who think they know it all when they know nothing and just like to hear themselves talk. Get rid of your replica jerseys and tickets if the Eagles make you so sour. Oh, that's right, you whiners are all full of it and will be right back there next season, whining and thinking what you have to say is relevant. Fly Eagles Fly, the real Eagles fans will be back next year, rooting for Andy and Donovan to get it done.
Posted 07:40 PM, 01/18/2009
Bill1966
I am shocked at how many Eagle Fans would rather lose 4 Championships, be the only team in the NFC East without a Championship as long as beloved Mcnabb keeps choking and playing. Mcnabb will get them next year right? Wait till next year when Mcnabb gets healthy right. Excuse after lame excuse. You watched a real 3 time MVP, Super Bowl winner and future hall of Famer today in Warner today. I hope you learned something
Posted 07:41 PM, 01/18/2009
jamesiri
We're not even playing in this game without Donovan McNabb. Go to youtube and type in "ray rhodes" and "rich kotite" and enjoy the LOWlights. Rodney Peete? Michael Zorich?! Im proud to be a Philly sports fan and those NY fans/haters on this blog, Id rather lose and bleed with my fellow phillyfans than win with any of you.
Posted 07:41 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
Mario, maybe you missed the first half. McNabb brought the Eagles from down 24-6 to a 25-24 lead. That should be enough.
Posted 07:44 PM, 01/18/2009
PhillyChoke
It's great to see the Eagles will not be bringing home the trophy! Hasn't happened yet and it seems like it will be many more years. mcfumblish, I'm on my way over to celebrate with you!
Posted 07:46 PM, 01/18/2009
Dave Clemens
If you want a team that wins more often than it loses and frequently goes almost all the way, Donovan McNabb is your quarterback. If you want a team that has a real chance to go all the way, you need another quarterback. It's really that simple.
Posted 07:48 PM, 01/18/2009
Packerfan
Maybe Andy Reid should've shaved!!!
Posted 07:50 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
Hey Dave, two words: Greg Lewis. Does your mythical QB go all the way with Greg Lewis?
Posted 07:51 PM, 01/18/2009
dobenbec
All McNabb. Plain and simple.He is NOT a super bowl quarterback. Never was, never will be.
Posted 07:52 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
Dave, you'd rather have Eli Manning right? Fool.
Posted 07:53 PM, 01/18/2009
GMEN4EVER
McFake & The Fat Man are gone, this team will NEVER recover, maybe eagles fans should find some other sport to watch. Lost to the ARIZONA CARDINALS??? Is that beef in the cheese steaks or is it something else???
Posted 07:53 PM, 01/18/2009
GMEN4EVER
McFake & The Fat Man are gone, this team will NEVER recover, maybe eagles fans should find some other sport to watch. Lost to the ARIZONA CARDINALS??? Is that beef in the cheese steaks or is it something else???
Posted 07:53 PM, 01/18/2009
whsbuss
Come on folks..... McNabb is terrible under pressure. We've seen this same game over and over again. All his passes were forced, over-thrown, or under-thrown. The D deserves some of the blame.... no way you can let an opponent get 24 1st half points and expect a win. But WHY WHY WHY did they not run the ball on 2nd and 10 with 2:06 left???? The 2 minute warning would have stopped the clock and Arizona would have given up at least 8 yards. But NO!!! Reid still cannot deliver a game winning strategy and the tools he has only proves it! As a Philadelphian I felt embarrsed watching that 1st half. And on national TV as the only game made it worse. Now is the best time to pick up a coach that can change the failure and disappointment we will continue to experience with the current crowd. Let's move on!
Posted 07:54 PM, 01/18/2009
billt
Only clueless hating morons blame Donovan for this one. The "D" gave up 32 points, all off long drives...none off turnovers. Hell, McNabb had over 400 yards in total offense. But that's not enough for the ignorant haters!!!
Posted 07:55 PM, 01/18/2009
NYGiant#1
This should come at no suprise the Eagles are proverbial losers! They will never win the superbowl. Just pretend last weeks win was the superbowl you all behaved like it was anyway.
Posted 07:56 PM, 01/18/2009
Grazman
D was the driving force through the playoffs...but didn't have an answer to Fitzgerald. Great game. Lousy finish.
Posted 07:56 PM, 01/18/2009
Bill1966
where the heck is the biggest mcbadd appologist dierte and that nitwit dmacrules? cmon you happy with that game? dmacrules must be mcfumbles father.
Posted 07:56 PM, 01/18/2009
DESteelers
5 trips to the NFL's final four in eight seasons - ZERO Super Bowl wins. This could be the biggest "choking" in the history of major sports. Way to go Boo-Birds! How about a new fight song: "Cry, Eagles Cry, On the Road to a big loss, Cry, Eagles Cry", Let's stink it up again! Donovan = worst big game quarterback ever! Andy Reid couldn't coach a high school team to a championship.
Posted 07:57 PM, 01/18/2009
PhillyChoke
E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES!!!!! HA HA I am so happy to see them lose. Now, finally we can have some peace. No more talk about the Eagles going to Tampa. No more front page headlines. No more Philly News opening with the Eagles as the top story. With so many problems in this world, local media chooses to key on the Eagles. How lame.
Posted 07:58 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
whsbss: Get your facts right. "All" of McNabb's passes weren't errant. A few of them were. Greg Lewis dropped a perfectly thrown bomb down the sideline. Hank Baskett let a potential first down catch bounce off his stomach on the last possession. Was the last pass to Curtis McNabb's fault? No.
Posted 07:58 PM, 01/18/2009
phillyrev
when the team wins many of you say it was inspite of 5,when the team loses it is his fault. defense truly had a bad day today,5 played great in the second half. i am very disappointed in the TEAM but more disappointed in the language and tone of the comments.it is a disgrace the way we talk to one another over a sporting event, very little sportsmanship is evident.the comments from outsiders are almost as bad as the comments we make to one another.as an Eagles fan for over 40 years, i want to win so bad but i will never sell my soul for a football game.nobody can insult Philly like Philly fans. is it really worth it?i am not sure what hurts the most,our vulgarity and lack of maturity or the loss. GO EAGLES!!
Posted 07:59 PM, 01/18/2009
Sammy II
here come the donovan haters....im done with this
Posted 07:59 PM, 01/18/2009
kimbafuzz
AZSteveo - When did you join the Cards bandwagon? Five minutes ago? STFU and go away.
Posted 08:02 PM, 01/18/2009
OKC_EAGLES
Tra Thomas is as responsible for the loss as anyone. He has an awful game. Are he and Runyan's contracts both up?
Posted 08:02 PM, 01/18/2009
fgomarty
McNabb threw behind so many receivers today he should be renamed Kim Kardashian. True he made a run at coming back, but if he had been on his game from the get go this would not have been close.
Posted 08:04 PM, 01/18/2009
litmik35
Time for a change. If Tampa can fire a Super Bowl winner in Jon Gruden, the Eagles should certainly see the end is here with Reid and McNabb. I mean, what else can you do, where else can this team go as it is currently constituted? This organization need new blood and new ideas.
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Posted 08:07 PM, 01/18/2009
whsbuss
p-diddy, sure not all of his passes were off the mark and there were dropped passes. But this IS ground hog day. How many times do we need to see McNabb play like this. I'm not a McNabb hater - in fact I have always wanted Reid to vacate this town/team. Without a QB that can move his team CONSISTANTLY we will sit and wish/wonder/hope forever.
Posted 08:08 PM, 01/18/2009
Sid Icarus
Philly sucks, McNapp sucks. I would say that you are an embarrassment to Philadelphia, but your city sucks too. Pathetic losers. Hope it hurts.
Posted 08:08 PM, 01/18/2009
G
OK so you idiots want McNabb and Reid gone? Replace them with who? Tell me Cowher, who needed 14 years to win a Super Bowl, Gruden who is such a great coach that he helped the Eagles get to the playoffs. Please, tell me who.
Posted 08:09 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
I've been a Philly fan my whole life, but there are some dim, bitter fans among us. Really, I knew immediately that this was going to turn into some nonsense about how McNabb isn't good enough. I can't listen to these people anymore. McNabb is the best Eagles draft pick ever. He made a few mistakes in this game, but played well enough to win.
Posted 08:11 PM, 01/18/2009
Bill1966
pdiddy- hey bro' mcbadd might have been more accurate with a blindfold on. I never saw a QB with soooo much time pass the ball so poorly. He Choked plain and simple...again. Live with it.
Posted 08:13 PM, 01/18/2009
MKbluehen
Before you read this I want to warn you it's going to sting....OK. As much as we want to bash QB5 for not stepping up, we need to cast a critical eye on defensive QB20. We needed a safety to step up and show some guts on Fitz. Dawk was two seconds late every time and then barked at the CB who was waiting for him to be there at the time the ball arrived. Our O played with guts. The D played like cowards. Won't matter though. It's easier to blame Reid and McNabb.
Posted 08:13 PM, 01/18/2009
brimock
As an Eagle fan I want to start pointing fingers, but let's face it three week ago this team was written off. So that being said it was a fun ride, heart breaking, but still fun. And before the turn around that started on Thanksgiving, I too was calling for Reid and McNabb's heads, but we need to get real and look at the last ten years. There are teams and citys that would gladly trade places with us. Do we deserve a Super Bowl? Absolutly, but getting rid of Ried and McNabb isn't going to get us one any time soon. Kevin Kolb isn't the answer no matter who coaches him. Mabe the Eagles will finaly realize that we need a legit running back and a big time receiver, and until we get that we'll never win the big one's, no matter who's coaching or throwing the ball. Considering the talent or lack their of that we do have, they did a great job. Better luck next year!
Posted 08:13 PM, 01/18/2009
NM Eagle fan
Blaming is pointless. So is whining. All the players and coaches might have done better. But they didn't. The Cards outplayed the Eagles and deserve to go to the Super Bowl. But the Eagles rallied in the end, and almost pulled it off - perhaps that is the metaphor for this entire season. It was a great playoff run. Almost as importantly, we destroyed Dallas and those sore losers, the NY Gnats. This was a paralyzing loss, but I'll get over it. And so will they. And I'll never stop being an Iggles fan.
Posted 08:14 PM, 01/18/2009
litmik35
G, I'd take Gruden, I really would. I don't think Reid is a bad coach or Mcnabb's a bad quarterback but I think it's just gotten stale for both of them.
Posted 08:15 PM, 01/18/2009
lakersbruinsno1
Q: What do Eagle, Raider and Lion fans have in common? A: Same Team Slogan "What Till Next Year!"
Posted 08:17 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
litmik35, you're a fool. Gruden over Reid? Seriously? Maybe you'd like Jeff Garcia at quarterback too?
Posted 08:18 PM, 01/18/2009
Sammy II
I mean, the Jim Kelly comparisons would start to rain in
Posted 08:20 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
Bill, I didn't know McNabb was playing defense.
Posted 08:20 PM, 01/18/2009
igglerick
Mc Nabb played good enough for the win. The Eagles defense did not make any game changing plays.l
Posted 08:21 PM, 01/18/2009
coach1456
clearly mitlik35 is right. Its gotten stale like a bad divorce. It cant recover here in Philly. Too many times Mcnabb saved his worst for the biggest games. Let him go somewhere and let us rebuild. it doesnt take that long in the NFL to rebuild. Look at Atlanta, Miami, etc. a year maybe two.
Posted 08:21 PM, 01/18/2009
Jimmy The Gooch
rgreen72 -Nope Ive been out of moms basement for years now. I live Here in Tampa. You know where Tampa is right. Home of the big game that you wont be going to. (AGAIN) But please come by and say hi at spring training. I will be the guy with the Mets hat on getting into it with Rollins. I'm only 20 min from Clearwater. Have fun in the snow gang . I'm going for a swim.
Posted 08:22 PM, 01/18/2009
luton moore
I once made the mistake of walking into an Eagles bar in South Jersey wearing my Cowboys cap. This is really sweet. Cowboys=5 Super Bowl wins. Iggles=5 Playoff losses. God hates you people. Get over it. HAHAHA!!
Posted 08:24 PM, 01/18/2009
Dave Clemens
The posters who defend McNabb by saying stuff like "would you rather have Eli Manning" are missing the point. No, I wouldn't rather have Eli Manning, and no sane person would. The person I'd rather have may not even be in the league yet -- you might have to draft him. Maybe his name is Tim Tebow or Sam Bradford, or maybe another college QB. Or maybe it's Kolb. The point is that McNabb is what he is -- a good but not great quarterback who comes up small in big games -- and after a fourth loss in five NFC title games nobody with a grain of honesty can say he's something else. I'd rather call it a day with him and see if we can't develop a young QB into a winner. The analogy would be Bobby Abreu with the Phillies -- nice ballplayer but with a limited upside.
Posted 08:24 PM, 01/18/2009
eeglenutt
Wow, the posters are coming out of the woodwork. Clownie, you are clearly exposed as an Eagle hater. That you can come to this board with such glee, after a loss like this, exposes you as an Eagle hater. Regardless -- you and I are now full circle. Don't just b+++h about McNabb. Go please see if you can borrow a brain from someone and offer a viable solution for replacing him. (Yep, I'm still waiting for you). 'Cuz until you do, you're hating on here means nothing.
Posted 08:26 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
The Cards made big play after big play. Asante Samuel better hit the weights and find some heart. I've never seen a player shy away from a tackle like Samuel.
Posted 08:26 PM, 01/18/2009
Bill1966
pdiddy, I didn't know the defence was throwing the ball over our receivers heads and behind them today. Our defence is the only reason we were even playing today. Warner is a hall of fame QB 3 time MVP after this year and Super Bowl winner. Mcnabb failed again. its groundhog day here in Philly.
Posted 08:26 PM, 01/18/2009
showlow
I had the (dis)pleasure of living in your (not so fine) city for eight (wasted) years and returned to Phoenix with sheer pleasure. Hell, we even like Charles Barkley here! You're abrasive, rude, and ignorant. Please stay there. We don't like your kind out here in the west. Colorado Native/Phoenix transplant
Posted 08:27 PM, 01/18/2009
phillysucks999
The Eagles are the Buffalo Bills but just not as good as they were. HaHaHaHaHa, Eagles blow. Back into your holes, Philadelphians. Chooooookkkkkkeeeeeeee. The Phillies lucked out. Philadelphia, the city of losers. Go back and root for your fictional hero - Rocky. HaHaHaHa
Posted 08:27 PM, 01/18/2009
mcat13
whsbuss You are kidding McNabb had the ball 4 times in second half down 24-6 He had 3 td's and a curtis fall down away from tying the game
Posted 08:29 PM, 01/18/2009
Spazcat
To all the Philly haterz.... Get lives. You hate us because we are passionate and our teams are almost always good. You wish you had one friend who was as passionate about sports as the average Philly fan. Just because the freakin World of Warcraft server is down all you clowns are coming in here now and talking smack. You're team didn't play this week did they? I know there are no Cards fans in here, because if you are not a queen you should be drunk somewhere not home on a computer...Jealousy is a horrible thing ladies, take a long look at you, redo your eyeliner and appeciate Philly fans, if you in here, you may be just like us.
Posted 08:30 PM, 01/18/2009
joeseagle
Go Eagles!
Posted 08:31 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
Bill, you have a selective memory. I remember a perfectly thrown bomb down the sideline to Greg Lewis that he dropped. In the Giants game an almost identical pass bounced off Kevin Curtis' facemask. Avant dropped a well thrown ball over the middle that would have gone for around 20 yards. Westbrook had a drop on the last possession. Hank Baskett had a drop on the second to last possession. Those are just a few on the top of my head. Anyway, it's hard to win when you allow 32 points.
Posted 08:31 PM, 01/18/2009
offshore
mcfumblish: we need to get you on open mike night someplace - you have career potential!
Posted 08:32 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
Showlow, enjoy your WalMart in the desert.
Posted 08:33 PM, 01/18/2009
slamman
SpazCat & All Iggles Fans - You knew you were going to lose so just remember BOHICA.
Posted 08:34 PM, 01/18/2009
phillysucks999
Eagle fans passionate???? That's a joke. A bunch of front runners. Even Jimmy Rollins said so. Bunch of losers.
Posted 08:34 PM, 01/18/2009
philly499
Tony Thunder.....what are you....5? 6? What a total moron.....the defense allowed how may points??? Yeah....that's right, MANY!!! You are a typical doosch....who knows nothing and obviously doesn'y watch the games. What a total A-hole you are. Go back to your sister's room and "inbred-Jed" the poor girl.
Posted 08:35 PM, 01/18/2009
nycisgreat
McDope took away all of Philly's hope. My God!! Arizona is going to win a Superbowl before the eagles!! Now that is something to write about you losers. LOL! Eli Manning has a Superbowl ring and MVP. Will Philly ever get an opportunity to win a superbowl!! Down goes the eagles!!
Posted 08:35 PM, 01/18/2009
jtj06
It was a good game and everyone stepped up in my opinion. The difference came down to Warner- a great quarterback- getting it done when McNabb- a pretty good QB- didn't, in a game that came down to which QB would strike last.
Posted 08:36 PM, 01/18/2009
lakersbruinsno1
If you guys to stick with mcmediocre (i hope you guys do, because you'll never win) you need to relocate or rename your team. How's about to Manilla, you could be the "Manilla Folders" you could be the "Tinmen" because you have no heart, or you could relocate to Napa. That team and your fanbase would be perfect in Whine Country. I was thinking about going to McDonalds for a McTurnover but I bet their stale. You guys deserve each other.
Posted 08:37 PM, 01/18/2009
BigBlueFanMaine
Face it- Look at Andy Reid's track record of run/pass ratio when falling behind in playoff games...That is the reason you don't and will NEVER win as long as he is your coach. As long as Reid is HC it is obviously advantage NYG, DAL & WAS. Admit it. And rgreen72- YEAH! I'd rather have Eli as my QB bc I am more concerned with Lombardi Trophys than NFC runner-up finishes!!!
Posted 08:37 PM, 01/18/2009
philly10
THE EAGLES LOST THE GAME GAME IN THE FIRST HALF WHEN THEY SCORED ONLY SIX POINTS. MCNABB IS TOO HOT AND COLD AND INCONSISTENT.
Posted 08:38 PM, 01/18/2009
PhillyChoke
Spazcat - Philly Fans may be passionate but they are certainly not loyal. Just a few weeks ago you were all looking to dump Reid and McNabb. You were all talking about what a wasted season this was. Then the team does a 180 and goes to the Championship Game. All of you "passionate" fans were talking about a trip to Tampa. This has nothing to do with jealousy, this has everything to do with reality. You guys are a bunch of whiners and spoiled to a point where you don't even know a good thing when you got it. How pitiful.
Posted 08:38 PM, 01/18/2009
PhillyChoke
Spazcat - Philly Fans may be passionate but they are certainly not loyal. Just a few weeks ago you were all looking to dump Reid and McNabb. You were all talking about what a wasted season this was. Then the team does a 180 and goes to the Championship Game. All of you "passionate" fans were talking about a trip to Tampa. This has nothing to do with jealousy, this has everything to do with reality. You guys are a bunch of whiners and spoiled to a point where you don't even know a good thing when you got it. How pitiful.
Posted 08:39 PM, 01/18/2009
philly499
Is everyone stoned here????? WTMF!!!! The DEFENSE lost this game.....PERIOD!
Posted 08:39 PM, 01/18/2009
phillyfan19335
As a lifelong eagles fan and realist, I knew Curt and company with their superior coaching, QB and supporting cast would once again relegate EAGLES NATION to say "would have, could have, should have" again! I was so confident that this Eagles team is the B-team in the NFL. We have dead weight on the team...the Coach and an average receiving core have dashed our hopes once again. Suckers again! I bet and won $1000 by taking the Cardinals QB's superior execution and genetics to make me happy and lucky today. So as long as the owner leaves this average team the same it will be SSDD next year when the Detriot Lions win a sbowl before we do! Pick another team as your backup plan and grow up...GO FLYERS, PHILLIES, SIXERS!!!!!
Posted 08:39 PM, 01/18/2009
brimock
Hey slow"ho" get a life. You bounce around the country like a nomad and now you want to claim Phoenix as your home town, your a real looser.
Posted 08:40 PM, 01/18/2009
BigBlueFanMaine
lakersbruinsno1-LMAO
Posted 08:42 PM, 01/18/2009
Metropolitan
The Philadelphia Stars won a championship. The Philadelphia Soul won a championship. If the Eagles had been allowed to relocate to Phoenix back in the eighties, Philadelphia would have gotten a replacement team that would've won an NFL Championship by now.
Posted 08:42 PM, 01/18/2009
slamman
BOOOYA!!!!!!!
Posted 08:42 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
BigBlue, you're a joke. If Eli Manning and Donovan McNabb were in the same draft, you're saying you'd take Manning? Nonsense.
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Posted 08:43 PM, 01/18/2009
Packerfan
At least you guys knocked Dallas out. That alone was worth today's loss.
Posted 08:43 PM, 01/18/2009
phillysucks999
The Phillies blow just as much as the Eagles do. They lucked out last year. Is old man Moyers going to win 16 games again and is Lidge going to be perfect. Philadelphia, the city of losers. Pathetic people.
Posted 08:43 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
BigBlue, I wonder what Andy Reid's division record is?
Posted 08:44 PM, 01/18/2009
The Kid
KC got freakin raped on that 4th down to end it that was a horrible no call
Posted 08:44 PM, 01/18/2009
GHem
No way this is on McNabb - he missed a couple but so what they all do, even Peyton. We shouldn't have been so far behind and that's on the D and very specifically poor tackling. That cost us most - how can you bottle up the G-men backs and then have Edgerrin run to the outside on you? Asante is soft. And Lito must be doing something real bad to be behind Sheldon. But the fact is, if you add the 4 missed kick points we need a FG on the last drive and get hosed on the 4th down - which would have put us at their 29 with 1.40 to go. Watch the game again - more drops and bad routes than bad throws and that goes to AR thinking he could win a championship with B grade WRs (and Greg Lewis).
Posted 08:44 PM, 01/18/2009
TormentedinBeantown
If Akers makes his extra point and Quentin Demps get a routine tackle on Hightower at the 2, this is a completely different game. Two simple things the Eagles couldn't do right. When you don't do the little things, its hard to win.
Posted 08:46 PM, 01/18/2009
Samie
When some of you bring up the no-call on that 4th down pass I want to scream. First of all, it wasn't even pass interference. Even if was it was questionable at best. Is that the reason the mighty Eagles got beat today? No!! If their defense was all it was cracked up to be they wouldn't have given up 32pts and let the Cardinals drive the field to score a TD and a 2 pt conversion to win the game.
Posted 08:46 PM, 01/18/2009
BigBlueFanMaine
p-dud That's not what I'm saying at all...What i am saying is 1)Eli has won a Super Bowl so yes, I want him over McFlabb & 2) The only joke is in Philthy disguised as a Head Coach. Research my previous point on his run/pass ratio when falling behind by more than 10 in playoff games. Facts are facts and we have 3 Lombardi Trophies to your...UMMM...Yeah, that's what I thought!
Posted 08:47 PM, 01/18/2009
slamman
ARE YOU READY SKEEEEE DADDDDDDY!! It was not a crushing loss and it was definitely possible. BOHICA!!!!!!!!!
Posted 08:47 PM, 01/18/2009
lakersbruinsno1
Rush Limbaugh 1 - Donovan McMediocre 0 You're quarterback can't even beat a slow white guy that has half his brain tied behind his back. Can we all finally admit that Rush Limbaugh was right.
Posted 08:47 PM, 01/18/2009
John G
Bummer man Bummer! As I say every year..."Maybe next year."
Posted 08:48 PM, 01/18/2009
phillysucks999
After the game Donavan McStink said the following - The Eagles lost the F---ing Championship game. HaHaHaHa - what a joke!
Posted 08:48 PM, 01/18/2009
gmtsr
Can't blame McNabb. Can't blame Reid. Can be upset w/ Akers, but can't blame him. His missed extra point and missed FG in the end didn't mean squat. Blame this one completely on the D...they were horrible all day. Looked like they never saw a screen pass before. Absolutely disgraceful! It sucks being an Eagle's fan. Btw, mcfumblish....go cry in your Cowgirl bed sheets. At least the Birds made it this far...where's your OVERRATED bunch of pansies?
Posted 08:48 PM, 01/18/2009
nyphilliephan
they are going to the super bowl because their qb could hit a gnat in stride.....we are not because our qb couldn't hit the side of a barn in stride (that's including how fast a barn can run). they are going to the super bowl because their top wr is beast....we are not because one of our wr (lewis) can't catch a deep ball right in his hands.... they are going to the super bowl because their head coach had a great game plan....we are not because our head coach rolled out the same old nfc championship game plan that has worked so well....hmm, let's see, it's 1-4 now....nice job andy
Posted 08:49 PM, 01/18/2009
jtj06
Guys like p-diddy who absolve McNabb of blame because the team was down 24-6 either didn't watch the game or have gotten to used to the Eagle "D" being stout (or Tavaris Jackson-like opponent QB play). In the first half both teams had several opportunities for big plays. Warner and the Cards hit theirs, McNabb's inaccurate passes left the Eagles to settle for field goals. #5 is a complimentary player here. He managed the last two games well when the defense was dominant, but he isn't going to pull out any offensive battles for you. I don't think he ever has. That all being said, today was his best playoff performance ever. Unfortunately he is no Warner.
Posted 08:49 PM, 01/18/2009
BigBlueFanMaine
p-dud- Again Eagles' fan perspective; division record. Giants' fans perspective; Lombardi Trophies. Get it?!?
Posted 08:49 PM, 01/18/2009
philly499
Tony....you really ARE an A-hoooooole........loser MF ahoooole!
Posted 08:49 PM, 01/18/2009
PhillyChoke
S-A-M-I-E, SAMIE!!! Yes, so true, Samie. All these Iggles fans are talking about the Curtis "no call." What a joke. As if, had that been called, they would have drove down the field and won the game. Please. They need a scapgoat, and they are blaming the refs. How pathetic.
Posted 08:51 PM, 01/18/2009
philly499
The DEFENSE lost the game......repeat after me.....the DEFENSE lost the game...PERIOD...the end. The blame CLEARLY goesto the defense, who could not STOP them.....game over.
Posted 08:53 PM, 01/18/2009
justatc1
i don't know- this might do it for me- i can only take so many of these- yes i am a REAL fan- i honestly don't feel like blaming anyone for this one- i just feel numb- and i think i might be done with this whole thing- i'll still be a philly sports fan down here in florida, but i won't invest any emotions when football season rolls around- again, i'm not mad, in fact i'm happy there was a late season run- but seriously, will next year be any different? a late first rounder? carolina's late first rounder? like ricky said, "for who? for what?" see you guys on the phillies/flyers/sixers boards :)
Posted 08:54 PM, 01/18/2009
philly10
Only Six points in the first half...that was the problem. The Eagles wweren't ready to play in the first half...Why?
Posted 08:54 PM, 01/18/2009
slamman
Phily gets the "NEW" Campbells Chunky Soup - Chokey Chicken McNabb! BOHICA!!!
Posted 08:54 PM, 01/18/2009
Mitch Hamels
gary carter should burn in h*ll. the mets and their fans have no souls. billy wagner is the loudest loser in baseball. the '86 mets were all drug addicts. eagles had a good season. bdawk has more heart than every "new york sports fan" combined. let's go phils!
Posted 08:55 PM, 01/18/2009
superbowlcardinals
Why is everyone in Philly shocked? There is only one logical explanation...arrogance. Guess your defense wasn't that good after all. Oh, congratulations on your Thanksgiving day win.
Posted 08:56 PM, 01/18/2009
jtj06
p-diddy saw a perfectly thrown ball to Lewis. I didn't. Lewis was open heading toward the post. McNabb threw it to the sideline. It was a great play by Lewis just to get there. It would have been nice if he bailed out his QB and he could have caught the ball, but if that is what you call a perfect pass, you are nuts!
Posted 08:57 PM, 01/18/2009
poshnspice
OMG MCFUMBLISH..nothing more needs to be said ...LOVE IT..you and Gongzo should start your own article in the Inky !! you nailed it !!- Just make sure you take McNabb and Romo to the same hospital for the throat surgery...as they both choke in the BIG GAMES
Posted 08:57 PM, 01/18/2009
slamman
After the Iggles took the lead, why didn't Reid bring in Lidge to close (save) the game??
Posted 08:58 PM, 01/18/2009
phillyfan19335
Did I watch the same game as you alleged Pilly Eagle fans watched. It was a total team dump...every single team unit sucked today without question it was a team effort and embarrassment to watch. Hope Lurie enjoyed viewing another missed opportunity. Curt has a chance to shine again against our coaching staff. GO EAGLES!!!!
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Posted 09:00 PM, 01/18/2009
lakersbruinsno1
I stand corrected, Donovan McMediocre has had five chances to prove Rush Limbaugh wrong so... Rush Limbaugh - 5, Donovan McMediocre - McDonut And, without your defense you wouldn't even be here so stop blaming them. Remember this Philly fan, your defense only looks good to you because they practice against a McMediocre lead offense, that's just offensive to me...
Posted 09:01 PM, 01/18/2009
PhillyHouse JayDuce
All these choke comments are silly. When the Eagles were winning and McNabb had bad stats, the D carried them. But when the D stinks and McNabb throws for 375 yds, 3 TD, and runs for 31 yds, McNabb is a choker. The bottom line is the Eagles lost. Everybody (including McNabb) could have played better. But to point the blame all on McNabb shows that you cats have no football IQ.
Posted 09:01 PM, 01/18/2009
philly499
The defense lost this game.....period. Nobody can pin blame onthe offense if you have over an IQ of 40....not possible. The bottom line is we could not stop them....had no answer for LF....and gave up too much on the ground to Edge. We lost....and it's on the D.
Posted 09:02 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
BigBlue, you brought it up. You wrote: "As long as Reid is HC it is obviously advantage NYG, DAL & WAS. Admit it." Whatever dummy. From 1999-2009, the Eagles' regular season division record is 41-28. The Eagles playoff record against the Giants in that span is 2-1. Trent Dilfer has a Super Bowl ring. Marino never won a SB. But I'll take McNabb over Manning no question.
Posted 09:03 PM, 01/18/2009
Ron T
Tired of hearing you guys griping about the non-call pass interference. What about the recovered kick-off gift Philly got -- the ball didn't go out of bounds and the player never touched it. Had Arizona gotten the ball -- as they should have -- the game would have been over! Admit it! You lost fair and square!
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Posted 09:03 PM, 01/18/2009
byrdwoman
the blame for this one has to be shared....slow start,missed opportunities,couldn't finish.........luv ya Birds but you make me crazy.......with disappointment!!!
Posted 09:04 PM, 01/18/2009
eeglenutt
Clownwolf, I'm checking out of here for a few days until these out-of-towners are off the site. Hopefully by then you'll have a QB solution instead of a vacant complaint.
Posted 09:05 PM, 01/18/2009
laxcaptain14
Jeff Lurie is to blame because he never spent money on a wide receiver. Everyone from Philly to Cali knows what the Eagles have needed nine years ago, a wide receiver whom can make the pro bowl. Typical Eagles game, dropped passes, special team mess ups, and inconsistent play calling. Hey Jeff, we could have had FITZGERALD if you weren't so tight, and could have been in the superbowl if it wasn't for your incompetent management.
Posted 09:06 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
jtj06: Dude, that pass hit him in the HANDS.
Posted 09:06 PM, 01/18/2009
philly499
Lonewolf.....are you one of Jerry's Kids? You seem like it.....slobering on yourself and talking to yourself, trying to get someone to like you. What a complete a-hole. Here's hoping you fail 1st grade again and get retained until you're 40. Or are you already past 40?
Posted 09:06 PM, 01/18/2009
del ravio 100%
Lonechump is right...McSoftee is a choke he gave up 32 points today. If only Kevin Kolb was in there. We'd be...well...an arena football team.
Posted 09:08 PM, 01/18/2009
lakersbruinsno1
I wish I was a rope salesman in philly today... would I make a killing. look in the mirror, it's karma. you deserve everything you get.
Posted 09:08 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
Teenwolf, I'm not saying McNabb's a Hall of Famer. I'm saying he is better than Eli Manning and Romo.
Posted 09:09 PM, 01/18/2009
tony thunder
well philly499, my last post didnt get past the editors, but the point was I'm heading to Mcgillins now and I'd like to buy you a drink and discuss your comments in person. what do you say?
Posted 09:10 PM, 01/18/2009
digital01
We thought this was an exciting game, watching it on big screen by the pool, in sandals, in Phoenix. Pass that pina colada and break out the sun tan lotion. Who cares if we have strip malls and no downtown-after-dark. Eagles need wide receivers, not new q-backs. Great o-line.
Posted 09:10 PM, 01/18/2009
fgomarty
The defense did not step it up like they have for the past 6 weeks true, but the offense did not pick them up like they did for the offense. Bottom line, McNabb does not win the big games. He had a good stretch in the 2nd half after a very dismal 1st half. When the game was on the line he did what he usually does, come up short.
Posted 09:11 PM, 01/18/2009
CardsRule
Cards Rule...Eagles have no heart...Westbrook always a no show...McNever ca hit a wide open reciever and coach my son is in jail for drugs....come on...you are the Cowboys of the East...Phlly fan gets what they deserve...a losing team for a city that booed santa clause...
Posted 09:12 PM, 01/18/2009
laxcaptain14
BLAMES JEFF LURIE for not giving his franchise qb McNabb a wide receiver who has the ability to make the pro bowl. Is that too much to ask for one of the most valuable teams in the NFL? We COULD OF HAD FITZGERALD and MOSS. Everyone who busts on McNabb probably never captained a varsity sports team and never been in management at a Forture 100 company because hands down, McNabb is a leader whom has brought his team five NFC Championships. What more can you expect one man to do?
Posted 09:12 PM, 01/18/2009
philly499
Let's all at leat agree on one thing....LONEWOLF is a total chump, a complete loser, beyond repair, GAY, and basically mentally challenged (i.e. a total reeeeetard) because.....well.....he just is. Take your meds, little weenie boy.....there, there.....it's ok.....here's mommmy's boob to calm you down.....what a p.o.s. you are...
Posted 09:14 PM, 01/18/2009
AZBigRedRage
THIS POSTED IN THE PHILADELPHIA ENGUIRER: The Philadelphia Police are cracking down on speeders heading into Philadelphia. For the first offense, they give you two Eagles tickets. If you get stopped a second time, they make you use them. Q. What do you call 47 millionaires sitting around a TV watching the Super Bowl? A. The Philadelphia Eagles. Q. What do the Philadelphia Eagles and Billy Graham have in common? A. They both can make 70,000 people stand up and yell 'Jesus Christ'. Q. How do you keep the Philadelphia Eagles out of your yard? A. Put up a goal post. Q. Where do you go in Philadelphia in case of a tornado? A. To the Eagles Stadium - they never have a touchdown there! Q. What do you call a Philadelphia EAGLE with a Super Bowl ring? A. A thief. Q. What's the difference between the Philadelphia Eagles and a dollar bill? A. You can still get four quarters out of a dollar bill. Q. How many Philadelphia Eagles does it take to win a Super Bowl? A. Nobody knows and we may never find out. Q. What do the Philadelphia Eagles and a possums have in common? A. Both play dead at home and get killed on the road.
Posted 09:15 PM, 01/18/2009
philly499
Tony T......I'm in FL, man.....wish I could....we'd settle this properly
Posted 09:16 PM, 01/18/2009
janann
Alwyays the Bridesmaid - That means alot of showers -
Posted 09:17 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
laxcaptain: Captained a varsity sports team? Give me a break.
Posted 09:17 PM, 01/18/2009
lakersbruinsno1
Clownavan McMediocre might be a better quarterback than Eli, but Eli is a better finisher. I'll take the finisher! For all of you challenging football iq about blaming McClownavan not the defense are wrong. Let me ask you this. How many opportunities did McSidelines have to score when Warner and the Cards were on offense. NONE. Your offense KEEPS the other teams offense off the field. Your's didn't so YES I can blame McSidelines. It's hard to score when the other team has the ball and DOESN'T turn it over like your McFumble. So please don't bring up football IQ. Opening your mouth only proves what we only thought.
Posted 09:17 PM, 01/18/2009
philly499
AZbig.....wow, did your mom need to help you with that post? How impressive......yippeee!!!
Posted 09:17 PM, 01/18/2009
Spazcat
Plain and simple.... outcoached. Ten years working with the same QB/ coach tandem and they still can't manage to not lose a timeout because of clock issues. The Cards came out with a game plan that we did not adjust to until the second half, and then they re-adjusted again and worked down the field before we could adapt. Too bad there are not more half-times. Why can't McNabb hit a receiver in stride more than once or twice a game, or figure out when to throw the ball out of bounds instead of into the ground? Rookie QBs can do that. That said, McNabb is easily a league top five QB, but how can he come out cold in a game of this importance? Celek was a bright spot... has shown he is a gamer and hopefully LJ the door...
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Posted 09:20 PM, 01/18/2009
PhillyHouse JayDuce
lonewolf- Why aren't you as critical of other Eagles as you are of McNabb? McNabb can't throw the ball to himself, he can't cover Fitz, and he can't kick extra points.
Posted 09:20 PM, 01/18/2009
PhillyHouse JayDuce
lonewolf- Why aren't you as critical of other Eagles as you are of McNabb? McNabb can't throw the ball to himself, he can't cover Fitz, and he can't kick extra points.
Posted 09:20 PM, 01/18/2009
cnova000
Akers and D take the blame for this one. If Akers makes his FG and the extra point, its actually 5 more points for the Eagles. They would have had to drive down for a FG to win the game. 32 points by D against is a disgrace. Not going to blame McNabb and O for this one. McNabb gave them a 4th quarter lead, and Dawk and D didn't hold it up. This one's more on them and Akers.
Posted 09:22 PM, 01/18/2009
Elagins
The Eagles didn't show up until the third quarter ... two quarters of poor defense, sloppy offense and ho-hum special teams. Where were Reid, Mornhinweg and Johnson for the first 30 min of play?
Posted 09:22 PM, 01/18/2009
PhillyTrue
Defense couldn't keep the score down (how many games do you win when you give up 32 points?) or get a stop on 4th and inches or 3rd and goal from the 8. They had trouble covering the screen pass. Kicker came up small. McNabb missed open recievers (Jackson on 2nd and 10, Baskett on 3rd and 10 was a really bad throw). This is a bad loss but I can't say it's any worse than the other 3 conference title game losses or the Superbowl loss. A loss is a loss is a loss. I thought the season was over when we lost to Washington so at least we got to play 4 more meaningful games.
Posted 09:25 PM, 01/18/2009
phillychokesagain
Again - you guys should've take the Cards straight up so you can profit from this misery. I guess this means you folks should pay more attention to teams west of the Mississippi before you proclaim a SuperBowl.
Posted 09:26 PM, 01/18/2009
wolfburn
that was pass interference on the Curtis play, however in the first half, that was a BS call on the kickoff/out of bounds part. So both teams got a 2nd chance. You can't really be gay and say McNabb is a huge choke artist, yada yada yada. He played a solid game, led the team to a nice comeback in the 2nd half. That 10 yard sneak was money. People were going nuts then, but because he didn't win I guess he is the one to blame. Even on the passing interference on Curtis, he still should have had that ball. Same with Hank Baskett and Greg Lewis with bad plays. Akers missing an extra pointer and also missing that field goal, which then resulted in one of Fitzgerald's touchdowns really hurt. The defense not being able to stop Warner in the first half really hurt. The whole team lost that game. If McNabb doesn't come back next year, I see a 4th place finish in our division. And to the Giant fans, to say something like choke artists, um yeah way to win 12 games in the regular season and lose in your first playoff game at your home. Not just that, but way to call yourselves the New York Giants and play in the armpit of America, North Jersey.
Posted 09:27 PM, 01/18/2009
philly499
This just in....LONEWOLF likes the beeeeehind......of guys
Posted 09:29 PM, 01/18/2009
AZBigRedRage
reading these comments are funny. makes sense that filly's greatest sports hero is Rocky Balboa. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
Posted 09:31 PM, 01/18/2009
lakersbruinsno1
Philly Fan and IQ - first oxymoron of 2009
Posted 09:31 PM, 01/18/2009
del ravio 100%
Kevin Kolb is a stiff.
Posted 09:32 PM, 01/18/2009
laxcaptain14
BLAME JEFF LURIE for not giving his franchise qb McNabb a wide receiver who has the ability to make the pro bowl. Is that too much to ask for one of the most valuable teams in the NFL? We COULD OF HAD FITZGERALD and MOSS. Everyone who busts on McNabb probably never captained a varsity sports team and never been in management at a Forture 100 company because hands down, McNabb is a leader whom has brought his team to five NFC Championships. What more can you expect one man to do?
Posted 09:33 PM, 01/18/2009
philly499
Lonewolf loves the COooocckkk....Lonewolf loves the COooooccckkk!!!! What a gay......I mean...guy! Did you pop your head up long enough to see the game?? Doubt it....
Posted 09:34 PM, 01/18/2009
paris4053
What happened to all those Super Bowl bandwagons. Oh that's right the lost again. McNabb, Reid and the oh so great defensive guru, Jim Johnson, 1-4 in NFC championship games, 0-1 in Super Bowls. All you Eagle fans can sit around and talk about this bad call, or missed extra points or whatever. This team reminds me of another team you fans loved that overrated 1991 Eagles squad, with that idiot coach and so called monster defense, that never won anything either!
Posted 09:35 PM, 01/18/2009
AZBigRedRage
Maybe Kurt Warner will buy McNabb a ticket to the SB.
Posted 09:36 PM, 01/18/2009
eeglenutt
Good grief, Clownwolf. You are such a tool. So you'd take Eli over McNabb because McNabb lost in the NFC title game, even though McNabb beat Eli straight up in the divisional game? Good work.
Posted 09:37 PM, 01/18/2009
Jokerman
The Eagles lost as a team. Didn't make plays on either side of the ball when they had to. On the other side of the field, Kurt Warner was lights out today. He was the difference. He outplayed McNabb, and he beat us.
Posted 09:38 PM, 01/18/2009
didderbops
"Can't blame McNabb for this one, but I'm sure all the typical a'hole fans will start immediately below this post." I usually one to stand up for McNabb and chide the fans for being ridiculous, but not on this one. McNabb and the defense are the 2 reasons for this loss. In that last drive to go back ahead he missed badly on receiver after receiver. In a clutch situation he choked, for lack of a better word. And unfortunately throughout his career in these types of situations he has always come up small. In short, he is good enough to get you to the Super Bowl, but he's not good enough to win it on his own, which is what separates the good QB's from the great ones.
Posted 09:39 PM, 01/18/2009
BigBlueFanMaine
p-dud I understand your point about division record over the last 11 seasons. I get it! Us Giants fans don't care about things such as division/regular season records. In fact, Giants fans know that it doesn't matter if your regular season is an undefeated 16-0! Remember?!? FOOL!!
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Posted 09:41 PM, 01/18/2009
phillyinsd
You cannot blame Mcnabb or Reid for this one. If anything, blame Jim Johnson or the defense; they were awesome in the second half but choked at the most important moment of the year.
Posted 09:42 PM, 01/18/2009
laxcaptain14
hey ms. lakersbruinsno1: first of all, McNabb is a proven leader with no pro bowl wr since he has been drafted to throw to. McNabb is a man of character and if he had a Fitzgerald to throw to he would have won superbowls and mvps. second of all, you are from LA and you do not have a football team because you don't know how to be a fan and so you are not allowed to make comments, however if you went to a real college football school we Philly fans would consider you commenting but you don't go to USC, you go to UCLA so please, enough with your garbage. If you have anything else to say, give us your phone number and we can have a meeting in Westwood, how about the Starbucks by the theater.
Posted 09:43 PM, 01/18/2009
PhiladelphiaWings
the defense allowed 24 points in the first half. Too big of a hole to dig out of. Will the Eagles ever get a top notch receiver for McNabb to throw to? We saw in the first half what it means to have a grade-A receiver on your team. Don't blame McNabb for this one.
Posted 09:44 PM, 01/18/2009
Spazcat
Does About.com have a section on smack-talking? I do not understand how Cards fans would know how to do it when their team has sucked FOREVER.... Did you guys normally practice on each other during post-seasons past?
Posted 09:45 PM, 01/18/2009
laxcaptain14
ms. lakersbruisno1: by the way lakers fan, kobe is from philly. we welcome you now to become a philly eagles fan, just don't be one of the many uneducated ignorant overdemanding fans. McNabb has carried this offense without a pro bowl wide receiver to five nfc championships, what more can you expect from a man.
Posted 09:46 PM, 01/18/2009
Spazcat
AZBigRedRage: I am sure just being able to read makes you giddy... Hooked on Phonics worked for you.
Posted 09:48 PM, 01/18/2009
pgapro
born and raised in phila.. now living in maryland but still an eagles fan but i am sorry to say.. its the same old story... for example... stats are funny somtimes they are misleading... what the stats will not show is that mcnabb had good numbers.. but he could not pull off a drive when he absoutely needed it.. and the defense played well but when the team needs possibly one last 3 and out and then a couple of first downs by the eagle offense and the game would have went the eagles way... but again.. here is a meaningful stat..... which is not misleading... reid and mcnabby have this record.... in their entire tenure together... the 6 biggest games they both faced...5 nfc championship games and one super bowl... here it is ... record 1 win.. 5 losses... that stat is beyond a doubt the TELLING STAT...
Posted 09:49 PM, 01/18/2009
Metropolitan
If the Eagles left town and the NFL awarded Philadelphia a new franchise, people would forget about the Eagles and their awful legacy. The Philadelphia Stars, with QB Chuck Fusina, RB Kelvin Bryant, WR Scott Fitzkee, head coach Jim Mora, and the Doghouse Defense, were much more enjoyable to watch than the Eagles.
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Posted 10:01 PM, 01/18/2009
AZBigRedRage
Seriously though, don't blame the man who has the monumental task of carrying your team squarely on his shoulders. No one football player is good enough to carry a team to a title alone. Donovan should be appreciated for his efforts because he carried your sorry team this far and had no receivers, a mediocre run game, and a way overrated defense to support him. What do you expect?
Posted 10:01 PM, 01/18/2009
AZBigRedRage
Seriously though, don't blame the man who has the monumental task of carrying your team squarely on his shoulders. No one football player is good enough to carry a team to a title alone. Donovan should be appreciated for his efforts because he carried your sorry team this far and had no receivers, a mediocre run game, and a way overrated defense to support him. What do you expect?
Posted 10:03 PM, 01/18/2009
backinazagain
Fly, Eagles, fly and go back to your city-- Cry, Eagles, cry: Champions you’ll never be. We hit you low, we hit you high, and left you out to dry Sigh, Eagles, sigh: The Superbowl you wil not see!
Posted 10:07 PM, 01/18/2009
AZBigRedRage
Willis McAhee of th Baltimore Ravens just took a sick hit. Please keep him in your thoughts because he didn't get up and the stretcher has been brought out for him.
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Posted 10:11 PM, 01/18/2009
defg0003
the legacy of Reid & McNabb: woulda, coulda, shoulda.
Posted 10:12 PM, 01/18/2009
backinazagain
Fly, Eagles, fly and go back to your city-- Cry, Eagles, cry--Champions you’ll never be. We hit you low, we hit you high, and left you out to dry Sigh Eagles sigh: The Superbowl you wil not see!
Posted 10:27 PM, 01/18/2009
PhillyHouse JayDuce
lonewolf- 28-47, 375 yds 3 TDs, 1 INT and 31 rushing yds. How many QB could post those #'s with a rookie WR, and guys like Baskett? Okay, they fell short. But let's see if your boy, Big Red, gets a bona fide WR.
Posted 10:30 PM, 01/18/2009
phillyrev
phillyfan19335,please clarify your superior execution and genetics comment. genetics?
Posted 10:32 PM, 01/18/2009
matt333
anyone that blames McNabb for this loss is f-ing clueless. For every innacurate throw he made he more than made up for it w/ perfect passes to curtis and Jackson Celek ect...Plus they way he kept his poise in the pocket down 24-6 w/ 80,000 fans all over him was phenomenal. It sucks that philly lost it sucks the curtis,tripped-slipped on 4th and 10. But no run game shaky D cost the game.Without Mcnabbs calm presence and big play abiity this game was a blow out..
Posted 10:33 PM, 01/18/2009
Dull
McNabb is great under little or no pressure but ask him to lead the team on a two minute drive to win the game it will never happen. For this reason it is time to move on without him and find a quarterback with inner strength to lead this team and not one who masked his inner weakness with bouts of clownish behavior. .
Posted 10:48 PM, 01/18/2009
nana19
Hey little Gooch now I know what's wrong with you. You're in Tampa. Unfortunately so am I. You are like all the other Tampons here..know nothing sports "fans". And if you are going for a swim this evening your mom will not be happy. It's 52 degrees on my front porch right now. So take off your Mets cap,get on your jammies and get in bed. You've had a big day right ?? Do the Mets still field a team ??
Posted 10:49 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
Big Blue, you brought up the division stuff dummy. And ring or not, I'll take McNabb over Eli Manning anyday.
Posted 10:54 PM, 01/18/2009
p-diddy
I get it Big Blue, so by your logic it doesn't matter that the Eagles beat up on your beloved Midgets only 7 days ago.....because the Eagles didn't win the Super Bowl. Whatever.
Posted 11:02 PM, 01/18/2009
matt333
nana19-horrible post...3rd an 19 down 24-6 in hostile territory and Mcnabb leads the team all the way back..But he doesnt have inner strength??...you are a bafoon
Posted 11:07 PM, 01/18/2009
nana19
matt333-learn to spell please
Posted 12:43 AM, 01/19/2009
lakersbruinsno1
what's severe weather freezing 26 degree fog like???
Posted 12:45 AM, 01/19/2009
lakersbruinsno1
sorry, i was outside barbecueing some steaks for dinner. you see i have a life. i have other things to do. it's in the 80's here and great weather for dinner on the patio. is laxcaptain still around?
Posted 01:30 AM, 01/19/2009
PhillyTrue
mcfumblish - I looked the definition of "mcfumblish" up in Websters Dictinary. It said "idiot" which in your case would be a complement
Posted 01:30 AM, 01/19/2009
PhillyTrue
mcfumblish - I looked the definition of "mcfumblish" up in Websters Dictinary. It said "idiot" which in your case would be a complement
Posted 05:14 AM, 01/19/2009
phillyflava
Hey I'm off today....
Posted 05:19 AM, 01/19/2009
phillyflava
all about $$$$ fans - No Lito, little bit of Buck,
Posted 07:04 AM, 01/19/2009
wokmaster
My favorite thing to do after an Eagles loss is to listen to dopey Eagle fans make excuses for Wormball McNoodle and blame the defense. Or Reid. Enjoy another offseason with your last game ending in an "L"!! It's ok you'll get em next year.
Posted 12:01 PM, 01/19/2009
scottym
The defense surely gets it's share of the blame for this loss (giving up 32 points), however, McNabb is the reason we lost. You can look to one play that would have changed the emotion of the game. Eagles down 7-3 first quarter Hank Baskett was wide open and made the catch for 19 yards but might still be running had McNabb hit Hank in stride and not throw the ball at his feet. The game would have been 10-7 Eagles and momentum is on our side. I give credit to McNabb for a heroic comeback but with the game on the line Donavan once again (1-4 in Championship Games, 0-1 in the Bowl) could not produce a winning drive. The Eagles had the ball on the Cards 47 yard line with 2:09 left in the game, plenty on time to score a touchdown and send the game into overtime. This is the time when the Tom Bradys and Joe Montanas seize the day and drive the rest of the field send the game to overtime and win the game. Yes Curtis feel down on the fourth down play but is should not have come to that. Once again McNabb on 1st and 10 threw the ball well behind Hank Baskett incomplete. If you look at the camera angle McNabb a clear throwing lane and missed the throw. People can talk all they want about having more weapons at wide receiver, and I'm all for it, but it doesn't mater if the quarterback does not execute. McNabb is very good regular season quarterback statistics tells he is the best the Eagles have had in their history. And Donavan does very well in the first and second round of the playoffs, however after watching him for 10 years I don't know if he has the make-up to win the Big Game?
Posted 02:00 PM, 01/19/2009
stevewnj1
All I know is Reid was hired to bring a championship to this town. It doesn't matter how far he gets every year, he is 0-10 in reaching his goal. Time for a change.
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Posted 03:41 PM, 01/19/2009
Stymied Again
Thank God we got Asante Samuel....We need a few more stiffs like him...
Posted 08:12 PM, 01/19/2009
Magicfan
I am neither a Cardinals fan or a Eagles fan. I am however a fan of great football. This game was a game of great football play. It will be a classic for the football fan who understands what makes a game great.It had everything you want in a football battle. Quick offensive start, great defensive comeback, great offensive comeback,a great offensive answer at the end to win the game. What more can a fan want? This was a game played by two very good football teams and as an Eagles fan you should be proud of your team. To pin any player with blame is shortsided and frankly classless. The truth is the Eagles were in the playoffs by pure luck and then played its best football of the season in the playoffs. This alone is a great story to which you fans need to be proud of. Right now you need to get behind this team and show some pride. Without the talent of McNabb and his cast of professionals this game would have been a blowout. IT WAS A GREAT GAME! BE A GREAT FAN!
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