What they're saying about the Eagles
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What they're saying about the Eagles
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
Here's a roundup of what the national media are saying about the Eagles. And in case you missed it, I posted Man Up on the offense earlier today.
SI.com's Don Banks sees similarities between the Eagles and Chargers:
Andy Reid and Norv Turner. Two peas in a pod. I don't know how either one of them makes a strong case that they deserve another season in their gigs after this year's monumental failures in Philadelphia and San Diego, respectively. The Eagles and Chargers lost again at home on Sunday, and I can't remember when 4-7 ever stunk quite so badly.
Chris Burke of SI.com names DeSean Jackson his "Coach Killer" for Week 12:
For the Eagles’ offense to be at its best, Jackson has to be on his game, and that includes going into traffic to make catches — no matter if his prior injury or lack of a guaranteed contract beyond this year are weighing on his mind.
If nothing else, Jackson needs to prove to the rest of the NFL that he’s capable of being a reliable receiver. He’ll be looking for a new deal once the season is up, after all, whether he stays in Philadelphia or not.
SI.com's Peter King answered a reader's question about how Donovan McNabb will be remembered:
McNabb is going to be compared to Kelly, certainly, but also to peers from his era, which is more accurately the era after Kelly played; they were drafted 16 years apart. Kelly was helped by winning four conference title games and being the last quarterback (maybe ever) to call his own plays on the field. McNabb can't say that. (Nor, for that matter, can almost any quarterback in the last 30 years). This is why it's good to let a player's career breathe after he retires -- to see how he stacks up against the players of his era. Not winning a Super Bowl will be a minus, but his winning record will be a plus.
The Eagles are now 18th in ESPN.com's power rankings:
I guess when you lose to the No. 6 team, you don't automatically have to drop. I was just surprised the Eagles didn't after looking so bad against the Patriots. At this point, they're about where they deserve to be -- down there with the Titans, Bills, Bucs and a bunch of teams of which it's hard to think very much. They could move up yet because of their soft remaining schedule, but they're just not very good.
Brian Billick of FoxSports.com has the Eagles 18th in his FoxSports.com power rankings:
My warning to Eagles fans: You can chant for the firing of Andy Reid all you want, but be careful for what you wish for. You will be hard-pressed to find a better coach than Andy Reid.
Eliot Harrison of NFL.com has the Birds 19th:
It's over for the Eagles. Even winning out probably won't save this team, as the Cowboys only need to go 3-2 to finish with 10 wins. The two wild-card entrants likely are going to hit 10 wins as well. Granted, the Lions and Bears both fell this week, but right now Philadelphia has to try to get just one win on the board as well as evaluate who fits in the team's plan and salary cap come 2012.
Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com has the Eagles 18th:
The dream is over. They are done. Now the question is this: Is Andy Reid done in Philly?
Jason La Canfora runs through coaches who could be done after this season and mentions Andy Reid:
Andy Reid could well decide that he's had enough of Philly -- it's been a good, long run there -- and given the issues at defensive coordinator there in recent years, more staff changes can't be ruled out.
Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com has the Eagles 18th:
DeSean Jackson dropped that pass because he prematurely launched into his “hide under the bed” touchdown celebration.
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Reid's weakness this season was being loyal to a colleague/friend, and giving him a job he was not experienced to do. But most certainly the ownership endorsed this gamble.— saunhi- Reid couldn't get a self-respecting DC candidate (Dennis Allen went to Denver, top 5 defense with Brian Dawkins) to accept a new DL coach already in place. Especially one with such an eccentric scheme depending on certain kinds of players...not on the roster. Juan would & did. Castillo's the "too loyal" patsy. Mr "Character-guys-only" (selling his soul for conVicktim, how's that working?) set him up. If there's any justice reid follows him out the door ASAP. — autolykos
Comment removed.- Dog-torturer karma comes home to roost !!!— techdiver
- thanks for the same creative comment on every article that's come up today. your originality is astounding.
- QB's might not call their own plays but it also is because of the way the game has changed. Considering that guys like Peyton Manning(who I am ot sure doesn't call his own plays) and Tom Brady audible like 80%-90% of the time, it is semantics to say they don't call their own plays. Throw in that Colts played hurry up as their standard package for 10 years, again I find it doubtful Manning wasn't calling the plays.— UncleStosh
- Vince Lombardi "Winning isn't everything. The will to win is everything" Look at these guys, and tell me you see that kind of character. Maybe a player here, another there, but mostly these are Reid's rent-a-bums.— mccloudmj
- techdiver - thanks for posting the same creative comment on every article that's come up today. your originality is astounding.
- Still the truth nonetheless. — autolykos
- Straight up...conVicktim coachkiller karma kills. Reid dealt with the devil, now bill's come due. No mercy. Run them both out of town.— autolykos
- karma is going to jail for 2 years. the dues have been paid. he's far from the only celebrity or athlete to get into trouble. why is it that vick ran organized dog fighting and people like you cant get over it, but no one cares that OJ got away with murdering PEOPLE? if you're going to argue for vick to be gone, do it with football history in mind, not criminal history. the two are not related.
vick is an interception machine this year, and young is no better. what do we have to lose, at this point, by starting kafka? i say give him a shot at it. - OJ isn't on the Eagles, Vick is. How come people like you can't get your head around that? Scroll up... See? It's an Eagles story, people are commenting on it. And if you're going to address yourself to people who can't "get over it", get your facts straight. People aren't mad at him for running a dog fighting ring. There's more to it. He had no financial need to run a dog fighting ring, yet he did. He raised dogs from puppies, he, or his hired cronies, systematically abused them in ways you can't even imagine to make them vicious. Then the dogs who were too sweet or gentle natured to put up a good fight were hung with nylon ropes, or were slammed repeatedly to the ground, some were tossed into a kiddie pool with jumper cables attached to their ears to be both drowned and electrocuted, others simply had their heads crammed down into 5 gallon buckets of water until they stopped kicking. These are just the sick, sadistic acts we know about. Bad Newz Kennels operated for 6 long years. You are free to believe the dues have been paid. Personally I have big respect for the people who refuse to forget those dogs. I'm glad I'm not a person like you: an apologist for a sadist. Now that we know what kind of person you are, why should anyone take your football opinions seriously.
- Some folks in this county eat dogs for a living, you insane fools give more respect to animals than your fellow human being.........get a life...... — ballhawk59
- Its only dogs, who gives a damn..... — ballhawk59
- Interesting parallel between the national media's opinion of mcnabb and Reid. We all knew mcnabb was done when he was traded to Washington and th national media couldn't believe it. And now they all drool over Andy Reid.— djack10
- Comment removed.
- When you've got 5 defensive subs starting and a 3rd string DC, you're not going to the playoffs no matter. Without someone who can evaluate defensive talent, this team is entering the long dark night.— banned
- Whatever they are saying I'm sure it includes the words "fork" and "done".— 2ndNlong
- Funny how if Vick and the Eagles were winning, his past wouldn't be an issue. People think they are so rightous, the reality is, if the Eagles were 10 and 1, none of that would ever be brought up.— Fat-Andy
- "Dog-torturer karma comes home to roost !!!"
"Straight up...conVicktim coachkiller karma kills."
"karma is going to jail for 2 years."
Maybe read a book on Hiduism guys? Because Kharma determines your birth status in your NEXT life. Kharma doesn't impact THIS life.— Warhound - Simple: Juan has a vanilla defense scheme, Allen, Chaney, Rolle, Fokou and Coleman are not starters. 10 carries for your top 3 tailback with a 10 pt lead.... Reid your dumb. Go develop quarterbacks. Billick and his be careful what you wish for? No superbowl wins... hmmm I could bring that.— 1st and goal
- Lombardi said "Winning isn't everything; it is the only thing.". The Eagle coaches and players do not understand this simple philosophy.— oneway
- cletisvandam, tells it like it is, "OJ isn't on the Eagles, Vick is. How come people like you can't get your head around that? Scroll up... See? It's an Eagles story, people are commenting on it. And if you're going to address yourself to people who can't "get over it", get your facts straight. People aren't mad at him for running a dog fighting ring. There's more to it. He had no financial need to run a dog fighting ring, yet he did. He raised dogs from puppies, he, or his hired cronies, systematically abused them in ways you can't even imagine to make them vicious. Then the dogs who were too sweet or gentle natured to put up a good fight were hung with nylon ropes, or were slammed repeatedly to the ground, some were tossed into a kiddie pool with jumper cables attached to their ears to be both drowned and electrocuted, others simply had their heads crammed down into 5 gallon buckets of water until they stopped kicking. These are just the sick, sadistic acts we know about. Bad Newz Kennels operated for 6 long years. You are free to believe the dues have been paid. Personally I have big respect for the people who refuse to forget those dogs. I'm glad I'm not a person like you: an apologist for a sadist. Now that we know what kind of person you are, why should anyone take your football opinions seriously."
— COskier - "My warning to Eagles fans: You can chant for the firing of Andy Reid all you want, but be careful for what you wish for."I heard that same line several times from national media when the Philly fans had enough of McNabb. All he's done is ride the bench for 2 teams since he's gone. Life will go on without Reid. Believe or not, there are other people in this country that know how to coach a football team.
— watsonmr
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