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Sun., 01/09/11 - 22:56 PM

I must say the D-line coach needs to be replaced as well. How many times do our defensive ends go to other teams and get double digit sacks? (Burgess, Babin, Clemons) and Im sure there are more. The Eagles have never been able to get pressure from just their from four since Bud Carson left. I think it has to do more with schemes than talent.

Sun., 01/09/11 - 21:03 PM

And what about the kicker?...A "Pro Bowl" kicker don't miss two easy field goals in big games. I'd say this was pretty good for a guy who was out of football for 2 years to come back and take a team with NO D and offensive line to the playoffs...

Sun., 01/02/11 - 22:38 PM

And thats why you are a sports editor for the Daily News and not the head coach of the football team. They needed rest whether it was deserved or not. Hopefully they took some extra time looking at how to provided the QB some protection as well as generating a pass rush. Games are one on the line of scrimmage and we havent been able to control it on either side of the ball consistently. They need a new D-Line and O-line coach. I can only imagine how it looks in practice when they face each other.

Fri., 12/24/10 - 23:30 PM

I couldn't agree with you more. They need their own lives together instead of worrying about Mike...They wouldn't have the heart to do that. It bothers them that a convicted is making more than they will probably ever see. Nobody wants to give anyone a second chance unless it's them needing it...

Fri., 12/24/10 - 01:42 AM

I am a die-hard McNabb fan who thinks Philly will never appreciate him for what he did. I don't see how the guy above could blame him for the loss to Arizona. He missed a couple of throws but yet he brought them back to take the lead only to watch the D give it up. Not to mention the non pass interference call on Curtis. With that being said, this is a business and McNabb has had his worst season as a pro. That's not entirely his fault. There are numerous dropped passes by the receivers. But it is his fault with all the INTS. I still think he can produce at a high level. He can't be mad at Mike and Kyle because if he was playing at a good level, none of this would come up. Good players need help to win. Great players make everyone around them better. He was a great player at one point. Only Brady, Manning and Brees could could take a team with Todd Stinkston, James Trash, Deadex and a host of other bums to the playoffs on a consistent basis. Not even Brett Farve (where he is now) could have done it as he proved he is garbage without Sidney Rice. I hope things workout for McNabb. I know for sure, they will eventually retire his jersey and it is well deserved.

Sun., 12/19/10 - 19:00 PM

I wish I could watch the game between the Eagles and the Redskins back in the late 80s. The Redskins fumbled and somebody picked it up. As they were bein tackled they pitched the ball to Wes Hopkins and he returned it all the way to their 3 yrd line. The Eagles was losing 27-0 I think. Buddy was the coach and Randall was the QB.

Sun., 12/19/10 - 18:39 PM

I must say, this is the best win this season not to mention the games of the year. I am a die hard McNabb fan but he would not have brung them back. I was going crazy when Desean was tight roping the goaline thinking the Giants player was going to strip the ball. I won't say they Eagles will go the the Super Bowl and I won't say they won't. It will be interesting regardless. GO EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mon., 12/13/10 - 19:16 PM

Would it had been better if the Cowboys won and he asked for the autograph? I dont see the problem asking for it. Im quite sure he had that in mind before the game was played. @Wolf, I dont think Dallas is stupid enough to cut him for that. They would be the laughing stock of the NFL for a few weeks. He would not clear waivers within the first 48. Sometimes pride can be the reason for not succeeding...

Mon., 12/13/10 - 18:46 PM

@bill19666, you are such a loser. How many QBs in this league would have folded by now getting hit the way Vick has over the past few weeks? STOP comparing Kolb to Vick. Vick is an established Pro Bowler who WILL go again this year. Not to take anything away from Kolb but potential is not enough. If we based gameplay off potential, Graham, Even Turner and Kolb would all have the key to the city. Graham and Turner can't even crack the starting lineup and Yes Kolb won NFC player of the week twice but he was also a big part of the reason they were blown out in Tennesee. Stop the comaparisons.

Sun., 12/12/10 - 19:46 PM

@Sackvicknow...F them Dogs!

Sun., 12/12/10 - 18:10 PM

Im glad u have so much confidence becuase I see the Eagles need to bring their A Game. Remember they were beatin 3 times last year with practicaly the same roster and Offensive Coordinator. We still have small DBs are they are running the ball well. Gonzo, I see you didnt do much research before you wrote this and u will be the first to criticize them if they lose. Dallas is still dominant. They have underachived.

Sat., 12/11/10 - 02:04 AM

"He's set to become a free agent, but Vick really doesn't have a lot of freedom in terms of where he plays. If the Eagles want him back, they've got him."

I wouldnt go into negotiations with that mentality. Vick is an amazing talent that strives in our system. The Eagles system makes QBs appear alot better than they are (not to take away from their talent). There are alot of teams who need a QB and some ticket sales. Dallas, Washington, Oakland, Arizona and of course there are teams that don't need a QB who would put up money for him. His stock is rising daily. Kolb is a system QB. Will he thrive in another system? Would he make a stuggling team better? I don't think so. I would keep him because he knows this system. He is not a game changer as Vick but he is a game manager. Vick by right will put Philly higher than any team because they took a chance when nobody else would but lets be real, this is a business and it will come down to the best business decision for him. Would hate to see him go somewhere else(say Minnesota) and take them to the Super Bowl when we could have kept him...Minnesota is a QB away from being Super Bowl contenders.

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Fri., 12/10/10 - 20:39 PM

Vick is not a convicted felon over dog fighting. he did his time for illegal gambling ring. So how many of u play office football pools to win money? U know the person in charge of that is commiting the same offense? If you have your kids looking up to superstars as roll models then you are failig them as a parent. He is a professional like all of us who have jobs. F them dogs.

Fri., 12/10/10 - 01:33 AM

Go Vick, do your thing. Who cares what others think because they probably didn't like you before the dog fighting. U have no one to answer to but God. Nobody else matters.

Wed., 12/08/10 - 19:55 PM

Was it all McNabb? Remember, the starting center blew his knee out the week before the Dallas games...I'm not saying McNabb is guiltless but he was not the only reason they lost. @sackvicknow...STFU. We all get it, you don't like Michael Vick. U say it everytime you post. It's gotten really old. As for this game, it will be a tough one. I wouldnt put any money on it. Too many ifs. DJax, the O-Line, the D and special teams need to play better than they have been. Vic is getting hit alot. He is getting hit harder in the pocket. I do feel confident that they can win, I just hope I don't go into cardiac arrest watching the game. lol

Wed., 12/08/10 - 18:42 PM

@ eldiablodelsol2009, We cant blame Bush for our shortcomings. Yes we have to work harder than other races but we do more to hold ourselves back NOW than any race ever could. Don't get me wrong, I know our country's history. But we do the best job of holding ourselves back. With that said, Vick's redemption is based on Vick's performance on and odd the field. His road has been harder than he would imagine since God delegated so many judges on earth(Speaking sarcastically)

Mon., 12/06/10 - 18:33 PM

They better game plan for those Cowboys. They have underachieved all season but they are beating good teams with a back up QB. Jason Garret was being groomed as their future coach when they first signed Wade Phillips. None of the games will be easy. But I have confidence in our team (Not so much the D and special teams) and if the O explodes then we have a good chance of winning. I just hope none of the games will be left in the hands of the D...I guess I should say begging God not to let that happen. lol

Sat., 12/04/10 - 00:40 AM

@Fakknor, with Vick in the game, the offense can score from any spot on the field at any time. There are less interceptions thrown and less sacks. Not to mention, Philly would not be 8-4 at this point with Kolb starting. I hope you see the difference between system QBs and Superstar talent...

Fri., 12/03/10 - 01:06 AM

How can passing offense get an A-? They couldn't stop a toilet. They are horrible in pass blocking. Everybodys is saying Vick will get hurt because he gets out the pocket too much...Look at the beating he has taken the last two games in the pocket.

Mon., 11/29/10 - 23:44 PM

Are u serious? U people are so obsessed with Kolb. He is a good QB but he is not Michael Vick. Could you imagine the pounding Kolb would have taken had he QB'd Sunday instead of Vick? Not to mention how many passes would have been completed to the other team. How about u place blame where it should be...On the Defense that made Jay Cutler look like John Elway, The O-line, the Special Teams who couldn't cover a letter, and horrible Red Zone Play calling. Maybe we should try to get Childress back....When we had him, we had no problem scoring in the Red Zone. Those problems came with Marty.

Mon., 11/29/10 - 18:14 PM

@ Bill19666....Did Vick knock up ur wife or something? U have such a personal vendetta against him. What a stupid comment.

Sun., 11/28/10 - 20:11 PM

Wow, Did u really think Vick would go undefeated as a starter? Imagine if it was Kolb with all that pressure all day. The score wouldn't have been as close as it was. The D gave up too many points too fast. So tell me what D is going to play their regular D when you have a quick 2 TD lead and your front 4 is getting constant pressure. It's pretty simple, they got outcoached today. They need to bounce back next week.

Thu., 11/25/10 - 19:54 PM

No matter how much u hate it, Vick will once again be paid a lot of money. Vick is no hero...He is a professional football player. @ Capt underpants...it's not hard to figure out ur ethnic background and how u feel about black people. Its a shame that there are a few racists still out there. But U have God to answer to, so have fun while it last. I wonder who's reality is so twisted that they forgave Vick because he's doing great on the field. I never forgave him because it wasn't and not my position to do that nor did he do anything to me to be forgiven. He did his time, lost everything he had and will get rediculed the rest of his life. So I say, he's paid a hefty fine. I am really sick of reading every single article about him because all of them never forget to say he served time for dog fighting....Actually, he did two years for racketeering....

Mon., 11/22/10 - 20:14 PM

U people are funny....Wait to pay him....why? The longer they wait, the more it will cost them. Vick has proven he can play at a high level. Do u really think the Eagles would be 7-3 with Kolb starting every game? Dont get me wrong, I like Kolb but he is not a franchise QB and I dont see he ever will be. He has too many needs to be productive. Vick is an X-factor. The line was horrible yet he put up points, and u see what happens when they protect him (59-28) He served his time and its between him and God if he is remorseful. He beat the #D in the league with all those penalties and dropped touchdowns. Some idiot said "Don't throw all the money to Vick when there are others that deserve to be rewarded for their stellar play." Really? Wasnt it Vick who has made them better?

Tue., 11/16/10 - 21:28 PM

U know what's wrong with society...people passing judgement on people who try to right the wrong the commited. Are u the creator of all? Will people have to answer u when they die? If not, then get the heck off this board. U are very annoying. Who cares if you don't like Vick because of his past. The man paid his debt to society and I am sure he is very remorseful after losing millions and two years off his life. Im sure the dead dogs are more forgiving than yall. And I beg that u are not christians because Jesus's message was to forgive.

Mon., 11/08/10 - 19:46 PM

if I were the Eagles, I would keep Vick for the long haul. It's tough when they signed Kolb to so much over so many years. But that's their fault for giving him the job without him earning it. I'd keep him as a backup because we know he is good enough should Vick get hurt or fall into a slump. Vick has too much talent to be let go. Kolb is more accurate but as u have seen all year, with Vick in, the O can score on any play from anywhere. OBTW, Marty need to take those drags out of the playbook. He is going to get our receivers killed...ex Jackson and Celek.

Wed., 11/03/10 - 23:21 PM

@jnic117, U are naming QBs who had game changing defenses and special teams. In all of the "BIG" games, name one player that stepped up and who's performance went in vain when the Eagles were playing in the "Big Games". Im sick of people bashing McNabb. Maybe we should have drafted Ricky Williams. Now Andy is this great coach. He is the same caoch who tried to run the ball against Tampa when the whole world knew Tampa would focus on stopping the run. No matter what u think, numbers don't lie, Andy and McNabb have put together HOF numbers as coach and QB. Im a McNabb fan and kinda glad they benched him because he has played poor and I hope it makes him focus harder. But all the bashing he is taking is rediculous.

Sun., 10/31/10 - 01:27 AM

Not to mention they have 2 loses in the conference compared to the Redskins 1. I can honestly say the playcalling has been alot better the past two weeks for the offense. Its amazing what play-action can do. We just need to tighten up on D,special teams and 4th quarter clock management. I'd say thier goal should be to score at least 10 points in the forth because we know the D will spot the other team at least 10.

Mon., 10/25/10 - 00:28 AM

Izel Jenkins has resurrected and is the starting CB for the Eagles. He bears #31 on his jersey. Somewhere Sheldon Brown is tickled pink. If the Eagles weren't so cheap, they would have Dawkins, Brown, Witherspon and still would have been able to draft Allen to learn from Dawkins...FAIL!

Sun., 10/17/10 - 22:59 PM

@Kruntz, I get it...Grammar and spelling were not your strongest subjects during your school years....I bet a convicted felon could write better than u...

Thu., 10/14/10 - 03:09 AM

U gotta remember, we have a number one back. To have a second with speed is better than having a slow one come in. Good trade. Bell was dead weight!

Mon., 10/11/10 - 23:03 PM

Lonewolf...Give it a rest. McNabb is gone. But since u went there, McNabb's team beat the Packers, Kolb beat the Niners...

Wed., 10/06/10 - 05:11 AM

Are u serious? A full week of practice? He's has the whole summer and preseason. What has he done to warrant so much sympathy and respect? Please tell me...

Mon., 10/04/10 - 23:45 PM

McNabb this, McNabb that, McNabb's team is leading the division. He threw for 427 again Houston. U blame him for the loss. He plays a poor game. U dont give him credit for the win. Thats why I am happy he moved on. His stats might not be the great but his teams wins games. Djax was so vocal about Kolb and their youth...His facial expressions really tell the story...I guess all that YAC they were talkin about is on the shelves at Wine & Spirits...Go Eagles but u reap what u sow

Mon., 10/04/10 - 00:19 AM

Freddie, U have to earn ur QB's confidence. Maybe u didnt get the ball throwed ur way because there was a 55% chance u would have dropped it anyway....

Sun., 10/03/10 - 21:46 PM

@Phillyexp, I agree that McNabb had a horrible game. Dallas was screaming the same thing Eagles fans are screaming this week....The Redskins were lucky...Luck or not, they lead the division because their coach won't make stupid calls that cost them the game. As bad as they played, they were in better shape because they stuck to the running game. Without Vick, the Eagles don't have a chance.

Sat., 09/25/10 - 02:14 AM

Maclin needs to be the kick returner.

Thu., 09/23/10 - 22:40 PM

@Mike I. You are making up alot of excuses for Kolb. McNabb had to deal with that last year and had a pretty good year. Vick is starting because Vick is playing better. If Vick falls off then Kolb will start. People need to not make this a bigger issue than it is. McNabb is gone, I am happy he is because he got alot of ridicule that he didn't deserve.

Thu., 09/23/10 - 04:09 AM

That's like somebody driving 150 mph and being suprised by getting a speeding ticket. Hank, I don't know u as a person but u are a horrible wide receiver...

Mon., 09/20/10 - 19:02 PM

The Eagles defense is a lot better with Bradley in. I don't know what it is, but they play alot better with him in. He is a monster.

Mon., 09/20/10 - 18:48 PM

Wolf4....Go head blame McNabb for his team losing. I mean he had them up 27-10 but he didn't have the courage to go out and play D. He didn't provide a good pass rush and he didn't cover the WRs. He also iced the kicker who miss the game winning field goal.

Sun., 09/19/10 - 18:56 PM

@Badbadwifey...Get a life. He served his time, disgraced his name and lost millions. It's people like u that makes society the way it is. He made a mistake and paid for it dearly. People like u just want to keep kicking him while he is down. Whether he is remorseful or not is between him and God. That's who forgiveness he needs, not yours.

Fri., 09/17/10 - 19:10 PM

Nutron, how can u blame Sims for Bradley's concussion? Bradley dove head first and hit his hip.

Fri., 09/17/10 - 19:02 PM

Nme one person that retired an Eagles under Reid...

Fri., 09/17/10 - 18:58 PM

Our main concern should be that MLB position. When Bradley plays, the D is very aggressive. When he's not, they are very passive...He's a beast.

Fri., 09/17/10 - 03:20 AM

Give it a rest. Vick serve his time for racketeering...NOT DOG FIGHTING. He SERVED HIS TIME. For those who can't accept that fact, I sure hope you pray for God's forgiveness for passing judgement. Now, this article is really unecessary because Vick will start due to Kolb having a concussion. Kolb will start when he's available. Hopefully he will do better than he has done in the past. He has not done anything to prove that he is a franchise quarteback. Who couldn't throw for 300 yards against KC last year? And the Saints game, over 300 yards but those intercetions turned a close game into a blowout.

Wed., 09/15/10 - 22:24 PM

He wants the ball for what??? smh

Wed., 09/15/10 - 22:09 PM

Everybody says Kolb had two great games last year....Really, look at the Saints game. The Eagles we close then Kolb threw a pick on the Eagles side of the 50 and the rout was on. I could have thrown for 300 yards against KC...Miles Austin had 200 receiving. He has shown nothing to me that says he should be our starter. He never earned the job and this year, the back up is out performing him...And don't give me that 1st year started stuff either. He's been in the system for 4 years. Vick for less a year (and was out of football for 2 yrs). Yall crowned him King, yall gave him his stripes before he earned them. If this experiment fails, Andy will be out of a job. Im still going to root for the Birds, but I want Donovan to get a ring with the Skins. After all the stuff he's been thru, he's earned one. I know he has not been perfect but he didn't deserve to be treated the way he did when he was here.

Tue., 08/18/09 - 13:46 PM

I wish all of you all would get off your high horse. What if your child committed those crimes? You wouldn't give them a second chance? You'd condemn them forever? Please, he did his time, not to mention he got hit harder than an ordinary citizen would have gotten. He's bankrupt, his reputation is ruined. He has to live with that the rest of his life and God will be the judge to see if he is remorseful, Not some disgruntled so-called Eagles fan who thinks Vick must prove something to him or her. Yes the crime was very bad but give him the opportunity to redeem himself. OBTW, guess who salaries we do pay? How about those congressman in jail for abusing public money still receiving six-digit pensions from the same job they stole from? No, we want to kick a disgraced man while he's down. GET OVER YOURSELVES!!!!!!