Worried about Philly

WhoDatQB · 12-17-2007, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by FrenzyFan

I'm worried, plain and simple

I was watching the Eagles play Dallas yesterday to sort of get a preview of how they're playing right now. My single summary comment here is; their record does not describe their team.

Their defense was flying all over the place making plays and getting monstrous pressure on the QB with those crazy all-angle blitzes they like to call. They were seemingly able to stuff the run completely. Their offense was able to open holes for Westbrook and we all know dangerous that guy can be in space. His "dropping at the one" to seal the game tells me a lot about how their players see the team as top priority. I know that many wouldn't have done that, but Westbrook did. McNabb is slower than he used to be but he made some plays by moving around in the pocket buying time.

What to be optimistic about. The Eagles defense focused on covering T.O. and still weren't able to get it done reliably. Were it not for Tony Romo's horrible accuracy, I saw a lot of plays that could have been made. If we can protect Drew Brees and he's having an "on" day, we may be able to take advantage of that.

With that being the only thing I see as a big plus, and it being contingent on some "ifs"; I am worried.....

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While I am worried as well, One major thing sticks out at me. ROMO looked horrible, yes he had pressure, but he flat out missed passes all game. His injured thumb is a bigger problem than Dallas is letting on or either it was worse yesterday than it had been. Brees will not miss on the passes that Romo was missing on. Our receivers will not quit on routes or give up on a ball the way TO and Co did a couple of times.

We are a better Offense than Dallas, as long as Drew can get the pass off we should be fine, if they get to him really quick then we are in for a world of hurt.

As much as I have banged on the O line this year I believe they will play up for the game, they know that if they give Brees time that he will make them look good.

hagan714 · 12-17-2007, 08:02 PM

Remember one thing. The eagles circled this game at the beginning of the season. So high noon has arrived.
Westbrook is always list on the injury report. He will play.

LongTimeFan · 12-17-2007, 08:18 PM

If the Saints play as they have the last two games they'll beat the Eagles hands down, Westbrook won't run well as he did against the Cowboys so the pressure will be on McNabb and that's a win win situation for the Saints.

WillMacKenzie · 12-17-2007, 08:54 PM

We completely obliterated the Jaguars, and how many people gave us a chance in that game?

Same here, we had to prove it day in and day out last season - nothing's changed, we're still doubted. We'll still prove everyone wrong.

QBREES9 · 12-17-2007, 09:09 PM

Confidence, I believe they will come up with a big WIN. The SAINTS are rolling.

hagan714 · 12-18-2007, 08:07 AM

This is the game that will tell us if we are a playoff team. Eagles have a lot of pride. They maybe out of it now but they will leave it all on the field Sunday

saintsfan1976 · 12-18-2007, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

but they will leave it all on the field Sunday

Have we done that yet this year??

iceshack149 · 12-18-2007, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

This is the game that will tell us if we are a playoff team. Eagles have a lot of pride. They maybe out of it now but they will leave it all on the field Sunday

I agree. Some have suggested that the Eagles will concede their last two games but the Eagles have an aggressive defense and a true weapon at running back and that makes for a long Sunday for the Saints.

I am worried about Philly.

leilung · 12-18-2007, 07:25 PM

We owned them last season...but that was with Deuce running like a freight train all over them and they had no answer for him.

I hope Stecker is up for the challenge. But more importantly, I hope that Payton has the team/ playbook ready with some smashmouth ball and not the cutesy crap he calls when Bush is in.

Oh. Did I mention how much I hate the Iggles? It would be an awesome homecoming this weekend to have our Saints spank those mutants back to the Cheesesteak City!!!!

Haps Biggest Fan · 12-19-2007, 02:51 PM

Hey, let's all head over to the Eagles message board and talk smack !!

Just kidding!

Anyway, I want to see the Saints play their hearts out in this game. Leave it all out on the field.

12-17-2007, 03:12 PM	#11
WhoDatQB Boondock Saint Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: F***ing Atlanta Posts: 322	Re: Worried about Philly Originally Posted by FrenzyFan I'm worried, plain and simple I was watching the Eagles play Dallas yesterday to sort of get a preview of how they're playing right now. My single summary comment here is; their record does not describe their team. Their defense was flying all over the place making plays and getting monstrous pressure on the QB with those crazy all-angle blitzes they like to call. They were seemingly able to stuff the run completely. Their offense was able to open holes for Westbrook and we all know dangerous that guy can be in space. His "dropping at the one" to seal the game tells me a lot about how their players see the team as top priority. I know that many wouldn't have done that, but Westbrook did. McNabb is slower than he used to be but he made some plays by moving around in the pocket buying time. What to be optimistic about. The Eagles defense focused on covering T.O. and still weren't able to get it done reliably. Were it not for Tony Romo's horrible accuracy, I saw a lot of plays that could have been made. If we can protect Drew Brees and he's having an "on" day, we may be able to take advantage of that. With that being the only thing I see as a big plus, and it being contingent on some "ifs"; I am worried..... ================ While I am worried as well, One major thing sticks out at me. ROMO looked horrible, yes he had pressure, but he flat out missed passes all game. His injured thumb is a bigger problem than Dallas is letting on or either it was worse yesterday than it had been. Brees will not miss on the passes that Romo was missing on. Our receivers will not quit on routes or give up on a ball the way TO and Co did a couple of times. We are a better Offense than Dallas, as long as Drew can get the pass off we should be fine, if they get to him really quick then we are in for a world of hurt. As much as I have banged on the O line this year I believe they will play up for the game, they know that if they give Brees time that he will make them look good.

12-17-2007, 08:02 PM	#12
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Worried about Philly Remember one thing. The eagles circled this game at the beginning of the season. So high noon has arrived. Westbrook is always list on the injury report. He will play.

12-17-2007, 08:18 PM	#13
LongTimeFan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,403	Re: Worried about Philly If the Saints play as they have the last two games they'll beat the Eagles hands down, Westbrook won't run well as he did against the Cowboys so the pressure will be on McNabb and that's a win win situation for the Saints.

12-17-2007, 08:54 PM	#14
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Worried about Philly We completely obliterated the Jaguars, and how many people gave us a chance in that game? Same here, we had to prove it day in and day out last season - nothing's changed, we're still doubted. We'll still prove everyone wrong.

12-17-2007, 09:09 PM	#15
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Re: Worried about Philly Confidence, I believe they will come up with a big WIN. The SAINTS are rolling.

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12-18-2007, 08:07 AM	#16
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Worried about Philly This is the game that will tell us if we are a playoff team. Eagles have a lot of pride. They maybe out of it now but they will leave it all on the field Sunday

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,534 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Worried about Philly Originally Posted by hagan714 but they will leave it all on the field Sunday Have we done that yet this year??

12-18-2007, 06:54 PM	#18
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,088 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Worried about Philly Originally Posted by hagan714 This is the game that will tell us if we are a playoff team. Eagles have a lot of pride. They maybe out of it now but they will leave it all on the field Sunday I agree. Some have suggested that the Eagles will concede their last two games but the Eagles have an aggressive defense and a true weapon at running back and that makes for a long Sunday for the Saints. I am worried about Philly.

12-18-2007, 07:25 PM	#19
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,148	Re: Worried about Philly We owned them last season...but that was with Deuce running like a freight train all over them and they had no answer for him. I hope Stecker is up for the challenge. But more importantly, I hope that Payton has the team/ playbook ready with some smashmouth ball and not the cutesy crap he calls when Bush is in. Oh. Did I mention how much I hate the Iggles? It would be an awesome homecoming this weekend to have our Saints spank those mutants back to the Cheesesteak City!!!!

12-19-2007, 02:51 PM	#20
Haps Biggest Fan Fan Since 1967 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 148	Re: Worried about Philly Hey, let's all head over to the Eagles message board and talk smack !! Just kidding! Anyway, I want to see the Saints play their hearts out in this game. Leave it all out on the field.