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.

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.