8/11 Saints vs. Eagles Overview

BlackandBlue · 08-08-2003, 09:09 AM

We have our first preseason game coming up, and since it is preseason, this will not be as indepth as the regular season overviews. I would like to point out a couple of matchups to everyone, so that they can judge for themselves as to how far we have come along.
After McNabb, the Eagles have two outstanding units.

Key Matchup #1: Saints D-Line vs. Eagles O-Line. The Eagles offensive line is one of the best in football, with three pro-bowlers anchoring this staff. This will be a good, early test to see how well our defensive line plays, in particularly how well Sullivan can handle Jermane Mayberry (who many consider to be the best overall lineman of the group) and starting center Hank Fraley.

Key Matchup #2: Saints WR corp vs. Eagles DB corp. Another good early test, as this is one of the best all around secondaries in the NFC. Watching Joe Horn and Troy Vincent go at each other will be a treat. I think Donte Stallworth will have some nice catches, even though Bobby Taylor is getting in his groove, I still believe that Donte's talent will outshine Taylor's. But none of the recievers can rest easy, with the hard hitting Michael Lewis at SS and the best defensive player on the squad, FS Brian Dawkins, lurking in the backfield.

This is for football purists only. Watching the O-Line fight with the D-Line can be boring at times, but I love every aspect of this game. I have not checked the injury reports, so I'm not sure who will not be playing. My schedule is a bit hectic right now, so I wasn't sure if I would be able to post this before gametime.

08-08-2003, 09:09 AM	#1
BlackandBlue Kinder, gentler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,889	8/11 Saints vs. Eagles Overview We have our first preseason game coming up, and since it is preseason, this will not be as indepth as the regular season overviews. I would like to point out a couple of matchups to everyone, so that they can judge for themselves as to how far we have come along. After McNabb, the Eagles have two outstanding units. Key Matchup #1: Saints D-Line vs. Eagles O-Line. The Eagles offensive line is one of the best in football, with three pro-bowlers anchoring this staff. This will be a good, early test to see how well our defensive line plays, in particularly how well Sullivan can handle Jermane Mayberry (who many consider to be the best overall lineman of the group) and starting center Hank Fraley. Key Matchup #2: Saints WR corp vs. Eagles DB corp. Another good early test, as this is one of the best all around secondaries in the NFC. Watching Joe Horn and Troy Vincent go at each other will be a treat. I think Donte Stallworth will have some nice catches, even though Bobby Taylor is getting in his groove, I still believe that Donte's talent will outshine Taylor's. But none of the recievers can rest easy, with the hard hitting Michael Lewis at SS and the best defensive player on the squad, FS Brian Dawkins, lurking in the backfield. This is for football purists only. Watching the O-Line fight with the D-Line can be boring at times, but I love every aspect of this game. I have not checked the injury reports, so I'm not sure who will not be playing. My schedule is a bit hectic right now, so I wasn't sure if I would be able to post this before gametime.