I have absolutely no problem with the Eagles' game plan today. They ran the ball consistently, didn't turn the ball over, and played a sound football game. Most importantly, they didn't let Devin Hester return a single punt or kick. They regularly gave the Bears excellent field position, punting the ball out of bounds, and floating kickoffs to the up men. It didn't cost them, not once. The one that wound up costing them was a perfect, coffin-corner punt by Sav Rocca, go figure.
The Bears marched 97 yards for the game-winning touchdown. That's all she wrote. Sometimes, it just isn't your year, I guess.
The Eagles need to do a better job of cashing in red zone opportunities, that's pretty obvious. If L.J. Smith could find his way onto the field, that may help matters.
If you're looking for a positive to take away from this game, Omar Gaither is good, very good. I like watching that kid play. I'll have more to say about this one when it stops hurting so much.
I went back using TiVo to check out the mysterious disappearing minute in the 4th quarter, and I'm pretty sure the refs made a mistake. The clock ran down to 10:21 when the field goal was kicked, I'm not sure what the hell was going on with that call, but the minute probably wouldn't have made a difference. Chicago would've just spent more time driving down the field to crush our spirits.
Player of The Game: Sheldon Brown. Great day for Sheldon, including breaking up a sure touchdown to Devin Hester.
Holy shit. Almost had a stroke watching this one, screaming in futility at the TV. Spouse and pets avoided me for the rest of the evening.
Sheldon is da man. He did a great job today. Who knew he could keep up with Devon Hester running down the field? That guy is freakin' fast!
Do you get the feeling this neck problem of Dawkin's is pretty damn serious now? When your best defensive player and heart of the team is your lead cheerleader, you are always in sorry shape.
Also improved was William James. He got robbed on that interference call... Moose Johnson even said it was a crappy call and a clean play. Still, the Iggles look pathetic in the red zone. Maybe Donovan should reconsider a move to Chicago, as he's gonna get booed on Monday, November 5th, versus Dallas. (I'll be at that game, but not one of the boo-birds).
Hester had an easy touchdown is Griese didnt underthrow him by five yards int he endzone.
ok i should really proofread my comments. What i meant to say was that Hester had an easy td, but griese underthrew him by 5 yards. Hester had brown burned.
Griese did underthrow it, but it was still a great play by Brown. Hester is a fast mo-fo, he blew right by Sheldon, I was actually amazed he didn't give up on the play.
I thought this was "depressedfan.com", not "lookonthebrightside.com". If I wanted that, I would have logged on to greenpinstripes.com.
This team is finished! They need a complete overhaul starting with the head coach and QB. Face it Eagle Fans, you had your chance at the top with TO. Your QB couldn't handle the big game, and now your run is over! Pack it in, start over and get ready for four years of being a sub-500 football team!
Looks like you should've put your money where your mouth is.