Gameday Thoughts

* Will Lorenzo Booker, LoBo, actually be used creatively in this game?

He played last week, but was largely used in a conventional role. Andy Reid and Marty Mornhinweg weren't about to show anything creative in a game with the Rams. You save that stuff for key games...like a Monday night meeting with the Cowboys. LoBo won't be a key part of the offense or anything like that, but I'll be interested to see if they run any plays where he is the focal point. He got a lot of hype in Training Camp. We need to see if he is a guy to get the ball to or whether he's merely going to be a backup RB.

* What will Lito do?

He almost always comes up big against Dallas. Lito has at least one INT in each of the last 5 games against Dallas. You have to go back to October of 2005 to find a time when Lito didn't make a pick in a Dallas game. How long ago is that? Terrell Owens was still playing for us at that point. I've heard that Lito will shadow Owens around the field as much as possible. Those type games usually bring out the best in Lito. Let's hope that is true this time as well.

* Turnovers could be crucial tonight.

Getting takeaways has been a point of emphasis this offseason and in the summer. Let's see if all the moves, practice, and focus pay off. The guys were close last week, but it will be important to actually get the ball tonight.

* How will DeSean handle the spotlight?

DeSean had a terrific game in the season opener. This is a step up, though. He's facing the Dallas Cowboys. This is a MNF game. How will DeSean deal with the added pressure and excitement? I have faith in his ability, I just hope he doesn't get caught up emotionally. Jackson has acted like a seasoned veteran since arriving in Philadelphia. He's worked hard and stayed focused. He's been humble (by WR standards...he's not Saint Francis of Assisi). I hope the DeSean of the summer, of the preseason, and Week 1 is the guy who shows up tonight. Let Pac Man Jones jack his jaws. Just let your playing do the talking for you.


When the heck is 830pm gonna get here???
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