tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post8832030022739316715..comments2023-10-26T09:39:43.398-04:00Comments on Eagles Blitz: Strategy and Matchups - DallasTommy Lawlorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-86857382330526531582010-04-23T08:02:15.538-04:002010-04-23T08:02:15.538-04:00It will be great to watch Super Bowl Package,i hav...It will be great to watch Super Bowl Package,i have bought tickets from TicketFront.com looking forward to it.Maroussiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908301498320572882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-44230267989389151292010-01-03T12:05:41.861-05:002010-01-03T12:05:41.861-05:00Bloody Sky Sports are showing the game tonight so ...Bloody Sky Sports are showing the game tonight so its blacked out on gamepass, serious bummer!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022915166237419771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-3345027136160560342010-01-03T10:29:48.512-05:002010-01-03T10:29:48.512-05:00@ Cliff
And he day goes VERY well so far, with Le...@ Cliff<br /><br />And he day goes VERY well so far, with Leeds beating Scum 1 - 0 at Old Trafford. Their first victory there since 1981! My wife to be was only just 2 years old!!!<br /><br />Believe me all,this is a good omen. <br /><br />I need to sign off now and continue dancing.T_S_O_Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283968416092444778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-91581543243174095872010-01-03T10:11:35.475-05:002010-01-03T10:11:35.475-05:00The day is upon us.The day is upon us.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620157295698136927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-43751162475891119302010-01-02T23:38:22.231-05:002010-01-02T23:38:22.231-05:00Thanks Tommy, I had already called in the Titans a...Thanks Tommy, I had already called in the Titans as my pick but I have until the morning to change it so I figured I'd see what you thought. <br /><br />I was thinking the same thing about Johnson and 2,000. That ultimately made up my mind.Adam S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11550402871381739282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-37688718457891011102010-01-02T20:59:57.575-05:002010-01-02T20:59:57.575-05:00Probably the Titans. Chris Johnson is hungry to g...Probably the Titans. Chris Johnson is hungry to get 2,000. <br /><br />None of those games is inspiring.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-43172373197473102452010-01-02T20:44:10.104-05:002010-01-02T20:44:10.104-05:00Need some help...Who would you pick to win if you ...Need some help...Who would you pick to win if you had $280 riding on it? Broncos vs Chiefs, Bears @ Lions or Titans @ Seahawks. Originally was going with Denver but no Marshall changes things.Adam S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11550402871381739282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-20633951493756681082010-01-02T20:20:46.810-05:002010-01-02T20:20:46.810-05:00I think the shellacking we put on the Giants did h...I think the shellacking we put on the Giants did hurt us in the Dallas game. Donovan was 17 of 23 vs NY. That game was too easy. <br /><br />The 2nd half struggles last week should serve as good motivation for Dallas. No way we're over-confident.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-15266364816674959792010-01-02T20:18:48.818-05:002010-01-02T20:18:48.818-05:00Wondering if we were "overconfident" in ...Wondering if we were "overconfident" in the first Dallas game this year? Consider these few things: We just torched the Skins and Giants, we had yet to face a 3-4 defense yet, and i don't care what anybody says 44-6 was in our minds.<br /><br />Consider these few things for this time around: this is our 3rd 3-4 defense we're facing in a row, we just won a tight game versus Denver, and we know they beat us earlier this year.<br /><br />I've been looking for something to quell my anxiety, and this has been a balanced look at what we are up against. I'm hoping for another "improbable" win in Dallas like '06 (20-7) and '07 (10-6). I love defensive battles, but I see this being a high scoring game...mally malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984435067335239380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-37643380137001509072010-01-02T20:10:24.877-05:002010-01-02T20:10:24.877-05:00Screens could be important. We had a long gain by...Screens could be important. We had a long gain by McCoy in the first game on a screen. That was our best offensive play.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-89211711315459230082010-01-02T19:57:06.704-05:002010-01-02T19:57:06.704-05:00You know who we haven't heard much from recent...You know who we haven't heard much from recently (save for the deflection catch last week)? Avant. Maybe he's less-effective against a 3-4, but all this discussion about screen passes has me wondering about the short middle of the field.<br /><br />I think another key to the game will be McCoy/Westbrook picking up the blitz in the backfield. With Spencer suddenly playing well, I imagine we'll be doubling on Ware and chipping on the other side to help... Cole will have his hands full with Ratliff so if they send anybody through the A gaps we better be on top of it. If we get any kind of time, I don't see how they plan to keep Maclin, Jackson and Celek in check. <br /><br />If the protection does break down, lets hope Donny's scramble last week has given him the confidence to do it again... just beware of those sideline cables...Baloophihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192541259692148297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-42745332046738921412010-01-02T19:32:18.427-05:002010-01-02T19:32:18.427-05:00@Myron - Maybe Andy will try to feed it to Westbro...@Myron - Maybe Andy will try to feed it to Westbrook with the screen this game, as this has always killed the Cowboys in the past.<br /><br />I agree. This could also be the week we see the flea-flicker.<br /><br />I can't wait for Sunday!Prem Prakashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15332841826264949864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-59345551187712833882010-01-02T18:50:54.196-05:002010-01-02T18:50:54.196-05:00I've questioned McD's ability to make adju...I've questioned McD's ability to make adjustments during the course of this season, as well. Too often I felt like he was tinkering more than "adjusting." If that makes any sense.<br /><br />With that said, I don't think this game needs too many adjustments. The defense just needs to be fundamentally sound: <i>tackle</i> Miles Austin, don't let Creighton get behind you, etc. Those things aren't really on McD, it's up to the players to stay focused. <br /> <br />I went back and looked at the gamebook for the 1st game. It's interesting to note that the same set of LB's started that game as will this game. Fokou was the starter at SAM, but Jordan and Spoon were switched. Finally some consistency at linebacker.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620157295698136927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-25467118489084400452010-01-02T18:31:42.051-05:002010-01-02T18:31:42.051-05:00I think it would be interesting to call a ton of s...I think it would be interesting to call a ton of screen passes in anticipation of Dallas trying to take the deep ball away and blitz McNabb. Maybe Andy will try to feed it to Westbrook with the screen this game, as this has always killed the Cowboys in the past, and they'll be so busy trying to concentrate on stopping the big play that we gash them for huge gains.<br /><br />Also, I have a feeling that stat about our defense playing better against Romo the second time around might be misleading - those were all Jim Johnson years. The man was a master at making adjustments. I hope McDermott can do the same, but I don't have the same level of confidence in his adjustment abilities yet as I do in the wily veteran JJ.Myronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201745184051579199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-48819373503522440152010-01-02T17:07:09.228-05:002010-01-02T17:07:09.228-05:00When I break down the Eagles-Dallas lineups, I thi...When I break down the Eagles-Dallas lineups, I think our passing game will make the difference. Our first loss was a messy game, when we weren't running on all cylinders. Our O line is now sturdy and Mclain, in particular, is a whole different animal. If McNabb has time in the pocket, we're money.<br /><br />With the spotlight on and the big dogs on the field, Romo and Phillips are yet to prove they can get it done. If this game was in Philly I'd almost be more worried that the Birds would get caught sleeping. With so much on the line, the professionals rise to the occasion and the Eagles beat the Cowboys.Prem Prakashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15332841826264949864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-15461635391463500962010-01-02T17:03:38.879-05:002010-01-02T17:03:38.879-05:00Jordan and Trot shared MLB duties.
RE: ESPN /...Jordan and Trot shared MLB duties. <br /><br /><br />RE: ESPN / SEC<br /><br />Yeah, the media can lay it on thick with the SEC love.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-82238081784643848142010-01-02T17:01:29.544-05:002010-01-02T17:01:29.544-05:00Fokou is starting at SAM? Does this mean Jordan is...Fokou is starting at SAM? Does this mean Jordan is the starter at MLB? <br /><br />I can't remember who we had playing LB last week. For whatever reason, I feel like the Denver game was forever ago. Maybe because I've been waiting for this match-up all season long.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620157295698136927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-40609432025356686532010-01-02T16:59:54.473-05:002010-01-02T16:59:54.473-05:00Also, I think football fans hate the SEC because o...Also, I think football fans hate the SEC because of the love affair ESPN has with it. It's clearly the best conference, but can we talk about somebody else for a change? I rely on ESPN for my sports coverage, so if football is beling played outside of the SEC or Souther Cal, I have no idea. <br /><br />And because my alma mater gets beat down by SEC schools on a regular basis, I hate them.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620157295698136927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-65565540214958812732010-01-02T16:01:56.987-05:002010-01-02T16:01:56.987-05:00RE: Tebow / Eagles
I doubt he comes here. Tebow...RE: Tebow / Eagles<br /><br />I doubt he comes here. Tebow will likely be a Top 50 pick. We won't spend a 1st rounder on him. Tim would be a role player for us. I doubt we'd spend a 2nd rounder on him, but at least that would be somewhat more reasonable. <br /><br />I don't think Tim fits our passing game at all, but he would be of interest in the Mike Vick role. Tebow lacks the arm to throw to the sidelines and down the field the way we like to. <br /><br /><br />RE: SEC<br /><br />Someone asked why people can be anti-SEC. <br /><br />The SEC is the best conference in college football. Some people dispute this with a stat here or there, but anyone who truly follows CFB with an open mind knows that is the best conference. They obviously have some down years. We're talking in general.<br /><br />Unfortunately, SEC fans are some of the most annoying people on earth. They drive other fans crazy with their arrogance and uber-enthusiasm. This creates a backlash against the SEC.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-30531734506530693322010-01-02T15:55:18.330-05:002010-01-02T15:55:18.330-05:00I'm going to answer some questions from the la...I'm going to answer some questions from the last set of comments that I never got to. <br /><br />RE: Eagles and inconsistent prospects<br /><br />This is a good question. I need to go back and look at our draft lists and see if there is a clear trend. I'll check on that probably when the season is over and we focus on the draft. <br /><br /><br />RE: Dunlap / Spikes<br /><br />Carlos had a couple of sacks, but was more of a force from DT than DE. We don't need to spend too much time on him because I think getting him would be a real longshot for us. Big, athletic DL don't tend to fall out of the Top 10. I would certainly consider moving up if he slid into the 15-18 range. <br /><br />Brandon Spikes could go as high as around 20 or as low as 45-50. I would not spend our first round pick on him. I can't see him lasting to our 2nd round spot. <br /><br />LB for next year:<br /><br />SAM - Fokou<br />MLB - Stew <br />WLB - Spoon <br /><br />Backups: Jordan, Mays, White<br /><br />We need at least one good backup to add to the mix. That could change if we keep Gocong or Gaither. I just can't see us spending an early pick at LB, though.Tommy Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785088312640195066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-10193326669532550802010-01-02T15:43:30.818-05:002010-01-02T15:43:30.818-05:00"Max takes over at LG. "
You meant RG, ..."Max takes over at LG. "<br /><br />You meant RG, but we'll let you slide on that one haha<br /><br />Macho hasn't made any big plays, but the ability to make those plays is definitely there. In the first game he dropped a pick 6. I think he did in another appearance too. He's around the ball which is good, we just need to see him finish and complete the big plays. I really like him to be a reliable future safety. Hopefully the plays start coming to him too.<br /><br />I too have become much more relaxed about this game as the week has progressed. I saw the pick off the Maclin "deflection" from the first game. I forgot about that. That's a game changer. I forgot about Peters getting hurt mid game too. He's more consistent for us now as well.<br /><br />Having Vick (if healthy) as a now effective part of our game plan can slow the pass rush at times (short yardage and goal line improve too).<br /><br />I feel confident in this game now. This is our first playoff game, really. Imagine the swagger we'll carry into the bye week with a good win in Dallas? We've been waiting for our team to play their A-game for 60 minutes and we've historically stepped up in playoff situations. I think the focus will be there.Ben Hesselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793604142035415303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-53723861212573803042010-01-02T15:34:02.366-05:002010-01-02T15:34:02.366-05:00Oh, and how about what's going on with Denver?...Oh, and how about what's going on with Denver? Josh McDaniels benched Marshall for tomorrow's season finale because he hasn't been "accountable" to his team. Marshall says he wouldn't be able to play anyway because of injury to his hamstring. <br /><br />Meanwhile, the Broncos basically need to win to keep their Wildcard spot in the AFC. <br /><br />Madness.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620157295698136927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955582067533116261.post-77375505499956269172010-01-02T15:26:57.432-05:002010-01-02T15:26:57.432-05:00I agree with Rick "Don't Call Me Jon"...I agree with Rick "Don't Call Me Jon" Gosselin. Doesn't Reid look a little looser on the sideline this year? I feel like the situation with his kids that spanned the last two season must have really taken a toll and now that it's passed, he's really been focused.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620157295698136927noreply@blogger.com