Memories--- AbOut ALL We GoT RigHt NoW

Another loss to another rival division foe. The stinkin' Giants beat us today, which I guess is the cool thing to do these days. Everyones doing it. Its ok. Actually, nah. This sucks. RIP season

Times like these makes me want to block out all the Eagle Haters out there, and send this post out to all of you long time fan. I give to you die hards a list of some memorable Eagle players/characters/ coaches/ memories. Here we go.................................

• The VET TURF-- This was like playing football in a parking lot. I loved hearing opponents bitch out when it came to playing the deceased Veterans Stadium. It was responsible for the END of that cockroach Michael Irvins career. You could also see the bases stick out in the middle of the field. Sometimes I feel like i was raised at that place. I loved the Vet.
• Angelo Cataldi and Ed Rendell leading a bunch of crazies to Boo the Drafting Of McNabb-- This was classic. A whole pack of drunk eagles fans took the trip up to NYC with 610 radio personality Cataldi. People were sweating Ricky Williams, even the current mayor of the city, Rendell. It was a sign for things to come for donny MaC. He would continue to have personal challenges almost every year of his career. Ultimately, it would make him very stubborn. I think he stopped scrambling so much to prove a pointless point that he wouldnt be a running QB. So he stopped doing the most effective part of his game. Thanks moron.
• Beating the Falcons----Goin to the Super Bowl-- I was there. It was so joyous, it was all love. Nothing else in the world mattered, the Birds were going to Jacksonville. I was only a few rows back in my buddy's seats when the celebration was going on. I felt like i was on the team. Maybe like a 5th receiver/special teamer or something.
• Fans Chucking Snowballs and Batteries-- Oh yeah, I can remember that. That again was what the Vet was all about. You had to come strong back in those days or else you would crumble. Buddy Ryan had a hell of a defense that was feared. Who remembers the intimidation of that 700-level? Cant remember if i ever saw a game up there>?>?>?
• Hardest Hitter EVER Seen---- TIM HAUCK
• Biggest Bum as a Coach-- Ray Rhoades. Much worse than Kotite.
• Stan Walters or Mike Quick-- I give that one to Quick. He cracks me up. fyi(if you dont know)-- talking about the radio sidekicks of Merrill Reese.
• Biggest Eagle Killer-- 1. Ronde Barber 2. Jake Plummer 3. Joe Jurevicious.
• Greatest Merrill Call-- only one thing comes to my mind---- "and they stop 'em again"<-- stopping Emmitt Smith 4 times straight for a hell of a goal line stand.
• Sign Man at the Vet. This guy always had an opinion. He posted a new sign each week below his seats in big bold print that was clearly read by 9/10 of the stadium.
• Destroying the Lions in the playoff game many yearts ago where the Birds scored something like 50+ points.
• Most notable quotable -- Ricky Watters "For who, For what" Just catch the stinking ball man.

Thats enough reminiscing for one night. Im out. Gotta get some sleep.

You May Have Seen the End of My Positivity

Alright guys, this is getting unbearable. I mean Im not turning my back on my team, Im still as big of a fan today as I was on Super Bowl Sunday, but my patience is gone. I cant keep looking, week after week, for the bright side of things, no more silver linings. The loss to the Cowboys on Monday Night broke my heart into a thousand pieces. A little piece of me truly died when Roy Williams entered the end zone. This sucks. For the most part-- the seasons over.
Let me just reiterate something. This is not a case of jumping off the bandwagon, to me there is no bandwagon when it comes to the eagles. I will be a fan til the day i die. I'm just telling it like it is, and that is that the Birds HAD that game in their pocket and they did not win it. They are 0-3 in the division and do not have 2 out of the 3 players on offense that opposing defenses fear most. Of course Im talking about #5 and #81. I do not see the fight in them anymore. I dont see the killer instinct in the eyes of the players. I do not feel the confidence coming from the coaching staff.
As you could tell, not only am I upset about losing back to back division game, Im also pissed about it. I said a few posts ago that the Birds are the best team in the division. Im telling you right now that they are not. Having a winning team includes more than just the talent on the field. Though it may sound obvious, the Eagles must be able to WIN football games. They cant do that right now. It comes as a kick in the ass. We're used to seeing them roll on teams. By this time last year, they had the division all but locked up. We have to realize that those days are over.
From a very sad to the rest of yall, I hope you guys have a pleasant holiday season and a happy new year.
Peace!
Drew

I wirlwind through cities--week 10

im just sitting up here late at night just waiting for the showdown against the 'boys tomorrow night. OH MAN, this is a big game. We gotta be able to show that we're not gonna let a division rival beat us twice in one season. So far, nothing major has happened to lead me to beleive that all the sudden the giants or redskins or cowgirls own the division. Its the still the eagles---the defending nfc champs. Everyone around me is going bonkers for their teams, but it really hasnt been proven yet that the birds are gonna retire from the top spot. The cowboys at night and then a visit to smelly jersey for the giants game. This is the time to bring it with experience and with a tenacity to play well enough to win these football games!! Donovan must play well enough to win, with his season, i want him to play well enough to win, thats all im asking for. He should not be asked to be incredible, just to be good. The cowboys like to run and im pretty sure there main threat julius jones should be starting. A key will be for our depleted D line to get pressure on Bledsoe. Heres hoping that happens, though im not optimistic.
My ass was in front of the tube all day long watching todays games and I'll let you guys in on some of my takes from the games.

• there are some teams in this league that dont know how to run an offense. The Jets come to mind right away. Not far behind them are the awful Ravens. These 2 teams stink so bad that Delaware is getting the leftover stink that is coming from these two flunkies
• I cant catch a lousy in fantasy. no need to elaborate that
  
• a good WR will beat the majority of these corners in this league 9-10 times. The nfl has some real solid wrs out there and i feel certain teams will benefit down the stretch from these big play guys. Names ::::>> plaxico, hines ward, steve smith, chad johnson
• Indy is playing at a higher level than the patriots ever did in the regular season. Real Deal Holyfield in this colts team. Kinda makes you miss Corey Simon.
• worst player that has a starting job in the NFL - Brooks Bollinger <<<>

SO just remember everyone DALLAS SUCKS!!!!!!!
bye everytbody!!! drew

WHAT NOW?? i got the answers!!!!!

Disclaimer: There will be no TO talk ever again on this blog. There is no reason for it. He is not on the team anymore and has no effect on the birds reaching another Super Bowl. To me, he doesnt exist.

So we got a shock down in Landover this past Sunday Night when the flat looking Eagles lost to a very mediocre team in the Redskins. I was there in person, had to be to get a real feel for the how the new Birds offense would play. I got what I expected, and thats not a good thing. They need to find their identity. Theres many players on that offensive unit that are capable of contributing, it's just up to McNabb to spread the ball effectively. All the pressure in the world is now on the shoulders of #5, he needs to show his true colors. So far this season, Im extremely disappointed in his play. So come on Eagles fans. Look at the picture. FEEL the picture above. We are not the same as other fans around the league. You gotta realize that this is OUR team. Eagles fans cant lose hope only midway through the season. I still hold to my word that the eagles are an elite team in the league. If, and when, they pull it together and roll off a few wins, the ones who kept their faith in the team will be rewarded. The ones who gave up hope will feel like chumps. Which one are YOU??
Those cowgirls are going down on Monday Night! come on birds, get this win!!!

TO Banged up, Big Divisional Games Looming

Hows everyone feeling out there in Eagles Country? I think I know the answer to that, but I'm here to say that there is no need to start FREAKIN OUT. Don't do it. Don't listen to the bozos on ESPN and by all means dont let them brainwash you into thinking that the Giants are a better team than the Eagles. They are not. Neither are the cowgirls or the redskins (who flat out stink). When it comes down to it, the birds are the most talented team in the NFC, they are accustomed to winning, and they have the leadership to do that. But i will say this, they got some work to do. There are blatant problems to fix on offense AND defense. There is also the injury bug.....
Looks like our boy TO is going through some problems with the same leg that was injured last season. Check out the article ESPN.com posted on their site today(11-2). http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2211321
So I guess this is last thing that anyone who pulls for the green and silver want to hear. All the NFL is an elaborate game of survivor. The healthier teams are the ones who succeed. It may not sound like its serious, but I think its pretty bad news. Something like this, combined with the inaptitude of McNabb and the running game, may cause the TO from the summer to re-emerge. Hes tough to figure out. He has ALWAYS been all business when it comes to playing in the real games, ala the superbowl. He only caused stinks when the season wasnt underway. Lets hope he stays in season form.
But let me just come full-circle for a minute. The Eagles are still the Champions of the NFC. I am still saying they are going to the super bowl. The team just needs to make adjustments, you know-- work on some things. Andy Reid needs to prove right now that he is an elite coach. I guess that will fall under the TBA catagory.
With that being said, I'll be in DC this weekend watching the Birds prove themselves on Sunday Night Football. Maybe i'll check out that bozo in the White House while im there and smack him around a bit. PEACE everyone

so many questions---- I got the answers

This is not last year's birds squad. No longer do we have the days where we know that the wins can come easily. But let me say this--- THE EAGLES ARE STILL AN ELITE TEAM IN THE NFL. Let me also say this, though the other three NFC East teams are improved- THE EAGLES ARE THE BEST TEAM IN THE DIVISION. With that outta the way, here is a Q and A session that will address some major issues involving Gang Green.

1. How does the offense regain its intimidation factor? ANSWER: Take the pressure off Donovan by mixing in the run. Everyone that watches the Birds knows that they pass ALL the time, and this is conducive to do with a banged up qb. Westbrook can be effective on the ground, i think mostly running him around the edges and doing some misdirection plays. Also, they gotta get the ball to TO. In the words of Eagle great Mike Quick, "You gotta fire your big gun." Against the Chargers, TO did not get the ball enough. Let him make some plays.
2. Is the defense playing up to its potential? ANSWER: Almost. They're not quite there because I do not see the push being strong enough on the line. A championship calibur defense will control the line of scrimmage on most downs, meaning there will be constant pressure on the opposing qb. I do not see this happening enough with the eagles front 4. They have had some injuries, but as the season goes on we need to see more sacks and hurries coming from the D line.
3. Will the signing of Jose Cortez( former Dallas kicker) be an upgrade from Todd France? ANSWER: Lets hope so. But never trust a former cowgirl, especially a kicker. Anyone remember the song from Seinfeld that Elaines coworkers sang? It went like this and i send it out to David Akers.... "Get well, get well soon, we want you to get well."

Thats all for now. Keep it real Eagles fans. PEACE!!!

dReW

...And They Stop 'Em Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At my old age of 22, some of my memories are starting to fade a little bit. But some things you don't forget, and you can just remember those things so vividly. One of these things for me was the Birds Defense in 1995 when they stoped the Cowboys 4 times in a row in what was an epic goal-line stand and a defining point in what builds my hatred for the Cowboys. Emmitt Smith, one of the best running backs to ever grace the gridiron, got PUT IN HIS PLACE by what I'm pretty sure was one of Buddy Ryan's defenses. To put it bluntly, this is what Eagles writer Dave Spadaro wrote this week:

Dallas-Philadelphia certainly transcends what happens on the football field.

This is also our first test against our division. It's a big game because these are the teams you gotta beat. These are the games when momentum really moves in the favor of the team thats the best in the division. With the other 3 NFC East teams on the improve, the Eagles must establish that nothing has changed over the past couple of years. They are still the team to beat. Giants fans make me almost as sick as cowboy fans, better known as cockroaches. The division games are huge, they must be won.
I have just learned that David Akers may miss the majority (if not all) of the regular season, but should be fine come playoff time. This is a setback, but as long as #5 is taking the snaps, we should be just fine.
The victory against the Chiefs should have been to noones surprise that is an Eagles fan. This team is good, and a defecit to some AFC chumps is nothing that cant be overcome. The leaders on and off the field keep this thing going, and it aint slowing down for some stupid cockroaches!!
i may also want to add---LETS GO FLYERS
peace everyone
drew