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Week 4 Afterthoughts

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS OF DEC. 14-15 – FILE – In an Aug. 24, 2013, file photo Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) sets up to block at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Jason Peters, Evan Mathis, Jason Kelce, Todd Herremans and Lane Johnson don’t get much recognition, but coaches and teammates credit the big guys upfront for helping the offense lead the NFL in rushing. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, file)

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS OF DEC. 14-15 - FILE - In an Aug. 24, 2013, file photo Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) sets up to block at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla.  Jason Peters, Evan Mathis, Jason Kelce, Todd Herremans and Lane Johnson don't get much recognition, but coaches and teammates credit the big guys upfront for helping  the offense lead the NFL in rushing. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, file)

Lane Johnson Should Drop His Suspension Appeal

The Lane Johnson situation continues to drag on and on, beyond belief.

After the NFL dragged their feet on announcing the suspension until the third week of the season, Johnson appealed the suspension so that he could participate against the Steelers, and then begin serving his suspension after the bye week.

However, the process has been anything but swift, and despite an appeal being filed over three weeks ago, no word has come down from the league. It appears as though Johnson will be able to take the field against the Lions on Sunday.

While its certainly nice that Johnson will be available, the long-term impacts of putting this suspension off could come back to hurt this team.

I was ok with the idea of Johnson appealing the suspension to play against the Steelers, and then giving the Eagles the bye week to make sure that their new-look offensive line was ready to go. But now is the time to get the new line combination some in-game reps.

Realistically, its very unlikely that Johnson will win his appeal. The league just doesn’t go back on their disciplinary actions. The absolute best-case scenario would be for a reduction in the suspension. With those thoughts in mind, I’d much rather get the offensive line into a groove over the next two weeks against weaker opponents in the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins, rather than have the suspension appeal drag on and possibly have Johnson’s first missed game come against the ferocious defense of the Minnesota Vikings.

And the longer that Johnson delays serving his suspension, the harder its going to be on this team during the stretch run at the end of the season. If Johnson were to begin serving his suspension now, he’d be eligible to come back for the final three games of the regular season, which include two potentially key division games against the Giants and Cowboys.

Or imagine if the Eagles do indeed make the playoffs, and Johnson’s suspension carries over to the postseason, or to the beginning of next year? The best route for this team to go is to just have Johnson serve the ridiculous suspension and move on.

Lions A Perfect Matchup For Eagles’ Defense

A year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles were demolished by the Detroit Lions in a completely pitiful, embarrassing effort on Thanksgiving day.

Former defensive coordinator Billy Davis stood by helplessly as Matthew Stafford connected with star receiver Calvin Johnson for three touchdowns, taking advantage of the matchup on then-rookie Eric Rowe, who Davis refused to give any help.

Stafford would finish with five touchdown passes, and the Lions dropped 45 points on over 400 yards of offense.

Just 11 months later, many things have changed for both teams, and the matchups have now swung drastically in the Eagles’ favor.

The biggest difference is that instead of the incompetent Davis (who likely will never be seen in the NFL again), the Eagles now have former Lions’ head coach Jim Schwartz at the controls of the defense.

Schwartz is very familiar with Stafford from their time together in Detroit, and runs a much more aggressive scheme than Davis, putting emphasis on the pass rush and creating turnovers. The Birds have been one of the league’s most dominant defenses over the first month of the season, allowing a total of 20 points to opposing offenses through three weeks, including just three to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3.

The Detroit offense has been erratic and inconsistent. After a good showing against the Colts in Week 1, its been a struggle for this team to put up 20 or more points per game. They lost a low-scoring affair to the mediocre Titans. They were blown out and put up most of their points in garbage time against the Packers. And last week, lost to the a depleted Bears team that could muster only 17 points of their own.

Their offensive line has been shaky, allowing 10 sacks in the first four games. They’ll now face a powerful Eagle pass rush that has been able to consistently generate pressure with their front-four. The Birds have 10 sacks in three games from six different players, with Fletcher Cox and Brandon Graham leading the charge with three apiece.

Schwartz’s pass rush should be able to generate plenty of pressure on Stafford, and force him into several mistakes.

The Lions have adjusted to life without Calvin Johnson fairly well, and have been pleasantly surprised by the play of former Bengal Marvin Jones, but have been just as disappointed by veteran Golden Tate, who was benched against Chicago a week ago. The Eagles are expected to get veteran corner Leodis McKelvin back for the game, adding a welcome boost to the secondary.

The Lions also don’t run the ball very well. They rank 22nd in the league in rushing offense, and have already lost starter Ameer Abdullah for the season. Theo Riddick is the current starter, but his specialty is as a pass catcher out of the backfield rather than running between the tackles, and fellow reserve Dwayne Washington is also hurt.

The Lions will lean heavily on Stafford to do a lot of passing, and that plays right into the Eagles’ hands. Between the matchup of the Eagles’ defensive line, and Schwartz out for revenge against the team that fired him, The table appears to be set for another strong defensive effort from the defense on Sunday.

Quick Thoughts From Around The League

  • Odell Beckham is starting to meltdown out in New York. Between his lack of involvement in the offense, and the penalties he’s been taking during games, he’s received criticism from his teammates (most notably Eli Manning), and his focus seems to be getting worse, not better. This is entirely on head coach Ben McAdoo. He’s got to manage Beckham better, and get him the ball early and often in ballgames. McAdoo’s playcalling has been horrendous to start the season.
  • The Panthers should be in full-blown panic mode after their disgraceful effort against the Atlanta Falcons, allowing Matt Ryan and Julio Jones to torch them for over 500 yards in the air. The Super Bowl hangover is real in Carolina.
  • Bill Belichick’s luck with his reserve quarterbacks had to run out sooner or later. The Cleveland Browns are going to get demolished in the worst way possible on Sunday when Tom Brady makes his return to the New England lineup.
  • Ryan Fitzpatrick has thrown nine interceptions in the last two games.
  • It’ll be interesting to see if the Broncos start Paxton Lynch on Sunday, and if he plays well, will they keep going with him or go back to Trevor Siemian? Lynch clearly offers much more upside, and Denver has the weapons in place for a quarterback to thrive.
  • Chip Kelly continues to get humiliated week to week. Ever since starting the 2014 season 9-3, Kelly is just 8-15. Are there are Chip-bots still kicking and screaming about those two 10-win seasons?

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daggolden
daggolden
October 5, 2016 11:10 am

Boy we have come long way in 3 weeks.We are determining who is weak and who is strong like we have arrived. I personally think the Detroit game is no gimme. I think we are going to have our hands full. I sure hope the players dont think they just have to show up to beat this weak Detroit team.

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
October 5, 2016 11:17 am

Worried about a “look ahead” for the Birds. Spent the bye week reading all the press about how great they are….now have the lowly Lions before 4 big games coming up

@ Skind
Vikes (return of Sleeves)
@ Cowpokes
@ Giants

The lowly Lions before 3 road division games and the return of Sleves?

Dangerous.

I’m more than a little worried they’ll come out flat in Detroit. Hopefully Det is so bad, the Eagles will still be able to prevail in the end.

As for the comment about Beckham: ‘. This is entirely on head coach Ben McAdoo. He’s got to manage Beckham better, and get him the ball early and often in ballgames. ”

I believe that is the absolute opposite of what McAdoo has to do. You don’t fix spoiled brats by spoiling them more. Beckham needs to learn he’s just a mostly useless, completely replacable WR – after RB, the least relevant position on a foorball team….forget that…at least RBs have to pick up blitzers to protect the QB. WWrs are irrelevant and Beckham needs a huge dose of humility to recognize it.

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 5, 2016 1:53 pm

The Giants are primed for a disaster…. Petulant me first receiver and high priced free agents…they are already pissing and moaning about beck ham

CT
CT
October 5, 2016 2:48 pm

I knew Odell would have a down year. Will be a learning exp. for him. Let’s hope we drop his ass to 0-6!

This Detroit game damn well better be a gimme!! They kicked our ass last year! Jim Schwartz will not let this D come out flat. And I believe a lot of players on this team have learned a thing or two about starting out strong and buying into media hype over the last 2-3 years.

31-10 philly wins.

Very crucial we go 2-0 in these next two games. It willl give us a lot of breathing room in that Minnisota game IF it is a loss! I just hope that game is close and I expect it to be a defensive blue collar 17-20 type game!! Whatever qb can take care of
The ball more will win. Sammy or Carson?

No Khalil or AP. We damn well can win that game if we can get into the endzone 2 times with a fg or 2

Stevo
Stevo
October 5, 2016 2:59 pm

I like it better when we are underdogs but… the NFL has taken notice and it is what it is.

I expect a prepared eagles O on Sunday and I think they take a few more chances down field. I believe a step back is coming but I dont see it happening this game. The skins however are the trap game…. believe me the birds know the game against the Vikes will be a big one and Im a little worried that the skins catch us off guard.

The vikes IMO are actually better without AP. He cant block and doesnt catch well out of the backfield. With the box a little less stacked, teams are giving Sam a clean look all over the field.

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
October 5, 2016 3:27 pm
Reply to  Stevo

Sorry Stevo. No such thing as a divisional “trap” game. That’s not the way it works. Long time rivalries. Importance of divisional wins vs non-divisional wins etc etc.

Its Detroit that’s the trap here. A lowly 1-3 team that they’re expected to beat the week before a division game. Watch out.

AA recent example? The Redskins…coming off divisional games vs Dallas and NYG….heading into a cross town gave at Baltimore and then Philly….and who is sandwiched in between? Lowly Cleveland. 14 easy points…this will be a laugher! Next thing you know Skins are down in the 4th……

Donuts.

Now I believe this may be mitigated by the Schwartz factor…perhaps he can rile them up with the whole “I want revenge on the team that fired me” but I dunno. Perhaps this team is too young to get caught up in the “we should win easily” business…..but history says they’re going to take Det lightly.

Look I still expect the Eagles to win, but I think we’ll be grumbly at the way the first half goes.

And I might see a positive lining in this. Need to see at some point if the kid can handle a 2 min drill to win a game. This could be a good opportunity.

Stevo
Stevo
October 6, 2016 1:01 am

“No such thing”.. oh simpy, you really outdo yourself time and again.

So… if a team like the Vikes have back to back games against the 0-4 Bears and the 4-0 Packers… you mean to tell me “there is no such thing as a divisional trap game”? U sir… ugh, forget it.

You cant even recognize when im agreeing with you about the schedule. Cats like you just want to fight..

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
October 6, 2016 11:05 am
Reply to  Stevo

“if a team like the Vikes have back to back games against the 0-4 Bears and the 4-0 Packers… you mean to tell me “there is no such thing as a divisional trap game”? U sir… ugh, forget it.”

No. It doesn’t work like that. Div games are Div games. History, fanbases, rivalries, playing them 2x/year, hatred.

Donuts and traps come from out of division, and esp out of conference shitter matchups.

Examples this year….
Vikes struggling against Tenny week 1 before facing GB week 2
Pack struggling against Jax week 1 before facing Minny week 2
Seahawks struggling at home against terrible Miami before facing Rams in week 2
Wsh struggling against Clev week 3 coming off Dall and NYG before facing Balt and Eagles next 2

And so on….its the nature of things.

The Washington Redskins will not/cannot be a ‘trap’ for the Birds.

paulman
paulman
October 6, 2016 11:31 am

“Donut Games” to Open up a Season?? That doesn’t make a lot of Sense to me… It’s a New Season with New Players, Excited Fans ..
I don’t believe these are Donut Games, Now some Match-ups may stink or maybe a Favored Team just doesn’t Play well…

paulman
paulman
October 6, 2016 11:37 am
Reply to  paulman

Do Note that Playing Underdogs for the Season Opener rarely turns into an easy game for anyone.. That opponent has been practicing/game planning for Weeks and Weeks against you for everyone wants to Win ..
Remember the Eagles playing the Jaguars a couple Years ago as Favorites at Home and were very fortunate to Win after a terrible 1st Half comes to mind.. Other Teams, Coaches and Players are Paid to Play and Coach at a high level too…There are no easy, donut games, and if a Team is Flat, then that’s on the Coaching Staff and the Leaders in the Locker Room and the Team..

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 6, 2016 12:02 pm
Reply to  paulman

except for when you say this fraudman:
paulman
September 11, 2016 – 7:46 am
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The Eagles should Win period, they are better Team Talent Wise, more Players on the Roster with experience and experience with playing with each other…
The Browns have RG3 Starting his First Game since the early 2014 Season?
You could be QB HAC for the Eagles, the Eagles Win at Home 26-13
A loss versus the worst Roster in the NFL would be a terrible start to the Doug Pederson/Carson Wentz Era… There nothing to get in front of..The Eagles should Win this game going away .

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 6, 2016 12:04 pm
Reply to  paulman

funny i said those exact things to you prior to week one…’other teams are prepping, they get paid, any given sunday”– and you ridiculed me– flip flop much fraudman

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
October 5, 2016 4:01 pm

Jeez man,

Nigel Bradham has a loaded gun in a freekin’ airport and its…..wait for it….” a honest mistake.”

Rembering that he’s already been charged with some other assault….now he is in an airport with a loaded gun in his bag????? “honest mistake”

I mean…for God’s sakes…an honest mistake is filling out your charitable deductions on line 346 of the tax return instead of 347. An honest mistake is a busy waiter giving the wrong change back at a bar.

Figgin’ you guys and your guns. “Whoops its in my bag…loaded… – honest mistake!”

Laughable

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
October 6, 2016 1:26 pm

“You do dumb ass things, pretty soon you’re going to be labeled a dumb ass.” – Jim Schwartz on Nigel Bradham

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 6, 2016 1:27 pm
Reply to  Mac Dolo

best quote of the year

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
October 6, 2016 6:29 pm

Don’t think this is a donut game?

Current Eagles Headlines this week:

Jenkins On White Players Supporting Trump Despite ‘Borderline Racist’ Remarks
Jim Schwartz Gave An Incredible Quote About Nigel Bradham
Nigel Bradham On Gun Arrest: ‘Honest Mistake’
Everything we know about the Lane Johnson situation
The great Philadelphia Eagles coin flip tracker
Hayes: Eagles Schwartz has hire expectations
Bowen: A tour inside Bradham’s backpack
Wentz’s North Dakota Trek: A buck, a homecoming and Eagles Jerseys
Will success spoil Carson Wentz?

Other than a little news about Logan’s minor injury…..is there even a game on??

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 6, 2016 7:44 pm

Out in. LOs Angeles where they’re still trying to figure out how they sit at 3-1.. Detroit line I vegans has told you all you need to know about the dunkin donut game this Sunday. ..opened at 2/12 Detroit and now 3 to 31/2 birds a huge swing,and a potential middle..the common play is to stay off and not think the money knows more than the opening wise guy line ..

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 7, 2016 10:59 am

Kudos to Vinnie…. he has said many times that Carolina is a bunch of front runners… an ex-panther who is now on the vikings made it clear…”they don’t come back and they don’t play when they are down”– ouch!

paulman
paulman
October 7, 2016 12:21 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Kudos for what !!! Your going by a Quote of Ex-Panther and Current Vikings Player, CB Captain Munnerlyn, who last played with the Panthers way back in 2013 ..You couldn’t even name the 8 Panther Players who were on the Panthers Team in 2013 along with Munnerlyn… What a Blowhard & Asshole you really are just as GMCliff Said!!!

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 7, 2016 1:43 pm
Reply to  paulman

right…how bout you address the fact that prior to week one ‘its an easy game’ blah blah now on week 4 you give the any given sunday–
you are a fraud.
if you are in cahoots with looney tune thats on you–
hey the opponent looks across the line, sees his opponents face, knows many of them including the leader and says they are quitters… chances are they are quitters… fraud i think schwartz was referring to you bout the dumb ass things, must be a dumbass….

mhenski
mhenski
October 7, 2016 2:13 pm
Reply to  paulman

HAHaHA AAAA at paulman

posts on gcobb every day (until Wentz started skull fucking the NFL)

posts on all things eagles, phillies, flyers, sixers

never stuck up for a single philly team

someone comes at the carolina panthers and he lashes out like a little tween girl.

lmfao

GO

TO

A

PANTHERS

SITE

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
October 7, 2016 2:53 pm

TY HAC. Easy to spot the frauds….they’re always pointing. At themselves when things go well, at others when things are going wrong. No current team points more than the Carolina Panthers right now.

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 8, 2016 7:53 am

Newton, a freaking QB was fined for taunting! A QB! What a jerk! Oh and the cool thing is it was in a loss and on a play in which he was injured…. Hilarious

patrik411
patrik411
October 8, 2016 2:05 pm

Denny good stuff, nice informative piece you wrote . Enjoyed it and learned a few things ,

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 8, 2016 5:44 pm

Patrik learn some more– it is ridiculous to bemoan the time it takes for johnsons suspension.. he has every right as a collective bargaining employee to appeal and make sure they get it right …it has nothing to do with what week of the season– he is an employee with rights…he doesn’t work at walmart

patrik411
patrik411
October 8, 2016 6:56 pm

haveacigar , I,m always learning bro,I get the lane johnson deal. however there were other pieces of good info in there as well.The heading from around the league /had interest for me,Odell Beckman too ,not just Johnson , Johnson is close to losing his whole nfl gig so he cant be a very informed man. Some would say just plain dumb/Also ,I will miss Jim Schwartz ,if he gets another h.c, gig next year as We talked about before ,Schwarz is already winning over philly fans, A hard thing to do in blue collar philly.

patrik411
patrik411
October 8, 2016 7:11 pm

HAC Andre the giant at 7″5 inches 500 lbs was asked by george allen to play defensive end for the redskins. They could not afford him.. Wilt was asked to play as well , soley to block extra points , The nfl said no / A circus atmosphere was mentioned in the refusal to allow Wilt to play,A defensive end at 7 feet 5 inches / Imagine that!!

mhenski
mhenski
October 9, 2016 12:00 pm

Let’s go birds!!!!

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
October 9, 2016 12:53 pm

The Eagles have only lost 2 games to the Detroit Lions since 1995. I have never gotten over last years loss at Detroit it was humiliating when the 2016 schedule came out this was a game I was waiting for. I got 3 words for this game Kill These Motherfuckers.

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 9, 2016 12:54 pm

damn is it gameday? no chatter on gcobb, no article about the game on gcobb… weak!

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
October 9, 2016 1:23 pm

Is there anyway this board’s posts can be updated in real live time without the page constantly having to be refreshed?

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 9, 2016 1:25 pm

A punch in the mouth game ..the defense of Schwartz at this point ,playing with a lack of discipline ,an offense that isn’t smiling but looking at snapshots of the first failed drive…This is a game of adjustments from here vs a hungry lions team who isn’t here to just show up..I like the bye week rust and hoping they shake off there press clippings of invincibility..

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 9, 2016 1:31 pm

This will test the offensive line for the next few drives …they’re not yet in panic mode ,but they’re sure in ball your fist mode..they need give the Dee a chance to put there helmets on ,as ,it’s obvious Schwartz too read all his catapult press clippings of being annnointed a head coach again ..pitiful

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 9, 2016 1:31 pm

sleep walking

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 9, 2016 1:34 pm

Wentz will display ,a new dimension of trailing 14-0 in a hostile indoor environment …or. Not ..as the defense has done absolutely nothing to distinguish there even interested …

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 9, 2016 1:35 pm

Peters is having a top go game

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 9, 2016 1:38 pm

Tough game ..for peters ..the edge is collapsing as the lions are mismatching with speed guys …the tight ends or backs will have to adjust ,and hit some quick releases to sproles and Smallwood ..the offense almost has to take over

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 9, 2016 1:43 pm

Thank you ..phew. Now hoping the defense can hold there water

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
October 9, 2016 1:45 pm

Great drive by the offense despite delay of game penalty.

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 9, 2016 2:03 pm

wow… sleep walking–
rush is getting to stafford but his mobility is killing them… lions came to play for sure

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
October 9, 2016 2:05 pm

Defense is killing us, stupid penalties extending drives and not getting off the field until the lions score. Better get it together in second half.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
October 9, 2016 2:06 pm

This board is as lethargic as the Eagles defense.

CT
CT
October 9, 2016 2:11 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Michael kendricks missing that 3rd and 12 tackle and allowing them to convert on 4th and 1.

What happened to him? He’s a fucking bum. We always get the retarded brother

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
October 9, 2016 2:12 pm

So….

Detroit opening drive TD
Can’t cover anyone…penalties for offside, PA……
Huff fumbles kickoff return and gets to the 17
Wentz rolls out and throws his first terrible throw
Confusion as playclock expires, Wentz claps crazily and then sacked.

Do we believe in the Donut game yet????????????

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 9, 2016 2:17 pm

no doubt donut… rust from the bye– the mojo is not there…. wentz makes a great throw to matthews and a lineman is down field…

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
October 9, 2016 2:19 pm

The Eagles defense is completely off balanced they have no idea what the Lions are throwing at them. This is gonna put a ton of pressure on Wentz and the offense they have to make up for every touchdown the defense gives up.

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 9, 2016 2:22 pm

Peters is DONE!

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 9, 2016 2:24 pm

Is celek playing? Burton? no three TE sets?

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
October 9, 2016 2:25 pm

Penalty on every fucken play!!!!

daggolden
daggolden
October 9, 2016 2:29 pm

Doesn’t matter what the offense does if the defense cant get off the field. You have 1 player to stop Riddick I guess they didn’t get memo.

CT
CT
October 9, 2016 2:36 pm
Reply to  daggolden

It’s penalties and penalties only. Take away HALF of them and were tied right noe and Maybe even winning. It’s ridiculous.

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 9, 2016 2:41 pm

The Eagles are in a reality check…stay the course and get railed …get the attitude that ,allows good teams to step it up ..

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 9, 2016 2:42 pm

Ct. Flags and whine are served all the time in this league. You need overcame me it

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 9, 2016 2:49 pm

Super Bowl toss to huff in a quick hit on the goal line by wentzilla 17-19 2 tds …if. His defense would match even half that. ,it wouldn’t be a contest ..

daggolden
daggolden
October 9, 2016 2:53 pm
Reply to  deserteagle

Guys like Phillip Rivers and Drew Brees say the same thing every week. If my defense would ever play good.

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 9, 2016 2:51 pm

Mckelvin questionable

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
October 9, 2016 2:52 pm

Great drive by offense again, the defense must step up and stop the lions offense now.

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
October 9, 2016 2:53 pm

Wentz is so calm and cool he keeps a level head even though the Eagles are down he got in there made all the throws and kept his composure and the offense marched right down the field for a score.Most rookies would crumble but Wentz is not your average rookie.

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
October 9, 2016 2:58 pm

Come on Schwartz make the adjustments you had to coach against Peyton Manning for years in his prime Stafford ain’t shit!!!

Mac Dolo
Mac Dolo
October 9, 2016 3:00 pm

Philly football!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
October 9, 2016 3:01 pm

Things are fine now.

Eagles have survived the donut ( lethargy, penalties etc) and are now in it.

What can you say about Wentz?? Fights through 78 penalties in the 2 min drive and leads Birds to a FG…comes out of half to lead a TD.

Awesome.

daggolden
daggolden
October 9, 2016 3:04 pm

He should Detroits defense stinks and is missing there 2 best players. . This team needs a serious stud at WR

daggolden
daggolden
October 9, 2016 3:40 pm
Reply to  daggolden

Bradham is a player

vinnietheevictor
vinnietheevictor
October 9, 2016 3:12 pm

That was a very good throw to Agholor.

(And yes I am behind…coached my boy in hockey from 12-1, so watching this on PVR)

haveacigar
haveacigar
October 9, 2016 3:18 pm

well looks like we are going to get our first look at wentz in a real 4th quarter battle.

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 9, 2016 3:19 pm

goal line stop on 4th down …the Eagles,will be tested in this ,4th quarter ,which previously they’ve owned ..all you could’ve hoped for ,down 14 early

deserteagle
deserteagle
October 9, 2016 3:26 pm

Games in his hands and in the 4th quarter ,down on the road..another chapter ,we’re watching be written..this guys storybook continues …here..id look for a drive here of a team that wills there way ..on the Smallwood or sproles express ..