Skins vs Eagles week 1

lol monster sack by Jackson ^

Not buying Kelly. At all.
I did at first b/c he seemed to be saying the right things. While paying lip service to the fact that the NFL is a different game, however, he still makes comments like "Time of possesion is just folks standing around". His "Blur" worked in colleges b/c he was dealing with amateurs. Nothing in the scheme is new - its the same routes and plays run by traditional offenses - just done at a faster pace. In fact, just as the faster paces forces defenses to simplify their schemes, it does the same for the offense. It's entire concept is "Go fast, so D must show it's hand pre-snap then call the right play that attacks the weakness of the D shown." A defense, however, that can disguise its coverage pre-snap and limit its use of situational personnel (and, thus, not show its hand) will stymie the offense.

Not buying the Eagles. At all.
This team went 4-12 and it was just b/c of injuries along the OLine. They have replaced their secondary entirely. Vick. Sucks. (see my earlier post). They have a dangerous RB & a dangerous but limited WR (who has NO ONE opposite him to stop teams from doubling him all day long) - that's it. There ain't no more. Teams will run through their defense all day. When they go to a 4WR offense, opposing teams will point and laugh.
It is laughable to hear folks talk this sucky a** team up.

One player that I would want to start that probably won't against the Eagles is Amerson in place of Wilson. Wilson seems to always be playing from behind. Amerson would make some rookie mistakes but I think would still bring solid play and the possibility of making a big play.

Meanwhile, the Skins are not the team they were two or three years ago. There is a noticeable talent increase on both offense and defense from the times when "Vick played well against us" or Jackson was running through our defense at will. Additionally, the change in the team's intangibles has been noted by almost all analysts who actually follow the team.

The Eagles and Skins are two teams moving in opposite directions. For both teams, last year was merely the prelude. The bright lights of Monday Night Football are going to burn off the chaff, expose the truth and show everyone the path these teams are travelling.

Hallelujah my football brothers, on Monday, you shall see victory! On that day, football dominance will stand in your midst and you will sing its praises: "A new day is come. A new sun is risen. The glory of the past will once more be recalled and will light the way for the new future! Woe be unto those that challenge our team for they will be as dust before the storm."

... and just to be sure, I am sacrificing a goat.

a goat.........or the..
Amen!

Meanwhile, the Skins are not the team they were two or three years ago. There is a noticeable talent increase on both offense and defense from the times when "Vick played well against us" or Jackson was running through our defense at will. Additionally, the change in the team's intangibles has been noted by almost all analysts who actually follow the team.

The Eagles and Skins are two teams moving in opposite directions. For both teams, last year was merely the prelude. The bright lights of Monday Night Football are going to burn off the chaff, expose the truth and show everyone the path these teams are travelling.

Hallelujah my football brothers, on Monday, you shall see victory! On that day, football dominance will stand in your midst and you will sing its praises: "A new day is come. A new sun is risen. The glory of the past will once more be recalled and will light the way for the new future! Woe be unto those that challenge our team for they will be as dust before the storm."

... and just to be sure, I am sacrificing a goat.

Dude that was glorious. Joe I think you and I have been drinking the same koolaid. This team is a contender

Dude that was glorious. Joe I think you and I have been drinking the same koolaid. This team is a contender

There's too much time between now and the playoffs to be saying we're contenders already. But if we head into the playoffs completely healthy, and have a few balls bounce our way, playing in the Super Bowl is very possible. But I think you and JoeR are getting excited too early.

There's too much time between now and the playoffs to be saying we're contenders already. But if we head into the playoffs completely healthy, and have a few balls bounce our way, playing in the Super Bowl is very possible. But I think you and JoeR are getting excited too early.

We are going to kick ass all year long. Therefore it is perfectly acceptable to be excited in week one.

I am not excited. I am incredibly calm. Hand-wringing naysayers can tear at their garments, gnash their teeth and cover their heads in ash as they moan their doubts.

I believe, my brother, and I am at peace with the joy faith brings. Join me.

Can I get an amen?!

I am not excited. I am incredibly calm. Hand-wringing naysayers can tear at their garments, gnash their teeth and cover their heads in ash as they moan their doubts.

I believe, my brother, and I am at peace with the joy faith brings. Join me.

Can I get an amen?!

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No, but in all seriousness, I agree. I can't help but be excited. I too believe we're contenders.