Let's try this "Win and in" again. Eagles Pregame 2.0

[CRedskinsRule]

One contrarian view about all the Eagles players that are out. These younger players are less likely to take plays off because they know they are putting film out there not just for Philly coaches, but other teams as well. Their talent ceiling may not be the same as the starters, but their motivation and energy may well be higher than Philly players that are guaranteed starters.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

One contrarian view about all the Eagles players that are out. These younger players are less likely to take plays off because they know they are putting film out there not just for Philly coaches, but other teams as well. Their talent ceiling may not be the same as the starters, but their motivation and energy may well be higher than Philly players that are guaranteed starters.

Great point. The WFT must play as if they are underdog in this game, regardless of which team and players they will play against.

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Great point. The WFT must play as if they are underdog in this game, regardless of which team and players they will play against.

For the first time in forever, I'm confident in the team RR on down approaching this game with the right mindset/attitude.

Idk about the game plans, O and D, or how much the QB situation will limit the team but I'm not worried about the mentality!

[DYoungJelly]

Really interested to see if Cox and Barnett plays for the Eagles.

Those guys are real difference makers, especially Cox.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by DYoungJelly

Really interested to see if Cox and Barnett plays for the Eagles.

Those guys are real difference makers, especially Cox.

They are already ruled out along with like 6 other starters

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

They are already ruled out along with like 6 other starters

There are some legit players in there:

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...les-ruled-out/

[Number44]

Originally Posted by DYoungJelly

There are some legit players in there:

http://images.marketchess.com/im/977...00_text_hi.gif

[CRedskinsRule]

Man, Sunday night seems so far away!

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[AnonEmouse]

Smith's starting so I'm more confident right now, but it would be better if McLaurin was confirmed too.

[Chico23231]

DC Jim Schwartz is taking a leave of absence from the Eagles..stepping back after this year.

Eagles just loss their best coach on the team

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

DC Jim Schwartz is taking a leave of absence from the Eagles..stepping back after this year.



Eagles just loss their best coach on the team

Ugh. I can see their defense wanting to step up their play for him tomorrow night. I think he is very respected by players.

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[MissouriSkin]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Ugh. I can see their defense wanting to step up their play for him tomorrow night. I think he is very respected by players.

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Nah...most of their good players aren’t playing and some will see it as he’s quitting on them.

[Chico23231]

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Washington is planning to start Alex Smith (questionable, calf) for Week 17 against the Eagles.


Smith came out of the practice week "feeling fine" and is on track to return for Sunday night's win-and-in game. There was never much doubt over his status. Smith's supporting cast is the larger concern with Antonio Gibson (toe) and Terry McLaurin (ankle) both questionable.

[calia]

I have a weird feeling that we are going to shit stomp the Eagles. I have been afraid to say it for fear of jinxing the team, but there’s something about the way they’ve been coming together that, even with the recent losses, tells me that they know this is a chance to make a statement that they’re back and that the character of these players and their coaches tells me that they will not falter in the face of that opportunity. I’d settle for a win even by a point, but I am hoping for a real thrashing. Lourie is meeting with Pederson Tuesday, and let’s give them something to make that a difficult conversation.


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[Warthog]

The Eagles are no pushover. I’ve gone to some of these last game of the season battles and neither team mails in the game.

The Eagles have a lot of injuries, including COX who always seems to have our number. Good he’s not playing. However a guy-with-a-grudge is DESEAN JACKSON, who has stomped our ass on more than a few games, when he isn’t injured. He’s BACK from IR and ready to get a long TD or two against us, mostly for revenge because Snyder and Bruce Allen dumped him after a 1000 yard season here. Don’t get me going on that one. He’s got to be watched because he’s still got some juice.

The new QB Hurt is playing for his career now. If he wins this game he goes into the off-season perhaps in the lead over Carson Wentz. He can run and throw, but if pressured he will make mistakes. That’s the game - keeping Hurt contained.

A Big DEAL is whether McLaurin can play. He’s the only player the DC worry about. There’s a huge drop off if he can’t play. However, as with Alex Smith they’re not going to get them hurt, if they’re not pretty much 100%.

Turner needs to stay with the run. He panicked last week when the team got behind and that caused Haskins to make it worse with his bad decisions.
However, I liked that Turner opened up with an occasional long ball to keep the defense honest. It’s too bad Cam Sims wasn’t able to haul that one in.

Alex Smith will start - can he finish the game??

This game is a win-win. If we win we go to the playoffs. If we lose we get a better draft pick and perhaps more direction toward where the team needs to go in the draft and FA.


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