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HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 04:26 PM

Eagles- Falcons
 
My bold prediction (Falcon's fans are not going to like it)- The Falcons will continue their streak of not having back-to-back winning seasons. There will at least be one major injury tonight, and the Eagles are going to blow the Black Birds out in the Dome. The secondary is going to give up long pass after long pass tonight and through-out the season, and the defense will end up with the worst pass defense in the league.


I hope all of that is not true, and by saying it out loud it will remove the jinx. Sadly, I really don't think that will be the case.

Ben E Lou 09-12-2005 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomerJSimpson
My bold prediction (Falcon's fans are not going to like it)- The Falcons will continue their streak of not having back-to-back winning seasons. There will at least be one major injury tonight, and the Eagles are going to blow the Black Birds out in the Dome. The secondary is going to give up long pass after long pass tonight and through-out the season, and the defense will end up with the worst pass defense in the league.


I hope all of that is not true, and by saying it out loud it will remove the jinx. Sadly, I really don't think that will be the case.

With the schedule we have this year, if we go 10-6, Blank, Mora and Vick deserve keys to the city. Key questions this seasons...

  • Can the Birds navigate a murderous schedule and stay relatively injury-free while winning enough games to keep the franchise moving forward?
  • Vick enters a key season in his development. Based on the development arc of other QB's, this could be *the* critical year to see what he's going to become. Will another season in the new offense be the key for him?
  • D. Hall also is in a position to have a step-it-up season. How does he look?
  • Will an above-average wide receiver emerge?
  • Can Warrick still get it done, and will TJ remain content as a backup?
I'll have to miss the first few minutes of this one tonight, but am looking forward to picking it up some time in the first quarter.

flere-imsaho 09-12-2005 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyDog
I'll have to miss the first few minutes of this one tonight, but am looking forward to picking it up some time in the first quarter.


This is why you need a TIVO, man.

Ben E Lou 09-12-2005 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho
This is why you need a TIVO, man.

I know. I know. My wife and I both work for non-profits, though. Gotta prioritize. :p

flere-imsaho 09-12-2005 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyDog
I know. I know. My wife and I both work for non-profits, though. Gotta prioritize. :p


I hear you. Luckily, we bought ours before we started working for non-profits. :)

henry296 09-12-2005 05:03 PM

All I know is that I need 20 points from Brian Westbrook and the Eagles D....Possible, but not very likely.

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by henry296
All I know is that I need 20 points from Brian Westbrook and the Eagles D....Possible, but not very likely.



All I need is 102 points from Mike Vick. Think I'll get them?

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho
I hear you. Luckily, we bought ours before we started working for non-profits. :)



Got mine from Comcast (and so should Ben). :D

flere-imsaho 09-12-2005 05:09 PM

In one league I need Akers to kick 2 XPs or 1 FG.

In another league I need McNabb to be unavoidably detained by a roving band of rabid midget line dancers.

JonInMiddleGA 09-12-2005 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho
In another league I need McNabb to be unavoidably detained by a roving band of rabid midget line dancers.


Sounds like we have kinda the same situation.

I've got an 18 point lead right now.
They've got McNabb left to play
And I've got Vick left to play.

And yet, somehow, I feel like I'm going to have to be lucky to pull this out.

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 05:40 PM

1. I like the Eagles.

2. I need the final point total to be between 43-48 to win my office pool.

3. I need Warrick Dunn to outscore David Akers by 2.02 points to win my one winnable fantasy football game tonight.

Raiders Army 09-12-2005 05:44 PM

I hope McNabb chokes.

Culpepper has been (historically) a much better QB that I don't get where the hype comes from for McNabb.

TazFTW 09-12-2005 05:46 PM

I need the Falcons defense to score negative points for me to beat Bbor. 0 points will get me a tie.

Passacaglia 09-12-2005 05:51 PM

I thought this thread would be about a football game.

st.cronin 09-12-2005 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army
I hope McNabb chokes.

Culpepper has been (historically) a much better QB that I don't get where the hype comes from for McNabb.


I disagree. I think Culpepper is hugely overrated.

Raiders Army 09-12-2005 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin
I disagree. I think Culpepper is hugely overrated.

So you think McNabb is all that? I scoff in your general direction.

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia
I thought this thread would be about a football game.



It is not about soccer.

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army
So you think McNabb is all that? I scoff in your general direction.


There stats are fairly even, McNabb has had much worse receivers historically, and has turned the ball over much less than Culpepper.

Raiders Army 09-12-2005 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000
There stats are fairly even, McNabb has had much worse receivers historically, and has turned the ball over much less than Culpepper.

He's also had a better defense historically.

VPI97 09-12-2005 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000
There stats are fairly even, McNabb has had much worse receivers historically, and has turned the ball over much less than Culpepper.

But McNugget went to Syracuse.


Case Closed.

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army
He's also had a better defense historically.


Maybe I'm issing something, but how does having no defense make Culpepper fumble roughly every single time he has the ball in his hand?

Franklinnoble 09-12-2005 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army
He's also had a better defense, coach, and ownership historically.


Fixed it for ya.

Raiders Army 09-12-2005 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000
Maybe I'm issing something, but how does having no defense make Culpepper fumble roughly every single time he has the ball in his hand?

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Raiders Army 09-12-2005 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble
Fixed it for ya.

Thank you much.

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 07:04 PM

So your argument for Culpepper is just a list of excuses?

Cringer 09-12-2005 07:11 PM

How about after this season, you all can argue if McNabb or Culpepper is better? As I see it this is the defining year for Culpepper, with Moss gone.

Raiders Army 09-12-2005 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000
So your argument for Culpepper is just a list of excuses?

Last thoughts...

You said Culpepper fumbled a lot. I agree; however, you can't dispute the fact that McNabb has had a better defense (and coach (thanks FN)) than Culpepper.

Also, it isn't excuses for Culpepper, it's reasons why McNabb is good...the same way Trent Dilfer was good in Baltimore.

TazFTW 09-12-2005 07:30 PM

Fight! Fight! Fight!

kingfc22 09-12-2005 07:31 PM

Trotter has been tossed. YES! Go Falcons.

TazFTW 09-12-2005 07:31 PM

Trotter and Kevin Mathis have been ejected.

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 07:31 PM

WOW.

Jerimiah Trotter (PHI) and Kevin Mathis (ATL) have been ejected before the game has even begun.

Raiders Army 09-12-2005 07:32 PM

Very nice.

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 07:33 PM

What the heck? Where are you seeing this?

VPI97 09-12-2005 07:34 PM

Trotter being tossed = bad for Eagles
Matthis being tossed = good for Falcons

Win, win situation for Atlanta

stevew 09-12-2005 07:34 PM

Wow, open hand slaps get you ejected these days?

TazFTW 09-12-2005 07:34 PM

Monday Night Countdown

VPI97 09-12-2005 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomerJSimpson
What the heck? Where are you seeing this?


ESPN

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomerJSimpson
What the heck? Where are you seeing this?


Monday Night Countdown on ESPN.

stevew 09-12-2005 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomerJSimpson
What the heck? Where are you seeing this?


ESPN

Raiders Army 09-12-2005 07:35 PM

I saw it on my online poker table.

kingfc22 09-12-2005 07:35 PM

Too bad they can't toss TO as well just for being an asshat.

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 07:35 PM

That's what I get for watching the local crap.

Raiders Army 09-12-2005 07:35 PM

I'd rather toss McFagg

VPI97 09-12-2005 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew
Wow, open hand slaps get you ejected these days?


They do when the players are stupid enough to do it less than 2 feet from an official. They're both morons.

stevew 09-12-2005 07:38 PM

He still gets paid for being ejected at least. They should bring up Zo Jackson from the PS.

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew
Wow, open hand slaps get you ejected these days?


If it has been just a slap, I don't think they would have been ejected. But there was pretty sustained cat-fighting, grabbing, shoving, etc.

kingfc22 09-12-2005 07:39 PM

WTF is going on!!!!

TazFTW 09-12-2005 07:39 PM

A mosh pit?

VPI97 09-12-2005 07:39 PM

I fucking hate the Eagles.

kingfc22 09-12-2005 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97
I fucking hate the Eagles.


I concur

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 07:42 PM

That was a first.

cuervo72 09-12-2005 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97
I fucking hate the Eagles.


Grrrrr.

stevew 09-12-2005 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97
I fucking hate the Eagles.


So does the Dude.

VPI97 09-12-2005 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72
Grrrrr.

I like Frederick, though :)

cuervo72 09-12-2005 07:44 PM

We *are* teamid 21 you know...

VPI97 09-12-2005 07:45 PM

LOL

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 07:46 PM

I can't wait until someone throws a cheapshot early in this game....

Philliesfan980 09-12-2005 07:54 PM

The Falcons have 0% chance of winning this game.

That is all.

Karlifornia 09-12-2005 07:54 PM

Jaworski, be a dear and grab Stu Scott's eyelid off of the ground before someone steps on it...

VPI97 09-12-2005 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Philliesfan980
The Falcons have 0% chance of winning this game.

That is all.


Quoted so I can laugh at it later ;)

Subby 09-12-2005 07:56 PM

What's the story on that eyelid? Granted, I haven't watched ESPN in a long time, so it could be an old story...

Philliesfan980 09-12-2005 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97
Quoted so I can laugh at it later ;)


Quote it all you want. They have no shot. The Eagles have a better secondary (front 7's are a wash), significant better WR's, better o line, MUCH better QB, better rb, better special teams.

What the hell else do you want to know loser.

TroyF 09-12-2005 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000
I can't wait until someone throws a cheapshot early in this game....


It's MNF, so we have the horse trailer. Any player moronic enough to throw a cheap shot early in the game will get the "horses ass" award for stupidity.

Especially if the cheap shot is on a star player. An early late hit on Vick or McNabb will be fined heavily. These guys all need to get their emotions under control. No late hits, not cheap shots, no fights.

I can promise you the officials have warned both locker rooms that there will be fines and suspensions heavily doled out if anything occurs in the game.

Subby 09-12-2005 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Philliesfan980
Quote it all you want. They have no shot. The Eagles have a better secondary (front 7's are a wash), significant better WR's, better o line, MUCH better QB, better rb, better special teams.

What the hell else do you want to know loser.

VPI IS A LOSER!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA!

'Sup, Loser?

Philliesfan980 09-12-2005 08:00 PM

Loser meaning he picked the loser team!

CHEMICAL SOLDIER 09-12-2005 08:01 PM

ESPN Gamenight says Trotter has been ejected for fighting!

TroyF 09-12-2005 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philliesfan980
Quote it all you want. They have no shot. The Eagles have a better secondary (front 7's are a wash), significant better WR's, better o line, MUCH better QB, better rb, better special teams.

What the hell else do you want to know loser.



The Eagles are a better team, but without Trotter, their run defense will be suspect. That happens to be the thing Atlanta does best. Don't foget the emotion of the home game either.

A road game that was going to be tough anyway, just got tougher.

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER
ESPN Gamenight says Trotter has been ejected for fighting!


welcome to half an hour ago!

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER
ESPN Gamenight says Trotter has been ejected for fighting!



Welcome to 30 minutes ago.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER 09-12-2005 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000
welcome to half an hour ago!

Traffic was horrible coming back from school. My bad. ;)

Subby 09-12-2005 08:04 PM

OH MY GOD KEVIN MATHIS HAS BEEN EJECTED!

VPI97 09-12-2005 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philliesfan980
What the hell else do you want to know loser.


Well fuck. I didn't know I was a loser. What do I have to live for now?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subby
VPI IS A LOSER!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA!

'Sup, Loser?


Quit piling on, loser.

Philliesfan980 09-12-2005 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97
Well fuck. I didn't know I was a loser. What do I have to live for now?


Quit piling on, loser.


You are an elitist

VPI97 09-12-2005 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Philliesfan980
You are an fuckin' elitist


Fixed ;)

TargetPractice6 09-12-2005 08:09 PM

I thought it was funny that the ref thought it necessary to throw a flag in a pregame fight. :)

Philliesfan980 09-12-2005 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97
Fixed ;)


Thanks :)

CHEMICAL SOLDIER 09-12-2005 08:09 PM

I They should just kill each other on the field, not off.
Kids nowadays.

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TargetPractice6
I thought it was funny that the ref thought it necessary to throw a flag in a pregame fight. :)


I was wondering abiut that. Do you think that was actual protocol, or just instinct?

CHEMICAL SOLDIER 09-12-2005 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000
I was wondering abiut that. Do you think that was actual protocol, or just instinct?

Force of habit! :)

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 08:15 PM

Tonight, I will drink 2 beers for every touchdown by a player from Rutgers.

VPI97 09-12-2005 08:20 PM

How can you not like a team that has four Hokie starters?

stevew 09-12-2005 08:22 PM

Mexico with the interception.

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97
How can you not like a team that has four Hokie starters?



Because one Hokie won't stop throwing bad passes.

VPI97 09-12-2005 08:23 PM

He's just getting it out of his system.


I hope.

VPI97 09-12-2005 08:28 PM

Now THAT's a Hokie!

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 08:28 PM

One hokie giveth, another taketh away.

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97
Now THAT's a Hokie!



But isn't that the Hokie you don't like? :D

DaddyTorgo 09-12-2005 08:30 PM

alright. i need TO to have a better game than McNabb+Akers. like 4 points better for fantasy points. And then I'll win! Niiiiice...injure McNabb!! PLEASE!!!

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 08:31 PM

Mike, please don't throw that so hard. Please.

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 08:32 PM

McNabb break his ribs you think?

VPI97 09-12-2005 08:33 PM

Vick isn't even coming close to the receivers...he needs to calm down.

Regarding McNabb....they need to check him to make sure nothing is pressing against his lungs. His mobility on the sidelines is a bit concerning.


Quote:

Originally Posted by HomerJSimpson
But isn't that the Hokie you don't like? :D

That's beside the point. ;)

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VPI97
Vick isn't even coming close to the receivers...he needs to calm down.

Regarding McNabb....they need to check him to make sure nothing is pressing against his lungs. His mobility on the sidelines is a bit concerning.



Well, two passes hit players in their hands and then bounced off went ten yards down the field.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER 09-12-2005 08:36 PM

Those were horrible passes by McNabb.

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 08:37 PM

I guess a bad Hokie is like bad pizza? Even when it's bad it's still pretty good?

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER
Those were horrible passes by McNabb.



He needs x-rays. I bet he'll stay in there and not get them until half-time though. He's a warrior, but sometimes your better off being a little safer.

Dutch 09-12-2005 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97
Vick isn't even coming close to the receivers...he needs to calm down.

Regarding McNabb....they need to check him to make sure nothing is pressing against his lungs. His mobility on the sidelines is a bit concerning.


That's beside the point. ;)


It kind of looked like the Falcon DL speared him with his helmet. Maybe it was just the angle...

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch
It kind of looked like the Falcon DL speared him with his helmet. Maybe it was just the angle...



No, he did.

cthomer5000 09-12-2005 08:42 PM

Vick can definitely run.

HomerJSimpson 09-12-2005 08:42 PM

Man, that was sweet. The first roll out should have been a sack, and then he just sweeps into the endzone.

VPI97 09-12-2005 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerJSimpson
No, he did.


I thought so, too. Was that Kearney?


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