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10-19-04, 09:44 AM
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I'm sorry to rain on yer parade
but the eagles are going to imlpode in theplay offs just like every other year..a team who canonly score 19 against the bears has big problems, wait till you play a team who has a good 4-6 d and yer toast...TO's a loud mouth btw and will never compare to moss even though I don't like that pot smoking chimp eihter..
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10-19-04, 12:49 PM
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We'll see about that. Right now, they are playing very well. ESPN has them ranked in the top 2 of their PowerRankings (damn Patriots!). Just to comment on some of your comments:
We're toast when they play a good team w/ a D: Eagles play the Ravens after next week, I believe. Does that constitute a good D? They have too many options. Terrell, Westbrook, good TEs, an O-Line that's been playing better and better. Terrell a loud mouth: The good thing about Terrell is that he makes plays. You can like him... he'll make plays. Hate him? Still make plays. He also takes coverage off of the wide receivers AND the tight ends when the defense is playing something like a Cover-2. As of yet, he hasn't done anything bad, and his "loud-mouth" personality fits right in with the rest of the NFL. I can't even watch a linebacker tackle a running back w/out seeing him get up and celebrate. Loud mouth or not, 4 catches 124 yds is very impressive.
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10-23-04, 12:01 AM
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i generally like to play a couple of parlays on the nfl games, just for fun. i have a buddy in vegas who lays down the bets for me, which is convenient, but also a little dangerous.
the only thing i would worry about for the eagles fans is kearse's health. with a pretty significant history of foot injuries, i dont know if you can count on him for a full season. otherwise, you guys look pretty good right now. owens has been a huge addition. before i thought that mcnabb was pretty significantly overrated, but now he has been spectacular. still, i feel pretty good about my pats right now. |
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10-23-04, 12:18 AM
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To get back on topic, yeah I do like to lay action every now and then...which means every week but one so far this year. I've been doing a lot of teasing this year, with very good results so far...not to toot my own horn or anything. I'm up 13 units this year so far on the NFL, which is the only football i bet on...dont pay nearly enough attention to college.
Also, Ive made a few selective baseball bets during the playoffs, mostly on the money lines, with a couple over/unders.....and amazingle enough, the only baseball bet ive lost was Game 2 of the Houstan Atlanta series.....its been a really good run so far.... Not tryin to say im some guru or anything, but all the breaks have definately been falling my way so far this season. If anyone wants to talk about specific picks, fire away |
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10-23-04, 01:26 AM
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Nice job on getting some NFL wins. From an Eagles perspective, where do you see their 2-3 losses this season? I really don't see them losing more than 3.
Their first might come against the Ravens in two weeks, and for some reason, they always split with the Cowboys. Your thoughts?
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10-23-04, 03:07 AM
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The Eagles have the inside track to home field throughout the playoffs by far in my mind....they have an extremely easy schedule. They really lucked out in facing the AFC central this year, as opposed to the South or the East.
That being said, the key to beating the Eagles will be stoping the big play, and putting up at least 21 points. They should have lost the Monday night game against the Vikings... they really only put that one away when TO caught the long touchdown pass (which wasnt actually a catch, but that's why Mike Tice won't ever win a championship) Though the Eagles appear to be jugernauts who blow everyone out, when you look at the stats, they give up a lot of yards and first downs. Did you know that over the first 5 games, Philly actually has LESS first downs combined than their opponents? That's a telling number, and it all goes back to getting, or stopping, the home run ball...depending on your perspective. Now, who do I think can beat them? A team with a ball control offense that doesnt turn the ball over too much, and doesnt give up too many big plays. Baltimore is not that team in my mind. Without Jamal Lewis, this team is just plain awful, and as it stands now, Lewis wont play against in the Eagles game. I would be worried about the Steelers....and if we are talking about the spread, I definately would not feel comfortable giving the Steelers 7 points or more. They have the exact type of team that could give Philly lots of trouble, plus the game will be in Pittsburgh. Of course, Im not betting against philly till they lose, so i will probably just lay off that game....im gonna ride that horse till she bucks me, same with indy. In fact, I have teased indy and philly together every possible week so far, and they've covered every time |
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10-23-04, 08:51 AM
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As far as the Steelers game goes....
I think this is actually the type of team that Philly CAN blowout. I not a die hard Steeler fan, but I do follow them and they have no defense for a mobile QB like McNabb, none whatsoever. Their secondary actually got better with the injury to Chad Scott in my opinion, but I would rather trot out 10 guys on defense than let him loose back there. Seriously though, the steelers can't contain a guy like McNabb and have no options to cover TO, lay the number in this one up to 7 or even 8 I would say. As rediculous as it sounds I think the Steelers have a better chance of beating New England than they do the Eagles.
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10-23-04, 02:11 PM
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Nice reply.
Among the Philly fans, the Steelers game is the "big" game we're waiting for. It should be the best game so far this season. (And how about the Giants!? Playing very well lately.)
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