Matt Williamson: (12:00 PM ET ) NFC East time-gettyup!
Ryan (Madison, WI): Banner's guarantee that McNabb will be back: posturing or genuine?
Matt Williamson: (12:01 PM ET ) It should be genuine, but I certainly have my doubts. Gotta think that Philly at least listens to offers-could start a bidding war with Chi/Balt/Minny...
Matt, Chicago: Hey Matt, help me with a cowboys question! What positions of need should Dallas look at coming up in this year's draft with four picks in the first three rounds?
Matt Williamson: (12:02 PM ET ) I think they need to find a young WR for the future, a backup RB when JJones leaves, maybe a LT if Adams leaves-although they like Free. CB is prob #1 though to me. First rounder to come in as the nickel and eventually push for a starting spot. Maybe S as well-Hamlin is a UFA. Obvioulsy much depends on how free agency treats them.
MJ, Ohio: Happy Holidays, Matt. What are your impressions of Jason Garrett? Is a head coaching position in his near future?
Matt Williamson: (12:02 PM ET ) No question. Extremly bright. Well liked and personable. For sure.
alan (orlando): I know Eli hasn't exactly been lighting it up as of late, but i really do like thier chances in the wild-card round if they play Tampa. Warm Climate, away from NYC, and if they can get thier two safeties back the D will be in good shape. What do you think?
Matt Williamson: (12:03 PM ET ) I certainly like their chances in TBay more than in Sea. I would still take the Bucs, but yes, I am with you here. DEs would wreak some havoc. TBay isn't real frightening.
Majeed: M-Dub, How about a trade of McNabb to Miami for JT?
Matt Williamson: (12:04 PM ET ) Hmmm...interesting! Would the Tuna go for it? Will prob build with D in Miami.
Matt, Chicago: Hey Matt, Do you think cowboy fans have anything to worry about with Dallas locking up home field? Carolina and Washington on the road coming up....
Matt Williamson: (12:05 PM ET ) Not really. They should be in very good shape.
Greg (Milwaukee): I'm confused. If people are saying McNabb is no good and Philly should get rid of him, then WHY would other teams want him if he's past his prime? He has more talent in Philly than there is in Chicago, Balitmore or Minnesota.
Matt Williamson: (12:06 PM ET ) We ranked all the QBs in the league and I think I put McNabb 8th-and this is about as bad as he can play this year. I blame the knee and his recievers more than him-and he should be better next year. Still may have a few Pro Bowls in him. HUGE upgrade for those three teams.
Ryan (Madison, WI): Will the Commanders try to upgrade their O-Line through free agency, the draft, or both?
Matt Williamson: (12:07 PM ET ) They are not bashful about spending some bucks in free agency! Was has quite a few needs though-hard to say how they will attack them all. A true RT would sure help though.
MJ, Ohio: Hey Matt. Do you think Brandon Jacobs will have the type of career that is injury plagued, or will he be able to stay relatively healthy?
Matt Williamson: (12:08 PM ET ) VERY injury plagued. Begs to be a major injury risk. Isn't real nifty. Iniciates comtact-as he should. Runs so upright. Doesn't catch the ball well, so gets his touches in tight quarters.
Xander (Philly): The Eagles have to be looking for a receiver in the off season right? They get no separation, leaving McNabb in a terrible situation.
Matt Williamson: (12:09 PM ET ) Agreed. Someone with size as well. Their red zone problems have been major this year and they could use a big pass catcher in tight in a big way.
Steffen, (Copenhagen, Denmark): Dallas against Green Bay, who wins next time?
Matt Williamson: (12:10 PM ET ) Tough call of course, but leaning towards GB. Didn't have Woodson and KJB in the first meeting-big losses. Also, Favre could not have played worse. Real tough call here though.
mike (az): does this late collapse, dispite the high propability the giants will still make the playoffs, but does this raise the temp on coughlins hot seat again? If so is it conceivable 3 coaches from this division will be replaced, reid and coughlin fired, Gibbs retiring/stepping down.
Matt Williamson: (12:11 PM ET ) Reid should be safe...yeah, things are heating back up for Coughlin.
Jon (Norman, OK): Is Malcolm Kelly a first round lock?
Matt Williamson: (12:11 PM ET ) I sure think so. Maybe 12th to 18th range.
Steffen, (Copenhagen, Denmark): Who will emerge as the no. 2 WR in NY next season?
Matt Williamson: (12:12 PM ET ) They sure need someone to step up. I will go with Steve Smith. He has shown flashes of being a good player when healthy.
Aaron (Richmond, VA): Don't the Commanders have "A true right tackle" in Jon Jansen. By all accounts he should be back and ready to go next year.
Matt Williamson: (12:13 PM ET ) Wow-I had a brain freeze here. Very unlike me to forget someone like that. I stand VERY corrected. Yeah, if/when they go OL, it will be on the interior.
mike (az): i think reid needs to go. its not that he is a terrible coach and shouldnt get another shot, its just time to start fresh there with qb and coach
Matt Williamson: (12:14 PM ET ) Think about how many tight games Philly lost this year and how they played against NE and Dallas-they are not that far away at all. I picked Philly to win the NFC this year (preseason). They have a lot to build on. Don't blow it up.
ben plattsburgh: why havent the giants tried moss in the punt game? or ross? I seriously think mcquarters is going to fumble everytime he touches the ball
Matt Williamson: (12:14 PM ET ) Seems odd to me as well.
Keith (Boston): Lots of talk about McNabb getting traded, but I am curious, how much more time does Eli get to prove he can get it done? I think he is a mediocre QB at best.
Matt Williamson: (12:15 PM ET ) Very mediocre right now. Still upside there though. If I were in charge of NYG, I would draft a QB in the 3rd round or so. At a minimum, they need to develop a backup there.
Joe (Norton, MA): Idk... maybe I havent seen enough of them but I was at the NE-Philly game and watched them vs Dallas. I don't think the window has closed on that team yet... Westbrook=absolute stud... but they probably should move on without McNabb who has had a tough time staying on the field... Would you agree?
Matt Williamson: (12:16 PM ET ) Agree with everything except moving on without McNabb. Get him some weapons!
Keith (Boston): You don't think the hefty lefty is a viable back up in NYG?
Matt Williamson: (12:16 PM ET ) Not a believer in the Round Mound of Touchdown.
mike (philly): well first off, mcnabb should be traded. a.j feeley is young and we drafted kolb. Mcnabb for Hester???? and what is up with kitna throwing so many picks? thanks matt
Matt Williamson: (12:18 PM ET ) I would want more for McNabb than just Hester. Kitna always turns the ball over a lot...plus, they throw like every down!
Marc (Malden, MA): I would just like to say that I am more than willing to take the risk that dating Jessica Simpson lowers my productivity at work.
Matt Williamson: (12:19 PM ET ) No question about it! Is that why he became a QB in the first place? She can come over and watch tape with me anytime.
Ryan (Madison, WI): How much more time does Jason Campbell get to become a star? I really like the guy, but he's still inconsistent with his accuracy and decision-making.
Matt Williamson: (12:20 PM ET ) He is, but I am a believer as well. Could be a VERY different QB at this time next season. Patence. How many games has he started? Under 20 I would guess.
Ryan (Vegas): Matt, Everyone is on the Vikings bandwagon for the game Sunday night! With the way Jackson played last week, you gotta think the Commanders have a GREAT shot at winning this Sunday! Agree?
Matt Williamson: (12:21 PM ET ) Minny is overrated. Everyone is all worried about them, but they simply cannot throw the ball. They also don't defend the pass well. I see this as a very evenly matched game however. Give me the Skins in a tight one.
mike (philly): that is true, but the Eagles have pathetic returners. buckhalter and reno mahe are not even worth watching tv during kickoffs and punts.
Matt Williamson: (12:22 PM ET ) I don't disagree with that one bit, but you can draft a top flight returner in the 4th round-granted, he wouldn't be Hester of course, but you can get a true return man that only does that pretty cheap on DDay.
Ryan (Vegas): That's what i'm talking about!!!!!
Matt Williamson: (12:23 PM ET ) Happy Holidays Bro! Was real torn on that prediction, but I am hosting an NFC East chat here...
Ryan (Madison, WI): My concern for the Commanders against the Vikings is that Portis isn't going to have any room to run against that Purple D. Can Collins and the D carry them? AD could easily go for 200.
Matt Williamson: (12:23 PM ET ) That is the big question. Peterson/Taylor vs. Collins/Cooley/etc....
Marc (Malden, MA): The actually think the wildcards will be Washington and New Orleans. I don't think the Giants can beat Buffalo.
Matt Williamson: (12:24 PM ET ) I like Buffalo this week as well. Wrote that game up for Scouts, Inc and expect a tight run-oriented battle in the elements. Buff plays very hard and are better on ST-which could be key.
Luis (SB, CA): Matt, what do you think of Terrence Newman making the pro-bowl? Long time coming huh?
Matt Williamson: (12:25 PM ET ) Missed some time, but he is a great player. No question.
Larry (New York): Matt, you ripped the Skins for having the worst depth in the NFL...they've had more devastating injuries then any team in the NFL yet are still in a position to make the playoffs...give the front office credit for once
Matt Williamson: (12:26 PM ET ) Yeah, they do deserve it. Playing with some real suspect guys right now with all the injuries. Still getting it done....kinda. They have exceeded my expectations, but they are not going anywhere this year.
Mike (San Diego): M-Dub, I think this "trade McNabb" stuff is absolutely ridiculous. If we've learned one thing this season, it's that QBs are hard to find, and generally stink. If McNabb had one weapon at WR, we would be in the playoffs this year. Ridiculous, and it's killing me.
Matt Williamson: (12:26 PM ET ) Smart man
George (State College, PA): Who do you think had a bigger affect on the Packers loss to the Cowboys- Woodson or KGB being out? Do you think they can win a rematch?
Matt Williamson: (12:27 PM ET ) Woodson-had to change their coverage schemes. VERY good player.
Dylan (Brooklyn, NY): When will NYG be a superbowl bound team
Matt Williamson: (12:27 PM ET ) Not this year. Lets talk after the offseason moves.
Ryan (Vegas): Matt, Do you think Portis should have made the pro bowl?
Matt Williamson: (12:28 PM ET ) No. The NFC RBs were a VERY weak class outside of Westbrook and Peterson. I thought Barber was the best choice, but Portis and James were both real suspect and didn't deserve it.
Sola (Philly): Perhaps we should really be blaming the owners in Philly! Will they ever again open the purse strings to get some real weapons? TO is the only real weapon they ever had, and it was there best season!
Matt Williamson: (12:29 PM ET ) That makes more sense than killing McNabb. Get him a WR! Plus, LJ Smith is a free agent after the year.
Matt Williamson: (12:30 PM ET ) Okay everyone, I gotta roll. It was fun. Enjoy your holidays.
