Has the Proverbial "Window" Really Closed for the Philadelphia Eagles!

[LittleBoyBlue]

You may own the house ...but I live here too! Loitering suggests existing without participating. You know better than that!

Loitering can also mean existing and leaving garbage in front of the house

 

[SA_Gunslinger]

the nfc has been a joke since the millenium turned.
(one super bowl winner)

that's not to say that those ea-girls teams weren't really good anyhow, but it's true they benefitted some by being surounded by weaker teams.

i do think their window is closing, mostly b/c i don't believe mcnabb can get it done.

he would have by now.


in today's nfl, though, teams can bounce back quickly, so i'm sure they won't be down forever. but i predict the cellar this year.

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

Loitering can also mean existing and leaving garbage in front of the house

...if you say so!

 

[theebs]

Glancing at the schedule the eagles have. I think there is a really good chance they start 4-0 going into the october 8th cowboys game. then after us they get new orleans, tampa and jacksonville.

There is a chance that the eagles go into the bye at 7-1 or 6-2. Then they have a gimme in the Tennesee game. They may have 8 wins before the schedule gets difficult in late november.

The eagles have good young talent and a top 5 quarterback. They are going to be a playoff team I believe or get knocked out if the east is as tough as it looks to be.

 

[dwmyers]

You've heard it said ... that the reason the Eagles dominated the NFC-East between 2000 - 2004, is because the rest of the NFC-E was weak during those days. They said that the proverbial "window" has closed for the Eagles franchise because the rest of the NFC-East has coaght up in quality and talent.

But what if the NFC-East was never weak! What is the NFC-East was just as strong then as it is now?! That would really place a fly in the ointment. Well ...that;s exactly what I'm saying!

Did a little research on NFC Standings between the year 2002 - 2005.

If the Eagles were good from 2000-2004, why are you doing research from 2002-2005? If you're trying to make the case that the Eagles won the division when their opponents were "great", why use the wrong time frame to do it?

To be plain, it's only been in 2005 that the level of competition in the NFC East was to the caliber of the mid 1980s and 1990s. Won/loss records aren't enough to ferret the quality issues out. Washington had severe issues on offense, and a revolving door at the coaching position; Dallas had been depleted of talent. New York has had a variety of issues, though the talent level in New York has been higher than the other clubs.

The one year the clubs collectively became good (2005) also happened to be the year that the Eagles lost two DTs, lost their QB in the middle of the season, lost their best RB due to injury, etc. etc.

If the Eagles recover their aggressive swarming defense, they'll be a competitive team. Then the question will be whether a team without a focus on the running game can win in the NFC East.

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

If the Eagles recover their aggressive swarming defense, they'll be a competitive team. Then the question will be whether a team without a focus on the running game can win in the NFC East.

Believe they've answered that question beofre ...but they will execute some ground attacks this year.

 

[AmishCowboy]

I think everybody from all Forums can't wait for T.C. to Start.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

If the Eagles were good from 2000-2004, why are you doing research from 2002-2005? If you're trying to make the case that the Eagles won the division when their opponents were "great", why use the wrong time frame to do it?

To be plain, it's only been in 2005 that the level of competition in the NFC East was to the caliber of the mid 1980s and 1990s. Won/loss records aren't enough to ferret the quality issues out. Washington had severe issues on offense, and a revolving door at the coaching position; Dallas had been depleted of talent. New York has had a variety of issues, though the talent level in New York has been higher than the other clubs.

The one year the clubs collectively became good (2005) also happened to be the year that the Eagles lost two DTs, lost their QB in the middle of the season, lost their best RB due to injury, etc. etc.

If the Eagles recover their aggressive swarming defense, they'll be a competitive team. Then the question will be whether a team without a focus on the running game can win in the NFC East.

Logic has been used on PT in the past - It doesnt work

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I think the eagles for several years had 6 easy games to allow them to win the division and get home field in the playoffs, which always helps in the cold northeast in january.

the Eagle's run was legitimate, they did pretty well in the playoffs, none of the other NFCE teams were in it during those years, but I agree that the NFC has been weak for a few years now up until last year

but injuries are what done in the Eagles last year, moreso than the comp. IMO

 

[the kid 05]

pt. since you think the window has closed you finally going to jump ship?



i'll save you a seat with a cold one

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

the Eagle's run was legitimate, they did pretty well in the playoffs, none of the other NFCE teams were in it during those years, but I agree that the NFC has been weak for a few years now up until last year

but injuries are what done in the Eagles last year, moreso than the comp. IMO

I dunno... we played them tough and won first game last year and McNabb and Owens played...

then....

we didnt play so well 2nd game(ok I will use an Eagles line here) because of our injuries and still one....

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

Logic has been used on PT in the past - It doesnt work

I just didn't think it was very "logical" to use emoticons to express yourself.

 

[MONT17]

hold on is this a left handed compliment? oh the NFC EAST wasnt that bad all of these years it was the greatness of the Iggs, right!!!


that is funny...

how do u respond to that? yeah u whipped up on us but we didnt forfiet!


Igg fans used to keep a running total of how bad they beat teams in the NFC east and now they wanna say the 10,000 point margin was due to the greatness of the team! Spurrier running college plays and Jerry making draft choices had nothing to do with that!



the Iggs fans window difers from a Cowboys fans window anyway... Iggs fans window is making the playoffs... that window is not closed, its never closed in the NFL but the SB window is boarded up!


Because McD will NEVER wina SUPER BOWL!

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

pt. since you think the window has closed you finally going to jump ship?
i'll save you a seat with a cold one

I appreciate the gesture. But that window is starting to look wide open even more than Before. No one is giving me anything that has teeth in it!

 

[the kid 05]

I appreciate the gesture. But that window is starting to look wide open even more than Before. No one is giving me anything that has teeth in it!

i'll give you my dog, she is a devil dog...so hyper:

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

hold on is this a left handed compliment? oh the NFC EAST wasnt that bad all of these years it was the greatness of the Iggs, right!!!

Actually ...right! Compliments to you. everyone seemed to scurry right overthat point ...except you.

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

i'll give you my dog, she is a devil dog...so hyper:

Your dog is a Marine?

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I just didn't think it was very "logical" to use emoticons to express yourself.

Weak!

You are too easy to pick apart... your handle should have some reference to swiss cheese with all the holes in your posts

 

[5Stars]

hold on is this a left handed compliment? oh the NFC EAST wasnt that bad all of these years it was the greatness of the Iggs, right!!!


that is funny...

how do u respond to that? yeah u whipped up on us but we didnt forfiet!


Igg fans used to keep a running total of how bad they beat teams in the NFC east and now they wanna say the 10,000 point margin was due to the greatness of the team! Spurrier running college plays and Jerry making draft choices had nothing to do with that!



the Iggs fans window difers from a Cowboys fans window anyway... Iggs fans window is making the playoffs... that window is not closed, its never closed in the NFL but the SB window is boarded up!


Because McD will NEVER wina SUPER BOWL!

Yup...what mont17 said! More Stars for mont17...

:starspin :starspin :starspin :starspin :starspin

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I appreciate the gesture. But that window is starting to look wide open even more than Before. No one is giving me anything that has teeth in it!

WOW! You want "sollid" here ya go...

What more do you want?

1. Eagles went to NFC title game 3 years in a row(w/out TO) and Donovan Choked!
2. Eagles go again with TO and Donovan Chokes!
3. Reid cant handle his players. His players handle him. (see McNadd)