Paolantonio: Eagles Attracting Plenty of Attention

[DallasEast]

It has been chronicled before how Aikman would purposely not throw to certain receivers because he didn't trust them. It was a simple thing with him, you make him happy during practice by catching what is thrown your way, and you will get balls thrown your way during the game. If you don't make him happy, he won't throw to you, even if you are wide open.

While Aikman's MO was based on trust and practice performance, he selectively ignored receivers during the game. This has been well documented.

To say that QBs in the NFL don't do this is erroneous.

Aikman didn't purposely throw to receivers he didn't believe would catch the ball. That's not the case with McNabb and Owens.

 

[jimmy40]

TO ragged on him about his SB performance. You don't know what is in McNabb's head. He could still be fuming over TO's comments.

I would do it in a heartbeat. TO would be an invisibile 11th man to me if I was QB.

Then you would really suck as a QB.

 

[jimmy40]

Edited quote

Wow, an internet badass.

 

[Tuna Helper]

Then you would really suck as a QB.

No, I would show the bloated SOB where the rainbow begins. Plain and simple.

 

[jimmy40]

Edited Quote.

Then why didn't you say that instead of saying something ******** like a qb shouldn't throw to a wide open receiver in the endzone to prove a point?

 

[DallasEast]

No, I would show the bloated SOB where the rainbow begins. Plain and simple.

I'm certainly 100% in agreement with you that Owens is a bloated SOB.

 

[viman96]

If McChunky did anything in a game to get TO's attention then it would be a pass that's thrown a little high on a crossing pattern. Or perhaps a little behind him so he is forced to turn around to get the ball. There will be a safety or LB waiting for TO for what ever pass he gets hung out to dry on.

 

[DallasEast]

If McChunky did anything in a game to get TO's attention then it would be a pass that's thrown a little high on a crossing pattern. Or perhaps a little behind him so he is forced to turn around to get the ball. There will be a safety or LB waiting for TO for what ever pass he gets hung out to dry on.

Unconsciously, he might do that, but purposely? No way.

McNabb is not going to intentionally hurt his primary receiver during a regular season game. That's not how pro football works. Shoot, that's not how football works at any level--at least, it's not how successfully executed football is played.

I dislike Owens with a passion, but I still recognize what Owens represents for his team. If Reid had an INKLING of doubt that McNabb was intentionally not throwing to Owens--or worst--trying to get his number one receiver injured, he would snatch McNabb out of the game so fast that soup would pour out of his...

 

[JackMagist]

I CAN NOT see McNabb passing up TO if he was the obvious best option. But I can see him going to another receiver who was equally as open maybe even if he was not quite as deep as TO. Make TO the last read as it were regardless of what the progression calls for, but I can't see him ignoring TO completely. I'd like to see it happen of course since it would undoubtedly cost them some games. But McNabb will throw to TO when it is in his (McNabb's) best interest.

 

[Coakleys Dad]

boo-hoo...boo-hoo...need a kleenex? im so happy these cocky birds get to enjoy a season filled with turmoil. & that article didnt even mention Westbrook not bein there.....

 

[Jersey]

Everything is fine in egirl country. They just are preparing the groundwork for a dissapointing season with all of this manufactured crap. They totally control this situation and choose not to succeed. If neither side is professional enough to suck it up and compete than screw them its their own fault. Lets whoop their @$$ and be done with them.

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

You just proved my point.

Like it or not, this happens all the time. Don't be surprised if you see McNabb shy away from TO when the opportunity to throw to him is there.

I juist hope you convince your defenders to shy away from T.O. and focus their energies on our rookies ...McNabb will do exactly like you say! That will really teach us a lesson to not have any in-house quarrels between our QB and WR.

 

[DallasEast]

I juist hope you convince your defenders to shy away from T.O. and focus their energies on our rookies ...McNabb will do exactly like you say!

Hopefully, Roy Williams will clock Owens at his earliest convenience October 9th. Of course, I hope that the hit is legal. * wink wink *

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

Hopefully, Roy Williams will clock Owens at his earliest convenience October 9th. Of course, I hope that the hit is legal. * wink wink *

You must be pro-McNabb if your wish is to have T.O. injured?! What a football strategist!

 

[DallasEast]

You must be pro-McNabb if your wish is to have T.O. injured?! What a football strategist!

"Pro-McNabb"?

"Football strategist"?



I don't 'wish' injury on Owens, but he plays in the NFL. If Roy were to get a solid lick on him, he could as easily bounce off the tuff and run back to the huddle as he could be laid out with little Sharpie pens circling his head. That's football. Of course, if Roy were to deliver a legal hit and cause some damage, it would be poetic justice for his multiple defecation of the Star.

Look. Every football fan knows that Philadelphia has the ability to reach the NFC Championship game without Owens. They proved that before and after they acquired him. My comments have every thing to do with some justified payback for Owens past transgressions with this franchise and nothing to do with the Eagles. I'm a Cowboy fan commenting on a Cowboy board. Thanks.

 

[Mkyle]

"Pro-McNabb"?

"Football strategist"?



I don't 'wish' injury on Owens, but he plays in the NFL. If Roy were to get a solid lick on him, he could as easily bounce off the tuff and run back to the huddle as he could be laid out with little Sharpie pens circling his head. That's football. Of course, if Roy were to deliver a legal hit and cause some damage, it would be poetic justice for his multiple defecation of the Star.

Look. Every football fan knows that Philadelphia has the ability to reach the NFC Championship game without Owens. They proved that before and after they acquired him. My comments have every thing to do with some justified payback for Owens past transgressions with this franchise and nothing to do with the Eagles. I'm a Cowboy fan commenting on a Cowboy board. Thanks.

DallasEast, this guy and that other eagle fool are just pompous and smug, trying to present a "what...me worry" attitude, when deep down inside they know the end is near...and that smugness is just a cover to try and not show the fear that is in their little empty heads!

Again, the eagles have never been in this situation of losing the SB, BECAUSE THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN THERE! :laugh2: However, like the article said, no team that lost in the SB has ever gone back the following year...and I highly doubt that the slim birds do this year.

I mean, really, JUST LOOK AT THAT TEAM! They are crumbling all around themselves! Yet, here we have these two eagle fans posting here, that think everything is hunky-dory! Yep...everything is just fine! Fear makes people mask their feelings and emotions in ways that we may never understand...and that is exactely how I read these to bird brains!

They are on here posting full page pictures of an eagle player...for what? That don't convince me, or do anything for me...however, they do it to try to convince themselves...how EMBARISSING!

"What...me worry"?

 

[2much2soon]

I believe it is much more likely TO catches a 3rd down pass at a critical point in a game and runs out of bounds short of the 1st down marker, with no one around, than Mcnabb purposely not throw to him.
If you don't believe this can happen then you are likely one of the people that thought TO's personality would magically change and he would no longer be a problem player once he got to Philly last season.
You know who you are.

 

[Mkyle]

You know who you are.

Yeah, they know who they are...but, they just don't understand! :laugh2:

"What...me worry"

"Works for me..."

"Bring it..."

"Get some..."


Tick-tock...tick-tock...tick-tock...tick-tock...

 

[TobiasEagle77]

Here is what I think. Like I always say, I can't resist giving my opinion on things. Just remember, this is my opinion, I don't have a crystal ball and I'm not trying to say the Eagles are bulletproof.

Has Owens' behavior damaged his "friendship" with McNabb? Yes.
Will there be a difference in the way they execute on the field? Yes.

Last year, McNabb targetted Owens 127 times per stats inc. That is 27% of his attempts. Pre-2004, the Eagles were always a spread the ball offense by design and arguably necessity. In 2004, McNabb targetted one reciever heavily, because he trusted his playmaking ability and because that reciever wanted the ball.

I don't think McNabb is going to suddenly stop throwing Owens the ball, he still trusts his playmaking ability. But there were times last year, after defenses starting focusing in on Owens more, that McNabb forced the ball to Owens. I think this was, atleast in part, to keep Owens happy because he wanted the touches.

I don't think that will happen this year. I think McNabb will spread the ball more, especially when Owens is double teamed. I don't think McNabb is going to go out of his way to make Owens happy.

The whole problem with that perspective is McNabb has already missed a wide-open T.O. at times, last year. When it happens now there will be a new spin on it. We'll see if the Eagles can handle the press.

Good point.

 

[jterrell]

It is getting just plain rough in Philly.

McDougle shot, TO with noise reducing cans on, Pinkston injured and Philly fans only wanna talk Super Bowl.

The pressure on that boiler is about to burst.