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[Established1971]

Man, that Chiefs board, all they do is throw fbombs at one another. We have our agruements here, but nothing close to the hatred there.

yeah this board is very well moderated or maybe just organically civil. Im on a baseball teams board and it is just fan-on-fan crime all the time there

 

[DejectedFan1996]

People still think we’re going to win the division? Our best bet is a WC

 

[IheartRomo]

Fair enough.

But close wins count too. Just because the Giants have tanked this year does not mean they had some fatal flaw last year.

All they did is read their own press clippings and not address critical needs.

The Eagles have had some progress improvement.

Wentz is clearly better and more comfortable.

Their OL was very good until Peters went down last week.

The run game will get a shot in the arm with Ajayi.

Their receivers improved. Agholor got over his issues from last year, Ertz has been exceptional.

Their DL has been dominant.

The LBers have been good enough, but Hicks going down clouds it.

The secondary has played way beyond their skill level with Darby going down early. Jaylen Mills has matured, Rasul Douglas has played very well as a rookie.

They have some challenges going forward at OT and MLB, but to discount their record and how they got there just tells me that the person saying that has no idea of who they are talking about.

All fair points and ones that I mostly agree with. Their DL has been dominant for years and has kept them competitive even in years where their back7/offense were lean.

We'll learn much more about them when they aren't playing with a lead the entire game over the coming weeks. Regardless, each and every NFC playoff team is a contender this season. With the typical heavyweights out, it's a wide open race.

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

they have already basically weathered the rapids on their schedule

You say this before accusing others of not knowing what they're talking about. They've beaten one team with a winning record. Not exactly a category five set.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Don’t worry fellas, if the unthinkable happens and Philly makes it to the SB, the Pats will crush them.

 

[toto1939]

A bit of bad news today, albeit nothing confirmed. According to Wallach, the 3-judge panel assigned to the Elliott appeal likely includes Judge Chin, who is one of the 2 judges who ruled against Brady last year.

This panel will be ruling on the injunction, not the case itself, but Chin may be inclined to deny the injunction based on low likelihood of success.

One big difference is that Brady was guilty without question, while there is reasonable support that Elliot is a victim of a non-credible accuser and NFL witch hunt

 

[Alexander]

You say this before accusing others of not knowing what they're talking about. They've beaten one team with a winning record. Not exactly a category five set.

Who cares who they have played?

They played who was on their schedule.

Fact is, you look at what is coming, they have a very favorable road.

And I guarantee they don't get trounced by Denver.

 

[Kevinicus]

Who cares who they have played?

They played who was on their schedule.

Fact is, you look at what is coming, they have a very favorable road.

And I guarantee they don't get trounced by Denver.

I think 2 games against Dallas, Seattle, and the Rams (maybe Oakland if they get it together) is a much tougher road than their first 8.

 

[Alexander]

I think 2 games against Dallas, Seattle, and the Rams (maybe Oakland if they get it together) is a much tougher road than their first 8.

Seattle is a tough one, but no tougher than KC who they almost beat.

Oakland is dead in the water right now. They are living off the fumes from last year.

 

[DogFace]

I doubt it because the issue the NFLPA is arguing has to do with fundamental fairness during arbitration and the arbitrator's authority to compel/exclude witness testimony.

However, please note, the 3-person panel assigned to next week's hearing is only deciding on the injunction, not the merits of the case itself. Assuming Chin is on it, he could (theoretically) set aside his opinion on the merits of the case and give Elliott an injunction based on the notion of irreparable harm. (I wouldn't bet on it, but it certainly is possible)
Manzant is a Texas judge in the 5th District and his opinion will have no bearing on the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. Not only is the Cort of Appeals a higher court, but it is a different district.
IMHO the biggest deal is the denial of having Elliott be able to confront his accuser.

IMHO a proper arbitrator would have allowed Elliott the chance to confront and cross examine his accuser. And if she refused to show up then there is no compelling evidence of guilt and he should have overturned the suspension. Granted, there's no compelling evidence of guilt anyway but an arbitrator should go with the testimony before him/her, not news reports or hearsay.
I do not believe she spoke to that point in her ruling (I am not 100% sure of that, but I remember her addressing the point of failure to compel testimony)

Thanks man. You’ve been very helpful and informative through this whole process. You’re a great asset to this board.

Yeah, I knew Manzant’s opinion didn’t have any bearing. I just wondered how he could be so emphatic about the unfairness and Failia didn’t even address it.

 

[canters]

Don’t worry fellas, if the unthinkable happens and Philly makes it to the SB, the Pats will crush them.

I may be against the grain in the national writer crowd, but I don’t think Wentz is good enough yet to get his team to. SB.

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

Who cares who they have played?

Someone who's arguing that they've been through the most difficult part of their schedule?

 

[Ghost12]

One big difference is that Brady was guilty without question

I see you're one of those who believe everything the NFL says when it involves another team, which is kind of the same problem Elliott is dealing with (outside Dallas.)

It blows my mind that with all the lies and duplicity the NFL displayed with Elliott, there are still people who still believe they acted honestly and in good faith with Brady.

 

[Ghost12]

I may be against the grain in the national writer crowd, but I don’t think Wentz is good enough yet to get his team to. SB.

He's certainly untested in the playoffs, but he is playing as well as any other NFC QB this year. I have to respect that even if I don't like it.

 

[canters]

I respect him but have seen him play several times. He does produce but looks less than polished while doing so. I have to think his match is out there and he will meet his demise when the cream rises and he must look polished and be flawless to win. Of course he may work out his own kinks over time and get to the next elite level. He is not elite yet. Dak has room to improve as well.

 

[Supercowboy1986]

Correct me if I'm wrong but was it not you who was discounting the Cowboys wins because they were against teams with losing records?

But it's okay for the eagles?

Who cares who they have played?

They played who was on their schedule.

Fact is, you look at what is coming, they have a very favorable road.

And I guarantee they don't get trounced by Denver.

 

[Nightman]

However, please note, the 3-person panel assigned to next week's hearing is only deciding on the injunction, not the merits of the case itself. Assuming Chin is on it, he could (theoretically) set aside his opinion on the merits of the case and give Elliott an injunction based on the notion of irreparable harm. (I wouldn't bet on it, but it certainly is possible)

This is the biggest thing about the whole case in Zeke's favor

Most Judges can see the the harm that could be caused by suspending him before his case is even heard..... there is little to no reason to rush his suspension...... he actually makes more money next year so it will hurt more in that regard...... but age is the great equalizer for RBs and there is a finite limit to their careers....... the stuff about manipulating the suspension timing and not going to counseling is weak..... manipulation is exactly what the NFL is guilty of

 

[TheDude]

The Eagles will have everything locked up by the finale. They won't be playing Wentz. That should be an easy game to win.

We'll get beat by 30+ points in the first meeting though. Something like 42-10 ish.

I doubt Pederson rests playes

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I doubt Pederson rests playes

Never thought of that. In that final game they might have everything already wrapped up. Be interesting to see if Pederson rests his players like Garrett did last year. If he did it would help us.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

This back and forth is just mind numbing.

Good for Zeke. He needs to continue to fight it every step, I don't blame him in the least.

But as a fan this is tiresome already. Hell it has been for months now.