[NFL] T.O. likely out for playoffs

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Grand Master

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If I remember what the Philadelphia Inquirer said last week, lets look back at the last 5 games:

T.O. - 2 TDs

Westbrook - 8 TDs

The Eagles were still winning even though T.O. was barely doing anything except make people double cover him.  Once again the Eagles are not a one man team and T.O. is not the entire offense.  If the Eagle's defense plays like they have been playing since they lost to the Steelers, the offense will find a way to win without T.O.

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Yeah but like you said he was drawing so much attention that others are able to have success. Look at Brandon Stokely this year, you get Harrison getting all the attention and it leaves Stokely one on one all the time.

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What starters?  They played for 2 minutes.  :shifty:

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Starters as their WR's, or lack there of, offensive line, defensive line, etc. ;)

Though I agree their best player(s) are out, we're winning :woot:

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They didn't have their Best defensive linemen in either. But it was more then that.. they looked like they didn't intend to win at all. The defense had some good hits though. It was a totally boring game.. worse one of the year, that I've seen.

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Basically the Rams just played the Eagles practice squad we used in the last two games of preseason. The first string was taken out after one drive after McNabb scored and the remainder of the game was played by the second and third string backups. Some of the people playing I never even heard of before. So the Rams can basically thank the Eagles for throwing the game. I rather have the Rams in the playoffs anyway because they would be a lot easier to beat then some wildcard teams. The funny thing is the starting Rams were struggling against the second and third string Eagles until sometime during the third quater when they pulled away with the lead. I don't think they Jets are going to be so easy next week for the Rams as the Eagles were last night.

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Unless I'm mistaken, the only significant change that the Eagles made between last year and this year is their acquisition of Terrell Owens. If they couldn't make it last year when they didn't have him, what makes everyone all of a sudden so sure that they can make it this year, again without him?

In my eyes, nothing's really changed from '03 to '04. I'm no football guru though, so if someone would like to chime in and tell me why I'm wrong, feel more than free to do so.

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Unless I'm mistaken, the only significant change that the Eagles made between last year and this year is their acquisition of Terrell Owens. If they couldn't make it last year when they didn't have him, what makes everyone all of a sudden so sure that they can make it this year, again without him?

In my eyes, nothing's really changed from '03 to '04. I'm no football guru though, so if someone would like to chime in and tell me why I'm wrong, feel more than free to do so.

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On defense Jevon Kearse, Jeremiah Trotter, and Dhani Jones has made a very big impact. Lito Shepard and Sheldon Brown are stepping up and taking the places of Troy Vincent and Bobby Taylor. Well untill the throwaway game last night the Eagles had the least amount of points scored on defense. Even though they may not be ranked the #1 defense, a lot of people would argue otherwise.

On the offensive side Westbrook is healthy for the playoffs, which was a huge factor for last year's playoffs since the Eagles did not have him. And watching Levins in the first set of downs last night it seems like he still has it in him, much like the Bus on Pittsburgh has when he had to step up. Also Freddie Mitchell, our #1 draft pick from a few years back, has a big chip on his shoulder and has a lot to prove since he has not had much playing time and that T.O. has been stealing his spotlight. Everyone saw what he did last night and the potential he has.

Plus this year the Eagles have a team of 9 pro-bowlers, which also helps.

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They've got 9 pro bowlers, but 6 of them are defensive. Donovan, T.O., and David Akers (kicker) are the offensive ones. Westbrook is a threat from several positions though, this is true.

At this point, pretty much everyone's opinion is predicated on whether they think T.O. is what put them over the top this year. I think it is, but there also isn't anyone else from the NFC who could make it.

They'll probably go, but I don't think they'll win.

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They've got 9 pro bowlers, but 6 of them are defensive. Donovan, T.O., and David Akers (kicker) are the offensive ones. Westbrook is a threat from several positions though, this is true.

They'll probably go, but I don't think they'll win.

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I would rather have a better defense then offense anyday. If the defense can keep the opposition in check I am sure the offense can find a way to win.
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If I was Philly I wouldn't take the Falcons lightly. They are the only real threat to them IMHO.

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Well both Atlanta and Philadelphia are going to have to win their first games before it comes to that. I am actually more scared about the Panthers then any other team in the NFC. It's like they are peaking at the right time.
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Well both Atlanta and Philadelphia are going to have to win their first games before it comes to that.  I am actually more scared about the Panthers then any other team in the NFC.  It's like they are peaking at the right time.

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Absolutely... it's freaky what they've been doing since they had that awful start.

Michael Vick's always a threat, but who does he have as a passing threat? His favorite target is Alge Crumpler, and his numbers are... moderate.

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Well both Atlanta and Philadelphia are going to have to win their first games before it comes to that.  I am actually more scared about the Panthers then any other team in the NFC.  It's like they are peaking at the right time.

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Very good point! I agree with that. And they are getting a lot of injuried players back at the same time.. could get interesting.

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Am I the only one who thinks Carolina will make it to the Superbowl again?

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Not at all, I just forgot to include them.. my mistake. They have a real shot at doing it... like jmole said, they are peeking at the right time.

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Looks like the Eagles make it to the super bowl without T.O.! :D

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What T.O. is not the whole team?! Holy poo, who would have known. The Eagles got to the NFC championship three years and a row and suddenly T.O. was the whole team when he went down.
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