September 6, 2008
| Last Updated: 9/6/08 10:54 PM ET
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The Moment Of The Moment Of Truth Is Here
I have been thinking about this instant for a long time. The instant that happens many times between now and kickoff against the Rams, the time I've spent daydreaming about the start of the 2008 season. What are the Eagles? We all have our opinions, and we all have the same demands: Win the Super Bowl or the season isn't a success.
The regular season is here and there is nothing else other than winning football games on the agenda. You have asked your questions since December 30 came and went. The Eagles have a team ready to go into the battle of a long, punishing schedule. They open against the Rams, a team that is looking to rebound back to respectibility. I'm sure St. Louis wants to win the Super Bowl and may even think it can go from 3-13 to the very top.
Eagles-Rams isn't about winning the Super Bowl. Eagles-Rams is about the Eagles going out and taking care of business and winning a football game and starting the season on a positive note. You know the numbers: Andy Reid is 3-6 in first games of seasons. It needs to get better right now.
There isn't much to say here. I'm not going to write down all the ways the Eagles can beat the Rams. Bottom line to me is that I think the Eagles are a better team than St. Louis and I want the Eagles to play that way. I want a win from this game, and I want a feeling of satisfaction from the way the Eagles play in the next 60 minutes.
How are the Eagles going to play it in this one? Probably very much like they do: Throw the ball early on and mix in soms runs and try to gain an advantage. Blitz here and there and go after quarterback Marc Bulger and try to force some turnovers. Build a lead and then win the line of scrimmage and go home feeling good.
The feeling I have no is more about the season starting. I wondered way back when how I would feel now. Excited? Sure am. Can't sleep? No, I don't feel that. Unable to relax because I'm so focused on this game? Not really.
What I feel is a next step. I feel that a new day is here. I feel like the best time in all the world is upon me, and a beautiful September day waits and the Eagles are going to begin to tell their season's story in front of my very eyes.
Really, I just want to get to kickoff. I am going to enjoy all the time between now and then, but I've seen all the practice and I've formed opinions on all the strategy and the players and the opponent, and now I just want to get to the game. Let's play some ball!
I'm looking at this season from an extremely optimistic perspective. I think the Eagles can win the Super Bowl. I think the first step, against the Rams, is poing to set the stage for the early part of this year. I want to hear the roar of the crowd and I want to see the Eagles play with a desperate emotion. They need to win. We all need to win.
Everything changes now. It all counts. The Eagles have to win every thing, every week. That's the goal. Win now, take a step, and let's enjoy the opening of the next phase in the Eagles' season ahead.
valdeini@...
09/08/08
5:20 pm ET |
dont get ahead of yourself dopes the rams dont have a db that could cover me let alone one of our receivers that still doesn't mean were gonna be there when it counts!
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lina.louise.88@...
09/07/08
6:33 pm ET |
This game today was one that I enjoyed watching! We killed the Rams! Next week, the Cowboys are going down. This may be a great year for Philly. Touchdown after touchdown, the offense was pretty amazing, but the defense! Man... Making the Rams punt like 10 times in a row! I loved this game, and I hope I'm going to love next week's game even more! Let's leave the '07 season behind and look forward to the future of the Philadelphia Eagles! Go Eagles!
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darq_eagle
09/07/08
5:44 pm ET |
WOW! 3 (bum) receivers got over 100 yrds each. I don't see anyone crying for a #1 receiver today! The Eagles were great in every phase of the game. I don't care what the cowgirls do today, we own them and they know it. Fly Eagles Fly, on the road to Victory!!!!
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GreenPhalanx
09/07/08
5:03 pm ET |
how long did sopcast take to work? i gave up after about 15 min and walked to bar. we looked sharp. there was even a darren howard sighting. did clemons do anything?
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r0undman2
09/07/08
4:55 pm ET |
Touchdown Browns!
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r0undman2
09/07/08
4:54 pm ET |
What a great game today. The Eagles were hitting on all cylinders today as well as the reserves. Something special is brewing this year boys!
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r0undman2
09/07/08
4:53 pm ET |
Go Browns!!!
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aapoet@...
09/07/08
4:24 pm ET |
Okay, so my prediction of 45-0 was a little ambitious. I didn't take into account that, when the Eagles were up 38-0, they might play a bit of prevent and allow the Rams to get into field goal range, or that Reid might just run out the clock when the team was on their way to scoring the final touchdown. What was I thinking? On a less self-promoting note: The team looked spectacular in every facet of the game. The Rams have a decent offense. You just couldn't tell. Next week is the real test, playing on Monday Night in dallas. It should be the toughest test of the year, and if the team stays healthy, it could really be a game for the division in the second week of the season. I don't know how I'm going to make it through this week ... to Monday Night no less ... without going nuts!
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JeromeBrown99
09/07/08
4:13 pm ET |
And the funny thing is... you were wrong about Peanut. He wouldn't start if Brown AND Curtis weren't out. Sorry. You were wrong. Peanut can't even start for us. === But Peanut is as good as Baskett and Lewis.
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JeromeBrown99
09/07/08
4:12 pm ET |
And you also said we needed to trade #36 for Darren McFadden. Don't forget that lil Jewel. You said McFad could play QB for us.
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JeromeBrown99
09/07/08
4:07 pm ET |
Cutis woulda had 150 yards and 3 TD's.
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JeromeBrown99
09/07/08
4:07 pm ET |
Curtis and Peanut do not play the same position. So... how can Curtis be #3 er whatever? Explain that 1 Mr. Football.
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amcconnell1@...
09/07/08
4:01 pm ET |
This is going to be the most lopsided victory in opening day,since 1940 or so.
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amcconnell1@...
09/07/08
4:00 pm ET |
I want to be hearing,"Acalvo,you were right,that Jackson is awesome!" or "Man,you know your football stuff",or "We're Eagle-Lovers now,can't wait until Curtis comes back at the #3!". I'm the ONLY one on here that said that Jackson was better than Curtis at the #1 spot,and got bashed day after day,week after week,and month after month,but I took it,even getting booted at one point.Now all you guys see what I saw from this stud,and that's a winner.Yes,he's small,yes,he could get injured,and yes,he's a rookie,but he's still BETTER THAN CURTIS.Now,when Curtis comes back,it just adds another deminsion to this offense,that will only add to this offense.Same thing with Reggie Brown. this game also proves how little we need Brown,as well.
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amcconnell1@...
09/07/08
3:50 pm ET |
Also,I told you guys and gals about the cheaters.Their done,and will at best,be wild cards.I don't think they make it,like I said.The league is going to come down on them.It's over for their "Cheating Dynasty".
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amcconnell1@...
09/07/08
3:48 pm ET |
I don't want to be the one to say"Told ya so",but I TOLD YOU SO! Jackson is everything that Curtis is not.He opens up the offense in many different ways.Then you add punt returns,like the last one that should have been a TD,and you see what I've been saying since before we drafted him,and why I wanted him at #19,which is even better,cuz now we have more draft picks next draft.When Curtis comes back,put him at the #3 spot,and this offense,barring injury,will be unstoppable.
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darq_eagle
09/07/08
2:42 pm ET |
I got a quick question. Where are all the fans crying for a #1 receiver? I told you cat's #5 is best when he spreads the ball around and everybody gets love! GO BIRDS!!!
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phlybntyhntr1
09/07/08
2:27 pm ET |
THATS RIGHT. WHO SAID IT? ME, THATS WHO. HANK BASKETT, TOUCHDOWN EAGLES! LMAO. FLY EAGLES FLY!
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thefirelion
09/07/08
2:04 pm ET |
I smell a safety coming
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thefirelion
09/07/08
1:37 pm ET |
superbowl loser curse may have officially landed in NE....Brady left with a knee injury
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thefirelion
09/07/08
1:32 pm ET |
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!
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OTBMarketing@...
09/07/08
1:30 pm ET |
Why doesn't Donovan McNabb wear the captain's "C"? If McNabb isn't worthy of the "C" or chooses not to wear it ... who IS the EAGLES captain?
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OTBMarketing@...
09/07/08
1:30 pm ET |
Why doesn't Donovan McNabb wear the captain's "C"? If McNabb isn't worthy of the "C" or chooses not to wear it ... who IS the EAGLES captain?
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GreenPhalanx
09/07/08
12:58 pm ET |
game time birds
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stcdt01@...
09/07/08
12:38 pm ET |
Im so excited! Been waiting months for this! this last half hour is taking so long!
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