While David Akers may end up being the goat after missing two field goals, there is plenty of blame to go around for the Eagles in their 21-16 loss to the Packers. We can blame the defense, which couldn't make a stop on third down to save their lives. We can blame Winston Justice, who got eaten alive by Clay Matthews during a key Eagles drive. We can blame Andy Reid for not having the Eagles offense prepared in the first half, when they managed to score only 3 points.
No matter who is to blame, which is really all of the above, the Eagles had their chance at the end and the season ended on a Michael Vick pass to Riley Cooper (of all people) that fell short. While it's hard not to be upset with how it ended, the Eagles had a good season for a team that was supposed to be rebuilding. Very few people expected the Eagles to be back in the playoffs this year, let alone be one of the better teams for a good portion of the season.
With that said, the Eagles have once again been bounced in the first round of the playoffs. With another long offseason ahead, the Birds will need to focus on bringing in some better defensive pieces and of course make sure that Michael Vick isn't allowed to leave town. Despite how this season ended, the Eagles have a bright future and a lot of young players, like LeSean McCoy, DeSean Jackson and Jamar Chaney, that are only get better in the coming years. Time will tell whether they will be the ones to finally lead the Eagles to that elusive Super Bowl victory.
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Sunday, January 9, 2011
Akers, Eagles fall short against the Packers
Eagles vs. Packers Wild Card Game Inactives: No Bradley or Jean-Gilles
The Eagles and Packers have announced their inactive players for their playoff showdown:
Eagles: S Jamar Adams, LB Stewart Bradley, DT Jeremy Clark, G Max Jean-Gilles, T Austin Howard, CB Brandon Hughes, QB Mike Kafka, DE Bobby McCray
Packers: S Atari Bigby, G Evan Dietrich-Smith, CB Josh Gordy, DT Howard Green, FB Korey Hall, QB Graham Harrell, G Nick McDonald, LB Frank Zombo
The Eagles will be without two starters for this game as Jean-Gilles and Bradley are unable to go. Filling in at right guard will be Nick Cole, who hasn't started a game since Week 11. Filling in at middle linebacker for Bradley will once again be Jamar Chaney, who has done quite well considering he is just a rookie. There was some hope that Bradley would be able to play today but apparently his elbow just isn't strong enough for him to be effective.
This one promises to be a good one, folks. The Eagles and Packers are very closely matched and there should be plenty of offensive fireworks. Let's hope Michael Vick can work his magic. GO BIRDS!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Eagles vs. Packers in the first round
This game will be a rematch from Week 1 of the season when the Eagles lost 27-20 at home in an injury-filled game. That game saw the Eagles lose Jamaal Jackson and Leonard Weaver for the season and also saw the emergence of Michael Vick after he took over for the injured Kevin Kolb. A lot has changed for both teams since Week 1 so expect a very different game this time around.
I'll post the first round schedule as soon as it gets released.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Brett Favre to Retire
Coming off one of his best seasons in the last few years, Brett Favre is reportedly going to announce his retirement. This comes as a bit of a shock, as the Packers are a young team that has a good shot at getting to the Super Bowl next year. One would think that if Favre thought he could win the big one again, he would keep playing. Of course, this comes in the wake of Randy Moss signing with the Patriots, and we all know Favre was lobbying for Moss to come to Green Bay. When that didn't happen, maybe he decided to hang it up. Of course, he can always change his mind, just like last year when he waffled back and forth for months.
The gunslinger will be missed. Let the Aaron Rodgers era begin in Green Bay.
