The Nest....Philadelphia Eagles Thread (coach, man, watch, fans)

[Calico696]

Originally Posted by At1WithNature

As a Bear fan, i can let you know that the way in which the bears play football leaves little margin for error. The Chicago Bear defense is as good as it gets at stopping the run. And they have a good pass defense too although the numbers won't show it but this is because QB's have to pass 67 times!!! because they can't move the ball on the ground...at all. of course chicago has yet to face a RB as great as Westbrook. But they shut down guys like Joseph Addai with ease. the defense and special teams are 100% legit.

on to that offense...last week the Bears finally found a #1 Wr in brandon lloyd who had over 100 yards receiving and a TD as Kyle Orton finsihed with a QB rating of 84 which is good for Bear QB's. Orton is 9-2 in his career at Soldier Field.

The Bears have 3 good TE's but Ron Turner does not get them involved enough. Desmond Clark has the highest yards per catch out of any TE in the NFL over the past 3 seasons and Greg Olsen is as fast as a WR but built like a TE plus when to The "U" aka Tight End factory (bubba franks, kellen winslow, jeremy shockey, etc.)

The real key is Matt Forte. He is only a rookie but is just like Marshall Faulk in that he is a duel threat. he'll probably get 5-7 receptions versus the Iggles and 20-25 carries. He is a monster. Chicago's offensive line is not very good yet Matt Forte continues to have great production. The Eagles should be able to get 4 or 5 sacks on kyle orton.

who ever wins the turnover battle will win this game. chicago is better than their 1-2 record.

I agree completely, Da Bears are definitely better than their record shows. I actually have this game as a "loss" on my pre-season W-L sheet. But after seeing #5 looking good and healthy, I have changed my opinion. With Westbrook questionable though, who knows. E-A-G-L-E-S!!

[Calico696]

Just heard, McNabb, Westbrook and LJ Smith will not practice today (Wednesday).

[At1WithNature]

I would like to see the Iggles at full force because if you beat a banged up Eagles team, you really don't know how good you are. Brian Westbrook could be the best RB in the NFL. however, Andy Reid has a fine system in place and I know buckhalter could pick up the slack but he's still no Brian Westbrook!

[Pilot1]

Originally Posted by Calico696

Just heard, McNabb, Westbrook and LJ Smith will not practice today (Wednesday).

Damn! Really???

[Calico696]

Originally Posted by Pilot1

Damn! Really???

Westbrook scheduled to play Sunday. McNabb says chest feels worse, but he will play Sunday. Smith, who knows....he's always hurt anyway. Will post another practice update later.

[Calico696]

Thursday 9/25 practice update:

Hunt practiced

McNabb, Westbrook, Smith and Andrews did not practice.

[JHG722]

Fly Eagles Fly...

[Calico696]

Originally Posted by JHG722

Fly Eagles Fly...

On the road to victory.....


McNabb did practice Friday. Westy, Andrews and Smith still sat.

[Pilot1]

I now read that McNabb's a go and Westbrook is not.

[Calico696]

Originally Posted by Pilot1

I now read that McNabb's a go and Westbrook is not.

McNabb will play. Westbrook and Smith are listed as questionable, Andrews as doubful.

I'd rater rest Westy against the Bears and have him ready for the Deadskins next week.