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Gamethread--Philly in the Preseason: The Big Number Three

Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots, Aug 22, 2008 7:30 PM EDT


Conventional wisdom dictates that the third preseason game is the one we're waiting for: trot out the big guns and the starters for at least a half and really let them shake their rust off. Have you ever known Bill Belichick to do anything conventionally? Buckle up--this should be interesting. MaPatsFan has a good pre-game, as do Gasper and Reiss from the Globe. Tom will not be playing. Others not suiting up are as follows:
# CB Jason Webster # S Brandon Meriweather # RB LaMont Jordan # CB Mike Richardson # RB Kyle Eckel # OT Ryan O'Callaghan # C/G Russ Hochstein # LT Matt Light # C/G Billy Yates # WR Sam Aiken # DE Le Kevin Smith # DE Ty Warren # LB Adalius Thomas
Lots of potential starters there. New old-guy Flynn is in a uni--#75 on the night. Don't confuse him w/ Wilfork. Geez, doubling up on numbers, moving guys around...I don't know, Patriots fans. I just don't know.

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Well. Let'er rip.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah...

evening fellas (and ladies)

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hola

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey!

Hope I didn’t overwrite anything.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Move?

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's see how the run D looks

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Good pass coverage

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

bad call

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Uhhmm...

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

everyone whiffs. nice

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Out of bonds

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

whew!!!!!!

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

hmm..

that was more of the bend defense we all hate. At least we stopped them eventually

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

what is the annoucer talking about

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Just bottle that comment.

You’ll be able to use it again and again and again.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

good idea

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

there is no way that was a catch

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why do we have

our No.1 CB returning kicks in the preseason?

by bartHML on Aug 22, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I was wodering the same thing myself

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah...

I was wondering the same thing… we have plenty of fast guys that can return

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

He got one last week, too.

There was a report this week that BB was going to give him some reps back there. I guess he isn’t content with the return stable.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hi all

Hubby’s at the game — the BUM. So is Assante Samuel by the way, hitting my man Moss like that

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Aug 22, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoa! No ticket for Marima?

We missed a block on 22.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bend this !!

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Go get some!!

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Disagree, here.

Hands were well inside the frame of the body—looked like an ass kicking to me. Kind of surprised—at least from that angle.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

THERE you go!

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally, good blitz

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Brew---ski!!!!!!!!!!

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

There was a hold on that, play, though.

Mike Wright got mugged.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Hobbs, create some pressure!!

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

wow...

3 and 22, and we let a 27 yard pass…

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

opps...

ahh.. ok they corrected it. I hate having to watch this on NFL.com =(

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh great. Let's send WW back there to get creamed.

What a brilliant plan. We’ve got so many talented slot receivers, just waiting for a breakout year.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

well

unfortunately some jokes lose their meaning when you only can get the play by play tex = (

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

You guys are going to have to fill me in on that one.

I saw it on one of my story threads too.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Put Jackson in there,

He’s not doing anthing else.

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

seriously

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can Cassel throw the ball?

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's play him at RB

He might be our leading rusher at the end of the game

by bartHML on Aug 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

why....

3 and 1 and they pass, instead of a simple rush up the middle… I hate those kind of calls

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Belichick playing scientist

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah...

especially with that surgeon Cassel in there. Terrible throw—I think. I’m betting Randy Moss didn’t f-up the route.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol...

yeah… gotta agree with you there…

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jarvis Green is getting caved in on the right

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Better D line on those 2 plays

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

September

I think it’s going to be a while before our offense gets on track. There hasn’t been a consistent lineup yet, and Brady hasn’t been in there once. I’m looking for a slow start to the year.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Defense is too soft

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Bryant sat on the curl, for just a second.

I bet McNabb double-pumped him off it. It made just enough of a window.

PS: Our defense is getting handled. Just handled. It’s going to be a long night for fans.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

True, but they haven't had any help from the offense at all.

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bah...

no way should mcnabb have that kind of time

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Aug 22, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

that's Brady kind of time

and no word on Matt Light either yet

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Aug 22, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Belichick is hiding a ton

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Hobbs

He really is a good return man, but I still think he is too valuable to the defense to be using as a KR

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Booooooo

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe the real Patriots were invaded by the body snatchers.

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

At least

we don’t have to listen to Marshall Faulk and Sterling Sharpe mocking ’em

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Aug 22, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Welker

has a rib injury, taken to the locker room, his return is questionable. (So he’s not going to come back…)

by bartHML on Aug 22, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

We're not getting anything out of this.

The defense is getting worn out and the offense isn’t getting any reps.

And our secondary is full of holes. Big, gaping, holes. 54 just got looked off by McNabb—Donovan looks really good.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Lynch got knocked on his ass that play.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Boooooo

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

cool

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Give sanders credit

he got ’faced. But he got a hand on the ball and made it hard on the guy.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

lets see if we can keep it for more than 3 downs/30 seconds

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

that was a first class mauling

at least cassel showed a good arm

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Aug 22, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy shit.

It’s like they’ve never blocked before in their lives. They must feel absolutely mortified.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Thomas, where has he been?

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Cassel may be saving his job here.

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

i still hate that pass interference rule

too many yards penalized…it almost killed us during the colts game last year

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Aug 22, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

This is coming back

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

BB is turning it up a bit

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's not getting a lot of help.

I thought he looked pretty good that drive, considering the quality of his protection. High quality. Like the shit you get at WalMart.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice catch Chad. You're really playing your way onto the squad,

and fulfilling everyone’s hopes. I’m sure you’ll have a long career in this league.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

In his (slight) defense,

he was double-covered. But it hit him in the hands—it would’ve been a clutch play, but we needed a clutch play.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm going to throw up.

I’m throwing up. It’s all over the couch.

He just walked away from old man Lynch. He paced him for two strides and said, see you later grandpa. I’m going to the house.

9-7 anyone?

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm sticking w/ the body snatchers theory.

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow

How slow did Lynch look then?

by furrycolt on Aug 22, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

No. I think faster than that.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

You my friend

Are a legend.

Sure you don’t wanna defect to a real team :)

by furrycolt on Aug 22, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wes Britt.

Blocking sleds don’t slide that well.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I just pinched myself and it hurt.

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Booooo is right. That f*cking sucked.

I’m going to struggle to see anything here worth defending.

To be honest (and this should give you some idea of how bad things look), Matt Cassel it the best player on the field for the Patriots right now.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Lol

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sure.

But he didn’t miss the tackle. There’s plenty of blame to go around tonight.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

But you don't give that much respect

To a rookie returner, what sort of message does that send out?

by furrycolt on Aug 22, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mike Lynch:

“there are more reasons to come to Foxboro than just a football game.”

You said it, Mike. I wouldn’t go to Lynn to watch a game like this. There’d have to be something else.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Your sig is awesome

Shaun of the Dead is one of my favourite films…

You seen Hot Fuzz?

by furrycolt on Aug 22, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only like a hundred times.

Well, I wouldn’t argue that it wasn’t a no-holds-barred, adrenaline-fuelled thrill ride. But there is no way you can perpetrate that amount of carnage and mayhem and not incur a considerable amount of paperwork.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

No. Just have a taste for dry humor and irony.

It goes with the territory.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

so....

For the first half, our best play was a pass interference call.. that about sum it up?

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup.

I feel like a kid again—the Patsies are BACK, baby!

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I blame you...

for posting that picture!

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

If it helps you to feel better you can.

The curse of Rod Rust.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

yup

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

At least they won't run this one back.

(he said, hopefully)

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

The second half

can only be better.

(let’s hope…)

by bartHML on Aug 22, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

The last 3 plays,

the oline has gotten off the ball very well.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

go for it!

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Sammy is my man

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

smash mouth running game... I like it

Its definitely a better idea then letting Matty pass.

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Holding penalties

They’re too fucking big. 10 yards for something that basically occurs every play? Stupid

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Where was all of this

in the first half?

(minus the holding)

by bartHML on Aug 22, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

We look like a goddamn jv squad.

I haven’t seen football this bad…well…ever. I guess.

Is MaPatsFan curled in a corner twitching and drooling? What happened to that guy?

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

what are you saying???

that’s the story and we’re sticking to it

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Aug 22, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think

He is saying that BB would report a torn achillies as a stubbed toe..

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like Polian

Would report a ruptured bursa sack as a sore knee

by furrycolt on Aug 22, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

We can't get off the field on 3rd down.

The secondary officially sucks. The eagles can have whatever they want tonight.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Take Sorgi

Boy’s a beast of a QB, so much raw potential

by furrycolt on Aug 22, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

So much

even Manning’s knee couldn’t take it, right?

by bartHML on Aug 22, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get out dude.

Come around here tryin’ to sell off all your old stuff. Shoot.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

i know, DAMN

honestly, both teams are screwed if our boys go down

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Aug 22, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Narr

If Manning was unable to start for a number of games, we’d just put Bob Sanders at QB

by furrycolt on Aug 22, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bruschi just tried a spin move...

he looked like he was checking himself out in a 3-way mirror. SSllloowww.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

He's been one of the preseason's bright spots.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

at least the cheerleaders look hot.

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Like your siggy. Sad what's happened to that guy.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Slater

Looks to be a solid returner from the numbers… how’s he actually looking? Getting decently past some of the ST guys of Philly?

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Actually,

he’s getting pretty good blocking, too. That side of ST is looking okay.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bailed out by a great catch.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Offense comes alive. Backups?

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

wow...

Chad just caught a ball… maybe it is Matty that sucks

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gutierrez to Jackson.

It doesn’t have quite the same ring as “Brady to Moss,” but tonight, I’ll take it.

Still no consistency in the run blocking.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

my ufda Green-Ellis isn't looking so good

he’s a little guy who looked good in Training Camp, but i’m guessing he won’t survive beyond August 30

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Aug 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

no way..

he was behind too many others on the depth chart… he was fighting for a practice squad spot anyway

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

You got to love Heath

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Big boys with hands

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ray Ventrone feels like "InVincible" to me,

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Now THAT is what we've been waiting for from CJ

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally!!

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

fan efing fastic

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Would one of you guys get me a beer? I'm out...

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

's ok. I like the Sam

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sad...

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Would one of you guys get me a beer? I'm out...

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I think you can count on that, actually.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

PI -- Hey--it's offense.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

he never had a chance

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Randy Cross: "This has been a learning opportunity."

We have one more week when that’s ok to say.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

This punter is insane.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

the breaks are really going our way

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Devere--rookie from CO

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

well...not too bad

if you take away the Eagles punt-return and kickoff return for those touchdowns, and the lack of scoring that would make the score 14-10 which isn’t really too bad.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Aug 22, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

In other words...

if you ignore a third of the game we’re only half as bad.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait. What?

How the hell do these guys have any idea about whether this is the best league in the world?

Better than, say, UEFA? Better than The English Premier League? Better than the Currie Cup?

Oh yeah the NFL is the best in the world. And Upshaw was the best—didn’t give a shit about the health or survival of ex-players, never bargained seriously for player safety.

I guess I’m just in a bad mood.

Wonder why.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Touchdown MG to CJJ.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Jones!!

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

so, when do they dump cassel?

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was important -- like a league game."----Dick Butkus

by standingpat on Aug 22, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

well, i feel better about at least one of our backups

’night guys. three down and one more to preseason game to go. enjoy your weekend all.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Aug 22, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

TAke care

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks for hangin'

fuzzycolt, props for posting. Later.

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by MaPatsFan on Aug 22, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

night guys and gals

Well a Matty did well tonight… just wasn’t the one people thought would do well

by Ogor on Aug 22, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ciao, folks. Live and learn.

As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead

by JohnHannahRules on Aug 22, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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