therealworldschampion

As compared to last year, the Eagles' defense is much better, as they're doing a better job now stopping the run and the pass defense has actually improved as well. What I'm worried about is a good defense such as Carolina's focusing in on Westbrook now without Owens, and the other players having to step up. The offensive line hasn't been too hot either in the past 2 conference championships as McNabb was getting pressured all the time. What the Eagles need to do in the playoffs is get ahead early and hold the other teams' offense down, as not having Owens is going to hurt the passing game unless one of the WRs and the TEs step it up. They won't be able to get into shootouts now due to Owens not being there, so the defense is going to be key in the playoffs.

Pinkston is going to have to grow some balls if the Eagles are going to win in the playoffs this year. Actually, I'd like Seattle to come to Philly for the divisionals so it can be the Battle of the Head Cases: Todd Stinkston vs. Bobby "The Blanket" Taylor.

Reggie probably would've stayed with Philly had Braman not broken up the team due to being a cheap asshole. Think about all the talent that left Philly after free agency started: Reggie, Keith Jackson, Eric Allen, Seth Joyner, Clyde Simmons, Keith Byars, and a whole bunch of others. Had Braman actually shown some brains and selected Jeff Fisher instead of Kotite after canning Buddy Ryan, the team would've probably done better than they did in the early to mid 90s. RIP Reggie, the news shocked the hell out of me when I heard it around noon.

Finally got GTA: San Andreas since I had no money for it when it came out, and ESPN College Hoops 2K5(very good game).

Agreed. And it's not like he'll never have another shot, as the Eagles are well-managed enough to make runs for the next couple of years as well.

The Pro Bowl is definitley the worst of the 4 major sports' all-star games. Mostly because it's at the end of the season and everyone half-asses it to avoid getting a serious injury.

I can't believe no one has mentioned Randy Savage wearing the Slim Jim logo on his tights during Halloween Havoc 96.

Johnson's age is pretty much why he hasn't left for an HC position. Now Brad Childress, the offensive coordinator is the one that is supposed to be getting the big job offers.

Another factor is the coaching. With the exception of Jon Fox, I think Reid has the advantage on the rest of the coaches in the NFC playoffs. Mora's too green, Holmgren's lost it, Reid has outcoached Sherman before, Mike Moron will find a way to blow a game, and I think my 5 year old brother could outcoach Mike Tice.

Heh Minnesota winning on the road in January....

Screamin A was saying that they were not even going to win the division however in 2002 and that they might not even make the playoffs.

Screamin A. Smith was on Sportscenter last night yelling "IT'S OVER!!! THEY'RE DONE!! NO CHANCE!!!" Screamin A needs to remember that he pulled this shit before in 2002 during McNabb's broken ankle and he got proved wrong.

The NFC North winner probably will get the #3 seed and if they win, they're guaranteed to go to Atlanta for the second round. And the Vikings lost the NFC Championship game in 2000 at New York.

God I hate our local news. They were going into full panic today. I hate Howard Eskin, but he made the greatest point today. The NFC is so bad that they can still win it.

You know what 2Gold, I think you're right. Some teams seem to thrive on situations like this.

Teams are going to be keying in on Westbrook now since they're basically unafraid of the receivers until they actually do something. The tight ends(Lewis and Smith) have to step it up, and if the defense can keep playing well, they should be able to make it past the divisionals and into the championship game. Personally, now I would like to see Green Bay win on Friday at Minnesota and Seattle win the West, since I think they would be the best opponents for the Eagles in the divisionals considering Minnesota's history in big games on the road and Seattle not being able to stop anyone defensively.

Hey Dama, the receivers HAVE to catch something. Have you watched Pinkston run away from passes out of fear of contact in the past 2 weeks? I still think they can win the NFC just because it's so bad this year. The Super Bowl is a whole other issue now.

Sometimes when I'm trying to play games on my computer, it automatically closes due to a "Microsoft C++ Runtime Error" and it also says "Abnormal program terminated". Does anyone know why that happens and how I could fix it?

I can understand why people hate Owens. Sure he's a showboat and brags a lot, but don't try and make anyone feel sorry for Ray Lewis because Owens taunted him in a game. Heck Hines Ward was taunting Owens during the game against Pittsburgh, but did Owens call Ward a coward after the game? And Lewis is one to talk about calling anyone a coward considering he plea bargained during the trial in 2000.

Oh yes because Ray Lewis is such a class act on and off the field.

If Arizona wins the NFC West, Mike Holmgren and Mike Martz should both be thrown off a cliff. If Arizona and New Orleans both make the playoffs, then the NFC Wild Card round should just be eliminated and the 3 division winners(Philly, Atlanta, and the North winner) and the second place North team should all just play each other in the divisionals. On a side note: I would laugh my ass off if Haslett snuck into the playoffs at 8-8 or 7-9 and still kept his job.

Carolina I feel could definitley give them trouble. Fox is a good enough defensive coach to win in Philly(he's done it before).

If I were you, I'd be a hell of a lot more worried about losing to Jacksonville at Lambeau in an environment that favored the Packers.

Haha point well taken.

I'm agreeing with pinjockey here. The NFC is so bad that they could still win it, and remember they got to the NFC title game last year with Westbrook out, a horrible run defense, and crappy WRs. However, Westbrook has to stay healthy and Pinkston needs to grow a set and quit worrying about getting hit. I was at the game yesterday and he was still pulling that stuff. Anything can happen in sports, hell if the Red Sox won the World Series, then who knows what will happen.