Just now, BDawk_ASamuel said:

Flyers played their C+ game tonight and still came away with the win. 

That was my impression as well. Hart was fantastic.

The Flyers and 6ers/Phillies could not possibly be heading in opposite directions any faster.

7 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

The Flyers and 6ers/Phillies could not possibly be heading in opposite directions any faster.

I find the NBA to be unwatchable. 

Everson Griffen to the Cowboys isn't a great look for Howie.

It's not that Howie "missed" Griffen.  Well, he did in 2010 when he nonsensically drafted DTO over him.  But that's ancient history.  Griffen probably wanted to go to Dallas.

But Dallas gets a DE who would be the best on our team (sorry Graham, it's true) for less money on a clean contract, whereas Graham has an albatross of a nearly absurd $18m cap hit next year while they'll also be on the hook for over $10m with Barnett.

Watching Dallas pick up a better DE than both of them for pocket change as an afterthought reflects how much Howie has struggled at this position.

1 minute ago, eagle45 said:

Everson Griffen to the Cowboys isn't a great look for Howie.

It's not that Howie "missed" Griffen.  Well, he did in 2010 when he nonsensically drafted DTO over him.  But that's ancient history.  Griffen probably wanted to go to Dallas.

But Dallas gets a DE who would be the best on our team (sorry Graham, it's true) for less money on a clean contract, whereas Graham has an albatross of a nearly absurd $18m cap hit next year while they'll also be on the hook for over $10m with Barnett.

Watching Dallas pick up a better DE than both of them for pocket change as an afterthought reflects how much Howie has struggled at this position.

If Griffen is so great, then why did it take him so long to find a job?

Alright, what situation would you choose if your life depended on a Philadelphia win?

6ers down 2, Simmons at the 3-point line with an expiring shot clock.

Phillies up 1 with 3 innings to go and the starter out of the game.  

1 minute ago, Desertbirds said:

If Griffen is so great, then why did it take him so long to find a job?

He's not so great.  He's 32...and COVID.

The marquee FA at the position never signed, which never set the market and also delayed dipping into the lower tiers.  

14 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Everson Griffen to the Cowboys isn't a great look for Howie.

It's not that Howie "missed" Griffen.  Well, he did in 2010 when he nonsensically drafted DTO over him.  But that's ancient history.  Griffen probably wanted to go to Dallas.

But Dallas gets a DE who would be the best on our team (sorry Graham, it's true) for less money on a clean contract, whereas Graham has an albatross of a nearly absurd $18m cap hit next year while they'll also be on the hook for over $10m with Barnett.

Watching Dallas pick up a better DE than both of them for pocket change as an afterthought reflects how much Howie has struggled at this position.

1st round talents don't fall to the 4th round for no reason. That sort of hindsight draft logic is such a pain in the a**. Were you one of the folks dunking on the Redskins Football Team for missing on Guice?

Definitely agree on the contract situation next year. I think you either extend Barnett in 2021 or you get rid of him. No way they'll be able to carry him next year at that number.

10 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Alright, what situation would you choose if your life depended on a Philadelphia win?

6ers down 2, Simmons at the 3-point line with an expiring shot clock.

Phillies up 1 with 3 innings to go and the starter out of the game.  

Phillies. While their bullpen might surrender some runs, they still have three more at bats.

No way Simmons is making that shot.

Just now, Saltpeter said:

1st round talents don't fall to the 4th round for no reason. That sort of hindsight draft logic is such a pain in the a**. Were you one of the folks dunking on the Redskins for missing on Guice?

Definitely agree on the contract situation next year. I think you either extend Barnett in 2021 or you cut him. No way they'll be able to carry him next year at that number.

I was firmly on the Griffen bandwagon in 2010.  It's not hindsight.  He was everything I get blasted for focusing on.  A monster athlete with huge explosion at a downhill position.  He was a 1st round talent who fell to the 4th for a reason and it worked out.  With hindsight, he'd have been a 1st round pick.  Under the circumstances, he should have been no later than late 2nd.  Howie drafted 2 DE's and 3 defensive players ahead of him though.  Water under the bridge at this point.

 

4 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

Phillies. While their bullpen might surrender some runs, they still have three more at bats.

No way Simmons is making that shot.

Yup.  The at-bats give the Phillies a puncher's chance of still winning.

Simmons needs to take the shot in order to make it, which further drags down the odds.

50 minutes ago, eagle45 said:

Alright, what situation would you choose if your life depended on a Philadelphia win?

6ers down 2, Simmons at the 3-point line with an expiring shot clock.

Phillies up 1 with 3 innings to go and the starter out of the game.  

Phillies but I feel better on what part of my lineup is coming up. If I can have Harper, Realmuto and Didi I like my chances. If it’s going to be McCutchen, Hoskins and Quinn i still go Phillies but i hate both situations. 

2 hours ago, DawkinsOwnage03 said:

And 3 times the player 

This honestly isn’t good for us 😕

Honestly, there won't be a season and the money they save will roll to next year.

Officially 1 month to gameday.

3 hours ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

Flyers played their C+ game tonight and still came away with the win. 

8 seed but yeah I agree, got away with a mediocre effort. Very exciting stuff 

17 hours ago, EaglePhan1986 said:

Random... 

I’ve lived in Pittsburgh, no Baltimore. And I try to avoid wearing my Eagles or Phillies shirts in public because there’s always some rando who insists on making some dumb comment or trying to talk sports with me. 
 

Ok MFer I’m just trying to order my burrito idc if you think we should have kept Foles 

I wear my eagles stuff everywhere and I live in "Steeler Country". Occasionally I get a snide comment or two. But I also get "nice jersey" which helps me to identify other fans

9 hours ago, ManuManu said:

Dammit. 

FYP. That was a mistake by Howie, the guy mentioned us as a place he wanted to go to.

8 hours ago, DawkinsOwnage03 said:

And 3 times the player 

This honestly isn’t good for us 😕

It's not bad for us, either.  He is good, but not great.  Not a major game changer and can be silent in games

7 hours ago, eagle45 said:

Alright, what situation would you choose if your life depended on a Philadelphia win?

6ers down 2, Simmons at the 3-point line with an expiring shot clock.

Phillies up 1 with 3 innings to go and the starter out of the game.  

Sounds like the time to focus on Eagles draft prospects or if the Union will break through

24 minutes ago, greend said:

FYP. That was a mistake by Howie, the guy mentioned us as a place he wanted to go to.

The mistake wasn't not signing him.  The mistake was the cap hell that Howie has put the Eagles in causing them to be very frugal.  No, his contract isn't big by any means but every penny the Eagles can roll over to 2021 helps them avoid a lot of problems.  It definitely sucks seeing him go to Dallas.  Aside from being just a good football player he is also a very solid pro which might help that locker room.  Dallas got better, never good news when they do.  

17 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

The mistake wasn't not signing him.  The mistake was the cap hell that Howie has put the Eagles in causing them to be very frugal.  No, his contract isn't big by any means but every penny the Eagles can roll over to 2021 helps them avoid a lot of problems.  It definitely sucks seeing him go to Dallas.  Aside from being just a good football player he is also a very solid pro which might help that locker room.  Dallas got better, never good news when they do.  

That's still the mistake. Regardless of the reason. 

The Cowboys got such a steal in Everson Griffin that both the Vikings (team that knows him best) and Seattle (SB contender with the biggest hole at EDGE) passed on the deal. Those aren't dumb franchises either. 

I like the signing for Dallas, but age/health are significant reasons why other team's didn't want him. 

Does he drop it?

13 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

Does he drop it?

Naw. He only drops the sure TD EASY ones

53 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

Does he drop it?