17 minutes ago, greend said:

I personally have no ill feelings toward Andy. Obviously I want to win the Super Bowl instead of him but I always look back at his time here with happy memories for the most part. 

COY usually doesn't win the super bowl for some reason

Between 1998-and 2005- I thought the world of AR.....  Between 2005 and 2009 I was souring with his lack of committment to the run, mistakes in big games, inability to win a SB.... 

And after the Giants won their second SB against the Pats during AR's tenure- (in the same span he had us in 5 NFCCG, 4 loses and 1 SB loss to the same Pats) I wanted the fat guy gone.  I really wanted him gone. 

Now that he is gone- I have no animosity- but I also do not look back with reverance to he and McNabb- because they both fell short- maybe thats unfair- but I between 1998-2005 I thought so highly of both of those, that I really believed he and McNabb would win a SB. But then reality set in. And so I look back knowing they both were good here- neither was GREAT while they were here. Ar has learned and gotten better since he left- he needed to leave. 

3 hours ago, Iggles_Phan said:

Celek when he was younger was just as good, if not actually slightly better than Goedert is right now.

Wow. I can’t believe someone would even suggest this. Not only do I disagree, but I think it’s actually a laughable assertion. Goedert is massively better than Celek, who I always liked, and pretty much was from the day he showed up.

2 minutes ago, downundermike said:

I am pretty sure Chris Jones would wreck that play, and as the audio says " I am pretty sure we will never see an NFL team try this "

Of course, he would. I am not being serious here.

For a play like this to maybe, MAYBE work, you would have to bring in 6 OL and when Kelce snaps it and steps back, the guards on either side would have to crash in. It would maybe work if the DT is not over-center. Too many variables for it to be worth it.

3 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

Wow. I can’t believe someone would even suggest this. Not only do I disagree, but I think it’s actually a laughable assertion. Goedert is massively better than Celek, who I always liked, and pretty much was from the day he showed up.

Brent Celek's best season

76 for 971 yards and 8 TD's

Goedert career highs

58 for 830 and 5 TD's

1 hour ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

If anyone is coming out to AZ for the game and has any logistical questions or looking for recommendations, I live out here so let me know if you have any questions. I know we have a few AZ posters in here. 

Dang, my family and I are still debating coming out from NM for the game.  It's not really the money itself that is stopping us but rather the hassle of traveling, traffic, restaurants packed, huge amounts of people. 

Just don't know that it is worth spending $10k per person to deal with that stress.  Also, I am not the biggest fan of Phoenix and that stadium. 

That being said, you never know if we will get a chance to watch the Eagles live in the Superbowl.  Tough decision  but I think are leaning towards all everybody getting together and throwing a sick party

Just now, Cliftoma said:

Dang, my family and I are still debating coming out from NM for the game.  It's not really the money by itself that is stopping us but rather the hassle of traveling, traffic, restaurants packed, huge amounts of people. 

Just don't know that it is worth spending $10k per person to deal with that stress.  Also, I am not the biggest fan of Phoenix and that stadium. 

That being said, you never know if we will get a chance to watch the Eagles live in the Superbowl.  Tough decision  but I think are leaning towards just all everybody getting together and throwing a sick party

I'll go with your family 

4 minutes ago, downundermike said:

Brent Celek's best season

76 for 971 yards and 8 TD's

Goedert career highs

58 for 830 and 5 TD's

There's something (or someone) holding Goedert back...

52 minutes ago, downundermike said:

I didn't say him specifically, but a whole bunch of folks.  Regardless, it was all the rage when it was built, and common knowledge for football fans.

All the rage? Again, I doubt more than 25% of the 50 million viewers Sunday have any idea when the stadium was built, much less details about it. 

1 minute ago, 4for4EaglesNest said:

Did you know the field in Arizona rolls out on a track in the open sun?

I always thought Arizona played in a dome

3 minutes ago, mattwill said:

All the rage? Again, I doubt more than 25% of the 50 million viewers Sunday have any idea when the stadium was built, much less details about it. 

Well, you may be shocked to know, that with fantasy football and so many ways to see all the games, people know things about other teams, players and stadiums.

When they show the players at the beginning of games and then say their name and school, I can probably name about 80% of the college they played for.

5 minutes ago, Cliftoma said:

Dang, my family and I are still debating coming out from NM for the game.  It's not really the money itself that is stopping us but rather the hassle of traveling, traffic, restaurants packed, huge amounts of people. 

Just don't know that it is worth spending $10k per person to deal with that stress.  Also, I am not the biggest fan of Phoenix and that stadium. 

That being said, you never know if we will get a chance to watch the Eagles live in the Superbowl.  Tough decision  but I think are leaning towards just all everybody getting together and throwing a sick party

Stay in Tucson and make the drive up on game day. It’ll be way cheaper. Get hotels in the foothills or the ritz at dove mountain which is a closer drive to Phoenix then in the city. and you get better Mexican restaurants down here. 

11 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

Wow. I can’t believe someone would even suggest this. Not only do I disagree, but I think it’s actually a laughable assertion. Goedert is massively better than Celek, who I always liked, and pretty much was from the day he showed up.

I always liked Celek a lot, but yeah -- Goedert is a top 5 NFL TE who would be top 2-3 if he was the focal point of the team's offense.  (If he could stay healthy, of course)

https://scarletandgame.com/2023/01/31/ohio-state-football-dawand-jones-makes-senior-bowl-history/?fbclid=IwAR3HT_h5HoM9cQxdGkZCtIZya4C07iuz2SlmG8L08rq-s_W9MsCOo5-hhy8

Holy long arms batman!!!

2 minutes ago, downundermike said:

Well, you may be shocked to know, that with fantasy football and so many ways to see all the games, people know things about other teams, players and stadiums.

When they show the players at the beginning of games and then say their name and school, I can probably name about 80% of the college they played for.

Auden Tate

1 minute ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Auden Tate

Florida State.  I learned that when he spent 30 seconds on the Eagles roster.

 

Carson Strong ??

Schefter is making it sound much more like a done deal

Just now, LeanMeanGM said:

 

So Broncos giving up that first to the saints that they got from the dolphins for chubb? 

1 minute ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

So Broncos giving up that first to the saints that they got from the dolphins for chubb? 

 

3 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Schefter is making it sound much more like a done deal

After everything I have heard locally about the Hawks and Russ split, and Russ wanting to do it his way, not sure if this is the best mix of coach and QB.

3 minutes ago, downundermike said:

After everything I have heard locally about the Hawks and Russ split, and Russ wanting to do it his way, not sure if this is the best mix of coach and QB.

Sounds great to me. Let the hilarity ensue. 

 

Broncos nation, lets ride. 

 

 

1 hour ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

I'll ask anyone. I'd love to get to Philly for the SB.

🎵We're from Philly, you don't have tickets, we don't care....🎵

20 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

Wow. I can’t believe someone would even suggest this. Not only do I disagree, but I think it’s actually a laughable assertion. Goedert is massively better than Celek, who I always liked, and pretty much was from the day he showed up.

I think goedert is more athletic than celek, Andy also always featured TEs in his offenses and still does so Celek was a beneficiary of that.

Celek was a really good blocker but so is Goedert.

I loved Celek as a player he was fun to watch run over dudes but I think goedert is better as well.

 

Hopefully he lasts for more than one year

 

3 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

 

If they can get Russ right, that’s a pretty talented squad with a historical head coach. Too bad freak show is also in that division so it doesn’t even matter.