I guess that precautionary rest for Brian Westbrook on Friday was a little more serious than Andy Reid let on. According to multiple sources, Westy will not be available for tonight’s crucial showdown with the Cowboys.
Since the Eagles are learning how to play without their once great playmaker, this is kind of ho-hum news. I’d [...] Read Full Story
Nothing beats Cowboys week. The pageantry. The anticipation. The deep-seeded hatred. Ah, yes, it really is a special, special time of year. No matter the outcome, there’s always something to talk about.
A James Willis interception. Tom Hutton botching a hold. Pickle juice. Brian Westbrook kneeling at the one-yard line. DeSean’s goal line blunder on Monday [...] Read Full Story
Time to recap the week that was in the sports blogosphere.
Kevin Ferguson, our Lions blogger, invited me on his podcast to talk sports. (SideLion Report)
Need some gambling advice this weekend? I know I do. (FanSided Sports Blog, Suicide Drills)
Tim Lincecum got busted for driving while smoking the ganja. (Babes Love Baseball)
Hideki Matsui’s post-World Series interview [...] Read Full Story
Since nobody seems to be stressing the notion that Chris Gocong likely won’t play on Sunday against the Cowboys, allow me to be the worrywart.
Gocong will never get the pub that Trent Cole or Asante Samuel does, but that doesn’t make him any less important to the defense. Before Will Witherspoon arrived, Gocong was the [...] Read Full Story
There’s a new stat over at NFL.com. Well, it’s new to me. I don’t recall seeing it before, but I drink a lot, so it might have been there before this season and I just missed it. Anyway, it focuses on the offensive line, which is nice because I don’t think we talk about the [...] Read Full Story
Sometimes I have to pinch myself while watching DeSean Jackson. I’m not used to having an explosive wide receiver who can catch and run and dominate a game wearing midnight green. Well, not since 2004, when he who shall not be named was snatching everything in sight.
As an added bonus, Jackson has yet to morph [...] Read Full Story
Wasn’t it fun to watch the Eagles annihilate the big bad Giants? I haven’t enjoyed a win this much since the last time the Birds bounced Big Blue back in January.
The list of worthy candidates for this week’s cheesesteak is long and distinguished. I could easily peg four or five guys who are more than [...] Read Full Story
While watching the Eagles-Giants game, I finally figured out why Brian Westbrook has had such a snakebit season so far. Blame fat John Madden and his evil video game:
With such a lengthy injury resume, Westy should avoid mirrors, ladders, black cats and anything associated with the latest version of Madden football. Whoever suggested he and [...] Read Full Story
Watching the Eagles blowout the Chiefs is fun. Watching them destroy the Giants is the party of the year. Time to take a closer look at the massacre. It wasn’t all puppy dogs and ice cream, but it was by far the best game the Birds have played in ‘09. Here’s another view from the [...] Read Full Story
Maybe I should pick the Eagles to lose more often. Finally, after eight weeks, the Birds put together a fantastic gameplan in all three phases and executed it to near perfection. Obviously, I’m glad my prediction of a Big Blue victory was completely off the mark.
Eagles 40, Giants 17
Let’s reflect on what a suddenly crisp [...] Read Full Story
