SB Nation User Blog: topcat6

Reid=Inflexable, unadaptable, unimaginative

topcat6 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:53:47 -0000

First off, I don't think the Fatman should be fired. In fact, I think he should be extended. I don't think he should be extended for too long though. Just wanted to get that out of the way, so you Reid nuthuggers don't cry.

Andy's Eagles have always looked the same. They have been very good at times and very bad at times. More good then bad though. But,as we all know, he hasn't done enough in the pressure situations to warrant anything other than a little credit.

Andy's Eagles annual problems:

1. Lack of balance(when needed) or asks Mcnabb to do too much (everygame!!!)

Other than Peyton Manning, who else is asked to do as much as Donovan by their coach? If there is someone else out there I would sure like to know. Andy, is always calling 40, 50, or whatever number of multiread pass plays. Why? Who knows... Has anyone seen the Vikes play? Childress asks Farve to make a few plays and keeps good balance (I wish he would have done that here). I've seen it with my own eyes. Farve isn't back there gun slinging like Mcnabb. This has been going on forever now.

2. Depends on too many blitz plays

Why do we have to blitz like 40% of the time? Have we not ever saw a WR screen or a RB dumpoff? Every year it is the same... What happened to calling pressure blitzes will man on man press corners? I haven't seen it that often. Blah, Blah. Change up our defense!!!!! Same old, same old.

3. Clock management problems

This dude has no idea why or where he should use timeouts. He hasn't learned this??? How many more times should we have to watch this???? A million more? Wait, I should jock him too, right? Effe that!

4. Virtually no halftime(or in-game) adjustments

This Fatman is stuck to his passing menu. When we came back to win? I remember KC, and almost NO and AZ. I don't have any game film to rummage through but I see our team as a poor ingame ajustment type.

5. What happened when we ran nohuddle today children? I think Oakland called timeout. What happened after that children? We didn't use it anymore :( So let me get this straight, we use a technique and the opposing team freezes, right? Then we don't go there again? Am I missing something?

I don't look up DVOA's and Profootball reference because of last years NFC championship game and games like this. NJBammer, weren't we supposed to kill? I think so. So, I am not using these stats to back up my opinions. I simply don't value them that much. They do have value, but I don't know how much they should be valued.

We need a new offensive coordinator and a clock managenment specialist for christmas. I would like a Sam LB and a new contract for our best CB, Sheldon Brown.

What do you guys think? Is Reid unadaptable? Isn't he stuck to a philosophy, didn't Bruce Lee teach us that no school thought was best? Westbrook had 6 carries and 50 yards, why didn't Andy notice that?

Poll

Is Andy Reid an adaptive coach?

Yes

8 votes

No

38 votes

Not enough insight to really know for sure

12 votes

58 votes | Poll has closed

Trotter coming back????

topcat6 — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:43:27 -0000

Adam Schefter, of ESPN, says that the Eagles have worked out Jeremiah Trotter to see what kind of shape he is in at this point.

This doesn't seem to be good news for our starting MLB Omar Gaither. I never played in the NFL, or in College, but Gaither doesn't seem to be getting the job done. He hasn't been impressive, thus far, but lets hope this work out of Trotter lights a fire or something.

Does anyone else really really... miss Stewart Bradley? Jeez, we could really use his services right now.

What does everyone else think? Is Gaither getting it done? No way Trotter comes back, right? Who else has a man crush and really misses Stewart Bradley? This doesn't show that Sean McDermott has a lot of confidence in Gaither.

What should we do?

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/moving_the_chains/Reports_Eagles_work_out_Trotter.html

Please help me understand

topcat6 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:37:43 -0000

A lot of posters on this site are pretty smart. I like to use these people and steal their knowledge.

This is what I need: Please explain what is actually wrong with ~~Sean~~ Shawn Andrews back. For real, I don't know what is actually(specifically) wrong with it. I would like to see what it is and then go look for other people with the same problem. If like 10 other lineman have had the same problem and continued to produce after the injury then I will be a little pissed. If this is a serious injury, and other people don't normally come back from injuries like his, then I will calm down.

Has anyone else thought about this angle? I don't really have a lot of time to look up this stuff. I have a huge test on Monday, so Sunday is gone because of the game. For this reason, I have to study, and not look at Shawn's injury.

Can someone do this? Thanks

Where I am going to be looking...

topcat6 — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:30:43 -0000

It's finally here, no more speculation, or stupid arguments about nothing important. The season starts this week! Our team looks like it has the goods, but we all know that looks are not important. We need the real thing.

Week one isn't going to be easy.

Here are some of my concerns for these up coming weeks and what I will be looking for Sunday...

1. Shawn Andrews: Where has he been? What has he been doing? Is he still depressed? What was he depressed about again? Did he really hurt his back so much during a conditioning drill? For real? We all saw that the Big Kid has the goods, even Billacheat said so himself!! Well he had the goods, at least. Did the addition of his brother (Stacey Andrews) and his former college roommate (J.Peters) help bring him back psychologically? More specifically, can the Big Kid brush off all the rust and handle J. Peppers right off the bat? He said the right things in the paper, but that shit don't impress me though. But we all should know, actions speak louder...

2. J. Peters: What has this guy been doing since signing for all those millions? He didn't look like he has been training from what I saw. When I looked a Tra Thomas, I saw a huge guy that really looked like he was serious about pass blocking. His form was tight and he consistantly produced. I don't know that I see that with our new left tackle. Andy Reid said that Sean Andrews was the best taclke in the league but he played guard. He then said, that Jason Peters, "was the best in the business." So, I guess I shouldn't worry then, we have the 2 best tackles in the league. Does he mean the most talented or the most productive? I would hope he means they are the most productive.

3. Omar "Can't stop the Run" Gaither: Where has he been? Isn't this the same guy that was benched midseason and replaced by A.Jordan? Wasn't he being accused of being too fancy(trying for too many big plays)? He wasn't fufilling his run fits or something? DIdn't our run defense greatly improve when he wasn't playing? Now, I am supposed to believe that days of being a cutie pie are behind him? Why couldn't I see for this for myself during the preseason? Prolly because they thought that he was cute and wanted to see if Mays could do better(Mays didn't look to good IMO).

4. Macho Harris: I don't know anything about him. He played a VT. He burnt himself when he was little. He is our new FS. Replacing Brian Dawkins... What else can I say, I am a little concerned about this. Has anyone else seen Steve Smith consistantly burn anyone trying to guard him? I dunno.

5.Brian "The catalyst" Westbrook: How is he really doing? Has he went full speed in practice? For real, has he really tried to cut someone up and then out run 5 people all at the same time? Really? BWEST is hands down our best player. He is a warrior and someone that I really like to watch. I don't think that we can win the Superbowl without him. Shady McCoy has yet to show me shades of ~~greatness~~ goodness. I've heard what everyone else says about him. I just haven't seen it.

6.Sheldon Brown: Since Ellis Hobbs has come on to the scene I haven't seen much out of Sheldon Brown. He has been injured and all of that I've heard. But I didn't see him in the games. I wasn't really looking for him because he usually has his shit together, but now that I think about it, where has he been? Is he starting opposite Samuel? How has he looked in practice? Is his feelings still hurt from the NFC Championship game(Fittzy)?

7. Sean Mcdermott: He is supposed to be the next big thing. Steve Spags all over again, I knowI know, I have heard all the hype... Can he fill JJ shoes(I know he cannot)? Can he at least hold a candle? Will the Eagles D be as productive as it has been since you know who has been the big boss?

Those were the really the big concerns I have had.

Other things to think about...Opening day hasn't been too good to us if I recall correctly....Our Offense is Hot and Cold...Some play calls will be bizarre....Carolina can run and run...Steve Smith is a beast...Jake D got really lucky with his new contract...

P.S. Does anyone else think that Pickle Juice should be mandatory for opening day? I do. Man, that was sweet, opening day @ Dallas. That was something. I cannot wait until we get to do that again.

Please help me understand something

topcat6 — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:36:20 -0000

Are we, I mean the Eagles, going to keep 4 quarterbacks? Why is this what I have been hearing(reading)? Please tell me that I am not the only person--rabid Eagles fan--who thinks this would be a retarded move. If we didn't think that Mike Vick was good enough to be our back up's back up, then explain the move to me. He should be the 3rd Qb. What is the problem with that? He might have to play(start) if something happens to DMoney and Kolb. Ok, I get it. That leads to my next question. Is AJ Feely waay better than Mike Vick? Why would anyone think this????? Especially our FO?

I could go on forever, really. This is a major concern of mine. Can someone please straighten me out. I read this site everyday and I still have no idea why anyone would even consider this as a viable option. Especially since we have--might have-- some problems at FS and we have extra talent at the WR position.

Any explaination would be appriciated. Thanks

Heyward-Bey signed by Oakland

topcat6 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:58:23 -0000

Espn is reporting the signing of Oakland's 1st rounder, Darrius Heyward-Bey. Although the terms were not released, his deal is said to be garanteed to be worth at least 23.5 million. Since he was picked 7th and Maclin was picked 19, Maclin has to be expecting to get less money.

Wasn't Maclin the 3rd WR taken? So, he should now have a contract to go off of. Does this mean that we are one step closer to having our much coveted WR in camp?

I really hope so.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4367575

Is Maclin signed or what??

topcat6 — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:00:52 -0000

I read this website everyday, and I saw that there were rumors that Maclin signed a 6 year deal. I have yet to actually see anything official. I hope that I just missed it. I saw that Shady and the back up linemen were signed but nothing about our potential stud WR...

Did he sign yet or what???

So what? Is he signed, or is he still trying to get more money? Does anyone else like that DJax is always mentioning him when interviewed? I do, maybe Djax sees that Maclin is a player and that is why he mentions him a lot.

Kornheiser Replaced!!!

topcat6 — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:13:32 -0000

First off, I send my thoughts and feelings for JJ and his family. I really hope he takes care of his health situation. I hope his Melenoma hasn't metastisized(that is a word right?) too much. I think they said that it was already in his lymphatic system and that isn't too good from what I have heard. He needs to concentrate on that and I think he shouldn't worry about the Eagles until he is cleared by his doctors.

On to some better news...Hooray! Espn and their Monday Night Football producers have answered the my call(Not literally). They stepped up and picked up a former SuperBowl Champion coach and the former Eagles offensive coodinador John Gruden to add to their MNF crew!

I know most people don't like Gruden as much as I do, but I know that almost everyone here can agree that he has to be a large step up from Kornheiser. I personally would hardly ever watch MNF if the Eagles were not being showcased nationally. I do really only watch MNF when a NFC East team is playing for scouting and any upcoming Eagles opponent(s). One of the reasons for that was Kornhieser. He has always turned my stomach whenever he opened his mouth. Now I can see myself watching more MNF now that 'Chucky' is on and Kornhieser isn't there to make my blood boil.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4174469

What do you guys think? Gruden is an upgrade, right? Kornhieser is a clown and super annoying, right? Is MNF going to be more watchable when the Birds aren't on now?

Eagles FO loves snooping on peoples Myspace

topcat6 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:25:39 -0000

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/41735892.html

Bob Brookover said in the Inquirer that Jack Ikegwuonu was talked to by the FO for a picture that ended up on his sisters Myspace.

Does anyone know what was the deal with the picture?

Personally, I would be more than a little upset if my bosses called me into the office because they were looking at my sisters Myspace and all that. What do you guys think?

Is it me or is this 2nd Myspace related incident too many with the Eagles FO?

For the record, I just think this stuff is really sad. But if we win the Championship I could care less. But, until then, I continue to be suprised at the way these guys do business.

Andy Reid: Why is the phone ringing?

Tom Heckert: I am busy Sir, rememeber we fired all the help to save money.

Andy Reid: Ok, Ill get it. Hello

Phone: This is Leonard Weavers agent, I've been calling for days and no one has answered. We want to come and sign.

Andy Reid: Ohh, sorry, we have been really busy, were currently conducting the monthly audit of everyones Myspace. We were kinda busy.

Phone: WTF? Myspace is more important than a Fullback?

Andy Reid: I still have decided on that one, I'll have to check my binder and I'll get back to you.

80k people feel the Eagles weren't justified

topcat6 — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:21:26 -0000

Thanks to the always vigilant 'For your information' crew here on BGN, if first heard about the poor guy that got shit canned for his stupid facebook comment. I can with reasonable confidence say that the collective opinion of BGN was 'He deserved being fired or he should have switched his settings or something to that effect'. Well as unsuprised as all of you should be, I totally and unequivocally disagree with that argument. The thing is 80,000 other people agree with me too.

http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/poll/index?pCat=46&sCat=352

I have been so redundant it has been annoying the shit out of even me. All I say is that you guys are Eagles FO lapdogs and groupies and other stuff like that. Here is yet another example of that. Some passionate fan says something on a stupid site and he gets fired for it. Then (again I think it would be fair to say) ya'll agree with the lame Eagles organization again!!!! WTF?

Doesn't the Bill of Rights in our Constitution permit freedom of expression and press? Seriously, semantics and philology aside, was dude using a Eagles company computer or something?

Does this lame firing continue to add the terrible repuatation of the Eagles FO? I'll tell you one thing ya'll(at least you should) firing someone on the phone is weak and sorry. It makes the organization look really weak(They are, by the way), and if the Eagles FO had a favorite color it wouldn't be green, it would be Yella!!!!