Posts
10/26/2009 09:29:00 AM
So, almost through Week 7 of the 2009 NFL campaign, here's what we know about the NFC. The Saints and Vikings? Contenders, by far. If both teams stay healthy, the road to the Super Bowl will likely go through one of those cities.
The Giants, Cardinals and Eagles? Not yet contenders, in my opinion. The Eagles have the offensive prowess to compete with anyone, but will they be able to pick up first downs and grind out the clock in a tough, cold weather, divisional battle or playoff game? I'm not sure. I'm also not sure if they can stop anyone when they really need to. The Giants and Cards, again if both stay healthy, particularly Kurt Warner, will likely make the playoffs, but neither are frontrunners for home field.
Tonight's Eagles game will show a lot. The team got embarrassed by the Raiders last week, which in my mind was made a whole lot worse with the absolute drubbing the Jets put on the Raiders this weekend. The Raiders haven't turned a corner--they still stink, and they're still one of the worst teams in the NFL. They just happened to show up ready to play against the Birds last weekend. I'm getting sick to my stomach just thinking about it.
Anyway, the Skins beat us twice last year. We're not contenders if they beat us tonight. You can take that to the bank.
Here's hoping some Phillies-mania rubs off on the Birds tonight.
The Giants, Cardinals and Eagles? Not yet contenders, in my opinion. The Eagles have the offensive prowess to compete with anyone, but will they be able to pick up first downs and grind out the clock in a tough, cold weather, divisional battle or playoff game? I'm not sure. I'm also not sure if they can stop anyone when they really need to. The Giants and Cards, again if both stay healthy, particularly Kurt Warner, will likely make the playoffs, but neither are frontrunners for home field.
Tonight's Eagles game will show a lot. The team got embarrassed by the Raiders last week, which in my mind was made a whole lot worse with the absolute drubbing the Jets put on the Raiders this weekend. The Raiders haven't turned a corner--they still stink, and they're still one of the worst teams in the NFL. They just happened to show up ready to play against the Birds last weekend. I'm getting sick to my stomach just thinking about it.
Anyway, the Skins beat us twice last year. We're not contenders if they beat us tonight. You can take that to the bank.
Here's hoping some Phillies-mania rubs off on the Birds tonight.
