What happen to the D?

In my post last week, I put the eagles would win as long as the defense played like they did against Carolina. An the eagle’s defense looked nothing like they did in Carolina. No one should have expected Kevin Kolb to play like a pro bowl (QB). Kolbs numbers were pretty good @ 31 OF 51passses completed for 391 yards, 2TDs and 3 Int's. Now some would say 3 int’s (interceptions) is a lot, but lets remember 2 of those Interceptions came at the end with Kolb trying to make a play. In week 1 against Carolina the eagles had 5 sacks and 5 interceptions. Against the saints the eagles had 2 sacks and 1 Int. 9 different receivers for the saints caught a pass. Drew Brees numbers were 25 of 34 passes completed for 311 yards and 3 td passes. Now the saints do have a lot of receivers that are playmakers. But there are no excuses for they way the eagle’s defense played. The eagle’s defense played most of the game like they did not care. With a young QB in there making his first start, the defense let him down. When Kolb got on the field the eagles were already down 7 nothing. The eagles 48 to 22 lost to the saints on Sunday, was the most points allowed at home since the Green Bay Packers scored 49 points in a game in 1962.

Loss of another Andrews? Stacey Andrews older brother of Shawn who signed a 6 year 38.9 million contract in the off season was out of action on Sunday. Doesn’t look like he will be back soon, as a report I read it is hard for him to plant his foot. It might be too early to call signing this guy a bust. But if you are that’s fine with me.

The Wildcat

By Andy Reid’s own account the eagles ran 12 wildcat plays on Sunday that averaged 5.7 yards a play. (For those of you who read this blog and don’t know what the wild cat is. It is a bunch of trickery plays to either score fast or to gain a bunch of yards.) The wildcat is a very entertaining package of plays. But I do not understand why the wildcat was run so much with Kolb in there. It seemed like with all the trickery Kolb could not get into a rhythm. During the game Troy Aikman made a comment like “it looks like Andy Reid had too much time on his hands this summer.” And the problem is there is probably going to be even more wildcat plays this weekend with Mike Vick returning. Something Andy Reid has to remember is the Wildcat is good but it comes with limitations. You have to find your rhythm first before using a wildcat formation. Maybe no more passes either for Westbrook in the wildcat, there should have been another 7 points on the score bored on Sunday.


Eagles Quick Notes: The eagles had 7 penalties on Sunday five on special teams. It seemed like Chris Clemens was lost out there on special teams being called for 2 of the penalties. Why have a FB (Fullback) if you’re not going to use him. Leonard Weaver did have 1 carry on Sunday, even though there were plenty of short yardage situations. Brent Celek had a really nice day with 8 receptions for 104 yards.


Phillies time: Phillies record is 87 wins and 61 loses. They have an 8 game lead in the division. With either 6 Phillies wins an either 6 marlins or braves loses the Phillies can eliminate them.

Phillies bull pen is pretty banged up right now with Scott Eyre loose body in arm, Romero strained forearm, Park strained hamstring Myers sore right shoulder and Pedro Martinez has a sore neck. Philles might need Happ to be the left arm in the bullpen if Erye and Romero can’t get healthy.

Phillies play a double header today starting at 4:10

Projected rotation PHILLIES (87-61) at MARLINS (80-70)
Today, 4:10: RHP Joe Blanton (10-7, 3.97) vs. RHP Josh Johnson (15-4, 3.01)
Tonight, Game 2: LHP Jamie Moyer (12-9, 5.05) vs. RHP Anibal Sanchez (2-7, 4.50)
Wednesday, 7:10: LHP Cole Hamels (10-9, 4.07) vs. RHP Rick VandenHurk (2-2, 4.24)

Look for the Marlins field to be pretty banged up from last nights Monday night football game. The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 27 to 23.


Random Thoughts: As much as I hate Joe Buck he and Troy Aikman they did way better calling the game than last weeks announcers did. The guys from last week seemed like they were making up there own players for each team. The fox sports score tracker showed way to many baseball scores on Sunday. Sunday is Football I can hit my channel return button to see the Phillies score thank you, please just show me football.


Funny Quote: “Now I know why I’m not a starter anymore. I was sweating like a hostage out there.” Phillies Tyler Walker who is now a relief pitcher.


That’s it for now. Special thanks to Matt the P o for putting the link to this blog on his Face book.

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Thanks I am JH Jr. and I’m out.