Ugly. I don't think you can find a better word to describe their season. Despite the image of their is that of a pock-faced, Proactiv needing and unkempt person, they were able to reach the playoffs this season. Who should they be thanking for their sixth spot in the National Football Conference's spot? The Cincinnati Bengals. That 13-13 deadlock ultimately turned out to be the factor that left Philadelphia in the playoff position.
Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia's town idiot, made this infamous statement on the current NFL rulebook:
"I've never been a part of a tie. I never even knew that was in the rule book," he said after the game. "It's part of the rules, and we have to go with it." The NFL's overtime rule was adopted in 1974, and 17 games have since ended tied. I guess we're aware of it now," McNabb said. "... I hate to see what would happen in the Super Bowl and in the playoffs."
There you have it. Mind-blowing, is it not? He's Philly's fearless leader. With the high magnitude of dumbassery, McNabb has shown true leadership this season as he was able to bounce back from his idiocy and led his offense to a great post-season run.
McNabb has thrown for over 4,000 yards this season, along with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. His QB rating is sub-par, but his numbers and the last several games spoke loudly to make his case. It is the first time he has started all 16 games since the 2003 season, when the Eagles made their Super Bowl run against the New England Patriots.
Running back Brian Westbrook looks to be in good shape once again, but he fell short of having a 1,000 yard regular season in rushing. Scoring nine times this season, Westbrook looks to have another good run at the Super Bowl. If not at all, this could be his best shot at winning a championship. Do not forget that their other back, Correll Buckhalter, has been able to get a couple of scores in as well.
Rookie DeSean Jackson, a California product, made quite the statement. 62 catches for 912 yards makes him look like a stud. Despite having only two touchdowns on the season and making a really...REALLY bad bone-headed play, this kid sure has some speed. This definitely was not a waste of a draft pick for Philadelphia. He is a great asset to the team, and he will continue to work hard; day in, and day out.
Philadelphia's defense has looked strong at some points...they've been inconsistent in comparison to the likes of Baltimore and Pittsburgh:
POINTS ALLOWED: 26.0 per game (6th best)
TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED: 350.5 per game (9th best)
PASSING YARDS ALLOWED: 244.4 per game (6th best)
RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED: 106.1 per game (22nd best)
The whole rushing yards thing isn't looking too good. Arizona will try to get the ground game going with Edgerrin James, Tim Hightower and J.J. Arrington before they look to go through the air to Larry Fitzgerald and a now-healthier Anquan Boldin. They've been able to shut down the Giants' run game in the Meadowlands (which is impressive) however.
Do not be shocked if Philadelphia's special teams show up. They've got speed in Jackson and fellow rookie Quentin Demps out of Texas-El Paso. All that needs to be said is that Demps is good:
I'd be excited as Gus Johnson (announcer) too.
No comments:
Post a Comment