Pick number 203 of the 2008 draft (6th round) is no longer a Philadelphia Eagle. Some may better know pick number 203 as Mr. YouTube sensation. Others may simply know him as Andy Studebaker.

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed Studebaker off of the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. Studebaker will make his Chiefs debut Sunday at home versus Buffalo.

Speaking of LBs, anyone see Joe Mays lately?

In honor of Studebaker...



*Thanks to the beautiful and talented Joann Klinkner for the new Bleed Eagles Green banner. Need graphic / logo designs, shoot her an email*

I see McNabb, Reid, and the Eagles and I instantly think Allen Iverson, Billy King, and the Sixers. This could be a confusing analogy, but here's my logic...

A.I. took to the Sixers to the finals. The Sixers were one of the hottest tickets in the city. Following the Finals appearance, the performance of the Sixers and AI began to decline. The team managed to remain a playoff caliber team, just no longer a championship contender. They would bring in a marque FA (Chris Webber, Glen Robinson) hoping to appease the fan base and bring one last title run. It always failed.

Finally the Sixers realized the error of their ways. The franchise was doomed until changes were made. The star, Iverson, was traded. The GM, King, was fired. The initial result was a lot empty seats down at the Wachovia Center and a season and a half of mediocrity. But the bad times didn't last long.

The Sixers came together at the mid-point of last season and made a playoff appearance with their young nucleus. Fast forward to the 2008 season, the team remains headed in the right direction and title hopes are more a reality than a dream.

Kinda sounds like our Eagles.

Since the Eagles Super Bowl appearance the franchise has struggled to stay above .500 (currently 1 game over) and to just qualify for the playoffs (1 appearance). Free agents have been brought in (Howard, Curtis, Samuel) but the end result is the same. The team is mediocre at best and a Super Bowl title is a distant dream.

The solution? Follow the Sixers model. Trade McNabb (the star) and remove the GM position from Reid (Lurie won't all out fire Reid). It's time to rebuild. There is still some veteran talent on the roseter (B-West equals Andre Miller) and a nice young nucleus (front 7 on D, Desean) on which to build upon. Fans would be willing to rebuild for a year or two if the trade off is another strong 4-5 year championship run. Hell, we are starting to become accustomed to missing the playoffs now anyway.

Just my idea. The blueprint is already there to follow. The Eagles just need to take the first step and admit the error of their current ways.

From a reader's email...Knowing the weather conditions, the ranking of the Bengals pass and rush D, and McNabb's accuracy (following the 1st quarter of course), I devised a drinking game with my buddy. For each incomplete pass thrown by McNabb we would drink. 5 seconds (to honor #5) for an incomplete pass, 10 seconds for an interception.

Bad idea! After 30 incomplete passes and 3 interceptions, let's just say that Mr. Toilet was my best bud on Sunday night and waking up for work on Monday was a struggle.

When I saw the final box score of 58 pass attempts I thought my eyes were lying to me because of my current drinking state. It was no lie, 58 passes Andy?!?

Maybe McNabb should seek out the advice of his Offensive Coordinator on how to deal with an OT blunder. Or maybe it was Marty who was teaching the rules of OT to McNabb.

Whenever you are feeling down Eagle Fans, just think Detroit Lions. It's always so much worse in Detroit.

Flashback to November 25, 2002. The Lions were playing the Bears and the game goes into OT. The Lions win the coin toss and coach Marty Mornhinweg elects to punt, citing the wind factor. What?!? Chicago converts the opening drive into 3 points and wins the game. On that game winning drive Marty also provided the Bears with an extra down after accepting a 3rd down penalty. Idiot!

Marty's decision to take the wind and kick-off made him a national joke. Marty was ridiculed by players, fans, and the media. After the season Marty was fired.

Marty's situation sounds all too familiar to what transpired on Sunday. This time it was an idiot comment by McNabb about not knowing games could end in a tie (has the man never looked at the standings in a newspaper, what did he think the T stood for?). Now McNabb is the national joke. And after this season (unfortunately) McNabb too will be looking for a new home.

So Donovan, my advice, just blame it on Marty. Everything already thinks he's an idiot.

Less than one game, .5 to be exact. That's how far the Eagles are removed from the playoffs right now. Thinking playoffs with this 2008 squad is probably ridiculous. But the flip side is thinking about what lies ahead for the Eagles franchise. It could be a long time before the Eagles are this close to playoff contention again.

Think Kansas City Chiefs of 2008. A veteran coach, a young defense, a stud RB getting old, and a QB position looking to be solidified. Sounds like a glimpse into the future for the Eagles of 2009.

We are all in agreement that changes need to be made to the Eagles. Maybe even a total blow-up of the team. At this point most have come to the realization that McNabb is gone after this season.

Does anyone honestly trust Kevin Kolb to step in and win immediately? With little or no regular season experience it's a crap shoot a best with #4. Even if he is going to be great it's gonna take some time to learn the NFL, read the D, and make the correct decisions. There goes the 2009 season.

The only possible answer is to squash any remaining playoff whispers this season with a loss to the Ravens and the Cardinals. Then the Eagles have to play Kolb the final 4 weeks. They have to see what they have. Is he a bust or is there something there to build upon? Week 1 of the 2009 season is too late.

If Kolb struggles, well you then have the off-season to bring in some competition or a replacement. Maybe a Derek Anderson can be had? Who isn't an upgrade over the option of Feeley?

So as much as the 2008 season sucks, let's not be so quick to squash all hopes. Once those hopes are squashed it could be a while before the Eagles again think playoffs. Very depressing.

Your eyes weren't lying to you (though when you looked at the scoreboard you wish they were) on Sunday. That was a Chris Clemons sighting on the field. I guess after 10 weeks the guy was finally able to learn the D and graduate from special teams. What you were expecting more from one of the Eagles marque FA signings?!? Time to earn that paycheck.

In one game Clemons was able to match his sack total for the entire season. True he entered the game with one sack, but he has to start somewhere. If you look back to last season with the Raiders it was also a week 11 game where Clemons took off. In his final 4 games Clemons notched 4 sacks. Not bad.

And I liked the way JJ had Clemons lined up all along the front 7. Keep the defense guessing where the pressure was coming from. Use the speed of Clemons. It all worked to the tune of 8 sacks, vaulting the Eagles to the top of the NFL in QB sacks. Hello 2007 G-Men...just kidding, the season is still doomed.

Can Clemons finally stay on the field and continue to make a contribution? The Eagles had better hope so. After a fast start, Juqua Parker has managed only 0.5 sacks in his last for games. A rotation of Parker and Clemons (which we all expected from week 1) can be a nightmare for opposing QBs.

Now if we could only get Booker to start contributing. OK, if we could only get Booker on the active roster again!

I think the nickname "Reggie the Clown" would actually be a compliment at this point. Clowns are at least funny, Reggie's play is absolutely pathetic as of late. Reggie Brown was never a stud WR, but he was never this bad.

Coming into the season I was hoping for another year of slow and steady, continued improvement from Brown. In each of the previous seasons his reception totals increased from the prior year. His involvement in the offense made him an ideal #2 or #3 WR. Nothing great, but a nice piece to a WR group.

This year the Eagles are getting NOTHING from Brown. I understand injuries hindered his start to the season, but what's the excuse for his recent dismal performances? In his last 3 games he has 3 total receptions for 22 yards, including yesterday's 1 catch, 0 yard performance.

Brown, like everything else Eagles, is moving backwards. Can he no longer get open? Are the coaches not calling his number? Has Donovan lost all confidence in him? With 13 total catches on the season it's gotta be all three.

It's scary, but I would actually put Greg Lewis ahead of Brown in productivity this season. Yikes! Brown was a 2nd round draft pick. Remind me again why the Eagles were afraid to part with a 2nd rounder for Gonzalez?!?

Yes this 2008 season has been brutal on us fans. But thankfully for us, World Series memories are still fresh in our minds. Unfortunately for Brian Dawkins there is no happy place for him to escape to. He is stuck in the mediocrity that has engulfed this 2008 Eagles team.

Dawkins deserves better than this. There have been some "old-man" moments for Dawk this season, but overall he still remains a leader on the D, he can still back up his talk with his play. If this is truly his last season with the Eagles, what a crappy send-off for a potential future Hall of Famer, one of the greatest Eagles do ever line-up on the D.

At times the defense has been madly inconsistent, but overall, they remain a top ten unit. I believe you can be a playoff team and win in the playoffs with this D. They can generate pressure on the QB, force the turnover, and are above average in defending the pass and the run.

Dawkins doesn't deserve to be lead by a coach who has lost it. No longer am I confident in Reid to game plan, make personal decisions, manage the game or clock, or unify this team.

Dawkins doesn't deserve to play opposite an offense that can't find a short yardage game, can't establish a run game, can't catch passes, can't avoid the turnover, and can't mount a 4th quarter comeback.

Dawkins is all that is right with Eagles football. Dawkins is why we love hitting, love pregame introductions, and why we bleed the green. After struggling through family and physical issues in 2007, Dawk had us all pumped for this season. Unfortunately we all forgot who was coaching this team this season.

Fast forward to 2009, and no I am not taking about the opening wild card weekend for this season. The opinion of the masses this morning, following yesterday's tie, is that it's time to blow this team up. Specifically it's time to retool this offense. The D, though inconsistent, should just need some minor tinkering.

So just how will the 2009 Eagles offense look? Here's one fan's opinion of who will be sticking around on offense from this year's 53 man roster...

• QB: Kevin Kolb, A.J. Feeley (Sadly I think Reid stays, while McNabb goes)
• RB: Westbrook (you have to hope the 2008 season is a mirage for B-West)
• FB: The search continues
• WR: Curits, Jackson, Baskett, Avant (Goodbye Lewis. Goodbye Clown)
• OL: Andrews, Runyan, McGlynn,Herremans, Jackson, Cole (Thank you Tra)
• TE: Celek (I hope you saved those millions L.J.)

If only his coach was this smart. Maybe then the Eagles wouldn't be NFC East basement dwellers. The media and fans are all over McNabb for his post-game comments about not knowing the rules of OT. I say, brilliant move Donovan.

There is just no way that a 10 year veteran doesn't know about a game ending in a tie. And if you don't know, no one can be stupid enough to admit their stupidity to the nation! I just don't by it.

So I am going to give McNabb credit for finding a way to take the spotlight off of his game performance yesterday. Remember the 4 turnovers, the deflected passes, a completion percentage of under 50%, the goofy smile, and tying the Bengals! Way to deflect the attention McNabb.

Wait, he wasn't kidding. McNabb really is this clueless. Well that's OK. Such idiocy could be the answer to all of McNabb's struggles. Maybe he doesn't know games begin in the first quarter, that games don't end after 58 minutes, or that his teammates wear green and not orange. I mean not all of the QBs on the field yesterday went to Harvard.

It was one hell of a run. A big thank you to Reid and McNabb for turning this Eagles franchise around.

We will always have the memories. Myself, I actually got the chance to attend 3 NFC Championship games, including the Super Bowl appearance clincher. But now we must say goodbye. The ride is over. We are moving backwards. The Eagles are no longer an elite team.

What is the point of hoping for the playoffs? The Eagles aren't on the level of the Giants or the Panthers. It would just be one and done. Enough teasing us, it's time to blow this thing up.

Changes need to be made. "We gotta keep firing." Right on, Reid. Now which one of you gets fired? Is it Reid or is it McNabb? Or is it both? Mr. Pedal to the Metal it's your call. The Eagles franchise has become a joke and hated in the city. Yes, Mr. Lurie it was you (not Biden) that we were booing last weekend.

The Phillies are the Gold Standard in this city. Despite it being football season, the Phillies remain the focus of the Philly sports fan. Hell, the Phillies were even able to announce a raise in ticket prices with zero backlash. What happens if the Sixers or Flyers follow the Phillies lead...are we back to the days of the Kotite Eagles?

The one positive from today, at least this wasn't a home game. Can you imagine the boos echoing throughout the Linc? And give the Eagles credit for making the Cardinals game a black-out game (fans encouraged to wear black). A perfect funeral setting for the Reid / McNabb era.

Thanks for the memories.

I knew today's date was November 16, 2008, but as I watched the game I kept thinking the year was 1999. Watching McNabb's performance today, there is no way the guy is a 10 year veteran. No way a vet makes these mistakes, we have to be back in McNabb's rookie season.

But since we are in 2008, McNabb should use some of his hefty paycheck to buy the D dinner, a new suit, a gold rolex...whatever they want. The D wasn't able to win the game, but they sure kept the Eagles from losing it.

Four turnovers (and could of been more). Inaccurate and tipped passes leading to numerous 3 and outs. Bone-headed clock management. McNabb was the Bengals greatest asset today. Maybe knowing he was helping his buddy Chad was the reason McNabb was smiling in OT.

There is no babying McNabb today. McNabb always screams that he wants to be the man, wants to shoulder the load, that this is his team. McNabb was given that chance today (58 pass attempts) and against the 1 win Bengals, the best he could manage was a tie. I don't care about past accomplishments, today he was pathetic!

So how does one factor a tie into the Eagles playoff picture? Easy. There will be no playoffs for the Eagles, so it doesn't matter. Best part of today, we are now one day closer to pitchers and catchers reporting...90 days.

Is today's performance a shocker? Not if you been watching the Eagles this season. The same problems again doomed the Eagles offense. 0-3 on 3rd and 1. Too heavily dependent on the pass. Drops by the WRs. Entering the 2nd quarter without a first down. McNabb's maddening play, but still he smiles. Playcalling that is only tricky to themselves. And on and on.

A tie. And since McNabb doesn't know what a tie is, here's a clue. It means your season is dead!

We all thought last week's game against the Giants was a big game. It was, but since the Eagles left with an L, this weeks game against the Bengals is HUGE. How do I figure? The Bengals are 1-8. Well just imagine if the Eagles lose to a one win team. Chaos in Eagleville.

I honestly can't see how the Eagles lose today. The stats favor the Eagles in all of the major statistical categories. The Eagles are healthy, the Bengals are not. The Eagles are fighting for a playoff spot, the Bengals are not. But as we all know games aren't played on paper. But again, I don't see how the Eagles lose. And I don't care if it's a pretty win, just WIN!

But if they lose, how does Reid explain this one? If they lose how can the team, the fans believe that this is a playoff team? If they lose, goodbye 2008 season.

If the Eagles lose does it signal the final blow to the Reid era? If the Eagles lose does it signal the final blow to the McNabb era? Let the rebuilding process begin. Why not begin the Kolb era, see what the kid has. Start preparing for the draft and the 2009 season. Philly fans can start their countdown to when pitchers and catchers report.

I told you, a lot of pressure on our Eagles today. I fully believe that a win is guaranteed. But if they don't, remember the date of November 16, 2008.

'Tis the season for scoreboard watching, so how about:

- Cowboys over the Redskins
- Vikings over the Buccaneers
- Broncos over the Falcons

And down at Paul Brown Stadium this afternoon, how about the Eagles just...

Oh 2,104 yards where have you gone?

2008 hasn't been 2007 for B-West. He is in the bottom third of the rushing leaders, can't seem to avoid the injury bug, and has disappeared in games when he is needed most. But the man does have something upstairs, VERY smart to get that extension signed in the off-season. A Villanova education...priceless!

There is still time for B-West to save his season and do a NY Giants punt return on the Eagles 2008 season. I wouldn't doubt him. But just in case B-West doesn't return to being B-West, well it's nice to have DeSean Jackson.

There have been some "rookie" moments for DeSean this season, but overall you just gotta say WOW! The kid is everywhere. First it was back to back 100 yard receiving games. Then it was returning a punt for six points. And now it is being a weapon in the backfield. Running the reverse, lining up in the wildcat formation, the kid is a blazer in the backfield.

In nine games DeSean has collected 973 yards from scrimmage. Not quite B-West of 2007, but pretty phenomenal for a 2nd round draft pick.

So maybe tomorrow is the week that Westbrook gets rolling and then finally stays rolling (the Bengals run defense does suck). A heavy dose of Westbrook and Buckhalter tomorrow. Get the RBs and the OL confident in the run game. Give the D a breather with time eating drives. A rested D equals a D that can stop the run. Use this game as a momentum builder, show the other teams that the Eagles too can play smash-mouth NFC East football.

A healthy #36, with the continued growth of #10 could actually equal 5 0r 6 wins down the stretch.

Tomorrow the Eagles get the first of those 5 or 6. Eagles 30 Bengals 17

I came across these quotes in today's paper...

• "You get into the huddle and you look into his eyes and you know you're going to have a chance to win."
• "There's a sense of ease when he has the ball because you feel like he'll get it to the right place. If the play doesn't look like it's supposed to look, he's going to make something happen that makes it right."

Unfortunately these aren't quotes about Mcnabb, but instead about Favre. The first by RB Leon Washington, the second by Coach Mangini.

It's amazing what a few wins can do for the morale of a team. A few weeks back everyone was all over Favre following a loss to Oakland and a last minute win over Kansas City. Now Favre is again Superman.

Just curious, if you polled the Eagles players and coaches this week, would similar sentiment be voiced for #5?

This week probably not. But give it time. Another 3 game winning streak for the Eagles should do the trick. Then no one will care if McNabb is smiling on the sidelines or conversing with the opponent after the game.

It's still too early to give up on the 2008 Eagles and their QB. Hell it might even be too early to give up on the coach. 6-4 here we come!

Unable to catch on with a team this season, S John Lynch is set to announce his retirement. As an Eagles fan I could care less, but the news did get me to thinking...as a safety getting into the HOF is rare, does Lynch have a better shot then Dawkins?

It's not as close as one would think. The numbers and the accolades are close, but (even with my obvious bias) it appears that Dawkins would have the edge...

• Lynch: 15 seasons, average of 3.3 tackles per game, 16 FF, 13 sacks, and 26 interceptions
• Dawkins: 13 seasons, average of 3.9 tackles per game, 29 FF, 20 sacks, 33 interceptions, and 3 TDs

In 2.5 fewer seasons, Dawkins leads in all of the significant statistical categories. To make the argument complete, we also have to factor in the awards. Lynch was a 9 time Pro Bowler and a 2-time first-team All-Pro. Dawkins is (still a chance for more) a 6-time Pro Bowler and a 4-time first-team All-Pro. Looking at both accolades, I call this area even.

I guess the only area that Lynch has the one up on Dawkins is titles. Dawkins can thank fellow S Blane Bishop for allowing Lynch to get his one ring.

So if only one of these guys gets in, I can't see how Dawkins would miss out.

I'm not a McNabb hater. I'm not a McNabb lover. I fall right in the middle. The man has done wonders for the franchise, but at times I wish he could do more.

When do I feel that #5 could do more? How about in crunch time...end of the halves, the 4th quarter, and when the Eagles are trailing. Well at quick look at the 2008 numbers tells me that my wish has been granted and I need to shut my trap.

• In the last 2 minutes of a half (1st and 2nd): McNabb completed 71% of his passes, passed for 12 first downs, thrown one interception, and has a QB Rating of 106.4
• In the 4th Quarter: McNabb completed 66% of his passes, passed for 24 first downs, thrown 0 interceptions, and has a QB Rating of 94.8
• When the Eagles are Trailing by 1-8 points: McNabb completed 65% of his passes, passed for 11 first downs, thrown one interception, and has a QB Rating of 113.5
• Rushing: 2nd half of games has 56 total yards, 1st half of games has 30 total yards

So everyone that questions or thinks that McNabb isn't clutch, what's your argument now? And don't give me vomit as your answer.

Who am I Jack Ikegwuonu? Am I smoking something...cut Reid some slack?

Just hear me out...I'm not excusing Reid for some of his crapy coaching this year, I just think we have to shift some of this blame the way of Jim Johnson, the D coordinator. Reid has had his moments in the losses against the Cowboys and Giants, but when your team is able to put up 30+ points, you would think that a victory would be locked up.

Not the case with this Eagles D. McNabb's struggles to find consistency may garner the headlines, but for the season there is no unit more inconsistent that this Eagles D. From game to game or even drive to drive you have no idea which D is going to show up. One week they look like the top D in the league manhandling the Steelers, other weeks they get run over and lit up on the scoreboard by the Giants and Cowboys.

Despite the struggling D, JJ's reputation has gone unscathed. Are we just afraid to pick on our elders? Is it just easier to pile the blame on Reid, since GM Reid is responsible for the personal decisions that make up the defense? Whatever the reason, it's wrong. JJ has to take his share of the blame here. Not Reid, not McNabb, Johnson.

Have teams figured JJ's D out, like they have figured Reid's offense out? Weeks ago the run D was a top 5 unit, now they are simply middle of the pack. Blitz packages aren't generating enough pressure on the QB. Players seem out of position to make plays, stop the opposition on 3rd downs. Hell, the guys who use to be under JJ are proving to be more effective in this league this year (Spagnola, Harbaugh).

Going into the season we all thought the talent was there for the D to be one of the NFL's elite. Did we misjudge the talent level or is the game simply beginning to pass JJ by? The next seven games should give us the answer.

I was guilty of it. I was already looking past the Cowboys as a team that wouldn't make the playoffs and wouldn't get in the way of the Eagles attempts to secure a playoff spot. Despite the return of Romo, I just feel there are too many chemistry issues and not enough leadership in the locker room or in the coaching ranks to guide them to a 10 or 11 win season.

According to Jerry Jones I might be a little to anxious to write off the Cowboys and their playoff hopes. Jones came out yesterday stating that when January rolls around his 'Boys WILL be playing.

So what's one more team to worry about in the Eagles fight to make the playoffs. I always had the feeling that the December 28 game at the Linc was going to have playoff implications. Why not have the Eagles be the ones to shut the trap of Jones and T.O. for good? I can think of no better Christmas present for this Eagles fan.

Not that I think the Bengals game will come down to a final drive or final play, but if we have learned anything from these 2008 Eagles it's that they love to surprise us. IF the Eagles do find themselves in another 4th quarter nail biter, my two cents for Reid is keep the ball in the hands of #5.

McNabb is our star. As he goes, the offense and team goes. McNabb gets the heft paycheck, is the face of the franchise, so just go to the go to guy. McNabb is always saying he wants the ball and wants to make the play. Make him back up his words!

McNabb can run it, throw it, whatever...if we are going to lose, I'd rather it be on the shoulders of #5. No plays of trickery, no handoffs to running backs who have been invisible for the first 58 minutes. McNabb's team, McNabb's play, McNabb's failure or success.

We are fortunate to have a QB with the talent of McNabb. Time to use that talent. No more excuses, no more after the game PCs where plays are questioned by the fans or the players. Just give McNabb the damn ball.

Come Monday morning, the Eagles will be sitting in 2nd place of the NFC East. Yep, time to finally move past the Giants game and pick up that refreshing glass of the green Kool-Aid.

The Eagles will be 6-4 after beating the Bengals, the Cowboys will knock off a 'Skins team minus Portis, and the three teams will each sit at 6-4. And to show you that I am a realist...I have already conceded the division to the G-Men.

After the Giants game, the cure for the Eagles D is going up against the Bengals. Calling the Bengals offense (without Palmer) pathetic might actually be a compliment. Just look...

- Ranked 31st in points scored per game
- Ranked 32nd in yards per game
- Ranked 30th in both passing and rushing yards per game

It's true that the Bengals have some stud WRs, but without a QB to get them the ball or a RB to keep the defense honest, those WRs become wasted. Sorry Chad, no TD celebrations this weekend. The only thing Chad will be looking forward to is an end of game hug from his best bud Donovan. Oh yea, the Bengals TEs combined have less than 200 receiving yards for the year!

The Eagles offensive might have a bit more trouble, but not much. And maybe the cure for Reid's fear of running the ball is the Bengals. The Bengals D is 10th best in passing yards per game, but a lousy 25th in rushing yards per game (Dhani Jones is their starting LB). Watch B-West become healthy real quick on Sunday.

Some other signs a 6-4 record is around the corner:

- The Bengals have lost their last 4 games following a bye week
- As GCobb points out, the last time the Eagles D was shredded for 200+ rushing yards was against the Colts in 2006. Following that game the Eagles marched themselves to a playoff berth.

Just because the Eagles are playing the Bengals doesn't mean they have to emulate them!

ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that Eagles CB Jack Ikegwuonu has been identified in a Facebook Image with Coke (and it wasn't diet) and a Bong. Per the article once the Eagles discovered the photo the image was removed and excuses were being made.

Is the story or picture true...who knows? Either way, I guess it's time to cue the Reid family jokes.

Not a good week for our Eagles! And it's just a guess but I am thinking that Reid's response to this will be "I'm not going to get in to all that."

So we finally find out the true reason behind the Eagles mediocre 2008 season. All week we have been piling the blame on Reid, criticizing the D, and questioning the passion of #5. And then today we find out we have all been wrong.

It was announced that the average ticket price for NFL playoff games this season will decrease by approximately 10 percent. Such prices will just not do for the money obsessed Banner and Luire. How will the Eagles be able to cushion their billion dollar empire, their $20 million cap space with such a ludicrous change? Screw the struggling economy, the Eagles need more of our money.

So time to ease up on the Reid bashing, maybe even offer up an apology to the big guy. All along Reid was just following orders from the Banner boys. Making the playoffs just isn't worth it.

(Disclaimer: This is a joke)

Another football Sunday is quickly approaching. Eagles versus the Bengals. It should be an easy victory for the Eagles, but with this year's team, when is anything really guaranteed! So it's best that we again not miss a minute of the action. No interruptions from the wife or girlfriend from 1-4pm on Sunday.

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If perfume isn't enough, how about a stylish ipod. The ipod will keep your wife / girlfriend in great shape or at least least keep her from hearing your screaming during the game. If it's staying in shape that is most important for her, why not also consider the Wii Fit? Again she will love you for the gift and what better way for her to get in shape then with a game system?!?

So quick, before Sunday hits, start your shopping. The Eagles will win, you'll be happy, and your wife will love all her new gifts!!

I guess no one wants to talk Super Bowl odds with the Eagles anymore. Wanna put your money where your thoughts are? How about wagering who will be with the Eagles in 2009. Courtesy of Bodoglife:

Who will be with the Philadelphia Eagles for week 1 of the 2009 NFL Regular Season?
Andy Reid Only: 3/1
Donovan McNabb Only: 7/4
Both: 1/2
Neither: 5/1

Looks like the national media thinks even less of Coach Reid than the local fans. According to Jason Whitlock of Fox Sports, Andy is the Worst Coach in the NFL.

And remember the days when we actually liked our coach...

Despite it being almost 4 days since the debacle against the NY Giants, there is still a lot of doom and gloom in the Philly fan base.

The perfect solution...go back to reminiscing about our World Champion Phillies. And to help brighten the mood how about a World Series T-Shirt?!?

Click here to submit your name to win a Phillies T-Shirt and a comment on what is most maddening to you about these 2008 Eagles. Winner will be contacted on Monday. Who knows maybe by then there will be an Eagles W to celebrate too!

The report was that McNabb missed practice yesterday. I instantly thought, good for the Eagles, again thinking outside the box.

First there was the touchdown pass to Todd Herremans in the Seattle game. Then on Sunday night there was DeSean Jackson in the wildcat formation, taking it in for six. Big Andy, getting all creative on us.

Is such creativity continuing for the Bengals game? Was McNabb absent from practice so he could fly early to Cincinnati?

An early arrival would allow #5 to begin throwing days early, allow him to sort out his throwing mechanics. And when the first quarter rolls around Donovan will actually be ready to roll, not having to waiting 1 1/2 quarters to find his rhythm. Passes would hit the WRs in the hands, not sail over their heads or land 10 yards short.

Oh wait, it turns out that McNabb is still in Philly and missed practice because of personal reasons. Damn.

Remember the 2004 season? Sure the Super Bowl was nice, but what I enjoyed most was the swagger that the team had. The team knew going into each and every game that they were going to win. There was no "any give Sunday" with the 2004 team. The team was confident, but not cocky, in their abilities. The team's confidence in turn carried over to the fans.

How great were Sundays back then. Every time you turned on the TV you knew a win was coming. Oh the good old days.

Maybe it's just me, but I am not even 100 percent confident that the Eagles are going to beat the Bengals this weekend. That's right, the lowly 1-8 Bengals. My buddy came up to me yesterday and asked if he should start Cedric Benson on his fantasy team this week. Sadly, I wasn't able to confidently say that the Eagles D would be able to shut him down.

When talking about the Eagles recent struggles, people continue to compare this team to the 2007 Giants. We hear, just look at the G-Men from last year, they had a slow start and then bang, Super Bowl Champs. Nice theory, but the Eagles aren't the G-Men of 2007.

The Giants were dominant in one of the most important areas, they had an unstoppable pass rush. A quick look at the current Eagles and I see no areas of the team that could be labeled as dominant. There may be some very good areas, but nothing great. Even the Eagles all-word secondary has shown cracks.

Back to the 2004 team. Remember how they would just let their play do their talking. Not this year's squad. Like last year we are again hearing players saying the team is better than their 5-4 record. Sorry guys, you are what your record says you are.

You win by playing the full 60 minutes. Not by starting slow or crumbling in the clutch. You win by being confident in each other and in the plays being called by the coaches. You don't go all Monday Morning QB on your coach the day or week after, saying that you want the ball in the clutch or that there needs to be more commitment to certain plays.

Again, all this rambling could be for naught if the Eagles close the season 5-2 or 6-1. But without that swagger of years past, such a feat is going to be difficult to accomplish.