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ODD MOVE…FORCED???

Has anyone considered that the benching was done at the demand of Lurie?

It’s the only thing that makes sense to me. Sure McNabb was stinking up the field, but we’ve seen him even in recent games get in a groove and become productive. We were only 3 points behind, so it’s not like the game was out of hand. The season was still in the balance considering all the NFC teams at 5-5. And the manner that the QB’s were told was especially odd. It was as they were getting back on the field and Reid didn’t even talk to either player. Who knows what went on in the locker room at half, but I’m guessing there were some X’s & O’s discussed. Wouldn’t you as coach want to make sure that the guy you’re putting into the game had your complete attention. Reid has stood by McNabb time and time and time again. He’s ALWAYS been in McNabb’s corner and was never one to label anyone on his team a scapegoat. And since when does Andy ever make an in-game adjustment? NEVER! I’m guessing that Lurie made the call just as the halftime was ending. I’m guessing Reid refused to carry it out which is why he wasn’t the one to tell the players. I think that the players had to address the benching as “Reid’s decision” in the post-game press conferences either out of respect for Andy, or to avoid the debaucle of an Al Davis situation. I could be way off base, and I’m not trying to start rumors, but like I said it doesn’t make sense to me that it would be Reid’s decision given all the circumstances.

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And, Chuck, Eric and Todd, welcome to my world. From the sound of that last show, you’ve all finally reached the point where I was when emailed you. We’re all fans, I never stopped watching the games and I know you won’t. For the time being I’m just gonna accept the ineptitude of the coaching staff and revel in the little victories like Demp’s kick return, or Kolbs mini-hotstreak during the 3rd quarter; or seeing Gocong absolutely light-up an airborne Brandon Jacobs for a fumble, and Patterson’s interception in the Giants game. I’m looking forward to watching the newer guys develop these last few games. If the playoffs happen, they happen. But, I’ve removed all the preseason expectations and I’m enjoying the games a lot more.

Keep doin’ your thang, fellas and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Enough excuses. Enough over-analyzing. I’m going to say something that is sad, but maybe true… Andy and Donovan are not all that smart. They are not smart about winning – managing the clock, managing players, calling the right plays at the right time, taking calculating risks, knowing ALL the rules.

I love the Eagles. I always will. But it feels like I’m stuck in an abusive relationship. Jaws didn’t get a ring. Randall didn’t get a ring. But we continue to say “they were such amazing players…” Well, yeah – they had athletic ability, ok. But they never got us the ring.

Can you imagine Tom Brady or Peyton Manning getting benched? Can you? NO – because there is nothing more in this world that either of them HATES more than losing. That’s the attitude we need. In every player.

I hope that the Eagles organization works everything out. We’ve had tough times before. But this seems tragic. With this much talent, are we going to self-destruct? Or will we pull it together?

Go Iggles, Go !

After that punk move though, Reid should be gone. He should at least have the respect and decency to tell McNabb during the half rather than a minute before he takes the field.