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I don't do this very often and I think most of you know that about me...however I have been waiting for this spot since about week 8...And i think Joe breaks down Philly well...FYI I am a philly fan.
Originally Posted by Joe Public
1. NE -22 $1000
($2500 on it now...and going to vegas on Friday to place $7500 more since the books are not willing to let me take it for more)
Originally Posted by Joe Public
Yeah, I don't really want to break this game down because it's just going to make me sad, but here are some quick points.
The Eagles' WRs can't generate separation so they won't respect them. As Smoke says, they'll focus on Westbrook and contain him--basically the same game plan they used to beat the Rams in their first SB with Faulk.
Donovan, already gimpy, won't be able to move much and he'll put a lot of balls in the dirt and take some sacks.
On defense is where it's going to really hurt, though.
The Eagles' pass rush right now is a mess. Kearse has been benched, Howard is a bust. They're not generating the pressure you need with your front four, so they have to blitz. Well, that's great, only Considine is out for the year at safety and I'll be surprised if Mikel plays either. Even if he does, he's going to be very slow.
That means no real help over the top other than from Dawkins who they'll have to blitz occasionally and will pretty much be the only safety valve they have and he can't pick up everybody.
The corners I like, but they're not big, Moss can kill them all day with his size.
So other than the fact that I don't see them generating much pressure, not being able to match up on the outside, and not being able to move the ball much, I think they've got a great shot this week.
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The Eagles' WRs can't generate separation so they won't respect them. As Smoke says, they'll focus on Westbrook and contain him--basically the same game plan they used to beat the Rams in their first SB with Faulk.
Donovan, already gimpy, won't be able to move much and he'll put a lot of balls in the dirt and take some sacks.
On defense is where it's going to really hurt, though.
The Eagles' pass rush right now is a mess. Kearse has been benched, Howard is a bust. They're not generating the pressure you need with your front four, so they have to blitz. Well, that's great, only Considine is out for the year at safety and I'll be surprised if Mikel plays either. Even if he does, he's going to be very slow.
That means no real help over the top other than from Dawkins who they'll have to blitz occasionally and will pretty much be the only safety valve they have and he can't pick up everybody.
The corners I like, but they're not big, Moss can kill them all day with his size.
So other than the fact that I don't see them generating much pressure, not being able to match up on the outside, and not being able to move the ball much, I think they've got a great shot this week.
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1. NE -22 $1000
($2500 on it now...and going to vegas on Friday to place $7500 more since the books are not willing to let me take it for more)
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