Can the Eagles still win their division?

[Nitt1300]

and does it matter? can you see them beating either the Saints or the Rams in the playoffs?

 

[Nitt1300]

I'm thinking no, and no

 

[mn78psu83]

I'm going with NO and NO!

 

[PSUMATT85]

and does it matter? can you see them beating either the Saints or the Rams in the playoffs?

Can, but the giants are going to!

 

[RU31trap]

The Cowboys victory over the Redskins last night made the Giants a favorite to win the division.

 

[Raffycorn]

This has the sense of one of those years where the NFC East champ goes 8-8 or 9-7. If that’s how it plays out, then the Eagles absolutely have a shot to be in that mix. Beyond that? Yikes.

 

[2020 is Our Year]

Yeah, the Eagles absolutely can win the division but the NFC Is Saints & Rams. Maybe Chicago. No one else has any shot.

The AFC seems a little bit more wide open though KC is the clear favorite right now. Steelers, Patriots, Chargers and maybe the Texans could make a run.

 

[sluggo72]

Yeah, the Eagles absolutely can win the division but the NFC Is Saints & Rams. Maybe Chicago. No one else has any shot.

The AFC seems a little bit more wide open though KC is the clear favorite right now. Steelers, Patriots, Chargers and maybe the Texans could make a run.

that's why the NFL is 'on any given Sunday' remember last year the Eagles were home dogs thru out the playoffs.

 

[PSUoh90]

and does it matter? can you see them beating either the Saints or the Rams in the playoffs?

True, but I think it’s still an accomplishment to win the division, especially one with as much history and intense rivalry as the NFC East.

 

[Nitt1300]

for the record, I'd love to be wrong on both counts

 

[2020 is Our Year]

that's why the NFL is 'on any given Sunday' remember last year the Eagles were home dogs thru out the playoffs.

True but last year seemed more wide open in the NFC.

 

[WestSideLion]

The Eagles are just too decimated. The Falcons seem to get all the injury love this year, but the Eagles are right there too. Their secondary - a question mark when healthy - is a joke right now. They couldn’t cover kids on a 7-a-side field right now, let alone NFL WRs with a pulse. The OL and RBs have robbed the offense of a second dimension.

 

[delcoLion]

and does it matter? can you see them beating either the Saints or the Rams in the playoffs?

Win the division?!? I acknowledge the possibility but I don’t think they are going to win another game, quite frankly. Too many injuries and no fire at all.

 

[sluggo72]

Win the division?!? I acknowledge the possibility but I don’t think they are going to win another game, quite frankly. Too many injuries and no fire at all.

I've seen this movie before!!

 

[WestSideLion]

Win the division?!? I acknowledge the possibility but I don’t think they are going to win another game, quite frankly. Too many injuries and no fire at all.

That wouldn’t be the worst scenario. They need major help at OT and CB. Losing out would put them in the top 6 picks where they could draft the top OT or one of the top CBs.

This season’s a bust due to all the injuries.

 

[sluggo72]

That wouldn’t be the worst scenario. They need major help at OT and CB. Losing out would put them in the top 6 picks where they could draft the top OT or one of the top CBs.

This season’s a bust due to all the injuries.

I disagree about OT, they are fine there with Big V and Lane Johnson. I think Big V played well down the stretch last year. He did have a rough pre season, but I think he is much better than that. I am still not sold on 73 If we draft that high, I would go for the fastest big WR.

 

[TheWizardofCamelot]

I never thought the ACC Coastal would be so bad that PITT could win it. In similar fashion, yes, I think the Eagles can be the best of the worst in their division.

 

[nittanyfan333]

With the injuries to the DBs, it’s not gonna happen. Can maybe win a few more games, but this team needs to get healthy.

 

[WestSideLion]

I disagree about OT, they are fine there with Big V and Lane Johnson. I think Big V played well down the stretch last year. He did have a rough pre season, but I think he is much better than that. I am still not sold on 73 If we draft that high, I would go for the fastest big WR.

I think if you pick that high, you have to go with a premium position. With Peters at the end, Tackle is a logical choice. There’s a good DL crop too.

I’m not familiar with the WRs slated to be available.

 

[delcoLion]

I disagree about OT, they are fine there with Big V and Lane Johnson. I think Big V played well down the stretch last year. He did have a rough pre season, but I think he is much better than that. I am still not sold on 73 If we draft that high, I would go for the fastest big WR.

I agree with the WR need, they need a deep threat on offense. The Eagles need a WR, LT, CBs, and a pass rushing DE, IMHO. That’s a lot and I think they wasted a #3 pick for Tate. They didn’t need another slot receiver.

 

[PennStateNate]

So they said the Chiefs-Rams was a super bowl preview. But Steelers-Saints play in a few weeks. Couldn’t that be a super bowl preview also??

 

[sluggo72]

I agree with the WR need, they need a deep threat on offense. The Eagles need a WR, LT, CBs, and a pass rushing DE, IMHO. That’s a lot and I think they wasted a #3 pick for Tate. They didn’t need another slot receiver.

well a couple of things, as mentioned, I think they have their LT in Big V (you could do a hell of a lot worse), DE ? Don't forget Barnett will come back, we hope, but maybe CB? yes WR yes.
and if Tate leaves via Free agency, we should get the 3 back.

 

[sluggo72]

The Eagles are just too decimated. The Falcons seem to get all the injury love this year, but the Eagles are right there too. Their secondary - a question mark when healthy - is a joke right now. They couldn’t cover kids on a 7-a-side field right now, let alone NFL WRs with a pulse. The OL and RBs have robbed the offense of a second dimension.

here's your update....
Jalen Mills, Rasul Douglas, Avonte Maddox and Sidney Jones all remained out of practice on Friday and their chances of playing this weekend don’t look great as a result. With Ronald Darby done for the year with a torn ACL, the Eagles would be left with Chandon Sullivan, Cre’Von LeBlanc and DeVante Bausby as the options at cornerback against the Giants on Sunday.
I am telling Eagles will play 4-4-3, take SB out of the game, score like 50 points and win!!!

 

[Waltwam]

and does it matter? can you see them beating either the Saints or the Rams in the playoffs?

Probably not. But I have seen crazier things happen. Any given Sunday!

 

[Nitt1300]

no- no they can't

 

[psu00]

I don’t think so. Wentz is playing too timid and is a step or 2 too slow in decision making. Their defense can’t cover anyone or tackle. Even in the weak NFC east, I can’t see them taking the division.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

This year or next year?

 

[sluggo72]

That's one. Five more to go!!

 

[Alphalion75]

and does it matter? can you see them beating either the Saints or the Rams in the playoffs?

Exactly. Rams, Saints, Bears....all are there before the Eagles.

 

[sluggo72]

Exactly. Rams, Saints, Bears....all are there before the Eagles.

Said the same thing last year!! That's why you play the game

 

[Alphalion75]

Said the same thing last year!! That's why you play the game

Different year guy.

 

[Lion8286]

Different year guy.

Well the Steelers can't get past the Patriots or Chiefs, so I guess they should just give up too. Right, chief??

 

[sluggo72]

Different year guy.

true, but this year, most likely, they'll have Wentz to destroy those guys instead of ...wait for it....Nick Foles!!

 

[Alphalion75]

Well the Steelers can't get past the Patriots or Chiefs, so I guess they should just give up too. Right, chief??

I'm not sure I see the connection with the Eagles plight.

 

[Lion8286]

I'm not sure I see the connection with the Eagles plight.

Eagles can't beat Rams, Saints, or Bears.

Steelers can't beat Pats or Chiefs.

Neither team is going far in the playoffs.

See the connection, chief??

 

[Grant Green]

I'm not sure I see the connection with the Eagles plight.

That's "super bowl champion Eagles" to you.

 

[Alphalion75]

Eagles can't beat Rams, Saints, or Bears.

Steelers can't beat Pats or Chiefs.

Neither team is going far in the playoffs.

See the connection, chief??

Again.....as I posted earlier, "chief", it's a different year.

 

[Alphalion75]

That's "super bowl champion Eagles" to you.

Ok......super bowl champion Eagles....and 6 time super bowl champion Steelers to be accurate. You walked right into that one.

 

[Grant Green]

Ok......super bowl champion Eagles....and 6 time super bowl champion Steelers to be accurate. You walked right into that one.

and there it is. Stiller fan here to hate on the Eagles. Be a good chap and do piss off now.

 

[Alphalion75]

and there it is. Stiller fan here to hate on the Eagles. Be a good chap and do piss off now.

A little sensitive are we to a some quid pro quo. I've seen plenty of negative posts from you towards the Steelers.