September 2010

McNabb & Vick: Two Guys, Same Story

Submitted by Brandon on Thu, 09/30/2010 - 1:15pm

If you aren’t aware yet, this Sunday at 4:15 p.m. will see Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb step on the field in Philadelphia as a member of the visiting team. At the same, Michael Vick will be starting his third game for the Eagles after two years of prison and another of sitting the bench. The media knows that storylines like this don’t grow on trees. But though they’ll be tempted to juxtapose McNabb and Vick against each other, the truth is that, from a certain point of view, these two quarterbacks are really in the same situation.

The Phillies Are Masters Of The Second Half

Submitted by Brandon on Tue, 09/28/2010 - 4:10pm

Back on July 21, the Philadelphia Phillies—winners of the NL East pennant for three straight years—were sitting in a seven-game hole, staring up at the seemingly uncatchable Atlanta Braves. The team was struggling through injuries and offensive inconsistency and the rumor around Philly was that the cracks might be finally starting to appear on an aging team. But that was July. This is September, and the Phillies just steamrolled the bumbling Washington Nationals to clinch the East pennant four the fourth time in four years. And, really, no one should be surprised.

The Nationals Have Really Improved…Except When It Counts

Submitted by Brandon on Sun, 09/26/2010 - 12:35pm

The Nationals recently put together their first four-game win streak of the 2010 baseball season. They’ve also managed to win 66 games thus far, a total that eclipses the team’s total number of wins from last season by a good seven games. But before the D.C. faithful uncork their champagne in celebration, they should remember that any perceived improvement in the organization is really just smoke-and-mirrors. Here’s why.

Eagles vs. Jaguars: What The Eagles Need To Do To Win

Submitted by Brandon on Sat, 09/25/2010 - 4:36pm

If I had told you three months ago that in Week 3 of the NFL Season, the Eagles would be rolling into Jacksonville with Michael Vick as their starter after nearly dropping a game to the Lions, you’d have been justified if you’d laughed in my face. But that once-dreaded scenario has now taken on a much rosier shade. The Eagles are bringing a ton of momentum into Jacksonville after scoring 52 points in the last two games with Vick under center. But is this team for real? Or will opposing teams eventually adjust to the Eagles new advantage and bring the franchise back down to earth? Either way, tomorrow’s matchup against the Jaguars is an important game. Here’s how the Eagles can ensure a win.

Don't Jump Ship On The Redskins' Defense Just Yet

Submitted by Brandon on Sat, 09/25/2010 - 12:50pm

No city does the knee-jerk reaction like Washington, D.C. And much of the time, it's really not necessary.

Eagles vs. Lions: The Good & The Not So Good

Submitted by Brandon on Wed, 09/22/2010 - 8:10am

Just when it looked like the season was headed off the rails, the Eagles pulled a rabbit out of their hat. A rabbit who, by the way, goes by the name of Michael Vick. I certainly hope that the concept of irony isn’t lost on the city of Philadelphia. But getting back to Sunday’s game, here’s a list of what was good and what was not so good.

Redskins vs. Texans: The Good & The Bad

Submitted by Brandon on Mon, 09/20/2010 - 8:01pm

Well, it looks like the Redskins still know how to blow a lead like the best of them. That said, even though I’m still feeling the hangover of disappointment after this one, Sunday’s game could have been worse. I mean, they could have been blown out. Here’s a breakdown of what went right and what went wrong.

How The Redskins Can Win On Sunday

Submitted by Brandon on Sat, 09/18/2010 - 5:06pm

After a tense defensive scrap against the Cowboys, the Redskins have made a statement that they’re not going to roll over for anyone this year. Unfortunately, making that statement in Week 2 will be more of a challenge as the high-powered Houston Texans offense comes to Fedex Field. Yes, this is the team that has one of the top passing offenses in the league and a running back that just torched Indianapolis for 231 yards and three touchdowns last week. By any standards, that’s a tall order. So what can the Redskins do to leave Landover with a win this week?

How Can The Eagles Win On Sunday?

Submitted by Brandon on Sat, 09/18/2010 - 5:00pm

If you’re an Eagles fan, you’re likely suffering from whiplash. In the short span of less than a week, your new franchise signal-caller got a concussion, your prized fullback went down with arguably the nastiest injury of the year, and you’re team is about to start Michael Vick at quarterback. Ouch. But there’s good news, too: the Eagles are playing the Lions. And though the Lions are showing signs of life this year, that’s still not a bad matchup to get for Week 2. So, what exactly can the Eagles to do to ensure that this week goes differently?

A Two-Fan Roundtable On The Philadelphia Eagles

Submitted by Brandon on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 12:22am

I’ll admit it. Though I’ve been around the Philly sports scene for just over a couple of years now, when it came to writing up a post that encapsulated the tremendous moment of “moving on” that the Eagles franchise and its fans find themselves in, I felt pretty unqualified. Luckily, I knew a couple of guys who’ve been following the Eagles for much longer, and who have much more nuanced feelings on the Eagles transition from McNabb to Kolb. They were more than willing to humor me with an interview. Here’s what they told me.