Andy Reid

uld have to come against an Eagles team that hadn’t lost its first game of the playoffs since Andy Reid took over 11 years ago.  They had plenty of film to dissect on the Cowboys and there was no way they were going to put up performance similar to the one from the previous week, right?  Result: 34-14 beat down, courtesy of Jerry’s boys.  Finally, it happened.  I have to admit that I got a little emotional.  I’ve been through my ups and downs with this team but this was by far the sweetest moment since the Cowboys won the Super Bowl back in ‘95.  To go that entire span with only one playoff victory leaves you baffled but I never lost faith in this team.

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           Each week, I will look into my (never wrong, just misinformed) crystal ball and give my predictions for that weekend’s games.  I will prognosticate on all the playoff games each week.  Keep in mind, that this is for entertainment purposes only, and that I do not endorse any sort of legal or illegal gambling.  That being said…let’s see what’s in my crystal ball!  

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           Each week I will answer questions submitted by my loyal readers.  I personally read every single email I receive.  I will pick out the best five or so to use for the weekly post, as I won’t be able to answer all of them.  I will also answer one or two questions on my daily posts as well.  Now it’s time to open the mail!  

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was scrutinized for not knowing the rules to OT, as well as his benching for half of a game.  Andy Reid was much maligned as well.  WIP (local sports radio in Philly) wanted Reid and McNabb gone.  They pretty much had packed their bags for them.  I asked myself why?  McNabb and Reid are the best that this franchise has ever had at their respective positions.  They have given the Eagles fans a decade of optimism.  They have taken them to four NFC Championship games.  And that’s not to mention the Super Bowl in which they lost to the Cheaters!  But that wasn’t enough, was it?  For the fans, it was get out of town…you bums!

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           This past Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys traveled to Lincoln Financial Field to play the Philadelphia Eagles in what was a win and you’re in the playoffs game.  This game had a lot of build-up prior kick-off.  The Eagles found out, about 15 minutes before the game started, that the stars had aligned for them; the Bears and Buccaneers had both lost.  This game had everything football fans wanted.  It was the ‘Boys against the Birds, with their playoff destinies on the line. 

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The crystal ball had a mediocre performance this past week, going a mere 2-2.  We’re not sure what happened, but we will get to the bottom of this.  The crystal ball took its lumps on the Cowboys game, but it may have been predicting with its heart rather than its fortune-telling powers?  Either way, that puts the crystal ball at 29-22-1 for the season.  That’s seven games over .500 (.563 to be exact).  Let’s take a look back, and review what happened last week.    

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The crystal ball, once again, had a stellar performance this past week, going undefeated at 4-0.  Truly a tremendous achievement, as many of the games had playoff implications.  That puts the crystal ball at 29-22-1 for the season.  That’s seven games over .500 (.567 to be exact).  Not many prognosticators gave the Cowboys much of a chance against the G-Men, but the crystal ball took a chance on them.  The ‘Boys rewarded the crystal ball, and pulled off the upset.  Let’s review and see what happened last week.    

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Eagles find themselves a half-game back of the Cowboys for the final playoff spot in the NFC.  Andy Reid and D-Mac have had to endure much criticism throughout the year.  The season finale against the Cowboys could prove to be a pivotal game; in a winner take all!  Look for NBC to try and flex that game to Sunday night…that would be a surefire ratings buster!    

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The crystal ball had a stellar week by going undefeated at 4-0.  That puts the crystal ball at 23-20-1 for the season.  That’s three games over .500 (.534 to be exact).  The crystal ball has a slightly sore back this week.  You know…with all that patting itself on the back stuff!  Let’s review and see what happened last week.    

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           Each week I will answer questions submitted by my loyal readers.  I personally read every single email I receive.  I will pick out the best five or so to use for the weekly post, as I wont be able to answer all of them.  I will also answer one or two questions on my daily posts as well.  Now it’s time to open the mail!  

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           Each week, on Friday, I will look into my (never wrong, just misinformed) crystal ball and give my predictions for that weekend games.  I will always prognosticate on the Eagles and Cowboys games and then pick two more games of interest (to me, that is, not necessarily to you).  Keep in mind, that this is for entertainment purposes only, and that I do not endorse any sort of legal or illegal gambling.  That being said…let’s see what’s in my crystal ball!  

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been given his starting job back for the Turkey Day game.  McNabb was severely disrespected by Andy Reid, in my opinion.  I don’t see D-Mac returning to Philly next season.  The McNabb era is over.  The Reid era is in serious jeopardy, as well!  

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from…exploding!  

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Andy Reid pulled D-Mac in favor of Kevin Kolb to start the 2nd half yesterday.  The Eagles only trailed the Ravens 10-7 at half-time.  I’m not sure what Big Red was thinking?  As expected, Kolb didn’t fare much better, and the Birds laid another egg!  For those that want the Kolb era to begin will have to wait, as Reid has named McNabb the starter for the Turkey Day game! 

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better, as they got thrashed by the G-men.   Philly needs a win desperately as McNabb and Andy Reid are fighting for their jobs.  Philadelphia 20, Baltimore 17.  

Oakland @ Denver:  The Raiders played well against the Fins last week but they still couldn’t manage to get a win.  Offensively, they are a pathetic, to say the least.  Their defense has played well at times.  Al Davis shelled out big time cash in the off-season; I’m sure this isn’t the team he had envisioned.  The Broncos got a huge win by knocking off the Falcons in Atlanta last week.  Denver has a 2-game lead in their division and now is not the time for a let down.  Denver 27, Oakland 13.  

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the Ravens this Sunday.  The reasoning was that if the Eagles keep losing that they might fire Andy Reid.  It was about a 50-50 split!  If it were up to the fans…Andy…start packing!   

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           Last night, on Sunday Night Football, the Cowboys and Redskins met in a heated NFC East rivalry.  The ‘Boys came to Washington, sporting a 5-4 record, while the ‘Skins were 6-3.  The Cowboys welcomed back their offensive leader, Tony Romo, as well as Pro-Bowl corner, Terence Newman.  Dallas had already lost to the Redskins earlier this season, and this was a must-win game for the Cowboys. 

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had a chance for redemption late in the game.  But on 3rd and 3, and then again on 4th and 1, Andy Reid got to cute for his own good.  Two straight running plays by Westbrook were sniffed out by the Giants defense (as well as the entire viewing audience), and the Eagles turned the ball over on downs…game over!  Maybe even the season and the

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les were burned earlier in the year with a similar situation in Chicago.  You would think that Andy Reid would have known better?  He did and he does…he’s just too stubborn…it’s just the same-old, same-old!    

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Diego 27, New England 16. 

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*This week in Philly, they were calling for Andy Reid’s head (read more here).  I guess the Eagles fans don’t know a good coach when they have one!  For example: Ritchie Kotite, Marion Campbell, Ray Rhoades…should I go on?  Come on Philly…he’s the best you’ve ever had and you want to throw him under the bus?  For who?  For What? 

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          The crystal ball was two up and two down for the week.  Even though that is an improvement, it still doesn’t cut it!  Good thing this is for entertainment purposes only…or I would be in the poor house!  Let’s take a look back and see what happened: 

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           Yesterday, the Eagles lost another heartbreaker to a division foe, the Washington Redskins, 23-17.  The Eagles stand at 2-3 and in 4th (last) place in their division.  They have now lost two division (3 conference) games…and that does not bode well for play-off considerations.  Though it’s still early in the season…the sky may be falling! 

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