Dappa Dan

Feels very much like pushing [censored] uphill with Foles there. You look at Vikings... they have a backup playing lights out. As you say, there's not many backups with better pedigree out there... but you know what playoffs are like... Rams aren't even in the top few teams... and they came so close to beating Eagles... we need those 4 TDs from Wentz to beat Goff... Without them Rams smoke us, Seattle beats us, Vikings win, Saints will slaughter us... And that's saying nothing of a certain big-time QB who's coming back from injury for a late post season run.... The home field advantage thing, not gonna make enough of a difference to offset. It's a real shame. Before we're thinking superbowls. Now we're just thinking win a playoff. It's pretty heartbreaking. You think? Not all ACLs are Bridgewater types. He played another down on it, threw a TD... but all while stationary. Then walked into rooms. And also was seen walking around getting food post game.... Genuine question... If he's up and about like that (as opposed to the Bridgewater car crash) does that mean less severe injury?

After his 4th, the conversation was seriously about him and Brady as 1 and 2... with Wilson coming up quickly. Given the fact they have the 1 seed again now, and only the Giants, Oakland and Dallas to come... This could be the worst thing to happen to the Eagles ever.

Yeah Eagles camp saying ACL. They were making all those noises within 10 minutes of him going off. He took one more play, record breaking Eagles TD to Jefferey... ridiculous play... unbelievably gutsy staying in the pocket that long. Insane throw. Then done... What a horrible season for injuries.

Wentz knee.... Rams will win. Eagles will be in real trouble now. Apparently doesn't look good.

Pats Cowboys and Eagles... fingers crossed my boys come through...

Yeah. We can't be posting on MFC threads with those. DONE!!!

For me? Sure. And for you? Hard to improve on Jeff Fischer. So for how long?

Man. Look at him. He coached the big apple to playoffs... Looking like he's a porno director from the 80s. And the funniest part? Hue Jackson lasted longer than him.

Man. Took me three tries to get d-bag by the censors.

I'll take either... I think Jeff hurts more for Gorg... I think the sting for an Eagles fan would be Goff. Winking and smiling like the California d--bag he is.

Is that a tad too greedy... let me think... Yes. lol Having said that. You can't look to that point until you're in the POST Rodgers era. You have another 5 years before that happens. He still has to rob Carson or Jared of a deserved NFC championship or two before you can look to the future. I'll go with you on one thing though... the Avatar bet... I think it's sensible. I think it's fair. I think it's only the right thing to do for the all conquering "other" sports thread. Let's go @Gorgoroth... winners choice of Avatar? I'll be honest. I'm not gonna feel the least bit ashamed to have Goff as mine. The kid has won me over completely. He even got me a win this week as my starting QB in fantasy.

Gorg. This is it. Macca doesn't even understand what this is like. His team MIGHT be out of the playoffs for the first time since he was able to drive legally... For you and me though... This week is Gorg and Dappa week. Bring it on. What say you Rams?

We've spoken at length. It;s gonna take a career ender to make change. People are slow. As far as news from the demonland perspective... this could be the furthest reaching since the concussion protocol etc... And what's next. How does this affect our game? Braysh etc...

Couple of days ago Eagles were unstoppable with the #1 seed. Now, they lose to the Rams, they're hosting a wild card. How good is NFL! But no... Everyone, even Eagles fans, is glad Eli's back on top. Sanity prevails. The used car salesman is out. To the all important next 4 weeks... I'm not too worried. Having said that... lose to the Rams, you're gonna see batteries being thrown at the Linc.

I've been following since 2009. Is this the first cripple since then?

In all the news this season, the Giants dumpster fire might be the biggest. I mean... it couldn't be going worse for them. :):):)

My god. The first good move they've made in ages.... and best of all for Macca.... Eli reinstated.

I hope you're right. I have a lot of time for the Saints and Vikes, and obviously the Rams. But Rodgers in the playoffs in week two, even in Philly, I'd be shaking in my boots. Collarbone or no. It's also a big thing for Eagles people, because I can't see us getting an easy run in the coming years. Rodgers still has years and years left smashing teams like Brady does. And within Eagles division, Cowboys will come back angry and fit next year. Even Redskins have ridiculous injuries that you'd assume they won't have next year. Jim Schwartz will be a head coach somewhere else next year, possibly even Giants, so there goes the Philly D which in my eyes has only been marginally less important than Wentz. You don't get many shots at home field in your career, so the time is now. If they fail, and they could, it can easily be years before they're back in this position.

I'd take him as an OC. I'd be furious if he was my club's head coach though.

I see. Well... What if they beat Bucs and Browns and other results fall your way. Are competitors too far ahead? I listen to a bit of Philly sports radio and podcasts. Man are they ever getting ahead of themselves. If Rodgers did come back and they squeaked in... He could easily do to Eagles what he did to Dalllas. Would add to his legend.

We should run a pool on when McAdoo gets the arse. I bags 3 weeks from now.

Onto WAY more interesting matters... You didn't answer my question on Rodgers. I've only just heard in the last 48 hours that he's possibly going to play week 15. Is that really the case? Has that been known for a while now and I just missed it?

Except that having won SBs DOESN'T matter. When you're winning them next DOES matter. That's what creates business for these big organisations. If you're saying that there's still room for romance... cling to a player who won't be there in your next playoff run... then you're going to get a tidal wave of opposition from within your own organisation and fan base. Speaking of which... Favre. Has there been a more beloved player anywhere? He went on to play more seasons and keep winning with the Vikes. Are you saying that Rodgers SHOULDN'T have been played? Is Rodgers BETTER than Favre now? Your idea of "win now" isn't altogether wrong. But neither is planning for the future. Come on Macca.... I didn't say they were identical situations. In fact I said they weren't the same, which you ignored. Take a closer look... A 35 year old beloved QB who won championships, still playing good ball, was moved on to great effect at my club. Loved the decision when it was made, and that was BEFORE it was shown to be a masterstroke. Same thing with Peyton. Noone in any camp minds. It was a win-win-win for the Colts who went on to playoffs the next year, Peyton who went to the Broncos for a SB, and for Elway who got support for his gun defense. That's what I'm saying. Moving on a SB winning QB, all round good guy and superstar CAN be "win now" and CAN BE a good decision FOR ALL PARTIES INVOLVED. If you're that blind and stubborn that you can't see the benefit for all parties in these gutsy decisions, then you're just not looking close enough. Don't misread my point. I may "hate" the Giants, but I think I've written enough on here for you to be able to see I'm not "biased." You can hate a club for being in your division, and as rivals. But if I was biased, I wouldn't have OBJ as my keeper year-in-year-out. You can do both simultaneously. I hated the Hawks, but by gee did I respect them. Still do really. So let's not go casting aspersions on each others' "bias" shall we? Look, I'm with you on the win now thing... Like I say I'm not saying it's without merit. But winning the next 5? To go 7-9 on the season and pick somewhere around the teens? In other words, effectively putting themselves in a position where to GET their next QB they'd have to trade future first rounders and current players? Look mate. You think what you want. I'm not trying to change your mind. All I'm saying is planning ahead works. It worked for your Packers with Favre/Rodgers... worked for the Eagles with Wentz. It's not nonsense. Nor is comparing the McNabb move to Eli. What IS a long bow to draw is comparing MFC's situation to anything in the NFL. Especially the Giants... who's "down" period has been going for exactly 11 games now. MFC's went 11 years and counting.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000885977/article/aaron-rodgers-returns-to-packers-practice-saturday And just like that... This really will put the cat amongst the pidgeons. Only have to beat the Bucs and the Browns and they'll be all over it...

HIS AGE is the problem. The list around him, particularly the O line is in such bad shape that by the time they get THAT organised, Eli will be 40 and in steep decline. Those numbers are stats. Same as all stats. If you use your eyeballs, you can see as you say Eli is much the same player he's always been. No sense to drop him this week. However, they're trying to beat father time by moving him on while he has value. Instead of watching him decline slowly. They look at Romo and while he was still playing arguably the best ball of his career at the end, age caught up with him and his body fell apart. LUCKILY they had Dak ready to go behind him. What's wrong with getting ahead of the Eli ticking timebomb? Yeah no argument with the scapegoat part. I reckon the entire organisation has an inflated sense of value. They really are throwing the baby out with the bathwater.What I'm really interested to see is... McAdoo is literally DAYS away from being let go. It could be as soon as next week, or the week after the Eagles game. When THAT happens... I wonder what the odds are that the caretaker will pick Eli... and the incoming coach will retain him for 2018... Fun to watch. Like really ugly reality TV.