SCREW the Saints! E - A - G - L - E - S!!!

I say let the country keep pulling for the Saints. A little more "us against the world" can only strengthen the Eagles' psyche. If we learned anything this season it's that Reid's thing about looking for players with character has paid dividends this season. What they've done since McNabb was hurt is almost unbelievable. I know they've pulled that "Power of One" thing out in years past, but this time it's for real. This is the most cohesive and determined Eagles team we've had in a long time.

I really don't know how Saturday will go. I think the Vegas line of 5 1/2 points is probably about right. Maybe a little high, but the Saints should be more than a FG favorite due to talent, home field and rest. For sure the Eagles secondary is going to have their hands full with that passing game since Sheppard is out. But, NO might have the same sort of problem when Runyan and Co get the running game going. If the Eagles can establish the run, I think it'll be a close game and that favors the birds due to their playoff experience.

I do know that, win or lose, this team is going to play tough, team football.

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The Eagles are hot right now. I think they will crush the Saints. I believe that part of the reason why they did so well this year was because everyone felt sympathy for them.

Originally posted by Falco Lombardi
The Eagles are hot right now. I think they will crush the Saints. I believe that part of the reason why they did so well this year was because everyone felt sympathy for them.

The kiss of death, Sasquatch.

I'm sure that the other professional football players' pity for the professional football players on the Saints had a huge effect.

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Actually, I think the Eagles have a good chance of winning. But it's down my list of games to wager on.

Originally posted by no1marauder
Actually, I think the Eagles have a good chance of winning. But it's down my list of games to wager on.

Give us some hot tips, Jimmy the Geek! Who do you like in the Chargers-Pats game?

Originally posted by darvlay
Give us some hot tips, Jimmy the Geek! Who do you like in the Chargers-Pats game?

The people have spoken; I guess I must give my picks. In descending order of confidence:

Ravens -4 over the Colts
Seahawks +9 over the Bears
Eagles +5 Saints
Pats +5 Chargers

EDIT: Maybe Red Night could give his, though when they turn out to be wrong, he'll say he changed his mind and bet correctly (see his take on the BCS Championship game AFTER it was played).

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The Saints have little playoff experience while the Eagles are loaded with players who have been there before. I don't see the Saints blowing them out: the Saint run defense was terrible this year and Westbrook is on a roll. I think the Eagles will play a ball control offense, so I don't know about the over. What is it anyway; it's not in my local paper. I'm guessing 45 or 46.

EDIT: 49 seems a bit high; check out buffettgambler's first post here: http://forum.therx.com/showthread.php?t=445971

Your eagles put up a good fight.

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Falco hasn't picked a game right all year. I just look to see who he is supporting and bet on the other team. Michigan, OSU, OU, Philly, Baltimore, Dallas - he is money in the bank.

Originally posted by CliffLandin
Falco hasn't picked a game right all year. I just look to see who he is supporting and bet on the other team. Michigan, OSU, OU, Philly, Baltimore, Dallas - he is money in the bank.

Careful. You're gonna jinx a reliable method, and if he's ever correct he'll become insufferable.