Why are the Eagles favored to win the NFC East every year when they haven't won a - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 07-27-2012, 03:18 PM

playoff game since 2008?

They were put out in the first round in 2009, 2010, and missed the playoffs in 2011 but for some reason the national media always has them as the favored to win the NFC East. Some are even picking them to win the SB which makes no sense at all. Especially since the Giants won the SB last year.

My only explanation........"some national media people are undercover Eagles fans"?

hawkeye123 · 07-27-2012, 03:46 PM

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playoff game since 2008?

They were put out in the first round in 2009, 2010, and missed the playoffs in 2011 but for some reason the national media always has them as the favored to win the NFC East. Some are even picking them to win the SB which makes no sense at all. Especially since the Giants won the SB last year.

My only explanation........"some national media people are undercover Eagles fans"?

No it's because they always have the most talented teams. I would pick them to win the east this year myself. It's between them and the cowboys too me. I know everybody will say the Giants. But i'm really not a big fan. No matter who wins the east The Packers are going to win the nfc championship.

hawkeye123 · 07-27-2012, 03:48 PM

Look at this list of talent. Mike Vick, Lesean MCcoy, Desean Jackson, Jermey Maclin. And that is only on offence.

TVFactFan · 07-27-2012, 03:56 PM

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Look at this list of talent. Mike Vick, Lesean MCcoy, Desean Jackson, Jermey Maclin. And that is only on offence.

My point is they had the same players last year and didn't make the playoffs. So why are they favored to win again when Vick had a sh*tty season with interceptions. That talented team started 1-4

hawkeye123 · 07-27-2012, 04:09 PM

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My point is they had the same players last year and didn't make the playoffs. So why are they favored to win again when Vick had a sh*tty season with interceptions. That talented team started 1-4

I expect Vick to play like he did the year before last. Same goes for Desean Jackson he had a off year last year. He still played good but not as great as he is capable of. And Mccoy he's a top running back. The most important factor though is the Eagles defence is much improved. I think they picked up like 6 guys in the draft. Alot of last year was a case of injuries as well.

hawkeye123 · 07-27-2012, 04:14 PM

As far as the 2010 first round loss in the playoffs. They we're playing The Packers. That is pretty self explanatory

TVFactFan · 07-27-2012, 04:48 PM

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As far as the 2010 first round loss in the playoffs. They we're playing The Packers. That is pretty self explanatory

It doesn't matter who it was against, the fact remains they haven't won a playoff game since 2008 and they are still looked at as this great team

hawkeye123 · 07-27-2012, 05:40 PM

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It doesn't matter who it was against, the fact remains they haven't won a playoff game since 2008 and they are still looked at as this great team

Well it actually does matter because had it been against anyone else. They probably would have won. The fact remains they are the most talented team in the NFC east. And that is why everybody picks them. It hasn't been talent that's kept them from winning just dumb luck.

TVFactFan · 07-27-2012, 05:44 PM

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Well it actually does matter because had it been against anyone else. They probably would have won. The fact remains they are the most talented team in the NFC east. And that is why everybody picks them. It hasn't been talent that's kept them from winning just dumb luck.

So interceptions and poor defense= "dumb luck"

hawkeye123 · 07-27-2012, 05:54 PM

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So interceptions and poor defense= "dumb luck"

It was a lot more than that. They had signifigant injuries.

TVFactFan · 07-27-2012, 06:29 PM

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It was a lot more than that. They had signifigant injuries.

You sound like a Eagles Fan. I really hope that is not the case because eagles fans have never been welcomed on this board

Mr. Television · 07-27-2012, 06:37 PM

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You sound like a Eagles Fan. I really hope that is not the case because eagles fans have never been welcomed on this board

Na he's a Packers fan Sol.

It doesn't matter what the experts say. They've been saying the Eagles are going to win the SB as long as I've been alive. It hasn't happened yet. It just makes it all the more better when they fall short again.

Mr. Television · 07-27-2012, 06:42 PM

Speaking of the Eagles, I can't believe they got our pro bowl punter. I hope that doesn't come back to bite us.

hawkeye123 · 07-27-2012, 06:55 PM

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You sound like a Eagles Fan. I really hope that is not the case because eagles fans have never been welcomed on this board

Well first off , as I have said before. I am a Green Bay Packers fan. But I don't discriminate against Eagles fans. There are a lot worse things you can be. They have a very talented team and, I call it like I see it. They should win the NFC east but if they end up against my Packers or The Saints they are going to lose.

TVFactFan · 07-27-2012, 07:11 PM

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Na he's a Packers fan Sol.

It doesn't matter what the experts say. They've been saying the Eagles are going to win the SB as long as I've been alive. It hasn't happened yet. It just makes it all the more better when they fall short again.

Ever since 2002

07-27-2012, 03:18 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,131	Why are the Eagles favored to win the NFC East every year when they haven't won a playoff game since 2008? They were put out in the first round in 2009, 2010, and missed the playoffs in 2011 but for some reason the national media always has them as the favored to win the NFC East. Some are even picking them to win the SB which makes no sense at all. Especially since the Giants won the SB last year. My only explanation........"some national media people are undercover Eagles fans"?

07-27-2012, 03:48 PM	#3
hawkeye123 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2012 Posts: 1,390	Look at this list of talent. Mike Vick, Lesean MCcoy, Desean Jackson, Jermey Maclin. And that is only on offence.

07-27-2012, 04:14 PM	#6
hawkeye123 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2012 Posts: 1,390	As far as the 2010 first round loss in the playoffs. They we're playing The Packers. That is pretty self explanatory

07-27-2012, 06:42 PM	#13
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Speaking of the Eagles, I can't believe they got our pro bowl punter. I hope that doesn't come back to bite us.