Eagles bears... Go eagles take it easy?

[RandysHobby]

Win or loss doesn't matter. We play Dallas next week for the title. Do the eagles play guys full time or should we expect some off time for shady and desean?

[jkiddlridnour]

I just got a free ticket to the game. Let's go birds!

[lagalaxyfan23]

Yes. Rest the starters.

[RandysHobby]

Damn, I wish the redskins could have just finished off the stupid cowboys

[WYTMKE]

Im a bears fan if the eagles take it easy and lose then the bears move to 3rd seed and eagle move to 4th

[Coventry6546]

I've got a 70 point fantasy lead...rest you starters eagles...opponent has foles and djax:devil:

[lambeauleap87]

I'd appreciate it if the Eagles could return the favor and help the Pack out tonight.

[RandysHobby]

Are the Eagles playing for a seed or no!? I do t think they have anything to play for!

[ManInTheMirror]

Are the Eagles playing for a seed or no!? I do t think they have anything to play for!
Create momentum? How about pride? How about not being losers? I just never get people's train of thought to just toss games out the window since they "don't matter".

[drew306]

Not sure how much seed matters, the 3rd and 4th seeds get tough draws no matter what. So yes, I think the Eagles should take it easy (easy for me to say as a Bears fan, but nevertheless).

[WYTMKE]

Are the Eagles playing for a seed or no!? I do t think they have anything to play for!

ON ESPN IT SAYS PHILLY Wins tie break over Chicago based on best win percentage in conference games. BUT I WOULD THINK IF CHICAGO WINS TONIGHT THAT WOULD PUT THEM AHEAD OF PHILLY BASED ON BETTER SEASON RECORD

[WYTMKE]

create momentum? How about pride? How about not being losers? I just never get people's train of thought to just toss games out the window since they "don't matter".

alot of people look at it as resting starters so that they are in for the most part tip top shape for the playoffs

[thepuffingbilly]

Dang it, I need Philly by 4 for $600.

[howethegreat]

would be nice for the bears to win this one, as long as the packers magic runs out today too.

[pejc300]

resting starters never turns out well for the next week...see "Peyton Manning Playoff History" and pretty much every other team that rests their players in week 16 or 17.

[TheFrenzy]

I say they go for it and go hard. It'll be their last chance to look good before they get shoved out of the way by the Cowboys.

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;) ;) ;)

[ManInTheMirror]

alot of people look at it as resting starters so that they are in for the most part tip top shape for the playoffs
I understand that. But there aren't 2-3 games left, only one. Momentum at this point rules ou. Since Foles is young an learning need him out there playing in these positions. I say try and still win the game.
I say they go for it and go hard. It'll be their last chance to look good before they get shoved out of the way by the Cowboys.
:eek::eek::eek::eek: we will see man!!I heard they may flex that into the Sunday Night game.

[MLH]

Dang it, I need Philly by 4 for $600.

i wouldnt have touched this game with a ten foot pole, GL though.

[The Card Album]

They're not going to go easy. First off, Chip Kelly isn't going to let off the gas, ever. Players also don't dog it and take it easy when they're on the field because they're competitors and they're in prime time with a national audience. They will play hard regardless of the game's implications. There's also the momentum factor and wanting to keep a rhythm.

The only "taking it easy" they might do is keep a guy on the sidelines if he has a minor injury rather than put him back in.

[lambeauleap87]

Recent history's shown that it's about the hot team going into the playoffs, not necessarily the best team: the Ravens, the Giants, the Packers, etc. Not resting players, but peaking at the right time.

[lagalaxyfan23]

Create momentum? How about pride? How about not being losers? I just never get people's train of thought to just toss games out the window since they "don't matter".

Nope. It's because:

A) Don't want to injure your starters. The Bears actually have something on the line in this game, so they will be playing dirty. And since people here seem to like Nick Foles so much (and the fact that he's been injured numerous times over the last two seasons), obviously it's better to take him out of harm's way.

B) If we win this game, then we are primed to play the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle (that is, if we make it that far)...I don't know anybody who actually wants to do that...

C) If we lose, we play the 49ers most likely. If we win that, we play the Panthers. That sounds like a lot easier stretch than the Saints and Seahawks in my opinion.

D) We have too many healthy players to risk injury now. If we lose a player like McCoy or Peters or DJax or something, that's really going to slow down our offense.

[pv2duke]

Nope. It's because:

A) Don't want to injure your starters. The Bears actually have something on the line in this game, so they will be playing dirty. And since people here seem to like Nick Foles so much (and the fact that he's been injured numerous times over the last two seasons), obviously it's better to take him out of harm's way.

B) If we win this game, then we are primed to play the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle (that is, if we make it that far)...I don't know anybody who actually wants to do that...

C) If we lose, we play the 49ers most likely. If we win that, we play the Panthers. That sounds like a lot easier stretch than the Saints and Seahawks in my opinion.

D) We have too many healthy players to risk injury now. If we lose a player like McCoy or Peters or DJax or something, that's really going to slow down our offense.

You haven't made the playoffs yet bub. There's a team in Dallas waiting.

[lagalaxyfan23]

You haven't made the playoffs yet bub. There's a team in Dallas waiting.

Of course. I was just giving those scenarios if we do win against the Cowboys.

[PlatinumPlus502]

Of course. I was just giving those scenarios if we do win against the Cowboys.

You lose to the bears but beat the cowgirls.

[MarshallCutler6]

Please please please please rest their starters... Please.

[metsplaya123]

Nope. It's because:

A) Don't want to injure your starters. The Bears actually have something on the line in this game, so they will be playing dirty. And since people here seem to like Nick Foles so much (and the fact that he's been injured numerous times over the last two seasons), obviously it's better to take him out of harm's way.

B) If we win this game, then we are primed to play the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle (that is, if we make it that far)...I don't know anybody who actually wants to do that...

C) If we lose, we play the 49ers most likely. If we win that, we play the Panthers. That sounds like a lot easier stretch than the Saints and Seahawks in my opinion.

D) We have too many healthy players to risk injury now. If we lose a player like McCoy or Peters or DJax or something, that's really going to slow down our offense.
Agree with everything you just said

[sportscards0513]

I don't think we should rest the players. We need momentum going into the Dallas game.

[ManInTheMirror]

I don't think we should rest the players. We need momentum going into the Dallas game.
Agree with everything you just said

[lagalaxyfan23]

I don't think we should rest the players. We need momentum going into the Dallas game.

Fair enough, but if one of our studs gets injured (God forbid), you know who I'm blaming :devil:

[Seanathan297]

Sit the starters sometime in the 3rd quarter or at the start of the 4th. Let them get some time on the field, then shut it down for Dallas.

[lagalaxyfan23]

Sit the starters sometime in the 3rd quarter or at the start of the 4th. Let them get some time on the field, then shut it down for Dallas.

That's an interesting idea. But honestly I don't see Chip taking his starters off. He's an offensive dude.

[trixstar]

GB loses bears release the Kraken tonight

[eaglescubs555]

I do not see the Eagles resting starters. If they do I will be suprised, after last week's embarassing loss we need some momentum in the locker room to beat the Cowboys next week.

[Igman7]

I have news for you Philly fans, even if the Eagles play their starters they could lose a very even matchup.

[peekaboo]

Eagles better win!!

[metsplaya123]

I have news for you Philly fans, even if the Eagles play their starters they could lose a very even matchup.
Wow thanks for your incredible insight. I have news for you: any team can lose on any day.

That's right, I just blew your mind

[lambeauleap87]

Well, after that Packers' last two weeks, I think it's time for the Eagles to repay the favor from last week and keep hope alive in Green Bay.

[Igman7]

Wow thanks for your incredible insight. I have news for you: any team can lose on any day.

That's right, I just blew your mind


It would take much more than you have to blow MY mind. Reading all of the previous comments, it seems like a number of folks needed a reminder. For those who are in favor of momentum, wouldn't it be more of a blow to it if you lose at home while actually trying to win?

[freethrowtommy]

Not a good start for the Bears...

[Scottish Punk]

Create momentum? How about pride? How about not being losers? I just never get people's train of thought to just toss games out the window since they "don't matter".

Uh, yeah this is the only answer. You all would be some terrible coaches if start playing for losses and doing the what if game for the playoffs. You play hard every week and develop a winner culture. You don't teach you team to turn it "on" and "off" week by week.

[lambeauleap87]

There you go, Eagles!

[thepuffingbilly]

i wouldnt have touched this game with a ten foot pole, GL though.

Looking good so far! I may have to buy a 2013 Topps Chrome Nick Foles Prism Auto in celebration if they win (by 4).

[drumstyx89]

Dang it, I need Philly by 4 for $600.

I think you're safe.

[thepuffingbilly]

Oh baby! I love free money. That's 4 weeks in a row with $200+ of profit from bets.

[ManInTheMirror]

Fair enough, but if one of our studs gets injured (God forbid), you know who I'm blaming :devil:
...................................and nobody was injured. Fly EAGLES Fly!!!!!!

[eaglescubs555]

The Birds still would have won with Vick and Bryce Brown in there!

[lagalaxyfan23]

...................................and nobody was injured. Fly EAGLES Fly!!!!!!

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[MLH]

Looking good so far! I may have to buy a 2013 Topps Chrome Nick Foles Prism Auto in celebration if they win (by 4).

Congrats! Get that foles...

[ajscards101]

...................................and nobody was injured. Fly EAGLES Fly!!!!!!

Nevermind..