What if we lose??

[BigSKINBauer]

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/spo...l/13513687.htm

man looks like they really did quit. They are playing their backups over players like keith adams and dahni jones.

I hope this leads for this 'what if we lose' nonsense to be be just that. Nonsense.

Linebackers McCoy, Roper get chance
By LES BOWEN
bowenl@phillynews.com

YOU HAVE TO look long and hard to find meaning in this final game of the 2005 season for the Eagles.

In fact, you have to look pretty far down the roster, to the Matt McCoys and Dedrick Ropers, the players who have something more than pride to play for Sunday, when the Washington Redskins come to town to officially seal a winless season in the NFC East for the defending NFC champions. The Redskins have won four in a row and can go to the playoffs. The Eagles have lost eight of their last 11 and can only go home for their longest offseason in 7 years.

But amid the rubble, opportunity beckons. Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson said yesterday he plans to use this game to "look at some people, some younger guys maybe more."

In particular, Johnson identified McCoy, the second-round rookie linebacker from San Diego State, and Roper, the former Steelers practice-squad linebacker who has done well on special teams since coming to the Eagles Nov. 9.

McCoy apparently will spell weakside starter Keith Adams, and Roper will get some reps on the strong side, where Dhani Jones is the starter. Both starters have struggled, particularly in pass coverage. The last time the Eagles played the Redskins, a 17-10 loss Nov. 6, tight end Chris Cooley caught seven passes for 85 yards and Washington's running backs added seven more catches for 60 yards.

From a fan's perspective, keeping tabs on McCoy might take priority, since the Birds drafted him 63rd overall last April and he has had a very tough time getting on the field. He has been activated for just three games, playing almost exclusively on special teams. McCoy's last outing, Dec. 18 at St. Louis, he took a bad penalty for a late hit on a punt, and he was back on the inactive list for last week's visit to Arizona.

The Eagles tapped McCoy 15 slots above his more acclaimed San Diego State teammate, Kirk Morrison. Many draft previews noted McCoy as an up-and-coming prospect, leaving college a year early. Oakland drafted Morrison early in the third round, and injury gave him a chance to start; he now leads the Raiders with 110 tackles.

Eagles player personnel vice president Tom Heckert said yesterday that on draft day, the Eagles felt McCoy was quicker and more athletic than Morrison, though they liked both players, and they still feel confident in their choice. The Raiders list Morrison at 6-2, 240. The Eagles list McCoy at 5-11, 230, and he looks a little smaller than that. Heckert said he never expected McCoy to play a lot this season, with Adams and former starter Mark Simoneau available on the weakside.

"It's been frustrating, but it's also been a good learning experience," McCoy said. He said the toughest thing to master has been "the speed of the game, and everybody's a lot smarter, obviously... understanding what you need to do, especially in this defense. It's a tough defense to learn."

Johnson confirmed that McCoy "is still learning the thing... He was behind. It's taken him a little longer."

Johnson said the Eagles drafted McCoy because "he's a tough guy, very good, physical guy, and made a lot of plays. The jury's still out and we'll give him plenty of looks this year and next year."

Johnson said he wants to see physical play from McCoy in run situations.

Roper, who played at Division II Northwood Institute in Michigan, was not drafted because he wasn't well-known, Heckert said. The Eagles liked him in 2004, but he signed with the Steelers, who had him playing outside in their 3-4 scheme, almost exclusively rushing the passer. The Birds signed him off the Steelers' practice squad because they thought he'd be a better fit in a 4-3, playing the strongside, at 6-2, 245.

"They've been giving me kind of a crash course on the defense over the last week-and-a-half," Roper said yesterday. "It feels a little bit like rookie camp, trying to learn a new system, new plays and all the words that go along with it... the game plan's pretty simple, so I should be able to catch on."

Johnson also mentioned increased reps for second-year corner Dexter Wynn, who has played in 21 games, but who seems to have lost ground to former Colts corner Donald Strickland, signed by the Birds in November. Offensive coordinator Brad Childress said wideout Carl Ford, a former Chicago Bear, might be active if Darnerien McCants (shoulder) can't play. McCants was listed as doubtful yesterday.

[44deisel44]

I felt the same way when i was 17. Hell, i feel the same way NOW!! Have no fear, for its Joe who got us here! Mr. December.

Oh, by the way, when i was 17-----------REDSKINS 42 Broncos 10 :headbange HAIL SKINS

[BigSKINBauer]

I can't sleep Its 5am and i can't sleep. i tried everything. I just can't get my mind straight. What is wrong with me? Surely i can't be worried this much that i am literally losing sleep. :screama:

EDIT 5:33 WTF
:frusty:

[offiss]

I don't know about the rest of ya's, but I will be blaming Brunell, and Gibbs decision to start him over Ramsey!

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by offiss

I don't know about the rest of ya's, but I will be blaming Brunell, and Gibbs decision to start him over Ramsey!

Like we'd expect anything different!


This team has already accomplished alot in this season. Even if we make the playoffs, there is still room for improvement. Regardless of the outcome, we have to be feeling pretty good about our progress.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by BigSKINBauer

I can't sleep Its 5am and i can't sleep. i tried everything. I just can't get my mind straight. What is wrong with me? Surely i can't be worried this much that i am literally losing sleep. :screama:

EDIT 5:33 WTF
:frusty:

that's nothing. try staying up the whole day without sleep. I've done that several times before. Anyways, if we still lose while we're playing the eagles backups, I'll know it's because we truly suck. There is no way we lose to the eagles while they are playing backups.

[BigSKINBauer]

Originally Posted by mooby

that's nothing. try staying up the whole day without sleep. I've done that several times before. Anyways, if we still lose while we're playing the eagles backups, I'll know it's because we truly suck. There is no way we lose to the eagles while they are playing backups.

Yah i have pulled a cool 32 hours before. It was a marathon. A couple years ago me and my cousins decided that we would have 1 week to prepare. We could sleep for as long as we wanted for that 1 week and then starting at 10 am on a sunday we had to stay up as long as possible. I started to feel sick. I wish we didn't have to sleep, its a waste of time

I just woke up at 1:45 because SOMEONE who frequently visits this board called at this ungodly hour.

ONLY A FEW HOURS AWAY FROM RAIDERS GIANTS!!!

The thing is that scares me the most about this weekend that this could be my last full day with redskins football for 9 months. What happens people?? Do they just go home? how can they just go home? it can't end like that can it. What if they beat us in the last seconds. o the horror. then we will all watch that stupid cowwhore game hoping for a miracle and then...... i don't know maybe we'll get it I can handle that we won't make the playoffs but to end it on such a sour SOUR SOUR!!! note would be a horrible feeling.

WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!

WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!

WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!

WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!

WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!

WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!

WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!

WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!

WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!

WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!WE WANT PLAYOFFS!!!!

[dmek25]

whats the purpose of that?(your post)

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

If we lose I'll need to crawl under a rock as I have been boasting and getting in people's faces about the Skins. I'll actually keep wearing my hat and gear and take it like a Redskin.

peace
But THAT AIN'T HAPPENING!

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by Sammy Baugh Fan

If we lose I'll need to crawl under a rock as I have been boasting and getting in people's faces about the Skins. I'll actually keep wearing my hat and gear and take it like a Redskin.

peace
But THAT AIN'T HAPPENING!

I like that last line about wearing Skins gear even if they lose. I didn't see too many bandwagon Cowboys fans wearing their gear after they were taken behind the FedEx woodshed a couple weeks back.

[44deisel44]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

I like that last line about wearing Skins gear even if they lose. I didn't see too many bandwagon Cowboys fans wearing their gear after they were taken behind the FedEx woodshed a couple weeks back.

They ARE wearing their gear still.....just says NY now.

[Warpath]

I do seem to notice more cowboys and definitely more Giants gear. That shit burns me up, but to be honest I also do see more Skins gear as well. Why can't people just be proud and honest as to the team they like all year long? I don't get that. If your a Giants fan wear that shit all year not once they make the playoffs, and damn that shirt looks new to be an 'old' fan. Thats the worst! We can beat Philly!

[VishsSkins]

It's just hard to think about the possibility of there being no football for so long. Why can't this be like baseball? It seems as if that sport's on any time you turn on the TV.

[gortiz]

Originally Posted by BigSKINBauer

How will you all feel if we somehow don't make it? What if it is because of a ref? Tuck rull? What the hell is the tuck rule? Will the season be so much of a success that you can feel content or will you feel this was the cruelest season in years making us exited for weeks without being able to celebrate because of the ending us skins fans know all to well?

The only thing that can make me feel bad about losing is if the refs take it away from us or we plain just don't play well, by that I mean, unforced turnovers, bad play calling, mental mistakes...we play well and Philly plays better and the season is over, I will be at peace with myself and this season ...

[mooby]

if the redskins lose, i will be semi content. After all, we did have a winning record, and we proved that we can be a big contender next year. We showed a lot of people how good we can be.