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johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Dec 11 @ 9:40 AM ET
I hate everything this morning
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Dec 11 @ 9:43 AM ET
The coach doesn't have a love affair with Manning. He plays the minutes he plays some game because the Flyers have some young defenseman that are being developed and due to injuries and suspensions. Once there are better options, those options will play over Manning. Re-signing Manning for the role of a 7th defenseman will not hold any young player back.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Dec 11 @ 9:44 AM ET
They are still ok. Foles isn't the end of the world. They just need to do what most Super Bowl teams do. Hunker down, run the ball more, let their defense make a little noise.
- dragonoffrost


Applaud the optimism and it's not impossible but the odds of the Eagles winning the Super Bowl without Wentz are very low. He is what makes them a special team.
arichardson22
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philly, PA
Joined: 06.10.2013

Dec 11 @ 9:52 AM ET
The coach doesn't have a love affair with Manning. He plays the minutes he plays some game because the Flyers have some young defenseman that are being developed and due to injuries and suspensions. Once there are better options, those options will play over Manning. Re-signing Manning for the role of a 7th defenseman will not hold any young player back.
- MJL


Most affairs are unknown to most so I have to say you don’t know if there is a love affair or not between the two. Unless it’s a 3-way-affair between all y’all
dragonoffrost
Season Ticket Holder
Location: The East Coast Dump, NJ
Joined: 10.12.2015

Dec 11 @ 9:57 AM ET
Applaud the optimism and it's not impossible but the odds of the Eagles winning the Super Bowl without Wentz are very low. He is what makes them a special team.
- MJL


Fun fact I'm not an Eagles fan. But I can say it's how the Broncos won three rings. Even with Elway or Manning they don't win without running the football and playing good defense. The Eagles defense is stout. If they can figure out how to use Blount, Ajayi and Clement effectively, they should be able to control the clock and line of scrimmage.
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Dec 11 @ 9:57 AM ET
I hate everything this morning
- johndewar



It's a glorious day for some of us, full of joy and Karma.


dragonoffrost
Season Ticket Holder
Location: The East Coast Dump, NJ
Joined: 10.12.2015

Dec 11 @ 10:02 AM ET
It's a glorious day for some of us, full of joy and Karma.
- MBFlyerfan


Yeah but now the other mouthy fan base is all fired up
Streit2ThePoint
Seattle Kraken
Location: it's disgusting how good you are at hockeybuzz.
Joined: 09.20.2013

Dec 11 @ 10:10 AM ET
I ran out of tvs. Any good deals out there?
Bobd62
New York Rangers
Location: Hauppauge, NY
Joined: 11.14.2015

Dec 11 @ 10:12 AM ET
I agree didn’t mean to say they have no shot just gonna be much harder need defense to step it up and foles has to protect the ball no turnovers their gonna be in it for sure.
Bobd62
New York Rangers
Location: Hauppauge, NY
Joined: 11.14.2015

Dec 11 @ 10:13 AM ET
I ran out of tvs. Any good deals out there?
- Streit2ThePoint

QVC yesterday 55 inch Samsung curved 4K $799
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Dec 11 @ 10:15 AM ET
Most affairs are unknown to most so I have to say you don’t know if there is a love affair or not between the two. Unless it’s a 3-way-affair between all y’all
- arichardson22



I needed the laugh, thanks
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Dec 11 @ 10:15 AM ET
I ran out of tvs. Any good deals out there?
- Streit2ThePoint



Walmart has some almost too good to be true deals right now.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Dec 11 @ 10:16 AM ET
Fun fact I'm not an Eagles fan. But I can say it's how the Broncos won three rings. Even with Elway or Manning they don't win without running the football and playing good defense. The Eagles defense is stout. If they can figure out how to use Blount, Ajayi and Clement effectively, they should be able to control the clock and line of scrimmage.
- dragonoffrost



I agree that the Eagles are going to have to change the way they play without Wentz. The Eagles defense has shown some leaks lately against good teams.
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Dec 11 @ 10:32 AM ET
Fun fact I'm not an Eagles fan. But I can say it's how the Broncos won three rings. Even with Elway or Manning they don't win without running the football and playing good defense. The Eagles defense is stout. If they can figure out how to use Blount, Ajayi and Clement effectively, they should be able to control the clock and line of scrimmage.
- dragonoffrost


What makes it even harder is the fact the left side of the Eagles O line is mediocre at best. Foles unlike Wentz, doesn't have the ability to extend plays and make something happen.

Sure they can beat the mess that used to be the Giants and beat the Raiders at the Linc with Foles. That would get them to 13-2 and probably render the last game against Dallas meaningless, at least for the Eages.

The big question then is even with home field advantage, can they beat 2 good teams with Foles at QB to get to the Super Bowl? I want to believe, but I just don't see it happening.
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

Dec 11 @ 10:39 AM ET
It's a glorious day for some of us, full of joy and Karma.
- MBFlyerfan

Hahahaha (frank) you
rinaldo
Joined: 05.10.2011

Dec 11 @ 10:48 AM ET
what do you think is the right price?
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Dec 11 @ 11:07 AM ET
What makes it even harder is the fact the left side of the Eagles O line is mediocre at best. Foles unlike Wentz, doesn't have the ability to extend plays and make something happen.

Sure they can beat the mess that used to be the Giants and beat the Raiders at the Linc with Foles. That would get them to 13-2 and probably render the last game against Dallas meaningless, at least for the Eages.

The big question then is even with home field advantage, can they beat 2 good teams with Foles at QB to get to the Super Bowl? I want to believe, but I just don't see it happening.

- BiggE


they do have a good running game, Jay Ajayi is better then I thought....And Fole's can run the offence, he's just not Wentz. Foles does have three games as the starter to get ready... Agree 100% about left side of OL. with Wiz out one of those two garbonza's have to play better then they did last night at guard. Interesting to see if they take Sydney Jones off IR...Hopefully he can help the secondary.

Hey man I'm looking for positives.
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Dec 11 @ 11:34 AM ET
they do have a good running game, Jay Ajayi is better then I thought....And Fole's can run the offence, he's just not Wentz. Foles does have three games as the starter to get ready... Agree 100% about left side of OL. with Wiz out one of those two garbonza's have to play better then they did last night at guard. Interesting to see if they take Sydney Jones off IR...Hopefully he can help the secondary.

Hey man I'm looking for positives.

- landros 2

I hear ya. At least it's one and done in the NFL playoffs, so you never know.
nastyflyergirl
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: this space for rent, PA
Joined: 09.19.2006

Dec 11 @ 11:42 AM ET
Gudas back in, Sanheim out for Alt...........ready and go
VladDrag
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: West Chester, PA
Joined: 01.13.2009

Dec 11 @ 11:53 AM ET
Gudas back in, Sanheim out for Alt...........ready and go
- nastyflyergirl


Is this a joke?
SuperSchennBros
Location: Not protected by the Mods...I mean Mob. Take your best shot!
Joined: 09.01.2012

Dec 11 @ 11:55 AM ET
Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Cap Space, Simmonds, Ratcliffe Injury and More
- bmeltzer


Very excited to see Filppula, Read, Manning (hopefully) and Umberger's cap hits go. I would buy out Lehtera.

Lately people have been talking blockbuster deal. First I would bring back Simmonds, depending on term. After the Simmonds situation is taken care of (traded or signed) I would make a splash of some sort. I don't expect it to be easy but this summer marks Hextall heading into his fifth season as GM. Giroux, Voracek and a Simmonds aren't getting younger. Do something impactful that doesn't gut this team and raises the bar in season expectation.

Anyone aware of this summer's UFA crop?
YuenglingJagr
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: under the bridge
Joined: 10.05.2015

Dec 11 @ 11:57 AM ET
Gudas back in, Sanheim out for Alt...........ready and go
- nastyflyergirl

Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

Dec 11 @ 11:59 AM ET
Gudas back in, Sanheim out for Alt...........ready and go
- nastyflyergirl

Unreal
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Dec 11 @ 11:59 AM ET
Schenn for mvp!!!!
StepfordSam
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 02.06.2017

Dec 11 @ 11:59 AM ET
Gudas back in, Sanheim out for Alt...........ready and go
- nastyflyergirl


Not to worry, the company men are preparing their defense of this move quickly.


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