USA Today predicts us 5-11

[SU Nittany Tide]

Eagles have the worst Cb's in the division. You are expecting Wentz to play like a pro bowler? Even a step forward wont be enough to compete with the other NFC East offenses. Jeffery would need to play all 16 which is always very doubtful. I think he is already hurt.

They were in the playoff hunt for a good chunk of last season despite their youth. If you want to brush them off then go ahead. Most people aren't though.

 

[deanpet21]

It's two ifs. One is health, which is an if for every team. The other if is Wentz, which most people think will come true. The "shoulds" exist on every team. Come on. They are a 9 win team in Vegas. We aren't talking about the Browns here.

No but you said compete for a division title. I'd be shocked if they won over 9.

 

[deanpet21]

They were in the playoff hunt for a good chunk of last season despite their youth. If you want to brush them off then go ahead. Most people aren't though.

They were eliminated in early Dec. They exceeded expectations last year, I will give you that. No one had them as a 7 win team. I got them as a 6-8 win team. The schedule is a lot tougher this year for all teams. The AFC West is no joke. They are the 2nd best division in football.

 

[SU Nittany Tide]

No but you said compete for a division title. I'd be shocked if they won over 9.

Vegas has it at Dallas 9.5, Eagles 8.5, Giants 8.5, and Redskins 7.5. I think you are in the minority of thinking the Eagles don't have a chance.

 

[SU Nittany Tide]

They were eliminated in early Dec. They exceeded expectations last year, I will give you that. No one had them as a 7 win team. I got them as a 6-8 win team. The schedule is a lot tougher this year for all teams. The AFC West is no joke. They are the 2nd best division in football.

Vegas has their over/under above your max for them. Take that for what it's worth.

 

[deanpet21]

Vegas has it at Dallas 9.5, Eagles 8.5, Giants 8.5, and Redskins 7.5. I think you are in the minority of thinking the Eagles don't have a chance.

It is crazy b/c Vegas is saying Wentz is just as good or even better than KC right now. That is pretty bold.

 

[deanpet21]

Vegas has their over/under above your max for them. Take that for what it's worth.

Sorry Im taking the under all day long. I don't see them winning 9 with that schedule.

 

[SU Nittany Tide]

It is crazy b/c Vegas is saying Wentz is just as good or even better than KC right now. That is pretty bold.

Maybe your thinking isn't quite in line with reality?

 

[SU Nittany Tide]

Sorry Im taking the under all day long. I don't see them winning 9 with that schedule.

Put some money on it. Let me know what you bet.

 

[deanpet21]

Put some money on it. Let me know what you bet.

Anything can happen. I would put money on the Eagles don't win 9

 

[SU Nittany Tide]

Anything can happen. I would put money on the Eagles don't win 9

I want you to bet on it. Let me know how much money you are going to win.

 

[deanpet21]

I want you to bet on it. Let me know how much money you are going to win.

Sure. Do you see the Skins at 5-11 like USA Today predicts?

 

[SU Nittany Tide]

Sure. Do you see the Skins at 5-11 like USA Today predicts?

Could be. I see the entire division between 12-4 and 6-10. They are all good enough to win it and could go 6-10 if things go badly.

 

[deanpet21]

Could be. I see the entire division between 12-4 and 6-10. They are all good enough to win it and could go 6-10 if things go badly.

I just looked at he Eagles schedule. I see an 0-3 start. 12-4? I wouldn't go that high.

 

[SU Nittany Tide]

I just looked at he Eagles schedule. I see an 0-3 start. 12-4? I wouldn't go that high.

Well you wouldn't peg a 12-4 team to go 0-3 now would you?

 

[SU Nittany Tide]

I just looked at he Eagles schedule. I see an 0-3 start. 12-4? I wouldn't go that high.

Also you have the Giants winning in Philly. The same Giants that have gone 1-5 against the Eagles the last three years. Obviously the Giants could win the game, but you are either rating the Giants way too highly or the Eagles way too lowly to assume a road win for the Giants is a given.

 

[deanpet21]

Well you wouldn't peg a 12-4 team to go 0-3 now would you?

I meant no NFC east team will have 12 wins.

 

[SU Nittany Tide]

I meant no NFC east team will have 12 wins.

Maybe not. But an NFC East team could win 12 games.

 

[deanpet21]

Also you have the Giants winning in Philly. The same Giants that have gone 1-5 against the Eagles the last three years. Obviously the Giants could win the game, but you are either rating the Giants way too highly or the Eagles way too lowly to assume a road win for the Giants is a given.

How is the Eagles secondary going to cover the Giants WR's and new TE? I see a good run defense from the Eagles but not pass.

 

[SU Nittany Tide]

How is the Eagles secondary going to cover the Giants WR's and new TE? I see a good run defense from the Eagles but not pass.

Easy. Eli Manning sucks.