Nothing flashy from Big A this week. He held the POA and it became obvious that the little amount of running the Eagles planned was going to go away from his side. That said, I believe “Dad” (their nickname for Lebeau) was sliding him back and forth along the line in the second half (at least it seemed that way to me, trying to follow his alignment on each play). Overall, he brought what we have grown used to, consistent effort and freeing up the backers to make plays. The big challenge will be in the upcoming weeks. With Diesel and Snack both injured for an unknown amount of time, Big A will have to figure out a way to “maintain the standard of performance” or whatever coaching cliche we’ll get from Tomlin this week. I’d give him a B but I am a hard grader.

One other quick note, I didnt enter comments last week. Aaron had 2 sacks. One was huge (in the 3d quarter). The other was in serious garbage time at the end of the game. The rest of the entry could be cut and pasted from either week 1 or this week. He just shows up, does an excellent job in what he’s asked to do and lets the playmakers behind him get the glory. Overall for last week I’d give him an A-.

Thanks for this option Blitz as the prospect of rewatching that game in order to give a proper breakdown makes me throw up in my mouth. I chose Kemo in the hope that when the O line laid and egg that I would still have the chance to shower praise upon our resident road grader……wrong again! The entire line looked about as sharp as a bag of wet hair and I have one reason for that……Coach Z. When the Eagles where placing blitzers in the gaps you could see the total confusion by the O line. On several occasions I witnessed a center/guard double team while an Eagle Lb/Db ran right thru the gap created by said double team. This system of blocking needed to be tossed out in the second half and replaced by heads up blocking, meaning: if there is a man heads up, take him. Man in the gap, pass him to the inside. No man, zone block and protect your gap and wait for the damn blitzer that you KNOW IS GOING TO COME!!!!
When linemen are thinking they are not hitting! Trust that your fellow linemen do not need help every play, protect your gap and keep Mr.$102 million upright!
Kemo was beaten physically countless times (something I thought I would never see) and I blame it on being unsure on what his assignment was.
Other factors for the poor performance: Kendell the revolving door. Colon with his John McCain T-Rex arm length. Smith looked stuck in the mud. Etc, Etc.
In addition, why do we wait until there is less than 10 sec. left on the playclock to break a huddle? Makes timing a blitz too damn simple a task. Where is this hurry up/no huddle I have read about SOOOOOO much about over the last three years but have yet to see?
I also see a quick slant, a screen and several pass plays to Heath on Madden 09. Should we all pitch in and send Arians a copy? If so, put me down for $20. Out.

but can i offer the starting o line up for adoption?

…had those back to back pressures on McNabb, one from the left & one from the right, the second one with a wicked move.

He was also in on a pass defended with Troy in the endzone, he was running with a TE I believe, could have done better on that play but did enough it looked.

Any comments on Timmons feel free!