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Philadelphia Eagles Skinned in Washington

Philadelphia Eagles lose sixth-straight game to fall to 3-7.

 

Nick Foles wasn't the savior.

The Philadelphia Eagles didn't beat the Washington Redskins to save the season.

Instead, two field goals were all the offense the Birds could muster as they fell to the Washington Redskins 31-6 for their sixth-straight loss.

Redskins rookie Quarterback Robert Griffin III was dazzling at times running the football, looking like a young Michael Vick in how he avoided sackers and tacklers. And Griffin showed off his cannon of an arm, tossing two long balls among his four touchdown passes.

Once again, the Eagles defense continued to slide. And Foles, making his first NFL start, had a shaky performance. It didn't help when a ball bounced off tight end Brett Celek into the Redskins hands for an INT. Foles tossed another interception shortly thereafter. Foles threw over 45 times and only had a little over 200 yards.

Meanwhile, Griffin threw 14 times, completed 13 and had four touchdowns.

Wideouts DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin were non-existent in the game plan and Celek had trouble catching the football once again.

Running back LeSean McCoy never got going and then left the game late with a head injury.

The defense got burned by the long ball. The best was a 60-year desperation pass by RGIII that found its way into the hands of Santana Moss despite two defenders pretty much wrapped about his waist.

It's really hard to watch this football team. Nothing is going right and nothing looks like it's getting fixed. Changes are needed – and needed badly. Sunday's game was another all-time low. It keeps getting worse.

Six games are left. For Philly fans, that's way too much suffering.

Related Topics: NFL, National Football League, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Redskins

Jonm

8:19 am on Monday, November 19, 2012

Why have we not fired that red headed Large Butt "the time is yours" Coach ?
Please can some one tell me Why I must suffer this train wreck any longer.
Jeff Lurie of the Philadelphia Eagles ownership, do a Donald trump and just say your fired today, and end this crap now!!!

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Barbara HInkle

8:54 am on Monday, November 19, 2012

they were doomed from the very minute they hired micahel vick aka dog killer. they have gotten what they deserve.

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Bill Sams

9:11 am on Monday, November 19, 2012

I said it before and I will say it again, The Eagles Will never have a Championship team. I Played with The real Eagles Back in the 60's Players like concrete charley, and the players who played as a team. I say rid the team of everyone and start over from Scratch.

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scott b

8:59 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

We are now the Chicago Cubs of football.

Kathleen Reidy

9:21 am on Monday, November 19, 2012

Karma has come to settle the score with the dog killer. You will never win with him on your team.

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M Brigg

9:35 am on Monday, November 19, 2012

No Eagles fans posting here that's for sure! Vick served his time and paid for his crimes. He is a changed man and does alot of good in the community with his speaking out against animal abuse , especially to the youth in the inner cities.

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Debbie Thomas

3:40 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

Changed man my a**. If the dogslayer hadn't been caught he would still be engaged in dogfighting. The Eagles are getting what they deserve for signing him.

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the VOICE

6:23 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

U R such a Forgiving person - Debbie

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KJB

9:53 am on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

MV has never apologized for his heartless and cruel behavior toward the dogs nor has he given one red cent to ANY animal shelter, INCLUDING the shelters that are rehabilitating his former fighting dogs. The man is a psychotic dirt bag.

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Eric Harding

10:53 am on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

You are on point M Brigg! I agree with you... the haters that have replied to your comment are clueless and spewing nonsense.

Let's take KJB's comment for example. KJB has to be MV7's accountant because they know first hand what he has done with his money. And that isn't even the kicker. KJB must be sheltered, because MV7 has made MANY appearances with shelters and lead volunteer efforts with them as well. He also speaks publicly about his time dog fighting and is a strong advocate against it.

It just goes to show you that people don't believe in rehabilitation at all. And once a person is known as one thing, they can never lose that stigmata. Good job America, be proud of who you are.

John Preite

9:51 am on Monday, November 19, 2012

To M Brigg--I think not -Vick currently is working on a video version of dog fightning. Have you seen pictures of any of the dogs that were killed on his property because I have. He is a false front and many of us see that. He is doing his time in the community instead of more jail time. Vick is a low life and we all know that. As far as the Eagles--Start over with new -Reid is not a head coach and unless you get a line that is under 6' tall Vick is not your QB.

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Eric Harding

2:43 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

BWHAHAHA... Really? You think he is making a video game out of dog fighting. You people are really sick in the head!

fed up

10:30 am on Monday, November 19, 2012

Thank you Kathleen!!
That was well said and accurate. Every word.

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Barbara HInkle

11:16 am on Monday, November 19, 2012

Kathleen you took the words right out of my mouth. I agree with everything you said.

Intheweeds

10:45 am on Monday, November 19, 2012

It's amazing that the organization, who always seem to exude a "holier than thou" attitude, signed Vick in the first place. I also can't believe the sheer volume of "7" jerseys scooped up by the unwashed masses that support that organization. Reid and Vick will be long gone after this year.

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Barbara HInkle

11:21 am on Monday, November 19, 2012

omg; I hope you don't own any animals. you seem like a very cruel person and why are you bringing race into the picture? Stay home and study your spelling and grammar and stop accusing people of being a racist because of their comments.

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frank ciliberti

11:42 am on Monday, November 19, 2012

They should have made a change to Foles a long time ago when he he was hot. He'll need some games to get some good experience. I think he'll come along, but we need new coaches, defence and head.

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Bob

12:38 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

Has Michael Vick ever spoke out against illegal gambling mail fraud, or wire fraud? Has he ever spoke out against illegal use of a computer for tax evasion?

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Bob

12:40 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

Has Michael Vick ever advised people to be careful when using a computer?

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Bob

12:42 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

So a NFL team lost, Half the teams playing lost.

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Jeff Pensyl

2:35 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

this team is doomed, no will to play, and a head coach that is running out of excuses.we need a whole new team.

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Patrick Ferry

2:52 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

OMG, you really need to get a life. The only racist remarks I saw on here were yours.

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OMG

3:07 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

Lol, have a good life you just mad like ya mad at Vick over a damn dog. He wouldn't be in jail and if he was to still be in jail over dog fights then something is definitely wrong with society. You idiots worry more about the past and a dog fight than humans getting killed out here everyday, some for no reason and I need to get a life. Again go fish. If I want to respond because I feel you keep coming at him for the same stupid reason then I will speak up on it because its you white people that keep worrying about. I guess when the white guy get caught making the dogs fight then the board will be quiet huh? Johnjohn, never a coward cause if I could see you I'd probably give you the finger and tell you to catch it.

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Debbie Thomas

3:49 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

Of course you know that someone, and that someone is OMG (brilliant posting name by the way...how original) just had to throw race into the discussion. I detest those engaged in dogfighting, regardless of whether they are white, black, asian, hispanic...well you get the picture. You really are lame and showing your ignorance. Everything isn't about race.

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OMG

2:37 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

But you're probably one of the one's who support child molestors and so forth huh? Yeah I can get very ignorant too just like you and ya peeps comments. Keep it going.

chiefs-fan

3:54 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

i'm a chiefs fan--and i know for a fact the EAGELS could beat them-so don't feel so bad

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Bob

4:22 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

Michael Vick was given a chance on his talent only not his "redeemed character". The NFL has public relations people convincing the public of players character. The NFL never has held a TV special on how it hires and gives ex-convicts jobs. Michael Vicks co-defendants were never hired by a Major League Sports franchise.(not that they applied. Michael Vick's co-defendants could have been given a job as player security.

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Barbara HInkle

4:47 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

Debbie; omg doesn't know what she's talking about so she brings up race as a cover. Any normal thing that Michael Vick has done is purely done at the suggestion of his p.r.people. Michale Vick is a sociopath(sp?) pure and simple.

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the VOICE

6:32 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

Barbara- I C U R another forgivng soul ! Did U go to church on Sunday ?

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OMG

2:38 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Haha, losers support losers. I got your attention and you read my comments which seemed to have gotten to you.

Bill Sams

5:11 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

It would be a Shame if Reid stays and if he stays he will keep Vick. The NFL is a Place where One's that have talent can make it a life and earn Millions. But it seems with the no talent Eagles Money is no Problem. I think this all has to start at the Top. It doesn't matter if you are Black, White, Brown or yellow You have to be able to deal with the Hits in the NFL

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Robert Willi

5:49 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

I can't believe people are bashing a guy who didn't even play yesterday. If you hate Vick or not because of his criminal past (which he went to jail on tax evasion, not dog fighting) has nothing to do with the article. The article was about the Eagles getting beat by the Redskins.
Now my take on the game. Andy Reid and his coaches made a lot of bad play calls and once again could not adjust in game. The defense is even worse after Castillo was fired. Jeffery Lurie should fire his friend Andy now or come Monday of next week during Monday Night Football the fans and City will once again be made to look like a bunch of hooligans when the fans will be shouting "FIRE ANDY!" You know how the media outside Philly loves to bring up the Snow balling Santa when ever they can.

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OMG

2:39 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Becuase they are real devil worshippers and its who they really are. One man, one incident and his life is ruined.

the VOICE

6:28 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

Eagles need to trim the FAT, Fire Andy Today !

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Barbara HInkle

7:02 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

omg is incapable of speaking about anyone without mentioning the color of their skin and u call other people racist?

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OMG

2:41 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Barbara it seems I really hit your old nerves. You better stop worrying about me before you get yourself sick. I might work some roots on you be careful. You have something to say about everything I post. If you don't like it skip to the next one and I don't use color or race on all of my post STUPID. How was that.

Barbara HInkle

7:35 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

Omg, what is a cracker. Your not trying to be mean to mean, r u?

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OMG

2:41 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

You seem to know everything else on what I do so you figure it out and tell me.

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Eric Harding

2:49 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Cracker: A thin, crisp wafer often eaten with cheese or other savory toppings.

Richard Weisgrau

11:26 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

I have read the 30+ comments before mine. I don't think many are on target. The fault for the Eagles' is Jeff Lurie's. Reid has won a lot of games and division championships, but his west coast offense has been proven wrong now for years. His coaching personnel selections have proven wrong too. His lack of development of a sustainable running game has proven wrong. His selection of Vick has proven wrong. His trying to make Vick, a scrambling q'back, into a stationary passer has turned Vic into a tackling dummy. Maybe it payback for Vick's evil deeds, but is not good football. A leader recognizes a follower's strengths and exploits those assets rather than trying to refit the asset into a different mold. Reid's strategy has failed year after year with this season being the deep slide into the abyss. Who should have stopped it? Jeff Laurie has the desk where the buck stops. Let's not scapegoat the staff when the CEO fails to make the changes necessary to have a winning management team.It is time to rebuild the Eagles from the ground up. I'd rather watch us lose as we rebuild than lose with the prevailing myth that things will get better over time with the team and coaches we have. Starting over worked for the auto industry and it can work for the Eagles. Come on Jeff, get it done. End the season with a new crew in place.

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Maxcine Collier

2:22 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

FORGIVENESS is a part of Godly living. If we can welcome those who have taken HUMAN lives (like some who were DUI's, outright murderers,etc.) back into society after their punishments (sometimes lack thereof) without bashing them, surely we should be able to do the same for someone like Michael Vick who was responsible (directly and/or indirectly) for taking the lives of dogs. (I am NOT a dog hater!) Once a person has done the time for the crime, that should be the END of that person being the victim of other types of negative activity levied against him/her. I am certain that none of us have lived a life that is sin free. "For ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." That being the case, I am sure that no one wants to be constantly reminded of all that he/she has done wrong in the past, whether the wrongdoings were MAJOR or MINOR. Also, none of us are really qualified to serve as Michael Vick's current moral judges, as that is left to a HIgher Authority. Since we are not that AUTHORITY, how can any of us really claim to know whether his actions are sincere, insincere or indifferent? We should be so busy improving our ownselves, that we have no time to bash the character of others. Since this is about discussing football, let me finally move on to that. I, too, am disappointed with the Eagles' current status. I am in agreement with Richard Weisgrau; Jeff Laurie does need to do some immediate "teamcleaning" THIS season, starting with the coach! Enough said.

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Morgan King

12:05 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Conflating human legal sentences - like prison terms - with an obligation towards divine forgiveness is an extremely slippery slope. Also, we can forgive someone, culturally, without continuing to reward them financially.

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OMG

11:06 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

These are demons that don't even understand the word forgiveness, They are satanic and evil and its shows. They make me wonder is it the dogs or just him. So sad to watch what they teach their children.

Kathleen Reidy

10:10 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

By your reasoning Maxcine, Jerry Sandusky should be allowed to coach pee wee football again, if he gets out of prison. Afterall, he did his time too. Vick participated in slamming a dog repeatedly to the ground until it died an agonizing death. A necropsy on the dog verified his account. He is a sociopath and they can not be made to feel empathy or compassion. I volunteer in animal rescue and foster dogs and puppies. Because of him and people like him, we now have dangerous dog acts that ban pitbulls. They are the first dogs killed in shelters and most apartment complexes won't rent to you, if you have one. He never once apologised to the damage he caused to those animals and has yet to make restitution to the suriving dogs. There is no difference between animal and human abuse, one is likely to abuse both.

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Eric Harding

9:53 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Letting Jerry Sandusky coach peewee football again is not the same as letting Mike Vick play football again. The equal statement would be "Allowing Jerry Sandusky to coach peewee is the same as Mike Vick being able to own many Pit Bulls again." You are not comparing apples to apples here. Also, where in the hell do you people get these reports that MV7 has never apologized or made restitution? Do you just ignore the stories on him where he is volunteering at shelters and speaking out against animal abuse. Also, he was court ordered to make restitution. And you are right, because of his actions we have idiotic people running around screaming their pretty little heads off about one breed. Just like the Dobermans and the German Shepard... it is never going to end. There are too many people who want to ruin the lives of others. Take a look at the Westboro Baptist Church for an example.

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OMG

11:04 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Mike told me to tell you roof!

matt

10:10 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

I've seen players that have actually killed HUMANS get much better treatment than Vick. Leave the guy alone, he's just a unintelligent football player.

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DBrax

5:56 pm on Friday, November 23, 2012

An unintelligent football player? No, just a player whose limited skill set has become diminished over the years. A player whose coach attempted to make him into something he isn't, wasn't, nor will never be. I won't mention playing in an offense that is outdated since defensive linemen and linebackers are quicker, faster, stronger, and smarter than they were in the mid to late 1980s.

Maxcine Collier

11:12 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Kathleen and Eric, Jerry Sandusky, as far as I know will DESERVINGLY spend the REST of his life where he belongs -- in prison. There is NO WAY that taking the lives of dogs can be equated to taking the lives of dozens of boys sexually and emotionally, as Jerry Sandusky did. My point is that SOME people have welcomed murderers (such as those who are involved in killing as a resort of a DUI) of HUMANS back into society without expressing verbal hatred, and yet harbor so much malice against Michael Vick for killing dogs after he has served the "time for his crime". (Let me repeat; I am not a dog hater!) Also, FORGIVENESS is different from ACCEPTANCE. I am personally aware of friends and family members who have forgiven the murderer of their children, in order to be able to move on emotionally themselves. Yes, I have even had to forgive those who have committed crimes against me, in order to not be eaten up emotionally. That does not mean that I sanction what was done. It just means that I had to stop harboring HATRED against the perpetrator, in order to be freed emotionally. That's the type of FORGIVENESS that I am talking about -- which does not mean sanctioning of (or agreement with) the wrongdoing or crime. Wow! This is certainly a long way from the topic of our EAGLES and their sad loss on Sunday. I agree with so many other fans that an immediate change is needed, in order for the team to be successful for the rest of the season. I do not sanction or accept the status quo.

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DBrax

5:48 pm on Friday, November 23, 2012

It's amazing how people are so quick to render judgement of others without truly knowing and comprehending the logistics of things that happen in the world. Yes, Michael Vick was found guilty for the abuse of dogs. However, he took the fall and did the time to save numerous pro athletes and celebrities from going to jail. I am not condoning his actions because the Almighty is the one and Only true judge. There are other athletes who get away with so much more.

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DBrax

5:57 pm on Friday, November 23, 2012

The public is unforgiving,

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