The Drunken Ramblings of an Eagles Fan in July
Ugh. The dog days of summer are killing me. You know there’s zippo going on when Kyle Eckel getting plowed on a radio show is the number one Eagles-related story. I listen to real shock radio. It’s called “Opie and Anthony.” Like Porsche, there is no substitute.
However, Kyle did inspire me and my pal Sean to down a few beers last night and exchange thoughts on the upcoming season. As always, it turned into a spirited discussion. Sean is a little more of a pessimist than I am, but he means well.
Here are a few of our pontifications from a night of drinking:
- I think Kevin Curtis is going to have a damn fine season. With all the hype surrounding DJax and JMac, Kev should be motivated to dominate.
- Sean believes Curtis won’t make it out of camp without ripping his groin in two.
- I predict Cornelius Ingram will produce three highlight-reel plays in ‘09.
- Sean says the only face time Ingram will get is when he limps off the field during the first preseason game.
- Something tells me the old Brian Westbrook may be gone for good.
- Sean agrees.
- Reid/McDermott will have a hard time keeping Sean Jones out of the lineup.
- Sean reminds me that Jones is an ex-Brown.
- I don’t foresee Sheldon tanking this year the way Lito did last year.
- Sean is convinced Sheldon was traded to the Lions two weeks ago for a fourth-round pick. (I have no idea where he gets his information.)
- The subject of underrated players comes up. I mention Mike Patterson.
- Sean laughs and questions if Mike is aware he’s allowed to sack the quarterback.
- I’m curious as to the kind of impact Asante Samuel will have this season.
- Sean doesn’t care as long as he keeps dropping nicknames like “Iguana.”
- I am pumped to watch Jason Peters at left tackle.
- Sean hopes Reid moves him back to tight end just so he can witness a 340 pound man run a square-in.
- I’m unsettled on Akeem Jordan at WIL.
- Sean wonders is he can perform the “Dream Shake.” (I inform him it’s “Akeem” not “Hakeem” but he ignores me.)
- I have a suspicion Chris Clemons will surprise at left defensive end.
- Sean thinks Clarence Clemons could get more sacks.
Well, there’s never a dull moment when Sean and I crack open a twelve pack and start talkin’ Iggles. I like the dude and all, but he can be really negative. Don’t you think?
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I think a quick trip down a flight of tall stairs would fix Sean’s attitude right up.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:43 pm-ingram will have a good season, but it will all be before the cold weather sets in.
July 8th, 2009 at 1:39 pm-tell sean he should ask mike patterson that question
-i am in agreement that peters will prob line up at least one time eligible on the goal line this year
-clements will come into his own this year. not saying he will have the dallas-like stats every game, but he will contribute more.
A trip down the stairs seems a bit harsh. However, locking him in a room with Patterson might set him straight.
July 8th, 2009 at 2:10 pmsounds like sean may have gotten a jump on you with the beers? did you get a count on them. sounds like sean may have went 7/5, possibly even 8/4? or damn well could’ve had a 6er before he got there?
July 8th, 2009 at 4:43 pmSean has been known to get an early start
July 8th, 2009 at 5:49 pmi got a good buddy that’s an eagle fan. when we sit down to the 12er. we set 6-6 aside. we know better then to cross the domain line. cuse when we get to 9-10-11-12, we’re always talkin cowboy/eagle smash. we just want it to be fair. but he cheats too. he’s a;ways got a good jag on before he comes over. i am always very causious on my way to his place. he’s threatened to call the cops on me to watch for a drunk driver in his neighborhood
July 8th, 2009 at 7:40 pmUs Iggles fans can be mischievous, huh dave?
July 8th, 2009 at 8:00 pmthats why he’s one of my best buddies. deviaious minds think alike. hahaha
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