NFC Beast Notes, 9/21/2006

The Giants are fairly brimming with confidence and excitement after their come-from-behind win over the Eagles. The box score, though, shows Eli was sacked 8 times, which makes me happy. This game was about as much as a Redskins fan could hope for. The division leading Eagles lost, but only after exposing the Giants' weak offensive line. But don't let the fact that the Giants got trounced for three quarters stop the NYT from making this about the Eagles. Prediction: a wet day for the Giants in Seattle.

And Amani Toomer, an eight-year starter, averaging 50+ receptions with five 1000-yard seasons is somehow the only one that believes he's not respected. Your moment of Curly R Giants zen: recalling Dave Brown and Kent Graham.


NYT Monday:

...in defeat Sunday, the Eagles distanced themselves from last season’s dysfunction. They seemed to be elbowing each other out of the way to accept responsibility. Coach Andy Reid said it was his fault for turning conservative with his play-calling in the second half. Lewis bemoaned not recovering Burress’s fumble. McNabb said he was to blame for some inconsistency. Westbrook said his fumble was catastrophic.

I think they're all right.

Starting DE Jevon Kearse tore his ACL and is gone for the season. Starting CB Roderick Hood hurt his heel and is doubtful. And Brian Westbrook still has that mystery swelling in the knee. Good thing they play the 49ers this week (Philly.com). Curly R stalker Wilbert Montgomery says DE is the Eagles deepest position, and Hood is the biggest injury deal. I'll chip in and say that Westbrook is a big deal too, and every week he does not get it scoped is a week he'll miss recovering, but the secondary is probably at greater risk.


Bill Parcells says TO might not miss any games because of the broken hand Sean Taylor gave him. In other news, TO broke his hand either blocking Sean Taylor or pulling off a block in a panic bracing for Sean Taylor. Sean Taylor is a recoilless hammer. TO's replacement is an undrafted rookie. They have the week off.

Dallas-Fort Worth Star-Telegram headline:

First slab for fan seating is poured at site

They may have to sit on a concrete floor, but at least they'll be moving out of the trailer.

And finally, Bill really was sick after the game. It wasn't classic Tuna, motivating through insult, even after a big win. Because of a superstition, he apparently does not alter his attire in a game if the Cowboys are winning. Since the game Sunday started in rain, but ended in the clear, and the Cowboys never trailed, he never took his rainjacket off, "leading to dehydration." Hey Bill, it's called fucking Gatorade, and they have a whole shitload of it for free right behind you.