Injuries and a suspension will force the Philadelphia Eagles to use several players in different roles against the San Diego Chargers.
Strongside linebacker Chris Gocong moves to the middle, while middle linebacker Will Witherspoon moves to the weakside. Rookie Moise Fokou will start for the second straight game on the strongside Sunday because of a knee injury to starter Akeem Jordan.
Seldom-used and oft-injured cornerback Dimitri Patterson will be the nickel back in place of injured Ellis Hobbs (out for the season with neck injury) and suspended Joselio Hanson (four games for use of banned substance).
Second-year Quintin Demps replaces Hobbs as the primary kickoff returner for the 5-3 Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles use new players after injuries, suspension - ESPN
It seems like the Chargers caught the Eagles at the best possible time. Also, I like Chris Gocong.....but I don't understand moving him to MLB.
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They also called up two DBs from the PS that I don't know about.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Nov 12, 2009 11:26 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
They’re practice-squad level players. I don’t know if you need to know much more about them.
I’m wondering if the Chargers run 3 and 4 WR sets if this might keep the Eagles from blitzing as much as they usually like to.
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by John (obviousman) on Nov 12, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what Rivers would call
the backup to the “sorriest corner in the league”?
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Nov 12, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Toast?
If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!
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by Buck Melanoma on Nov 13, 2009 9:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was the nickname of the guy who got suspended
"Toast"elio Hanson.
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by Wonko on Nov 13, 2009 1:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You have to think they'll be looking to exploit those match-ups.
I have to wonder why we don’t use the empty backfield more. Maybe we’ll see it this weekend.
Regardless, I’d expect our Jackson to have a big game. Hopefully we can limit theirs.
We're boned.
by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 12, 2009 1:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure the empty backfield would be used more frequently if 1) the line was blocking better and 2) the line was doing a better job of identifying blitzers.
I don’t know that I expect VJ to have a big game just because Asante Samuel is really good. I do, however, expect bigger-than-normal games from Gates, Naanee and Floyd.
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by John (obviousman) on Nov 12, 2009 1:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure.
Though I’d like to think that we can have success against the Eagles defense like the Cardinals did in the NFC Championship last year.
I’m glad that Philip has experience playing against Samuel from when he was with the Patriots, so I’m sure he has a little bit of an idea of his style, moves, etcl.
We're boned.
by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 12, 2009 1:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And it erks me
seeing the Steelers run so many empty backfield plays, but none from us.
We're boned.
by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 12, 2009 1:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Should say "irks"
We're boned.
by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 12, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I considered correcting you, but decided that my quota was filled earlier when I pointed out that someone meant “further” when they said “farther.”
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by Richard Wade on Nov 12, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Westbrook and Peters didn't practice again today.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Nov 12, 2009 12:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That’s kindof awesome. I really hope Peters isn’t healthy enough to play.
It’s raining in Philly which means they practiced indoors. I believe they have a policy in place with Westbrook where he does not practice indoors (because of the astoturf), so that’s not too surprising.
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by John (obviousman) on Nov 12, 2009 12:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
from Adam Shefter
My bad on Westbrook and Weaver — I read the injury report wrong. Neither practiced yesterday. Both practiced today. Apologies.
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by John (obviousman) on Nov 12, 2009 1:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Shefter
That’s where I got my info.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Nov 12, 2009 2:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Will Witherspoon can play like a man possessed,
Might as well play him everywhere
Defense, Im talking to you! You want to kill this Osweiler fella...Come on defense, FOCUS god dammit!
I respect you Juju, you and your gorgeous brilliance
by CaDuck on Nov 12, 2009 4:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Marty reported via Twitter
that Peters did not in fact practice today.
We're boned.
by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 12, 2009 7:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Westerbrook and Weaver practiced
Peters didn’t
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Nov 12, 2009 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's to Donovan's sore ribs
Play them like a xylophone, boys.
If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!
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by Buck Melanoma on Nov 13, 2009 9:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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