Eagles look set to shine - A healthy McNabb should feast on Rams

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Sep. 07, 2008
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Eagles look set to shine

A healthy McNabb should feast on Rams

REVIEW-JOURNAL

When he's healthy, veteran quarterback Donovan McNabb makes the Philadelphia Eagles a formidable force in the NFL. But in recent seasons, McNabb has been hobbled more often than not.

The Eagles strengthened their defense in the offseason by signing cornerback Asante Samuel, and McNabb is back to full speed.

The Gold Sheet handicapper Bruce Marshall recommends a wager on Philadelphia as a 71/2-point home favorite over the St. Louis Rams today.

Marshall said the Rams are out of rhythm because running back Steven Jackson, a former Eldorado High School standout, staged a 27-day contract holdout, and his offensive line is weakened by injuries.

"Early indicators are a bit troubling for St. Louis, whose offense barely registered a pulse in the preseason," Marshall said. "It's not as if the Rams' spotty defense can be counted upon to camouflage any offensive shortcomings.

"I much prefer the current situation at Philadelphia."

McNabb missed two games and most of another with a sprained ankle last season. In the seven victories he started and finished for the Eagles, he completed 66.9 percent of his passes for 2,059 yards with 15 touchdowns and two interceptions.

The Rams went 3-9 in the underdog role last season.

Marshall (goldsheet.com) outlines some key trends in today's games:

• Cincinnati at Baltimore: The Bengals have won and covered the last three and six of the last seven in the series. Cincinnati also has covered its last three openers for coach Marvin Lewis. The Ravens are 3-14 against the spread in their last 17 games. Edge: Bengals.

• New York Jets at Miami: The Jets have owned the series of late, 7-1 straight up and 8-0-1 ATS. The Jets are 16-7-1 under the total in their last 24 regular-season games. Edge: Jets and under.

• Tampa Bay at New Orleans: The Buccaneers have won and covered five of the last six meetings. The last five in the series went over the total. The Saints were 2-6 ATS at the Superdome last year and 5-12 ATS as hosts since 2006. Edge: Bucs and over.

• Carolina at San Diego: The Panthers are 25-11-2 in their last 38 games as underdogs dating to late 2002. Edge: Panthers.

• Chicago at Indianapolis: Colts coach Tony Dungy is 11-6 ATS as a home favorite since 2006. Edge: Colts.

[Dell Dude]

Lmfao!

[Pancho Sanza]

Dell is on the dog here, you know what to do.

[Dell Dude]

I LOVE Ravens and Falcons moneyline. Best too bets right there. In fact, all of these tree point and less dogs will win straight up cept for Niners. Post your card, Panzy. Put the fuck up or shut the fuck up.

[Dell Dude]

Chiefs vs Patriots (Week 1) Chiefs +16.5 (O)

I don't see Patriots making a run at 16-0 again. Think they settle back down to 12-4. I don't see the motivation after what happened last year. Brady hasn't played all preseason. Year older on defence. They'll win, but 16.5 is way two many points. They could cover, but I'll take my chances with a backdoor rather than a frontdoor. I see a Chiefs and Under type game. Maybe Pats 24-10.

Lions vs Falcons (Week 1) Falcons +3.0 (O)

Any time Lions are a road fav, automatic bet against them, although if they will cover as road fav, it would be early in the season. Not worried at all about Falcons starting rookie qb. Lions are famous for making stars out of medicore players - especially qb's. Look at what Rodney Peete and Joey Blue Skies did to them.



Seahawks vs Bills (Week 1) Seahawks +1.0 (O)

Seahawks are clearly the better team. Weather won't be a factor. Bills have a pinhead as coach as well. Remember, he was Lions assistant and even they passed him by for head coach.

"I am we ta did. I am sofa king we ta did."

Bengals vs Ravens (Week 1) Ravens +1.0 (O)

I haven't kept up with Ravens offseason moves, but if they are still AK SOLID on defence, they should win this game against an over-rated, over-hyped Bungals team. Ocho Stinko is going to be put on his back by Ray Lewis early and often. Can't stand that attention whore assclown.

Bucs vs Saints (Week 1) Bucs +3.5 (O)

Bucs the better team. Saints had one good year. That don't impress me much. After this season, they will still have had one good year.

Redskins 7 vs Giants (Week 1)(NBC) 16 Giants -3.5 (W)

Already in the clubhouse.

Rams vs Eagles (Week 1) Rams +7.5 (O)

Again, I haven't kept up-to-date on the Rams offseason. I just don't respect Donavan McMonkey and never will. Because of the clean hooker off the 7, I'll take the Ramsies. Yeah, I could lose. But I'd rather be on this side of the fence and force McMonkey to beat the Rams and the number.



Cardinals vs 49ers (Week 1) Cardinals -2.5 (O)

Going to be a Cards and Over blowout. Fucking Curt Warner is like 40 years old and every time it looks like he's done, he starts lighting up the scorebored. He's going to have a huge season, and so will the Cardinals. I tink they win their division.

Bears vs Colts (Week 1)(NBC) Colts -9.5 (O)

Bears are done. Offence still and always stinks, and their defence is not great anymore. Another easy winner.

Vikings vs Packers (Week 1)(ESPN) Vikings +3.0 (O)

Vikings going to win this game. Aaron Rodgers is in for a long season. He is going to get booed before halftime. Expect at least tree picks and AP to rush for close to 200 yards.

[Dell Dude]