I was weary of this potential day. It was forecast some weeks ago, and I chose to ignore it in hopes that it would go away, Carolina would return into the shit team it was always before, and I wouldn't have to concern myself with such a match up. But here we are....The Eagles Vs. The Saints.
As I've noted before, my boyfriend and his family are from Philadelphia and are fans of the Eagles. This didn't matter to me before because while it was still the NFC, a.) different divisions, and b.) Saints are just a better team there really is no comparison between the two. Well, it sure as shit matters now. I'm lucky in the sense that we don't have this storied rivalry that dredges up old wounds and hard feelings. All we really have to bicker and shit talk about is this game.
The weather is probably going to be against us keeping in mind the Saints previous performances in cold weather. I haven't even gone outside today, and I can tell you from here to Philly its freaking cold. And its (obviously) an away game. So there's that too.
Payton has been changing a few things to shake up the mindset of the cold and away games of the past and get the Saints' heads in the game and not worry about what history would dictate. If we listened to that, we wouldn't have won a Super Bowl.
I've had to encounter Eagles fans that have an impressive hard-on for Nick Foles. Slow your roll guys, this is the individual who took a back seat to Vick's impressive clusterfuck only ONLY until Vick got injured. Don't get me wrong, Foles is a good passer. He's had a lot of success/luck in the handful of games that he's started. He does not have the QB genius that Drew (praise) has. I just hope that lucky streak stops tonight (Here's looking at you, Gandalf.)
So I have to hurry because I started the second half of this as we are leaving for the lion's den on a day trip. I'm going to address the guys directly on this one -
Drew (praise Breesus) - Dude. You've kicked ass and taken names in the freezing winters of Perdue. This is no different. Pretend you're in Superman's fortress of solitude that looks all icy and whatnot, and wreck shop. You've performed surgery in more adverse conditions than this. I believe in you.
Graham - GodDamn Jimmy Graham, I need you to tower over everyone else and when Drew (praise) lobs the ball at you, just catch it and run, then make TDs. That's all you need to do.
Colston, Sproles - Duck and weave, fellas - duck and weave. Sproles, granted if you duck any farther your going to hit the ground but that's okay, that's an advantage you have. Use that shit. Just don't let your elbow or your knee touch the ground.
Defense - Listen, I didn't want to bring this up. But I know a guy who knows a guy that personally overheard Foles saying that he was going to piss in your shoes and take advantage of your elderly relatives' generosity. I thought that was completely out of line, random, and rather upsetting. Can you believe that?? That guy is asking for it....Just saying.
Gandalf - get your fancy robe and your wizard staff because we've got some work to do. I've been studying Ian McKellan's role and I think you've got this. Don't forget your sweet wizard hat.
Payton - This is your time to shine. This is your time for you and Drew (praise) to give the weather and good ol' Rog the finger for all of the shenanigans that you've had to put up with.
If this is the last time I say this this season, BLESS YOU BOYS and GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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