Around the Horn (7/30)

[General]

Welcome back to the show that scores the argument. Big Stat Saturday. Lets say hello to our national panel.


From the great city of St. Louis, the defending champ, Bipster.

[bipster]

I could beat everyone here with both hands tied behind my back, not to mention with all the alcohol I've had.

[General]

Back from a long vacation, Kingdom of Zito.

[Kingdom]

I just wanted everyone else to build up their confidence before I busted it. SUP STATBOY?

[General]

Back yet again, Ghettochild.

[ghettochild]

you know you love me

[General]

And our guest panelist of the day, realmofotalk. Welcome to the show.

[realmofotalk]

Thanks, Vladimir. Your name is Vladimir, right?

[General]

No, my name is Igor, I don't know what you're smoking.

Horntime.

[General]

First topic of the day: football, the American kind. The Pats are missing their star DL Richard Seymour, Tedy Bruschi out for the year, recovering from a stroke, and LB Ted Johnson, who has retired. The Eagles are missing TO's support and dedication *s******* and Jerome McDougle, who has quite literally been shot. Guys...who is in more trouble, the Pats or the Eagles? Around the Horn to Bipster.

[bipster]

Plain and simple, The Pats are in more trouble. Their two starting MLB are gone, Bruschi and Johnson combined for 200 tackles last year. The Eagles are going to be fine for 2 reasons, Andy Reid says he has talked to T.O. and Mr Rosenhaus in the last two days and neither mentioned that T.O. was going to hold out. Granted T.O had 1200+ receiving last year, nearly 400 more than the 2nd best on the team.....but Philly has gotten to the same place that T.O. helped take them last year, they have already proven they can win without TO, who knows about the Pats

[General]

+++++ Very nicely done, Bipstah. A dominant start, as usual.

Ghettochild, it's go-time.

[ghettochild]

I think the pats are in trouble here. They're missing 3 players, as the Eagles are only missing 1. Sure TO might not want to play, but as the season progresses the only chance he has of being traded is if he produces.

The pats, on the other hand, are missing Richard Seymour, who isn't really going to be missed as his numbers from last year weren't as good as previous, Bruschi, who not only was he a great LB but a key part of chemistry. He was placed on the PUP list yesterday, which basically allows the pats to still pay him, and if he decides to come back later on the season, although doubtful, possible. And they lost Johnson, who was a big part of the rush defense.

[General]

+++

Kingdom, she's all yours.

[Kingdom]

Patriots lost more than talent in the two Teds. They were almost like coaches on the field, guiding the defense. I'd expect them to try Troy Brown at linebacker before the season is over. New England has the best chemistry in football, maybe even team sports period, and with that they could overcome what they have lost. I think they're in more trouble than the Eagles who can win without T.O. Eagles also get Buckhalter back to pound the ball since Westbrook is soft. Eagles should be in a position to make it back to the Super Bowl, but I can't say that about the Pats.