Eagles Won Super Bowl XXXIX?

Eagles corner back Sheldon Brown was a huge part of the Eagles success in 2005 when they went to the Super Bowl to play the AFC champion New England Patriots. After losing the Lombardi trophy to the Pats Brown was convinced that they just had a better game plan and executed better than the Eagles defense.

After "Tape Gate", Brown isn't so sure anymore. "Do I think about it? Mmm hmmm," said Brown. "It's crazy. I just don't know how far back it goes. Something's not right about that." Eagles defensive leader Brian Dawkins isn't even sure what to believe anymore, "Now there's always going to be questions about the situation," Dawkins said in an interview on Thursday. "Was it great adjustments at halftime or what?"

Even Pittsburgh receiver Hines Ward threw in his two cents and stated that he had suspected the Patriots in 2001 during the AFC Championship game. But, much like any other case tried in court, no one has any hard evidence to back up these allegations. Eagles running back Brian Westbrook said it's all water under the bridge, " For me to think back two years ago about something they may or may not have done, it's not worth my time."

After only gaining 45 yards in the first quarter of Super Bowl 39 Brown said that he noticed a difference in the Patriots play calling. Almost every time the Eagles blitzed the Patriots would follow suit and throw a screen. Over the next 3 quarters the Patriots gained 286 yards and a 24-21 victory. "I was like, 'Man, I never saw that many screens,' " Brown said.

Leave it to the Daily News in Philadelphia to really blow thing out of porportion though, "Counterfeit RING: Spy Scandal Helps Explain Birds' Super Bowl Loss." Donovan McNabb said that the suspicions were overblown. "One thing people are forgetting is that even if you have the answers to the test, you still have to take the test," he said. "If they have an idea of what's coming, those guys still have to be able to execute the play."

For a city who hasn't won a major championship in 25 years we've become fantastic conspiracy theorists. Maybe Roger Goodell will make the Patriots forfeit their rings......? Maybe when pigs fly.

Bill Belichick Apologizes...Sort Of.

Prior to a regularly scheduled new conference Bill Belichick issued a statement apologizing to his team and confirmed that he had spoken to Goodell about the Tape Gate incident.

"Although it remains a league matter, I want to apologize to everyone who has been affected, most of all ownership, staff and players," Belichick said. "Following the league's decision, I will have further comment."

Belichick apparently morphed during the new conference into Drew Rosenhaus and refused to respond to a half-dozen questions about the scandal, possible punishments and the potential effect this will have on his team. All relevant questions I might add.

Michael Strahan even found some time in his busy schedule to give his two cents, "It just makes you wonder how long they've been doing this and has it really helped them win some games?" said current New York Gitans That's no different from the cheating ref in basketball."

Packers CB Al Harris also gave comment, "When you look back, it's scary. I don't want to say anything wrong towards their organization, because I think highly of their coaching staff and their personnel, but if that's the case, that's not right. I would consider it cheating. I honestly would."

Roger Goodell has said that he will make a decision Friday, although that is not set in stone. The Patriots could be looking at losing multiple draft picks and Belichick could be looking at a suspension as well.

Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater

New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft commented earlier today that, "When you're successful in anything, a lot of people like to try to take you down and do different things. We understand that." It looks as if Kraft will have to eat those words.

Roger Goodell has once again brought the hammer down and has made the decision that the New England Patriots were indeed video taping and stealing defensive signals from the New York Jets' coaches this past Sunday.

This past Sunday NFL security officials had confiscated video tape belonging to Patriots video assistant Matt Estrella after being suspected of recording the New York Jets' defensive signals. Jets head coach Eric Mangini claimed he saw the spying but didn't want to get involved, "Those are all league-related matters and anything that deals with an issue like this or anything on a team-by-team basis, they all go to the league," Mangini said. The Jets were blown out in the game 38-14.

This is not the first time the Patriots have been accused of video taping the opposing team. The Green Bay Packers claimed that a similar incident happened with the same employee last year during a game on November 19th. That camera man was subsequently escorted off the field.

In regards to the rule on videotaping games NFL spokesman Greg Aiello had this to say, "The rule is that no video recording devices of any kind are permitted to be in use in the coaches' booth, on the field, or in the locker room during the game. Clubs have specifically been reminded in the past that the videotaping of an opponent's offensive or defensive signals on the sidelines is prohibited."

In addition to the video taping the NFL is also investigating a possible violation into the number of radio frequencies the Patriots were using during Sunday's game. When questioned by the league the Patriots were not able to come up with an acceptable answer.

If the NFL finds the Patriots are guilty of spying on the Jets the team could be fined. In addition to the fine, the NFL could also make the Patriots forfeit draft picks.

Talk about tarnishing the reputation of a franchise...

Pacman Jones The Train Wreck

"PWInsider.com has confirmed that TNA has signed suspended Tennessee Titan cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones to a deal that will see the NFL star perform as a professional wrestler. The deal was signed late last week.

Jones is currently suspended for the entire 2007 NFL season without pay for off-the-field personal conduct problems, including a Las Vegas strip club shooting incident that left former independent pro wrestling Tommy Urbanski paralyzed. Jones' NFL suspension could be lifted 10 games into the season pending a hearing but was recently informed he wouldn't be allowed to attend the Tennessee Titans' training camp.

Come on Pacman, do you really think that Roger Goodell is going to even think of reinstatement after a stunt like this? Did someone in your camp actually say this was a good idea? If they did, immediately hit them because this may very well be the dumbest thing you have ever done, and that's saying a lot in your case.

East Coast Bias - July 27, 2007

Today's Headlines

- Vick Goes to Court

- Goodell, Selig, or Stern, who would you rather be?

- MLB Trade Deadline Talk

The Weekly Phil

- Chase Utley's Injury


On today's show, we start with the ongoing Mike Vick drama and his first appearance in court. We then talk about the issues Commissioners' Goodell, Selig, and Stern are facing, and we pick which commissioner we would rather be right now. Then we discuss the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline and some possible buyers and sellers. Finally, we end with The Weekly Phil where we talk about the devastating injury to Chase Utley.

East Coast Bias- Tuesday June 5, 2007

Today's Headlines

Billy Donovan's Decision

Lou Piniella's Tirade / State of the Cubs / Manager Meltdowns

Roger Goodell and Tank Johnson Suspension

Cavs, Pistons Series Wrapup / NBA Finals Preview

Weekly Segment

- Prognostications, Predictions, and Picks


In today's podcast Brendan and I discuss Billy Donovan's decision to turn down the Magic job to go back to the Univ. of Florida. We also discuss Cubs Manager Lou Piniella, his pending suspension, and its effect on the Cubs. We dive into some NFL talk with the Tank Johnson suspension. And we wrap up the show with a preview of the NBA Finals, with which we then "Prognosticate, Predict, and Pick" the winner of the series.

East Coast Bias June 5th, 2007


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