The much anticipated Eagles/Cowboys game not only ended in disappointment, but had us all wondering, "what happened?"
McNabb was missing his passes. When he made them, his receivers would drop them. Andy Reid has me wondering how he made six NFC Championship games, but reminded me why he has zero Super Bowl rings.
I've been thinking it over, and I'm not sure what is worse:
A) kicking a field goal, when you have to score a touchdown, and you have no time-outs with 4-minutes left in the game.
or
B) The fact that you have 4-minutes left in the game, need a touchdown, and have no time-outs.
The field goal decision reminded me of their 2007 playoff loss to the Saints. With 1:56 remaining, the Eagles were faced with fourth and fifteen. They were losing 27-24. Reid elected to punt, they never got the ball back, and lost the game as a result. Once again, they needed seven points, elected to take three, and never got the ball back.
When Reid makes these decisions, what exactly is going through his head? Is he just optimistic that they will get the ball back? I would rather see him go for it when he has the opportunity rather than playing unfavorable odds!
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