It's too early to call it. They're a deep team with lots of talent. I refuse to believe the Redskins finish ahead of the Eagles or Cowboys. That said, yikes. The Eagles are looking undisciplined and unfocused. The lockout has a lot to do with it. Philly added a lot of new players and didn't have long to get them assimilated. Now Michael Vick is spitting blood and (justifiably)issue with the refs' treatment.
The NFL made a commitment to protecting quarterbacks and beefed up the rules. There are plenty of plays below the border that get yellow flags and a free fifteen. When Captain Blowdry is under center, the referees will make sure he continues to throw. If that's how it is, fine. I don't object to superstar calls, because people pay to see the superstars.
Michael Vick is a superstar. He's completely infuriating, and has done things that turn my stomach. He was punished. When he stands under center and doesn't get hit, #7 an amazing player. But he takes hits that get other quarterbacks fifteen and a 1st. The play where he broke his hand is an example.
If we're going to make business decisions about the health of our superstars, great. Make them universal.
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