Addition by Subtraction

A new era is here.

Philadelphia Eagles brass, led by Andy Reid and General Manager Banner, finally finished a bizarre phase in franchise annals, suspending Number 81, as his playing days in Philly seem ended. In seven brief days, McNabb’s primary receiver has changed – his new name is Greg Lewis (Lewis’ Legacy will be discussed in a YAB piece when I can acquire Spud’s services in speaking Lewis’ killer nickname in a wav file. Friends, acquire speakers quickly.)

As a Philadelphia Eagle fan and a daily supplier in amusing YAB readers, I have a charge – a charge in speaking my mind regarding suspending Number 81. Hey, if Michael Irvin’s view is valued, Chris and YAB deserves a piece as well.

We are a fanbase - lean, mean and Green - and Eagles’ wins are all we really are seeking. Number 81 had speed and hands whereby he blew by CBs and defenses, and likely made differences where earlier wide receivers failed. When he was happy, Philly was happy. Dreams were realized, and ‘dem Birds succeeded in securing an NFC banner in 2004. Andy Reid’s squad desired a succeeding appearance in 2005.

Camp geared up, and 81 grew increasingly demanding. He balked in fulfilling his side, adding “cancerback” as a class in Reid’s player pages. A man demanding special praise in Reid’s scheme is an epic sized dilemma. When Reid decided 81 had surely remember his age (32!) and be mindful in manners, 81’s flashy smile disappeared. He resumed his childlike games. Bye, bye, 81.

Surrendering a 2005 campaign because a single player has been suspended is crazy. 8 games remain, and 8 chances Andy Reid has in changing Eagles luck. Sure, G-Men, Dallas, and Redskins are ahead. Sure, McNabb is injured. YAB cares less regarding 81’s childish ways. Suspending him enhances Birds' chances. MNF has us and Dallas in six days. Game is in Philly.

Fly, Eagles, fly. Sans 81.
-------------------------------------------

Look, Eagles fans. Keep positive on this season. There’s still a lot of football left. And if I was able to succeed in writing the above blog without a single use of the letters T or O, then Philly can find a way to do the same. Let’s roll.