I think I can honestly say that I think the Eagles will win. Reasons;
Offense:
Now, I am not about to say "Tom Brady sucks penis, Corey Dillion isn't any good," cause it's just not true; however, look at the Phins Pats game. When Tom Brady has pressure from the opposing D-Line, he tends to make mistakes. Granted, that was in the regular season and I believe Tom Brady to be atleast Top 5 amoung playoff QBs. The Eagles have been getting things done passing to Greg Lewis(yeah...who) Freddie Mitchell, Todd Pinkston, L.J. Smith and now Touchdown Jeff Thomas(-son?) I believe at one point he had 7 receptions, of which 6 were TDs. Please do not feed me the "Eagles can't get it done without T.O" bullshit because they have, against the Vikes and Atlanta.
Advantage:
Pats, simply because of Tom Brady's expierence.
Defense:
Now whoever boiled up the steamy pot of filthy lies; "The Eagles stopped the run in one game, the pass in another, but they can't do it in the same game" needs to increase the amount of oxygen to their brain. They stopped the Vikes and the Falcs with the same starters, so it wasn't there's a crew for run-stopping and a crew for pass-stopping. I think this Eagle defense is better than the Pats for a number of reasons. First and foremost, injuries. Now they have a majority of starters but this team has just been plauged with injuries. The Eagles defense is also extremely, extremely underrated, which can burn you. I think they are the hardest hitting(I'm sure Alge Crumpler and Mike Vick can attest to that).
Advantage:
Eagles because of how underrated they are and how hard hitting they are.
Special Teams:
Now, I don't follow the special teams. I know nothing of the Pats returnman, or special team players. However I do know that rookie J.R. Reed is a pretty good returner, and I think I've heard things that if the Eagles start getting down early and they need a big return, Westbrook will take over returns. As far as kickers go, both Viniteri and Akers are great, I'd want either on my fantasy football team, however, Viniteri has big game expierence, which is what counts. Now special teamers, I know the Pro-Bowl NFC special teamer is Ike Reese, of the Eagles, if that amounts to anything
Advantage:
Pats have more expierence.
Coaching:
I think that these two coaches are the best head coaches in the league. Bill Belicheck is amazing, he could make ol' Conman look good at football. Andy Reid is also really good. I don't think anyone handles half time adjustments better than Andy. I've seen so many games where the Eagles go into the half with the offense sputtering, and come out after the half on fire. Jim Johnson(Eagles Defensive Coordinator) is also a genious. Brad Childress(Eagles Offensive Coordinator) is being looked at for a NFL headcoaching job; however, I think the Pats coaches are better. Charlie Weis is fantastic, I think he'll be greatly missed. Also, Romero _______(you'll have to forgive me, I don't know the Pats Defensive Coordinator's name, nor do I feel like looking it up) is being seriously considered for the Browns job.
Advantage:
Pats, they are Number 1 in the league coaching-wize, and the Eagles are number 2.
X-Factor:
Now, the all important X-Factor. I think that football is bigger in Philadelphia then it is in Mass. so, there will without a doubt be more Eagles fans in Jax. than Pats fans. Also, the Pats have alot of pressure on them. They are looking to become a dynasty. The Eagles can come out and play however, because no one expects them to win(aside from fans)
Advantage:
Eagles, they'll have the homefield, so to speak.
There's my opinions on the two teams, take it or leave it, I don't care either way.
