34 replies to this topic

[Nitro276]

The lack of established team captains has always perplexed me and has hurt the team.  Is this a control thing with Reid?  Look at the rest of the NFC East, our rivals have them.  Romo, Manning, and RG III all wear the "C" with stars on their chests.  With all the dysfunction on this team, designated "Captains" could have helped restore and/or maintain order and accountability among the troops.  Whether selected by Reid and his staff, or voted on by the players, they are necessary for success.  It hit me again watching three backups run out for the coin toss in the Dallas game as "Game Day Captains," what a joke!  Guys like Brent Celek, Cullen Jenkins, and DeMeco Ryans should be wearing the "C."

[Solomon]

I think the Eagles opted not to have captains.

[EaglezINPhila]

Would you honestly want anyone in this sorry group to be a captain?

[PrinceKelby]

Ryans, McCoy, and Celek should be our C's IMO

[odin8888]

I truly dont see the worthy person yet... give it til next year...

[Baynit]

May as well be ball guy #4, headset girl #2, and the kid who gets the hot tubs ready after the game because nobody on the field deserves to be captain on this team.

[BDAWK_4EVER]

I would say Meco and Peters (when he comes back). If I had to choose a third, I would say Shady.

[wussbasket]

reid doesn't hold anyone accountable, why would he expect others to?

[RedZoneD25]

Reid is the captain of this sinking ship, no others necessary.

[McNabb2Jackson7]

Real leaders have no need for a C to be stitched on their jersey. BTW the Eagles pick different captains every week for the coin toss.

[Pallidrone]

Captains are overrated and silly.

[Solomon]

EaglezINPhila, on 06 December 2012 - 11:11 AM, said:

Would you honestly want anyone in this sorry group to be a captain?

Have you not seen our kicker?

[stang8118]

Reid appoints different captains before each game. Basically the 3 guys at the coin toss are the elected captains for that game.

[Livewire351]

Pallidrone, on 06 December 2012 - 07:12 PM, said:

Captains are overrated and silly.

This   It's just a big C on a jersey.  It means nothing.

[EagleJoe8]

Pallidrone, on 06 December 2012 - 07:12 PM, said:

Captains are overrated and silly.

Agreed. Anytime I hear someone talk about being a "captain", it brings me back to my childhood when 2 kids would shout out "I'm a captain!" before picking teams for kickball or something.

[folesgirl]

stang8118, on 06 December 2012 - 07:29 PM, said:

Reid appoints different captains before each game. Basically the 3 guys at the coin toss are the elected captains for that game.

so everyone gets a turn, and no one's feelings are hurt.

[Runtherock]

Nitro276, on 06 December 2012 - 09:59 AM, said:

The lack of established team captains has always perplexed me and has hurt the team.  Is this a control thing with Reid?

The short answer is yes.

[skipsharp]

folesgirl, on 06 December 2012 - 10:46 PM, said:

so everyone gets a turn, and no one's feelings are hurt.

No player left behind. How sweet.

[biglou22]

Nitro276, on 06 December 2012 - 09:59 AM, said:

The lack of established team captains has always perplexed me and has hurt the team.  Is this a control thing with Reid?  Look at the rest of the NFC East, our rivals have them.  Romo, Manning, and RG III all wear the "C" with stars on their chests.  With all the dysfunction on this team, designated "Captains" could have helped restore and/or maintain order and accountability among the troops.  Whether selected by Reid and his staff, or voted on by the players, they are necessary for success.  It hit me again watching three backups run out for the coin toss in the Dallas game as "Game Day Captains," what a joke!  Guys like Brent Celek, Cullen Jenkins, and DeMeco Ryans should be wearing the "C."

Who cares. We supposedly had all these great leaders years ago with Dawkins and Trotter and Douglas and Duce and whoever else the fans want to dream up.
How many NFCCGs did we win with those leaders ???
Seriously, this is the NFL. It's not friggen high school.

[Runtherock]

biglou22, on 06 December 2012 - 11:32 PM, said:

Who cares. We supposedly had all these great leaders years ago with Dawkins and Trotter and Douglas and Duce and whoever else the fans want to dream up.
How many NFCCGs did we win with those leaders ???
Seriously, this is the NFL. It's not friggen high school.

They were burdened with the worst game day coach in the NFL and an out of shape quarterback with a performance anxiety disorder. Leadership can only overcome so much.

[gaitherfan]

If the next coach decides to go the route of captains... it's Meco, Foles, and Herremans next year as far as I'm concerned.

[Innocence096]

McNabb2Jackson7, on 06 December 2012 - 01:56 PM, said:

Real leaders have no need for a C to be stitched on their jersey. BTW the Eagles pick different captains every week for the coin toss.

just like little kid soccer teams!!

[OaktownGangstah]

odin8888, on 06 December 2012 - 11:24 AM, said:

I truly dont see the worthy person yet... give it til next year...

CELEK gives it everytime every game playoffs included,  I have watched him for years..

[Innocence096]

OaktownGangstah, on 07 December 2012 - 12:15 AM, said:

CELEK gives it everytime every game playoffs included,  I have watched him for years..

true, who else on the team will get up and emphatically signal first down late in the 4th quarter when we are getting blown out

[OaktownGangstah]

Innocence096, on 07 December 2012 - 12:17 AM, said:

true, who else on the team will get up and emphatically signal first down late in the 4th quarter when we are getting blown out

Very often I see him catch long passes when you need a critical down in late games and in the playoffs, that dude is a gamer day and out.

[Innocence096]

OaktownGangstah, on 07 December 2012 - 12:28 AM, said:

Very often I see him catch long passes when you need a critical down in late games and in the playoffs, that dude is a gamer day and out.

I'm with you. As long as he isnt dropping passes or missing blocks I am a fan

[Kolbfan4]

Captains aren't worthless...They set the tone on a daily basis...People who say they're worthless have either never played a sport or are envious that they weren't captain.

[Innocence096]

Kolbfan4, on 07 December 2012 - 12:36 AM, said:

Captains aren't worthless...They set the tone on a daily basis...People who say they're worthless have either never played a sport or are envious that they weren't captain.

yeah they definitely aren't worthless. Having the label on the jersey may be though. Believe me the guys in the locker room know who the captains are. A jersey patch isn't necessary.

[Pallidrone]

Kolbfan4, on 07 December 2012 - 12:36 AM, said:

Captains aren't worthless...They set the tone on a daily basis...People who say they're worthless have either never played a sport or are envious that they weren't captain.

Leaders set the tone on the daily basis. Being tagged as a captain does not.

Do you think it matters to Ray Lewis or the players on the Baltimore defense if he has a big silly C on his jersey or not?

The term and label is worthless.

[AceofSpades]

Nitro276, on 06 December 2012 - 09:59 AM, said:

The lack of established team captains has always perplexed me and has hurt the team.  Is this a control thing with Reid?  Look at the rest of the NFC East, our rivals have them.  Romo, Manning, and RG III all wear the "C" with stars on their chests.  With all the dysfunction on this team, designated "Captains" could have helped restore and/or maintain order and accountability among the troops.  Whether selected by Reid and his staff, or voted on by the players, they are necessary for success.  It hit me again watching three backups run out for the coin toss in the Dallas game as "Game Day Captains," what a joke!  Guys like Brent Celek, Cullen Jenkins, and DeMeco Ryans should be wearing the "C."

The "C" itself doesn't mean much. I've always felt that looked stupid on NFL jerseys and still do. Players know who their leaders are and they know who'd step up in crunch time. Wearing the "C" doesn't make you a true leader. I'd always liked the fact that the Eagles chose not to use those patches. Just because you don't see players wearing that goofy looking patch doesn't mean they don't have captains or leaders on the team. The problem with this team isn't the "C" on their chest, the problem is this team has stopped responding to Reid & his approach. That's a reflection on Reid that he can't motivate this team, he can't get this team to respond to him, and it's time for a change.