Lincoln Financial Field / Philadelphia,Pa
Today 9/11/16 will always have a dual meaning. When the Jet fighters flew over the unfurled flag at the Linc at the end of the National anthem players, coaches & fans remembered the moments past with their individual emotions & collective remembrance.
And then the Carson Wentz era began. There will be many football minds greater than mine who will comment on Carsons efficient & productive 1st NFL game.
22 0f 37 for 278 yards & 2TD's with no interceptions... Wentz hardly looked liked a rookie.
That said, my observation of the fans from the tailgates before the game to the concession lines during the game to the fireworks that ended the game was in a word.... Relaxed.
Oh don't get me wrong... the cheering was as loud as I have ever heard it in the 50 years I have been going to Eagles games. The enthusiasm was off the charts. Hugs & Hi fives were the order of the day.... And everyone was Relaxed. As the game progressed I had the strong sense that all of us fans knew that Wentz was special & that eventually.... someday... he would lead us to the promised land of the Lombardi trophy. Oh sure, Wentz will have his rookie moments but his tool set & poise are off the charts. He is confident without a shred of cockyness. Wentz is a natural in his own skin & a natural leader. His team will follow him in a manner focused for winning with a relaxed no looks over your shoulder mindset that will keep mistakes from choking our football future.
Destiny is a page unturned for a book unfinished. When my friend Dennis & I retired this year we decided to upgrade our bucket list to include going to every Eagles away game. Since I am also a season ticket holder that meant I would go to every regular season game. Who knows perhaps destiny has some playoff games in our future. When we decided to do the away game trips it was at the end of last season. Who knew the Roseman magical mystery tour was part of the package. Destiny knew thats who... & I think Iggles nation is now getting friendly with Destiny.
Fighter jets fly over the Linc
National anthem
Hope you're right about Wentz! Hard to ever feel too relaxed about this team. Looking forward to keeping tabs on your adventure this season.
ReplyDeleteHope is a good place to start.
DeleteYou took some great pictures of the game. It was definitely a day to remember in iggles history. I sure hope this Wentz era has a happy ending, and I look forward to following your story all season. Fly Eagles Fly!
ReplyDeleteLet's fly up to the Windy City...& strafe dem Bears. 2 & 0 won't go to Wentz's head. Looking forward to undefeated Eagles vs Steelers for keystone state showdown as a reality test.
ReplyDeleteSunday was a VERY good day for our GM, coach, and QB. Monday is a bigger challenge though. I don't like Alshon Jeffery going against our corners -- then again, Jay Cutler is good for a couple bonehead plays that should give us the W. Enjoy Chicago. We sure had fun on our last trip to Soldier Field!
ReplyDelete