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Originally posted by HarmlessRabbit
I think it's important to step away from the drama and keep this in context.
<li>A conservative talk show host was hired as a football host (probably because it would be controversial and hike up the ratings, which in fact it did).</li>
<li>He then says that McNabb, who is in a slump but certainly no slacker, is getting too much credit for the performance of the team, and that the defense carried the team.</li>
<li>In Philadelphia's first game this year, the defense gave up <b>17</b> points (all scores by tampa bay, no turnover scoring). In the second game, they gave up <b>24</b> (leaving out one interception return on the offense at the end of the game). In their last game (after the Limbaugh comments, the defense gave up <b>13</b> and the offense scored 23. And the defense is carrying the team????!!!!?????</li>
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The Eagles offense is ranked 28th in the league. Its Defense is 15th. The total points allowed in games has nothing to do with the argument.
While I agree that Rush should have known better, the statement he made is absolutely spot on in regards to defense carrying the team.