Eagles 2008 Season Log: Cowboys Talking

There's an age-old adage in life to act like you've been there before. In a business meeting, when you're approaching that hot chick at the bar, in sports, and in many other situations. This week, while the Cowboys haven't said anything too inflammatory, they aren't acting like they've been here before. And guess what? This Cowboys team hasn't been there before. They are 4-12 against the Eagles this decade, and they haven't won a playoff game since Troy Aikman was QB. In contrast, the Eagles went to 4 straight NFC Championship games and one Super Bowl. Yes, yes, yes...Dallas has one 4 (I think) SB wins, but those bragging rights belong to the fans, not the players who have no relation to eras past.

In contrast, the Eagles are laying low and saying all the right things--particularly Andy Reid's comment that TO will go down as one of the best WRs ever to play the position. With the core group of veterans that has more than a few playoff victories under their belt, they know that, in this rivalry especially, all that matters is what happens on the field.

So, keep talking Cowboys. All it does is provide fodder for the Eagles to get even more motivated than they already are for this early season matchup.