- The Sixers are now 8-0 at home, the only undefeated team at home in the NBA. They have won 18 straight home games going back to last season. jimmy butler scored 28 points in his home debut.
The 76ers stand at 10-7 on the early season. They play in Charlotte tonight.
- The Eagles prepare for their Sunday afternoon game in New Orleans. They remain 7 1/2 point underdogs. They relished in that role last year. Hard to remember the last time they were underdogs so bad as 7 1/2 points. The Eagles can win. They are Super bowl champs. They can pull the upset just as well as the cowboys did last Sunday night in Philly.
The only problem is the Birds' secondary sucks. Saints' QB Drew Brees has thrown only one interception this season. He should carve up the Eagles.
The only way the Eagles can win is to have a consistent pass rush on Brees. The offense needs to control the clock. Brees can't hurt you if he doesn't have the ball. Forcing turnovers, something Philadelphia has failed to do this year, will be key.
As world champions the Eagles must have some pride. True, this sin't the same team. They miss players like beau Allen, LaGarrette Blount and Patrick Robinson, guys who knew their roles and played well. For whatever reason, salary cap reasons, injuries, etc.. the team parted ways with players they now miss.
With a victory the Eagles would jump back to .500 at 5-5, and set them up for two straight division home games vs the Giants and Redskins.
- Phillies owner John Middletion recently commended that the organization will spend big in free agency, to the point where it may "be stupid." As long as the Phils sign Bryce Harper and another lesser free agent- maybe lefty Patrick Corbin-I'll be happy. They do need to save a few bucks in case Mike Trout becomes available via trade next off-season.
Trading a Franco and/or Santana would improve the club. Solidifying the poor defense is key. Adding bullpen depth is needed.
The Phillies recently let go of their pitching coach promoted Chris Young , assisted pitching coach, to head pitching coach. Turns out he is big into analytics. Obviously he is a Matt Klentak- guy. The organization is slowly inching closer to full-blown analytics . Hopefully common sense also prevails next summer.
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