Grand Imperial Poobah: NFC East Stronger Than We Thought
By Stan "The Grand Imperial Poobah" Hochman
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- (Editor's Note) Stan Hochman, a Daily News sports columnist for 55 years, has been appearing on 94WIP's morning show for over a year now, settling disputes (and starting new ones) as the "Grand Imperial Poobah." He brings that persona to CBSPhilly.com/poobah on Tuesdays and Thursdays and we welcome input on which issues you want the Poobah to take a good, hard look at. Send requests and ideas for The Poobah to WIPpoobah@gmail.com.
Without further ado, here's The Poobah.
Phil E. Phan: The Eagles are 3-and-0, first time since 2004, when they went to the Super Bowl. Should we be scouting prime locations along Broad street for the parade?
Poobah: Hold on there, bourbon-breath! The Poobah has been around long enough to point out that the Eagles have come from behind in all three games, and that the 1960 Eagles team came from behind seven times that season. Uh huh, that team won it all! But before you start scouring Stub Hub for Super Bowl tickets there are some warning signs that got lost in the shuffle of the scuffle with Washington.
The division no longer looks like a cake-walk. Washington (you'll notice the poobah does not use the offensive nickname) is a tougher team with Kirk Cousins at quarterback. Those bumbling, stumbling Cowboys demonstrated some toughness, coming from 21 points behind to win on Sunday. And the New York Football Giants seem to be getting the hang of their new offense, especially Eli Manning, and ripped Houston. Nick Foles is going to have to be quicker and slicker, operating behind a decimated offensive line.
And then there's Cary Williams, moaning about practices that are too long and too tiring. Says he's not alone. Puzzling stuff, because if the Eagles are playing on weary legs, how come they've dominated the second half in all three games? Just asking.
You can hear Stan "The Grand Imperial Poobah" Hochman on the 94WIP Morning Show every Thursday at 7:20am E.T. Send the Philadelphia sports issues you want The Poobah to tackle to WIPpoobah@gmail.com
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