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08:03 AM ET 11.09 | Eagles cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has heard -- on the field, no less -- the reputation that now precedes them. It's not flattering. "Everybody looks at us as a pretty defense," Rodgers-Cromartie said. "They're just big guys with big talent that don't really want to hit nobody." The comments come after two games in which opponents scored a combined 58 points against the Eagles, with tackling a clear issue. Rodgers-Cromartie said opposing players tell him, "You guys are talented, but you all don't want to hit nobody." Asked whether that reputation is fair, Rodgers-Cromartie said, "When I look at film, it's fair." The solution is to become more physical, he said.

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November 9, 2012 08:09 AM ET

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From what I've seen, it sure looks true for the secondary.

SouthernBlueFan

Auburn , AL

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November 9, 2012 08:10 AM ET

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No, it's not flattering at all. But it seems accurate.

Debbie Does

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November 9, 2012 08:14 AM ET

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Good opponent this week for what ails them.

TxHeat

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November 9, 2012 08:19 AM ET

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Hope they continue their lack of hitting this Sunday.

Otis B. Driftwood

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November 9, 2012 08:24 AM ET

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Andy Reid's coaching strategy to combat this: play Olivia Newton John's song, "Let's Get Physical" in the locker room.

SouthernBlueFan

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November 9, 2012 08:33 AM ET

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So, Suh has no competition on this team, then?

Debbie Does

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November 9, 2012 09:02 AM ET

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Yeah, they dont like to get hit either, but watch out if the league ever goes flag football....

FanOFlyers

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November 9, 2012 09:41 AM ET

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Jon Gruden will fix it all

Mangler.

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November 9, 2012 10:01 AM ET

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With Vick putting his defense on the field twice as much as any other team, they're probably pretty sore. On the other hand, they could be just a bunch of overpriced players who have collected their payday and are just coasting now.

Jakester

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November 9, 2012 10:15 AM ET

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This team is in total disarray, sorry Eagle fans....but as Otis said.....keep it going!

Daffy Duck

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November 9, 2012 11:08 AM ET

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If they played the Giants every game during the season, you would see them hit and go undefeated, Go Figure, maybe Andy can get the league to have his opponents dress in Giants Uniforms!!!