Philly Quotes

Any win is important now. Philly's playing real well. Their score was posted on the scoreboard before our game. We knew we had a chance to gain a game. That's two off the magic number [to clinch], whatever it is. - Chipper Jones

A physical player that finished his checks and could play that grinding game which all fans would respect, but certainly in Philly they really respected that kind of play. - Keith Acton

[The Eagles' 23-point loss to the Cowboys on Sunday seems to have bolstered the confidence of the rest of the NFC East, which doesn't view the Birds as unbeatable anymore.] They way Dallas played the other day against them, people might be closing ground on the Eagles... Philly has been running the same offense for the last five years and people are starting to make plays on them. - Antonio Pierce

[Sometimes, it feels like the Marlins are. Even with their World Series rings and their spandex-clad cheerleaders the Marlins rank second to last in the N.L. in attendance. The Miami Dolphins, fresh off a four-victory season, can expect capacity crowds.] In New York, in Philly, you know they're revved up... Here, it's like the fans have a football mentality. - Todd Jones