Monday, March 06, 2006

Eagles dreams partly lie within


As the city still comes to grips with the embarrassing 6-10 post-Super Bowl season that was 2005, people need not worry. The results of the tumultuous season are not lasting, and the Eagles could easily regain their rightful place on the perch of the NFC East.

With all of the free agency talk of late, it's hard to imagine that the Eagles won't pounce on a major free agent. Their defense needs some strengthening up, and their offense needs a little tweaking, plus a running back who can truly rush.

In addition, the Eagles could help to right the ship from within. Andy Reid's play calling was atrocious last season, and became the easiest thing to read since "Fun with Dick and Jane." Shake it up a bit big fella, passing is not always the answer. Also, the Birds were plagued with injuries at key positions all year. You throw Philly's top guys in at most of the offensive spots, and the wheels on the bus start moving.

Wide receiver is a concern, but it shouldn't be the biggest. The Eagles need a quality running back in the worst way. Brian Westbrook is decent and has world class hands, but the Eagles cannot run it up the middle of the field with him, and need to acquire the thunder to go with his lightning.

All in all though, the Eagles are not in terrible shape for a team coming off of a 6-10 season.



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posted by Michael Ciavarella @ 9:06 AM   1 comments

1 Comments:

At 11:32 AM, March 08, 2006, Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Eagles are still in the mix to be a contender. There will be some vet WR's out there to blend in with the talented Reggie Brown and the returning toothpick Todd Pinkston. Sign a Isaac Bruce or a Eric Moulds (if he's available) and that should take care of the passing offense.

As for running, Mike Anderson would be a great fit, as he can double as a fullback at times. Stephen Davis is available, but his health is as reliable as Chad Pennington's.

I'd be concerned about Marty Mohrenwig (sp?) as your OC. Can you really trust this guy? As a head coach, he was Rich Kotite Jr, and he loved Mike McMahon, who in my humble opinion is the worst QB in the league since Rick Mirer.

Eagles have some cap space and with a healthy Chunky Soup eater back, the Eagles should be fine in '06.

 

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