Friday, July 27, 2007

Why the Eagles offense WILL succeed.

Ok so the Eagles are just starting to begin Training camp at Lehigh University and there are many eagerless Eagles fans who are asking what does this team need to do to win football games. Its simple, score points. Yes I know there are a few question marks surrounding the birds linebacking core, and yes i know, the Eagles still dont know who is going to start at defensive tackle. Thats all obvious and that can all be avoided if this team scores points at will. In recent years, with Brad Childress or Andy Reid calling offensive plays, the birds have notouriously been known as a pass balanced team. However with Marty Morningweg calling plays, that is now a thing of the past. The teams offensive line is better than ever, with young, promising players as well as experienced ones in William Thomas and Jon Runyan. The Eagles offensive line allows a now healthy Donovan McNabb to stay in the pocket more and not have to use his feet. McNabb is certainly getting up there in age and is also coming off of ACL surgery. Donovan would not like to be on his back all season, and it is likley he will not. With strong lineman, #5 can wait for recievers to get open, or motion the ball to the flats for an explosive Brian Westbrook. Many overshadow what a strong line can do for an offense. Not only does it tire out opposing defensive lines, it also strenghtens the teams running game. Brian Westbrook now has 5 guys in front of him that can allow him to touch the ball the 20-25 times he would like. Alluding to that, Brian also has the offensive playcaller in Marty Morningweg who will allow him to touch the ball the 20-25 times he would like. With as many options as Donovan McNabb an the Eagles have, I find it hard for this offense not be in the top 2 or 3 in points scored at the end of the year. Long drives down field will certainly give our defense much needed rest throughout games but, do not forget about the deep ball. The Eagles did let go of their deep ball threat, Donte Stallworth, who signed the long term deal he wanted in New England. Still the Eagles front office signed another "McNabb reciever" a fast expeirenced guy in Kevin Curtis who can spread the field and let Donovan use his strong arm as well as exploit seconadries pressing for the run. Donovan still has his go to guys in Reggie Brown and LJ Smith. With experienced recievers like those, they can only make the job easier for young recievers like Hank Baskett and Jason Avant just being implimented in the offense. The sky is the limit for this offense because of all the different options they have as well as the veteran leader they have at quarterback, Donovan McNabb. Donovan has worked hard all off-season to be back in regular season shape and lead his team to the Super Bowl. We can now only wait and see what this team can do.

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