The only thing I disagree with is the fact that you listed our OL as a concern. I would call it an asset. The Eagles OL only gave up 23 sacks last year and have added two quality free agents. Whether or not Peters and Andrews live up to their hype is yet to be determined but they are both “quality” players that should bolster an already good OL.
       A concern I would have mentioned is the loss of Brian Dawkins. While I am under the impression that he definitely has lost a step, he was without doubt the heart and soul of our defense. Sean Jones will be a good addition and the development of 2nd year player Quinten Demps will help fill the void left by Dawkins. The issue I am leary about is the loss of his presence as both a mentor and motivator.

Trying to copy Bye, Dawk. Typicle skins fan

JK! :)

But still Bye Dawn did it first. Nice Try

I mean Dawk not Dawn

I think you forgot a couple things….it was a lil on the short side, less analysis.

i do agree w/ the line being neither a strength or a weakness…its more like a wait and see then a concern though…there’s good reason for Eagle fans to be optimistic. Read one of the posts we have on peters though at bgn instead just regurgitating all that B.S. about 11.5 sacks. There’s a post w/ actual video of the supposed 11.5 sacks. I think it worked out to him having about 6 actual sacks. While still on the high side, it’s atleast single digits. Stacey Andrews is gonna be a gaurd and his brother will play RT, and from the looks of it is healthy and his past issues are behind him. We should have very good/pro bowl book ends to our line if it all goes as planned. Can’t really say how Peters will handle the nfc beast or how stacey’s knee will heal.

I would say you put a lot of categories in the strength department w/o analyzing them, almost seems like you’re tryin to blow smoke up Eagle fans asses.

You forgot our weakness at the TE spot.

The weakness/concern of not having JJ at the helm of our defense. Although Mcdermott has actually been there longer then JJ the ingame split second decisions obviously can’t be duplicated.

Lastly, the most humorous weakness you could have pointed out. The eating habits of Big Red and his inability to manage a clock at the end of a game. Also you didnt take a shot at the “leadership” role that everyone wants to dwell upon.

IDK, the more i look at it the more i think this is a farce.

that the Eagles defense is going to be VERY interesting to watch. Nobody can dispute the effect that Jim Johnson has had on that defense. As long as he’s been there, Andy Reid has never had to worry about that side of the ball. I think I read where they also lost one of their defensive position coaches. I’m not saying their defense WILL be bad, but I am saying it very well could be.

Cowboys Take on 2009 Iggles

I was working on a Redskins take on the 2009 Eagles, but it looks like a Cowgirl beat me to it. I thought he gave a pretty fair assessment, but in true Philly style, they can dish it out, but not take it. Definitely Rec’d.

CHECK IT OUT.

RAK EM UP!

by VA_Skin on Jun 20, 2009 10:35 AM EDT