Philly fans are feeling froggy again. Their team just went to the NFC championship game again and they had a good draft, gave McNabb a raise, and all the other teams in their division have glaring holes. The optimism makes sense. Except for the fact that its the Eagles, the only team in the NFC East to not win a championship. I'm not saying they can't win, I just wouldn't bet on it. The Eagles are like the Jamaican bobsled team in Cool Runnings, they make great runs, get people all excited, but in the end they fall short.

So to all the Eagles fans, this is your year. Its going to be everything that you dreamed it would be. McNabb and Westbrook stay healthy all season, the receiving corps is actually respectable, and the rival Cowboys miss the playoffs because of a loss you give them. You make it all the way to the Superbowl and get a rematch against the Patriots. This time McNabb doesn't get tired, and you win, yes win a close game to capture your first title. It's all right there, can't you see it. But there's just one thing. Andy Reid is still the coach and as good as he is to get his team to the big games, he's just as bad to find a way to coach them to a loss. He's a notch below Marv Levy. The one obstacle the Eagles must overcome if they want to win it all, is the obsession with throwing the ball all the time. A balanced offensive attack will put the ball in their biggest playmaker's hand more frequently, and maybe, just maybe they win the big game this year.

The signing of Vick only adds to the pressure the team will have because there is an experienced back-up in case McNabb get hurt again. When you look around the NFC there are plenty of talented teams with glaring holes. Their division has teams with good defenses but questionable offenses. The signing of Brett Favre makes the Vikings formidable if he can play at a high level all season long and doesn't get hurt again. The Cardinals and Falcons were flukes last year and won't be so lucky. Sure a team will come out of nowhere and be good, but the Eagles have everything that is necessary to go all the way. There are no more excuses. Get it done or get out. Anything less than a Superbowl appearance should result in Andy Reid's firing. How many chances do you get to try to get it done with the talent the Eagles consistently have and come up short? Get it done or get out.