2009 Eagles: Analyzing Strenghts and Weaknesses (Offense)
Yeah this was already done during the off-season but maybe it might be different this time around with the new 53 man roster.
Strenghts
QB
Donovan McNabb has already been a top 10 quarterback for the past decade. 29,320 total yards, 58.9 completion rating, all time leader in passing TD's with 194, and 5 playoff appearances in the last 9 or 10 years. And one Superbowl appearance. Pretty darn good for 10 seasons. And the expectations for the 11th are nothing less than (at least) a Superbowl appearanceagain. We have been the closes team that still hasn't won the Superbowl of this decade. The to cap of the most talented roster in resent memory, we add the recently reinstatedMichael Vick. This act from the front O means that they are ready for the Superbowl to come this year to risk adding Vick, acknowledging the consequences. I believethathe is a decent passer, withincredible arm strength. In 6 years he's thrown 11,505 yards, a completion rating of 53.8, 71 TD's, and 52 INT's. What he is most notable for is his legs. Over 3,000 yards in 6 years and in 06 he rushed for the most a quarterback had 1,039. He has been seen as a ascent for the Eagles to add a dimension to their already stacked offense. He will probably run the expanding Wild Cat formation and other trick plays. This adds a dangerous new component to the Eagles and we shall see how impactful he and his plays will be on the road to the Superbowl.
Running Backs
This team has 36 to thank for all it's success. He has been the guy every Sunday puting on the superman cape and playing at a pro-bowl level. But age has been catching up and has been less and less dependable. That's where 2nd round rookie LeSean McCoy jumps in. A "mini" Brian Westbrook. Has great speed and elusiveness, can catch, and is working on blocking. This kid has been a beats this preseason and looked like a quality starter. And then we have former Charger Eldra Buckley, supposedly a camp body turned into a fierce competitor for Lorenzo Booker, who eventually beat him out for a roster spot. Buckley has a speedy but power back style that separated him form Booker. I see an eventual three headed beast here.
OL
This years OL is the (on paper) best we have had and also the most hyped OL in Eagles history. We have pro-bowl LT Jason Peters that we have traded for. He is a very hyped player. No doubt he is good, probably top 10 LT, but I feel that his hype is bigger than his play. His year he can prove to be one of the best T's in the game today. We have LG Todd Heremans, a pro-bowl guy also, andprobably our solidest guy on the line. Hopefully we get him soon. The Center, Jamaal Jackson, is our second weakest guy on our OLright now. He is good, but inconsistency makes me wonder if it was worth trading Hank Frakley (I am big fan). He needs to step up and be that all star center we know he is. Then we have the "Andrews Wall", RG Stacy Andrews is a dominant force that has had some injury problems, hopefully he can jell with this OL . And lastly we have probably our strongest and weakest player pro-bowl Shawn Andrews. I am concerned (I called him our weakest) because he hasn't taken reps and it's bad when our offensive line hasn't played together yet. He has been a stellar guard, but lets see if he's still a pro-bowl player.
Weaknesses
Our only weakness. I don't think we can get it done with just these two. It an improvement from the time Ingram went down. We have two small receiving TE's right now. Maybe if we trade for more of a blocker like Ben Watson or Alge Crumpler (yeah he's old but he can block and catch and we only need him for 1-2 years) or pick up a guy like Leonard Pope or Alex Smith. Butt we need one more guy.
Solid (A strenght nor a weakness)
FB
Yes, he could be considered a strength. But I have see very little from him in the preseason. He kinda disappeared at the start of traning camp. Plus with our OL out of commission for now can he pick up all the blocks? I say yes, but he has to show me in green why I say yes.
WR
The reason I don't consider our group a strenght is because the WR for the Cardinals are a strenght, the WR for the Patriots are a stregnth, WR for the San Deigo Chargers are a strenght. Our group is good none the less. DeSean Jackson will continue to be the main target, zipping by DB's. Kevin Curtis will be more of our possession guy for our QB's. Avant will be the crucial slot guy in those 3rd and longs. I expect ethier Reggie Brown or Hank Baskett to be traded, so there will only be 6 WR's. Maclin will probably be in a rotation with Avant, and his responsibilities will slowly grow. I think DeSean of last year after preseason was more ahead of Maclin now, I dont know maybe I'm wrong. And here is rookie Brandon Gibson, expected to be cut until the last Jets game. Andy proobaly has a big role for this kid, otherwise I think we could make do with 5 WR's. But this kid has talent and upside, unlike Brown or Baskett (both have talent ).
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Nice post
rec’d
To me the Eagles are like that girlfriend that pisses u off, then u hate her, but the next morning you wake up and remember that thing u love so much about her
by XxBleedGreen5xX on Sep 7, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I disagree...
WR should be a strength, Curtis is solid and Djax is on the rise and Avants due for an amazing year… Otherwise I agree with everything else
You should list the defensive groups next time.
by wild_eagle on Sep 7, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There will be a post for
Defense coming soon
R.I.P, Air McNair & JJ
by number5 on Sep 7, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im sorry
I didnt see the “(offense)” part of the title…
Well either way Im looking forward to your Defensive side of the ball posting.
by wild_eagle on Sep 7, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and you should do one
on our Bye week and about midway between our bye and week 17… then once were in the play-off’s do another one… could be a great thing.
by wild_eagle on Sep 7, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
next post...
could you take some time and maybe do a spell check on your write up. It’s got some good information to it but it would be nice to read it without all the spelling/grammar mistakes.
by slandog on Sep 8, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*FAIL*
McNabb blows, we don’t have a number 1 receiver, Westbrook is too injury prone, our o-line sucks, we don’t have Brian Dawkins, our LB core sucks ass, our d-line is overrated, our secondary isn’t good enough, we didn’t trade for Tony Gonzo, we got rid of Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan, we lack a blocking TE, and our front office is too cheap to get any players! Eagles suck!!
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And Lions will win the Super Bowl.
RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.
by Imp on Sep 7, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awww Jeepers, Imp,
Aint you just a ray of sunshine?
by IggleGrrrreen(F-da-rest!) on Sep 7, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
it was either past his bed time or he needed his diaper changed. Although, with the last statement, he might be tripping some bad acid. LOL
by Cowboy KILLER on Sep 7, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or it was all a joke…
…
I support the notion of a sarcasm font.
RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.
by Imp on Sep 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Did you miss that at the end? Come on Imp I’m on your side too many people get way too serious. That and you sounded way too much like JIBTA.
by Cowboy KILLER on Sep 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops...
…
Once again, I support the notion of a sarcasm font. lol
RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.
by Imp on Sep 7, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all for say aye
AYE!
RIP JJ & HK
Let the future judge Michael Vick
by BadCo'09 on Sep 7, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
san diego
since when do the chargers have good wrs .. jackson and chambers are a bunch of 2s ..and andrews is our best lineman .. sean that is .. herremans is average .. jean giles and cole are both better
by jack is better than asante on Sep 7, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, while I agree with you about chambers, Jackson is actually a very good receiver, its just when you got Antonio gates as your tight end, not likely you gon get looked at much. I don’t know about MJG and Cole being better than Herremans. Hereemans is above average.
by macjack09 on Sep 7, 2009 7:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
actually
when nfl.com ranked the guards herremans was 161 .. max was higher
by jack is better than asante on Sep 7, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah and NFL.com
also ranked asante ahead of Jack but you seem to ignore that.
by wild_eagle on Sep 7, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
RIP JJ & HK
Let the future judge Michael Vick
by BadCo'09 on Sep 7, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hhaha
shut up jackass ..u like gocong ..atleast my boy has talent ..gocong has proved hes nothing ..jack is coming off an injury
by jack is better than asante on Sep 9, 2009 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Chambers and Vincet Jakcson?
R.I.P, Air McNair & JJ
by number5 on Sep 7, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea
ill take our wrs over them .. jacksons ok .. but hes not a number 1
by jack is better than asante on Sep 7, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where’s my royalty check?
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 7, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
might take a while
shipping from Hawaii….takes forever
R.I.P, Air McNair & JJ
by number5 on Sep 7, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(was thinking this looked familiar)
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
by D3Keith on Sep 7, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea man good info, post
eff you we winning anyway
by eagleswin on Sep 7, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to disagree here #5
WR is a strength
O-line has potential to be a strength – but so far you can’t say it is yet.
TE – Could be a strength if Celek improves blocking
FB – Could be a strength. Big man Weaver is huge and can run/catch.
Little early for the post.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
by Joe_D on Sep 7, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree it's early
I mean there’s nothing wrong with trying to do this right now, just off sheer anticipation, but the meaningful game data has not really started to trickle in. We can’t really evaluate the OL because we don’t know who’s actually going to be healthy enough to play, the WR roles aren’t really set, etc. I don’t think this particular preseason was all that definitive.
I think about a third of the way through the season, if Westbrook is still healthy, TE might be the only weakness on offense.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
by D3Keith on Sep 7, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TE...
is definitely a weakness even if Celek improves blocking. He hasn’t proven anything yet.
Felix is better than Brian. You can call me FIBTB.
by Route36 on Sep 8, 2009 3:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
look at last years playoffs
He proved alot there in my opinion.
by wild_eagle on Sep 8, 2009 7:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shu up
wild eagle..celek cant block me or you .. two games dont make him good .. hes average .. a good back up TE we are forced to start
by jack is better than asante on Sep 9, 2009 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd say just about everything's right
as far as seperating the strengths and weakenesses and solid positions. wide receiver cant be considered a strength just yet. o-line hasn’t shown us much as a unit together but its hard to deny the talent they have there. full back WILL be a strength but you’re right weaver hasnt been out there much. te is most definately our weakness. as much as i love celek, curtis isn’t all that great and celek really hasn’t started a full season just yet.
by Q27 on Sep 8, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
by the way number5
you spelled strength’s wrong on your section labeled “strenghts”…
Not trying to be a dick but I figured I should point it out cuz that kinda bothered me lol.
by wild_eagle on Sep 8, 2009 7:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for breaking off-topic, but I want to ruffle the feathers of some Cowboys fans…all in good fun.
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2009/9/8/1020614/usatoday-hates-us
You know what to do.
"THIS IS NOT COLLEGE NO MORE. THIS IS THE BIG MAN SPORT." ~Crazy Lady on BGN forums
by southjersey89 on Sep 8, 2009 8:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh my goodness...
Come on, man… I have work to do today… and this one is just sitting on a tee. Frankly, a C- is being kind.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 8, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a friend who is a lifelong ‘Boys fan explain to me why they had a good draft… I’ll paraphrase
“What’s the one thing that the Cowboys were worst at last year? Special teams. So they went into the draft with a plan and drafted a bunch of guys that are gonna be great for our special teams play. We were already good at everything else, Spencer is gonna be a beast. All we really had to fix was our ST.”
When I tried to explain to him that you’re supposed to draft for your starting 22 and that special teams players should be picked out of your backups he looked at me funny and said that was stupid.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Sep 8, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha...
You need to remind him that only 6 (SIX) of his teams’ 12 draft picks are on their opening day roster. That’s awful.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 8, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, a bunch are on IR. But still, they pretty much shit the bed. In both strategy and execution.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Sep 8, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True (about the IR)...
But if those guys don’t get hurt, other draft picks would likely be cut.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 8, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what
6 rookies is pretty good .. how many did u expect .. they only cut like 2 from the 12 .. not saying those players are good .. but that is a bad point
by jack is better than asante on Sep 9, 2009 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LB is a concern
I think this area with the loss of Bradley is an area of concern……
by greeenmachine on Sep 8, 2009 9:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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