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The Excitement and Uncertainties going into a new year

A lot to be excited about here

  • Nick Foles learning the offense
  • Offensive line being better than last year (minus left tackle situation)
  • Vick's evolution as a Qb
  • DeSean being happy
  • Maclin ready to break out
  • Running Backs galore
  • Defensive Line (should be the best thing about this season)
  • Both corners playing within the system

And there's also a lot of question marks

  • Will they finally be able to put it together
  • Can Vick make it through the season healthy
  • Left Tackle
  • Linebackers
  • Tackling
  • Juan Castillo in his second year
  • Will this be yet another season without winning it all
  • Andy Reid's future

And there's gonna be a lot of surprises along the way, some good, some bad, as is the nature of things. There are no guarantees, you can have the best team on paper but games still need to be played to prove who is the best team in reality. But we're lucky to have a team and an organization that is on the right track and is in the mix every year to compete for a championship. That's all you can ask for. So this season I'm going in without any expectations and let the chips fall where they may. No matter what happens, just trying to enjoy the season, see which rookie dazzles us, see what players step up in a big way, and see how the team comes together by the end of the season. Just make it to the playoffs and it's a whole different ballgame. If they miss the playoffs again, then it's going to be a different story around here, but as long as they get into the playoffs as the 1st seed or even the wildcard, as long as they make it in, they'll have a chance to reach their goal. And that's all you can ask for as a fan. This year I'm going back to just enjoying the game, win or loss, victory or defeat. Just getting back to the basics, and enjoying the game for what it is. Hope you all have an enjoyable season watching the Birds as well !!!