The Linc - Were The Eagles "Inches Away From Being Great?"

Moving On: 2012 Philadelphia Eagles - SB Nation Philly
There's always next year -- right, Eagles fans? Time to officially leave a dreadful, nightmarish 2011 season behind and look forward to what we can only hope is a better 2012. Here's a cursory, way-too-in-depth look at the upcoming offseason.

Trent Cole: Birds 'inches away from being great'
"We had a bad year. We just couldn't pull it off at the last minute," Cole said. "We were right there, inches away from being great, being a dominant team. I think some teams are going to be worried about playing us" in 2012.

Philadelphia Eagles claim offensive tackle D.J. Jones off waivers from the Ravens - baltimoresun.com
The Philadelphia Eagles have claimed D.J. Jones off waivers from the Ravens, who waived the undrafted rookie offensive tackle from Nebraska before their win over the Houston Texans in the AFC divisional round.

Eagles should look past draft to fill LB need
BC's Luke Kuechly is considered one of the top two inside linebackers available in this year's draft, but he's likely not enough to help the Eagles fill their needs, says Ron Burke.