Anyone that tells you they know how the Eagles will fare this year is straight up lying. The uncertainty surrounding one of the youngest, unproven, yet talented rosters in recent history makes for a very anxious Eagles fan base, and that includes me. I’ve heard predictions on win totals ranging from 5 to 11, and I hate to say I’m one of those that thinks it will be a sub .500 year for the Birds. I’m sorry, I don’t see this team winning 10+ games, not in this division, anyway. Not with this schedule.

There is no doubt Kolb is ready to be a starting QB in the NFL, but there is plenty of doubt about whether the people up front can protect him. The story of this year’s training camp for the birds has been injuries, most notably to the offensive line. Kolb is already being thrown into the unenviable position of following in the footsteps of Philly’s best ever QB, and now he has to do it with a different offensive line every week? What a nightmare. Sure, they have weapons on offense. And yes, despite the inept O line, I think the offense will score a lot of points. But….they will still have NO run game, and their defense is a major question mark at best.

Since letting Eagle legend, Brian Dawkins, walk and sign with the Broncos, the Eagles have tried unsuccessfully to plug in the void that Dawkins left behind. They finally think they’ve been able to do so after drafting Nate Allen with the 37th overall pick (received in the McNabb trade), but that’s a lot of pressure to put on a rookie safety. I don’t doubt the kid’s talent level, but this is a tough defense to learn and he’s going to need some time.

Simply put, the Eagles have way too many holes on defense. Their secondary can’t tackle, and besides Samuel, they can’t cover all that well, either. Getting Bradley back should provide a major boost, and top pick Brandon Graham has impressed everyone at camp so far. But that doesn’t change the fact that they’re still light years behind the (god I hate to say it) Cowboys. Gun to my head, I say the Eagles finish third at best and win 7-8 games.

Philly fans got the major change they wanted when McNabb was shipped to Washington. But be careful what you wish for, this could be a dreadfully long season for the birds’ faithful.

The Eagles aren’t giving up hope of having quarterback Donovan McNabb on the field for Sunday’s home opener against the Saints.


McNabb made a brief appearance on the practice field Thursday afternoon but didn’t take part in any drills. He fractured his rib on a touchdown run late in the Eagles’ 38-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers last weekend.

“Donovan is working very hard,” Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said. “You know Donovan, he’s doing everything in his power to get back out there, make it to this game. He’s played with a broken ankle, a broken sternum and all these things. Donovan is a very tough man.”


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Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb didn’t practice Wednesday because of his cracked rib, and it still isn’t known if he will play this weekend against the New Orleans Saints. “He’s making some progress,” Eagles coach Andy Reid said of McNabb. “It’s too early to say anything right now. We’ll just see how he does here over the next couple of days.”


Kevin Kolb took snaps with the starters Wednesday. Reid again made it clear that Kolb will start against the Saints on Sunday if McNabb can’t play.

Jeff Garcia, picked up by the Eagles on Tuesday, would be Kolb’s backup. He will be the No. 3 emergency quarterback if McNabb starts.

Michael Vick and Garcia will share snaps with the scout team this week. Vick isn’t eligible to play until next week’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.


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Here’s a scenario that must have defensive coordinators scrambling to their chalkboards: Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick on the field together.


Though Vick has spent his three practice days with the Philadelphia Eagles playing quarterback, it’s more likely he’ll see most of his action in a nontraditional offense. With his speed and powerful arm, Vick is an ideal candidate to run a variation of the Wildcat formation.

Eagles coach Andy Reid isn’t revealing any secrets, but McNabb said Monday he wouldn’t mind if Vick took some of his snaps. “I wouldn’t have a problem with it if it’s helping us win,” McNabb said.

If Vick lines up behind center, McNabb won’t necessarily be watching from the sideline. “I’ll be a receiver. I might be a tight end. I might be a running back,” he said with a smile. “You never know where I’ll be.”

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The details of Donovan McNabb’s restructured contract with the Eagles are in and the two-year deal is worth $24.2 million, not including incentives that are categorized as not likely to be earned. The quarterback’s new deal represents a $5 million bump in pay, according to a league source.Under the terms of the old deal, McNabb had base salaries of $9.2 million this year and $10 million in 2010. His base salary remains $9.2 million for this season and is now guaranteed.

Click here for full article By Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer, Bob Brookover – Posted on Tue, Jun. 16, 2009

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