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Originally Posted by rubecube
Eagles:
Strengths - The offense is strong at pretty well every position. When healthy, Donovan McNabb is one of the best QBs in the league. Brian Westbrook is a dangerous weapon in the backfield and when split out at WR. The receivers are very young and underrated crew led by Reggie Brown, Kevin Curtis, and TE L.J. Smith, and the O-line might very well be the best in the NFL.
Weaknesses - Special teams. I don't care what anyone says, David Akers has not been nearly as reliable as he was prior to his injury in 2005. He is still a very good kicker, but I don't have the same amount of confidence as I used to when he lines up for a 50 yarder. On the return side of things, Jeremy Bloom has looked just okay in training camp, but has been nagged by the same toe injury that sidelined him last year. The Eagles, IMO, still do not have a bonafide return man.
Question Marks - The linebackers. Takeo Spike brings much needed help and leadership to the weakside position after two awful years from garbage LB Dhani Jones. Chris Gocong has looked very good in preseason but this will be his first year as a starter. The biggest question is in the middle with Omar Gaither taking over from Jeremiah Trotter.
The Eagles have a pretty decent schedules and, on paper, should only possibly lose to the likes of New England, New Orleans, Seattle, Dallas and Chicago. Barring an injury to McNabb, this team could easily be 13-3, but I'll go with 11-5 and first in the NFC East.
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--Offense I think is overrated. Being a pass first system, it's very hit and miss, and it looked pretty awful doing preseason. The Receivers and QB are good, but lack of running game will always hurt in tight games. The O-line and D-line are looking good.
--Akers has been missing a lot of field goals the last couple years. He's still got really good range, but his accuracy has been off.
--And why did Trotter get cut? Boggles the mind.