DC NFL Preview: Philadelphia Eagles

2007 Record: 8-8

Key Additions:
Trevor Laws (DT) - Draft - Notre Dame
DeSean Jackson (WR) - Draft - California
Asante Samuel (CB) - FA - Patriots
Chris Clemons (LB) - FA - Raiders
Dan Klecko (DT) - FA - Colts
Kris Wilson (FB) - FA - Chiefs

Key Losses:
Jevon Kearse (DE) - FA - Titans
William James (CB) -FA - Bills
Reno Mahe (RB) - FA - Not Signed
Takeo Spikes (LB) - FA - 49ers

Offense:
The Eagles will have the same offense they always seem to have (other than the T.O. year), and that is an offense that succeeds on short passes and a lot of Brian Westbrook. Last year Westbrook had a hell of a year rushing for 1,333 yards and 771 yards receiving. The question is the health of McNabb and whether or not e will get any help from his WRs. Kevin Curtis is a very good WR, but he is hurt and they are not sure when they are going to get him back. That puts a lot of pressure on DeSean Jackson, and though I like him a lot, we all know that rookie WRs usually have a tough go of it. SO, it is up to Reggie Brown to pick up the pieces. He has shown signs that he could be very good, but I am sorry I am not a believer, so Westbrook better have a hell of a year again.

Defense:
This defense loves to blitz, but did not get turnovers last year. The Eagles were tied for 30th in the NFL in interceptions, but that should change with Asante Samuel joining the team. He is a gambler and can make some keys plays for this team. Brian Dawkins is still a beast, but he seems to be slowing down a bit. There are not a lot of big names on this squad, but they always seem to put it together and I could see them doing it again in 2008.

Overall:
The Eagles will be solid, but they really miss having more weapons on offense (especially at WR). So, I expect McNabb to have a tough year, and I think this will also be his last in Philly. The defense will keep them in games, but they are in such a tough division that I just don't see them above .500.

Predicted Record: 6-10

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