Eddie VukovicWhat now for the Eagles
Philadelphia is one of the oldest cities in America. It was the site where Declaration of Independence was signed. It a city steeped in tradition.
Sports is also a hallmark of Philly. People there follow their sports teams with a passion. None more so than Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles are philadelphia. The Eagles are revered in the city. None of city's other teams; not the Sixers, the Philes comes close to matching the Eagles in fan support.
Unfornately for Eagles fans, last season was a bust. The team didnt make the playoffs. The entire season was overshadowered by injuries and more so with the Terrel Owens (TO) saga. TO openly critizised Eagles QB Donovan McNabb, he also had falling out with the coach Andy Reid. and the Eagles management over a pay rise.
If Eagles are goin to get out of this funk, lot will depend on McNabb. He is the franchise player of the team and is one of the best QB in the league right now. He led the Eagles to three NFC conference and one Superbowl appearance. Not many QB past or present have that type of record.
Other key players will be as always will be Brian Westbrook and Todd Pinkston. Without TO, Pinkston is the main wide receiver, so he has to step up. He is not strong as TO, but he is one the quickest athletes in the sport today. Offense will mainly run through Westbrook and McNabb. Westbrook has the speed and the strength to score touchdowns
to win games. He is arguably the best Runnig Back in the NFC conference.
Philly Fans can hope for better days. If Eagles do well this season, so will the city.
Sports is also a hallmark of Philly. People there follow their sports teams with a passion. None more so than Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles are philadelphia. The Eagles are revered in the city. None of city's other teams; not the Sixers, the Philes comes close to matching the Eagles in fan support.
Unfornately for Eagles fans, last season was a bust. The team didnt make the playoffs. The entire season was overshadowered by injuries and more so with the Terrel Owens (TO) saga. TO openly critizised Eagles QB Donovan McNabb, he also had falling out with the coach Andy Reid. and the Eagles management over a pay rise.
If Eagles are goin to get out of this funk, lot will depend on McNabb. He is the franchise player of the team and is one of the best QB in the league right now. He led the Eagles to three NFC conference and one Superbowl appearance. Not many QB past or present have that type of record.
Other key players will be as always will be Brian Westbrook and Todd Pinkston. Without TO, Pinkston is the main wide receiver, so he has to step up. He is not strong as TO, but he is one the quickest athletes in the sport today. Offense will mainly run through Westbrook and McNabb. Westbrook has the speed and the strength to score touchdowns
McNabb must take over, if the Eagles want to succeed this season
Philly Fans can hope for better days. If Eagles do well this season, so will the city.
