TMQ Previews the NFC

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Last year, Philadelphia passed on 59 percent of its downs. Assuming most of the 68 quarterback runs by Philadelphia were scrambles -- that is, called passes -- then Eagles coaches signaled in passes on 64 percent of plays. Small wonder New England felt confident about opening the Super Bowl in an unusual 2-5-4 defense keyed to stop the short pass. In the second half of the Super Bowl, Philadelphia rushed for a net of just 8 yards -- and New England was in a pass defense almost the entire time. Yet in the offseason, the Eagles did not acquire a power back and left millions on the table in cap money that might have been invested in a running game. Yes, it is good management not to tap out your salary cap. But the Eagles' playoff current run is not going to last forever, and is unlikely to end in a Lombardi Trophy if this team continues to be incapable of rushing.

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