Westbrook - Reid said he was going to hand the ball off a lot this year

[Rome]

Considering the fact that they used two of their top four draft picks on offensive linemen, and specifically a road grading monster in Jean-Gilles, this news isn't all that surprising, though.

As for Moats, I see him getting 10 touches per game max unless Westbrook blows out another tire.  Hopefully Westbrook will prove us all wrong and stay healthy and productive for an entire season.

[Geowhizzer]

I can't wait until this season starts- even though it means the end of summer vacation.

I'm getting pumped!

[ice grillin you]

Someone should start a season prediction thread, that ay when I am proven wrong, there will be and easily found list of fodder to humilate my internet based alter-ego with.

i think there was one last year...those are pretty fun...if for no other reason than to see stuff like phreaks breakout player of last season being dhani the sand artist

Considering the fact that they used two of their top four draft picks on offensive linemen, and specifically a road grading monster in Jean-Gilles, this news isn't all that surprising, though

i think it has more to do with their wr's being weakmade...barring injuries i dont think justice sees the field at all this year and i would be suprised to see jean-gillies out there that much

[Rome]

There's certainly an opening for Jean-Gilles if he comes into camp and seizes it.  It's not as if they have two all-pro caliber guards sitting there.  Andrews is one and the other guard position is ripe for the taking.  I don't think they would have traded up to get him unless they thought he had a chance to start for them, IGY.  I mean, you know how valuable draft picks are to Reid and for him to sacrifice one on a guy like Jean-Gilles, to me that says they love him and will give him every opportunity to start.

As for the receivers comment, I disagree slightly.  Other than Reggie, I'm by no means sold on their current contingent of wideouts but I think we have to give them a chance before dismissing them out of hand entirely.

Training camp and the minicamps will tell us more.


BTW: Has anyone glanced at the current depth chart?  Very interesting.  None of the rookies are close to being named starters yet.  I know that's pretty common, but still, kinda strange that none of the draftees is higher than 2nd on the chart yet.

[reese125]

think it has more to do with their wr's being weakmade...barring injuries i dont think justice sees the field at all this year and i would be suprised to see jean-gillies out there that much


i dont think its a secret to anyone that injuries happen every single year to the Eagles (and any team for that matter), before the season starts and during. knock on wood obviously, but you can almost bet that one of those players you mention IGY will be on the field ALOT

[JTrotter Fan]

I would be sick if Westbrook got hurt in TC.  Sick i tell ya!

[ice grillin you]

There's certainly an opening for Jean-Gilles if he comes into camp and seizes it.  It's not as if they have two all-pro caliber guards sitting there.  Andrews is one and the other guard position is ripe for the taking.  I don't think they would have traded up to get him unless they thought he had a chance to start for them, IGY.  I mean, you know how valuable draft picks are to Reid and for him to sacrifice one on a guy like Jean-Gilles, to me that says they love him and will give him every opportunity to start.

he could come in and start right away no doubt....but a much more likely scenario has herremans and/or clarke coming out of camp ahead of him...my main point is they are going to run the ball more because they dont have a good wr corps vs the fact they drafted two lineman


i dont think its a secret to anyone that injuries happen every single year to the Eagles (and any team for that matter), before the season starts and during. knock on wood obviously, but you can almost bet that one of those players you mention IGY will be on the field ALOT


i guess you missed the "barring injuries" part

[MadMarchHare]

Meh.  They threw 60% of the time with Thrash/Pinkston/Mitchell.  Why change now, with an arguably better (or at least equivalent) squad?

I think they'll run more because *gasp* Reid finally figured out his experiment wasn't a ringing success.

[reese125]

i guess you missed the "barring injuries" part

my bad IGY...I glanced right over it. I stand corrected

[Rome]

I really don't care what the reason is for their (hopefully) increased running attempts.  Whether it's a zesty WR corps, bigger, badder offensive linemen, or someone got through to Andy by whacking him over the head with a clipboard, I'm just happy they'll be doing it finally.

Watching McNabb drop back 50 times a game is revolting to me.  They have to punch opposing teams in the mouth more often if they want to keep McNabb healthy back there.  The only way to keep defenses honest is to run the ball with conviction.  If they do that, then they have a chance to be a very good football team.  If not, then a repeat of 2005 is not only possible but probable.

[reese125]

I think they'll run more because *gasp* Reid finally figured out his experiment wasn't a ringing success

or reid realized his quarterback is not superman anymore

[ice grillin you]

i dont think anyone can disagree that they SHOULD run more...the question is will they

regardless of how good you think the wr's are....by default not having TO automatically means they will run at least a little more...the question is will it go back to pre TO days of around 60% or will it go closer to a more acceptable 55-45 ratio

[Don Ho]

i dont think anyone can disagree that they SHOULD run more...the question is will they

I am anxiously awaiting the first third and one offensive play of the year.

[The BIGSTUD]

55/45 would be great. We have a very good RB tandem.

[Drunkmasterflex]

I agree with the fact about Moats getting the ball more, if you look at him at this point in his career versus where Westbrook was he is much farther along.  Granted most of that was due to Westbrook's injury but he certainly showed a ton of potential.