Joe Banner is now on record as saying the Eagles have the best roster in the NFL.
Give yourself a hand, Joe.
His statement no doubt brought a smile to Eagles Nation, which continues to hunger for a Super Bowl trophy to stick next to that World Series title the Phillies captured last October.
But there is one person who might wind up looking at Banner’s words a little differently.
Maybe you’ve heard of him. His name is Andy Reid. Big guy. Red hair.
Happens to be the head coach of the Eagles.
Here’s my take on Banner’s statement.
Is there a chance that was directed at Reid? As in, I’ve put together the best roster we’ve ever had, now go out and win the damn thing?
You might remember that Banner offered some prescient comments after the Eagles disappointing loss in the desert to the Ariozona Cardinals in the NFC title game last winter.
He talked about insanity and doing the same thing over and over again, in reference to the Birds’ penchant for getting to a certain point, then falling short of the prize, that being the Super Bowl.
So Banner went about the business of doing things a bit differently in the offseason. The team jettisoned both its starting offensive tackles and signed top-flight replacements.
They corrected the error of going into last year without a legitimate fullback by going out and corraling the best one on the market, Leonard Weaver.
The Eagles veered away from their normal mode and used their top pick on still another wide receiver for Donovan McNabb.
Speaking of the QB, they smoothed his ruffled feathers by giving him more money over the final two years of his contract.
All of which is pointing to one thing. Banner and the Birds want to win.
Now.
Time’s yours, Andy.
Give yourself a hand, Joe.
His statement no doubt brought a smile to Eagles Nation, which continues to hunger for a Super Bowl trophy to stick next to that World Series title the Phillies captured last October.
But there is one person who might wind up looking at Banner’s words a little differently.
Maybe you’ve heard of him. His name is Andy Reid. Big guy. Red hair.
Happens to be the head coach of the Eagles.
Here’s my take on Banner’s statement.
Is there a chance that was directed at Reid? As in, I’ve put together the best roster we’ve ever had, now go out and win the damn thing?
You might remember that Banner offered some prescient comments after the Eagles disappointing loss in the desert to the Ariozona Cardinals in the NFC title game last winter.
He talked about insanity and doing the same thing over and over again, in reference to the Birds’ penchant for getting to a certain point, then falling short of the prize, that being the Super Bowl.
So Banner went about the business of doing things a bit differently in the offseason. The team jettisoned both its starting offensive tackles and signed top-flight replacements.
They corrected the error of going into last year without a legitimate fullback by going out and corraling the best one on the market, Leonard Weaver.
The Eagles veered away from their normal mode and used their top pick on still another wide receiver for Donovan McNabb.
Speaking of the QB, they smoothed his ruffled feathers by giving him more money over the final two years of his contract.
All of which is pointing to one thing. Banner and the Birds want to win.
Now.
Time’s yours, Andy.
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