Welcome to the Michael Vick Era. Let's hope it lasts longer than the Kevin Kolb Era.
After one of the most tumultuous weeks in team history, I am guessing most Eagles are simply looking forward to getting back on the field. All of them except maybe Kevin Kolb. That's because he won't be going back on the field. He'll be on the sideline holding a clipboard again.
Coach Andy Reid stunned just about everyone on Monday with his abrupt about-face and announcement that Vick would be his starting quarterback.
Was it fair to Kolb, who suffered a concussion in the first half of Week 1 and sat out Week 2? Of course not. Was it the right thing to do? Probably. Kolb likely would not last another half playing behind this ragged offensive line. That's where Vick comes in. He's still elusive enough to make plays where Kolb would simply be making sacks.
But if the Birds don't shore up their woeful offensive line play, they aren't going anywhere.
In all the tumult over the QB situation, another aspect of the Eagles' game has flown a bit under the radar. In two weeks, they have given up more points than any other team in the NFL.
This one is simple. This defense is not the same - and not nearly as good - without Stewart Bradley anchoring from his middle linebacker spot. He sat out the Lions game with the after-effects of a concussion, but will be back on Sunday. That hopefully will save us from the sight of Omar Gaither chasing someone down the field.
Vick makes enough plays with DeSean Jackson to pull the Birds through, and Bradley rallies the Eagles defense to a better performance.
Make it Eagles 23, Jaguars 17. And bring on Donovan and the Redskins!
Last Week: I was on the money thinking Vick would have enough magic left in his body to tame the Lions. Turns out he had more than enough. Can he do an encore performance?
Season Record: I'm 2-0 so far, a game better than the Birds, who sit at 1-1, but are tied for first in a suddenly very mediocre looking NFC East. And one final thing: How 'bout 'dem Cowboys?
After one of the most tumultuous weeks in team history, I am guessing most Eagles are simply looking forward to getting back on the field. All of them except maybe Kevin Kolb. That's because he won't be going back on the field. He'll be on the sideline holding a clipboard again.
Coach Andy Reid stunned just about everyone on Monday with his abrupt about-face and announcement that Vick would be his starting quarterback.
Was it fair to Kolb, who suffered a concussion in the first half of Week 1 and sat out Week 2? Of course not. Was it the right thing to do? Probably. Kolb likely would not last another half playing behind this ragged offensive line. That's where Vick comes in. He's still elusive enough to make plays where Kolb would simply be making sacks.
But if the Birds don't shore up their woeful offensive line play, they aren't going anywhere.
In all the tumult over the QB situation, another aspect of the Eagles' game has flown a bit under the radar. In two weeks, they have given up more points than any other team in the NFL.
This one is simple. This defense is not the same - and not nearly as good - without Stewart Bradley anchoring from his middle linebacker spot. He sat out the Lions game with the after-effects of a concussion, but will be back on Sunday. That hopefully will save us from the sight of Omar Gaither chasing someone down the field.
Vick makes enough plays with DeSean Jackson to pull the Birds through, and Bradley rallies the Eagles defense to a better performance.
Make it Eagles 23, Jaguars 17. And bring on Donovan and the Redskins!
Last Week: I was on the money thinking Vick would have enough magic left in his body to tame the Lions. Turns out he had more than enough. Can he do an encore performance?
Season Record: I'm 2-0 so far, a game better than the Birds, who sit at 1-1, but are tied for first in a suddenly very mediocre looking NFC East. And one final thing: How 'bout 'dem Cowboys?
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