Philadelphia Eagles
2010 record: 10-6, 1st in NFC East
Last playoff appearance: 2010, 0-1 (21-16L vs GB)
General Manger: Howie Roseman (2010-present)
Head Coach: Andy Reid (1999-present)
Offensive Coordinator: Marty Mirnhinweg (2006-present)
Defensive Coordinator: Juan Castillo (2011-present)
Defensive alignment: 4-3
2010 NFL Rankings
OFF: 27.4 Pts (3rd); 389.4 YDS (2nd); 244.1 PASS (9th); 145.2 RUSH (5th)
DEF: 23.6 Pts (21st); 327.2 YDS (12th); 216.8 PASS (15th); 110.4 RUSH (15th)
Mike W’s Outlook: Through their many free agent scores, the Eagles have sent a message that they want to be serious Super Bowl contenders, if not the front runners. They returned all the key producers from their top offense and added some offensive line support in the draft. On the defensive side, they locked up the prize of the offseason with Nnamdi Asomugha, and they also hope to secure an iffy defensive line with Jason Babin and Cullen Jenkins. All of that points to Philly being a top team.
But there are issues. Michael Vick is terrific but very breakable — a reality which the Eagles were confronted with by Vick’s mid-season injury and his banged up state late in the year. On top of it, the Eagles have a lot of questions at linebacker—not one of their starting candidates is proven. If Vick can stay upright an effective for 16 games and the defense succeeds despite the linebackers’ inexperience, the Eagles could cruise to a high seed. If not, they’ll collapse under the weight of their expectations. It’s a challenge every big spender faces.
Projected Starters
QB- Michael Vick
RB- LeSean McCoy
WR- DeSean Jackson
WR- Jeremy Maclin
TE- Brent Celek
LT- Jason Peters
LG- Todd Herremans
C- Jamaal Jackson
RG- Danny Watkins
RT- Winston Justice
LE- Jason Babin
DT- Mike Patterson
DT- Cullen Jenkins
RE- Trent Cole
LOLB- Jamar Chaney
MLB- Casey Matthews
ROLB- Moise Fokou
CB- Nnamdi Asomugha
FS- Nate Allen
SS- Jaiquan Jarrett
CB- Asante Samuel
Fantasy Performers
1) Michael Vick, QB
2) DeSean Jackson, WR
3) LeSean McCoy, RB
4) Eagles Defense
5) Jeremy Maclin, WR
2011 Schedule (all times EST)
Week 1- Sep 11 at Rams, 1pm
Week 2- Sep 18 at Falcons, 8:20pm
Week 3- Sep 25 vs Giants, 1pm
Week 4- Oct 2 vs 49ers, 1pm
Week 5- Oct 9 at Bills, 1pm
Week 6- Oct 16 at Redskins, 1pm
Week 7- Bye
Week 8- Oct 30 vs Cowboys, 8:20pm
Week 9- Nov 7 vs Bears, 8:30pm (MNF)
Week 10- Nov 13 vs Cardinals, 1pm
Week 11- Nov 20 at Giants, 8:20pm
Week 12- Nov 27 vs Patriots, 4:15pm
Week 13- Dec 1 at Seahawks 8:20pm
Week 14- Dec 11 at Dolphins, 1:00pm
Week 15- Dec 18 vs Jets, 4:15pm
Week 16- Dec 24 at Cowboys, 4:15pm
Week 17- Jan 1 vs Redskins, 1pm
Moves
Free Agent Acquisitions:
Vince Young QB (Titans)
Ronnie Brown RB (Dolphins)
Johnnie Lee Higgins WR (Raiders)
Donald Lee TE (Packers)
Ryan Harris OT (Broncos)
Evan Mathis OG (Bengals)
Phillip Hunt DE (CFL)
Jason Babin DE (Titans)
Anthony Hargrove DL (Saints)
Cullen Jenkins DT (Packers)
Nnamdi Asomugha CB (Raiders)
Jarrad Page SS (Patriots)
Free Agent Losses:
Leonard Weaver FB
Max Jean-Gilles OG – Signed with Bengals
Ernie Sims OLB – signed with Colts
Omar Gaither MLB – Signed with Panthers
Stewart Bradley MLB – Signed by Cardinals
Dimitri Patterson CB – Signed with Browns
Quintin Mikell SS – Signed by Rams
David Akers K – signed by 49ers
Sav Rocca P – Signed by Redskins
Re-signed:
Michael Vick QB
Akeem Jordan LB
Trades:
Traded Kevin Kolb to the Cardinals for a 2nd draft pick and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB
Eagles trade DT Brodrick Bunkley to Broncos for an undisclosed draft pick
2011 Eagles Draft Review:
The Eagles didn’t make a significant splash in the draft, ultimately using free agency to make their improvements. However, some draftees can be early contributors.
Overall Draft Grade:
B
Picks in 2011 NFL Draft
Rd 1, Pick 23: Danny Watkins, OL, Baylor- His toughness, size and versatility, particularly as an interior blocker, can earn him a starting job on a line that struggled at times last season.
Grade: B
Rating: 7.5
Rd 2, Pick 54: Jaiquawn Jarrett, DB, Temple- The young bruiser can probably earn a starting job in a secondary that will protect him with coverage.
Grade: B
Rating: 7.5
Rd 3, Pick 90: Curtis Marsh, DB, Utah State- His size will give him a role in packages with multiple defensive backs, and the Eagles’ strong secondary will take pressure off.
Grade: B-
Rating: 7
Rd 4, Pick 116: Casey Matthews, LB, Oregon- He could become an opening day starter on a team that’s thin at LB.
Grade: B-
Rating: 7
Rd 4, Pick 120: Alex Henery, Kicker, Nebraska- With David Akers off the team, the kicker position is his to lose. His powerful leg is a great asset
Grade: B
Rating: 7
Rd 5, Pick 149: Dion Lewis, RB, Pittsburgh- His quickness and athleticism are intriguing, but he is tiny, and didn’t set the Big East on fire as a sophomore. Iffy pick
Grade: C-
Rating: 5.5
Rd 5, Pick 161: Julian Vandervelde, OL, Iowa- Vandervelde is most likely a backup, at best. He isn’t an overwhelming talent.
Grade: C-
Rating: 5.5
Rd 6, Pick 191: Jason Kelce, OL, Cincinnati- He is apparently not ideal as a QB protector, which doesn’t do the Eagles much good given Vick’s injury risk.
Grade: D+
Rating: 5
2010 Stat Leaders
QB: Michael Vick: 233-372, 3018yards, 8.1avg, 62.6%, 21 Td, 6 int, 100.2 rating
RB: Ray Rice: 207att, 1080 yards, 5.2avg, 7 Td
WR: DeSean Jackson: 47 rec, 1056 yards, 22.5avg, 6 Td
Offseason Storylines:
-Signing Asomugha at the last minute.
-Settling the Kevin Kolb situation and replacing him with Vince Young.
-Apparently loading up for a run at the Super Bowl.
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