2010 Season
For many NFL betting fans, the Philadelphia Eagles are long
overdue a Super Bowl victory, and if they can continue to build on
where they left off last season, they could be in with a real shot
this season. Last season the Giants finished first in the NFC East
division on 10-6, and although they fell short of securing a
coveted place in the playoffs, they showed a determination that
long-time head coach Andy Reid will be banking on will deliver
results in the season ahead.
2011 Off Season
Andy Reid has the distinction of being the longest serving head
coach in the NFL, but the pressure is on him this season to
deliver a Super Bowl championship. Which is why he used the off
season to bolster the team with a large number of veteran and
rookie players to help him achieve it. To make space for the new
players, the Eagles said goodbye to QB Kevin Kolb, RB Jerome
Harrison, FB Leonard Weaver, G Max Jean-Gilles, DT Brodrick
Bunkley, LBs Ernie Sims, Stewart Bradley and Omar Gaither, S
Quintin Mikell, K David Akers and P Sav Rocca. They welcomed
veteran players QB Vince Young, RB Ronnie Brown, WR Steve Smith,
TE Donald Lee, OT Ryan Harris, G Evan Mathis, DEs Jason Babin and
Phillip Hunt, DTs Cullen Jenkins, Anthony Hargrove and Derek
Landri, CBs Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, S
Jarrad Page and KR Johnnie Lee Higgins. Using the 2011 NFL Draft,
Philadelphia snagged G Danny Watkins, S Jaiquawn Jarrett, CB
Curtis Marsh, LB Casey Matthews, K Alex Henery and RB Dion Lewis.
2011 Preview
This season the Philadelphia Eagles lineup will read like a
Who's Who of American football. Offensively, QB Michael Vick will
start, with former Titans' QB Vince Young waiting in the wings if
Vick gets injured, as will talented WR's DeSean Jackson and Jeremy
Maclin, highly capable TE Brent Celek and top-rated RB LeSean
McCoy, who will get to play with former Dolphins' RB Ronnie Brown.
Rookie OG Danny Watkins should add some weight to the proceedings,
as will former Broncos OT Ryan Harris. With these new additions,
the Eagles' offense should be unstoppable this year, especially
considering last season they ranked a none-too-shabby third
overall in the NFL in scoring and second in total yards per game.
Defensively, the Eagles may be more vulnerable considering the
number of issues they had on this side of the ball last season.
However, the promotion of Juan Castillo from offensive line coach
to defensive coordinator was a smart move, as was trading QB Kevin
Kolb to Arizona for CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. As was signing
top-rated former Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha. And despite their
previous health issues, former Titans DE Jason Babin and former
Packers DT Cullen Jenkins should also add to the mix. These new
players along with existing CB Asante Samuel should make the
Philadelphia's defense very competitive this season, and capable
of giving even their toughest rivals a solid run for their money.
2011 Prediction
According to reports, coach Reid is unhappy that the Philadelphia
Eagles have been nicknamed the 'Dream Team' following the enormous
influx of talent in the off season. And why wouldn't he be,
considering the added pressure that will put him and the team
under this season. But a Dream Team the Eagles certainly are, and
short of their bus plunging off a cliff en route to a game, they
should make their presence felt this season, and live up to their
fifth favorite status to win Super Bowl XLVI.
**Our Pick
Even hardcore critics of the Philadelphia Eagles will be
hard-pressed to find reasons why this NFL franchise will not be
one of the most dangerous in the league this season. With a
smorgasbord of talent on both sides of the ball, coach Reid is
taking no chances, and oddsmakers have recognized this. As have I,
which is why I see them finishing first in the NFC East on 12-4.
2011/12 Philadelphia Eagles Schedule
| Date |
Opponent |
9/11/2011
|
@ St. Louis Rams
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| 9/18/2011 |
@
Atlanta Falcons |
| 9/25/2011 |
vs. New York
Giants |
| 10/2/2011 |
vs. San Francisco
49ers |
| 10/9/2011 |
@ Buffalo Bills |
| 10/16/2011 |
@ Washington
Redskins |
| Bye |
| 10/30/2011 |
vs. Dallas
Cowboys |
| 11/7/2011 |
vs. Chicago Bears |
| 11/13/2011 |
vs. Arizona
Cardinals |
| 11/20/2011 |
@ New York Giants |
| 11/27/2011 |
vs. New England
Patriots |
| 12/1/2011 |
@ Seattle Seahawks |
| 12/11/2011 |
@ Miami Dolphins |
| 12/18/2011 |
vs. New York Jets |
| 12/24/2011 |
@ Dallas Cowboys |
| 1/1/2012 |
vs. Washington
Redskins |
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