FanNation - The Republic of Sport

Thugmeister said 03/19, 01:25 PM
Reggie Brown had 61 catches last year. Thats good. Kevin Curtis had 71 catches. Good also.

The common logic is the Eagles need a WR. This is true to a point, but is not the sole reason for their becoming also-rans.

Look at the #'s. The Eagles receivers last year had statistically one their best seasons in 5 years last year. They combined for 190 catches and 2564 yards - the most from the WR position in these last 5 years. So how can you blame their missing the playoffs and Super Bowl solely on the WR position?

More to blame, could be the coaching staff's "dink and dunk" philosophy, particularly in the red zone. The Eagles are one of the worst teams in the league in converting Red Zone opportunities to TD's. A game breaking receiver does not help much in this area of the field. A physically dominant TE could be much more effective in these situations than a WR.

Thugmeister said 03/20, 02:37 PM
Ok. Since I need the practice, I'll keep going as if I had an opponent who was trying. Lets say he made a good rebuttal to my argument.

While a big play receiver would not improve red zone efficiency, he helps you score from outside the red zone. True, but the Eagles didn't have much trouble moving the football outside the red zone. The Eagles were one of the top teams in drives over 10 plays, yards per carry, and in the top 1/4 in first downs.

The Eagles special teams units did nothing to help them out. No returns for Td's on punts or kickoff returns, fumbles, int's, or blocks. No non-offensive touchdowns whatsoever. How about a great Kick returner? That would help. How about a more reliable David Akers this year? Akers was not his efficient self last season - is it time to replace him? Here's a real good one - How about a dilligent trainer who can keep Donovan McNabb healthy for 16 games this season?

Philly has some good receivers. Obviously, a better one would help, but unfortunately not everyone can have one. A good team can win without one. Philly's problems run much deeper than just one good WR can help fix.

Thugmeister said 03/21, 03:17 PM
Forfeited Turn had 0 catches last year for 0 yards. How is he going to help the Eagles get back to the Super Bowl?

The Eagles have some good wide receivers already, the best they can do within the salary cap. Kevin Curtis scored 8 touchdowns and had 77 catches. Although Reggie Brown struggled at times, he had a good 2nd half of the year last season and finished with 61 catches.

The Eagles have had no problems either last year or in the years past, getting the ball to their wide receivers.

A flashy WR signing would have helped their PR this offseason, but that alone won't put them over Dallas, NYG, and Washington in the NFC East.

Hey You - Newbie - Where you running? Come back here and take your whuppin' like a man!