June 8th, 2009 8:50pm PST
This Week on the Cover….
Where Eagles Fly!
The big story coming out of Philly in the post draft offseason, "did the Eagles do enough" to satisfy quarterback Dononvan McNabb? Last year the Eagles came one game away from getting back to the big dance and once they did exit, the call was for help on offense.
Well there were no big trades made, but on draft day the Eagles were one of the early aggressors maneuvering themselves in position to make a grab for wide receiver Jeremy Maclin at number 19 in the 2009 draft.
Coming off a strong 2008 campaign, McNabb was lobbying for more help on the offense and with Maclin joining an already talented group, the Eagles passing game could be looking to soar even more in 2009. Kevin Curtis is recovering from recent surgery, but is expected to be healthy by training camp and looking to return to his 2007 form. The Eagle’s leading receiver from a year ago, DeSean Jackson will be looking to improve his 60-catch, 900-yard rookie campaign.
To compliment his aerial attack, McNabb will be counting on a healthy and always versatile Brian Westbrook to lead the backfield. Joining the group, the newest up and coming pass receiving tight end Brent Celek. The Eagles tightend came on strong in the post season with 19 receptions, including three touchdowns.
The green birds have plenty of wings in the coup entering minicamps, but head coach Andy Reid and his staff will be looking for the best of the bunch to lead the way in 2009. Players like Hank Baskett, Jason Avant, and Reggie Brown could be fighting this summer just to find a spot.
The prognosis for McNabb and company, come September they will be ready to go where Eagles fly!
Check back everyday for more football!
Well there were no big trades made, but on draft day the Eagles were one of the early aggressors maneuvering themselves in position to make a grab for wide receiver Jeremy Maclin at number 19 in the 2009 draft.
Coming off a strong 2008 campaign, McNabb was lobbying for more help on the offense and with Maclin joining an already talented group, the Eagles passing game could be looking to soar even more in 2009. Kevin Curtis is recovering from recent surgery, but is expected to be healthy by training camp and looking to return to his 2007 form. The Eagle’s leading receiver from a year ago, DeSean Jackson will be looking to improve his 60-catch, 900-yard rookie campaign.
To compliment his aerial attack, McNabb will be counting on a healthy and always versatile Brian Westbrook to lead the backfield. Joining the group, the newest up and coming pass receiving tight end Brent Celek. The Eagles tightend came on strong in the post season with 19 receptions, including three touchdowns.
The green birds have plenty of wings in the coup entering minicamps, but head coach Andy Reid and his staff will be looking for the best of the bunch to lead the way in 2009. Players like Hank Baskett, Jason Avant, and Reggie Brown could be fighting this summer just to find a spot.
The prognosis for McNabb and company, come September they will be ready to go where Eagles fly!
Check back everyday for more football!
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