It seems like it may be an old obsession for Eagles fans, but once again I found a new reason the Eagles may bring in a dynamic play-making wide receiver. During the offseason, it was McNabb, Reid, and one last dance for the Eagles. Now, with young DeSean Jackson, most people have forgotten all about it.
It may be just nostalgia, but thinking about it recently brought up several logical points for the rest of the Eagles' 2008 season.
The Eagles' recent loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday signaled another wasted season for many Eagles fans. The disappointing 2007 campaign was brought up fresh in fans' minds as the vicious NFC East fell out of sights for the Eagles, at least for a few weeks. The Eagles, at 2-3, were by no means close to the likes of the Redskins and Cowboys, both at 4-1, or the Giants, at 4-0.
It almost seemed unfair.
We had waited so long for this season, only to be disappointed. Could it really turn out as bad as last year, or worse? We were told it would be a new season, a fresh start for the Eagles. Instead, starters like Brian Westbrook and Shawn Andrews are injured and out of action while Donovan McNabb struggles to silence the critics in what was supposed to be his one last year as a Philadelphia Eagle.
The truth is, it is not the defense or offense that has struggled outright, but instead it is McNabb's—and the offense's—consistency that is hurting the team. One brilliant game could be soured in the next. Of course, there are ways to help the cause—like firing Andy Reid, or bringing in somebody new.
Somebody new? Like who?
Now, to my point: Although Roy Williams was one of the wide receivers the Eagles reportedly pursued this past offseason, the GM who dealt with them is now fired. With Matt Millen out the door, and the recent blowout to Chicago, the new GM knows that he needs to shore up the defense as well as get draft picks so that the franchise can rebuild.
Now remember, the Eagles have both of those commodities. They have Lito Sheppard, a Pro Bowl corner who hasn't been seeing the field much anyway, and they have not one, but two first round draft picks that the Lions would potentially be interested in.
Lito Sheppard, especially, could help them now—the Lions currently have the worst overall defense in the league, allowing 147 points over five games, which is over two times more than that of seven other teams in the league.
Additionally, Reggie Brown could potentially be packaged in the deal, because the new second rounder, DeSean Jackson, has already pretty much taken his place.
Now, as I have just explained how sweet this deal would be for the Lions, what would the Eagles get in return? First of all, it looks like Westbrook may have an injury-plagued 2008. Without Westbrook in the backfield, which potent receiver on the Eagles will be charged with carrying out Andy Reid's pass-happy offense? DeSean Jackson? Kevin Curtis?
Besides, Roy Williams would bring experience to a young Eagles receiving corps, as well as make everyone around him better. Also, there is the fact that Williams would not only help Reid's and McNabb's credibility, but bring consistency to an offense and a quarterback which direly need it.
With Roy Williams aboard, I am fully confident that his swagger would affect a newly rejuvenated Eagles team and lead them to contention in the tough NFC East.
So, will the Eagles make this trade before the Oct. 14 deadline? I wouldn't rule it out!
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about 1 month ago
I think Lito's value is decreasing sharply so the Eagles might want to get what they can while they have a chance. And Reggie Brown has no value at all right now.
I could see the Eagles getting Roy Williams, but I have a feeling their plan is to continue load up on draft picks to support Kolb and take their chances in the off-season with a guy like Williams.
from about 1 month ago
Hmmm, interesting!
I like your draft pick theory, but I think Reggie Brown's value is slowly rising after his past two games (in which he played extremely well). And on Lito, they better move him now before it's too late!
about 1 month ago
Very interesting work Michoel, as a Skins fan, I sure hope not.
But it definitely makes sense, for both teams. I just don't know if 2 "ones" would be worth it for the Eagles though, and that's reportedly the only way the Lions would go with it. Maybe with Lito, they could get it down to a ONE, a TWO and maybe something else that would float, but it would be tough.
The thing is, to me, the Eagles drafts have been very tough to figure, they have had opportunity to get some seriously quality players and keep passing them up, but they do seem to do a good job of finding solid talent in later rounds, very difficult to judge overall though.
I do think they should, he would immediately put this team up several notches on the pole, so to speak, and all things considered, they need the help.
from about 1 month ago
Alright thanks, Craig!
I don't think the Eagles would GIVE two first-rounders, but if the Lions will instead take one and a value player who will help them now (i.e. Lito, who's value is quickly decreasing) it would still be the "just too-good-to-be-true deal that the Lions would be looking for). As for the Eagles draft, even a seasoned Eagles fan can't figure that one out.
about 1 month ago
fire andy reid petition http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/fire-andy-reid.html
from about 1 month ago
Just signed it!
He's given us a lot of great times here in Philly, but as you said, simply not a part of the organization's future.
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