Day 36: Secondary
With big-name players like Asante Samuel and Brian Dawkins, and with players such as Sheldon Brown and Lito Shepard who have been pro-bowl caliber players, the Eagles should be set in the secondary. But, wait, they aren’t. Continue Reading »
Jonathan :: Feb.24.2009 :: NFL, 2009 Offseason :: No Comments »
Day 35: Linebackers
Stewart Bradley. Chris Gocong. Akeem Jordan. These are three names of three promising young linebackers. Akeem Jordan really stepped in and stepped up midway through the season. I was surprised, because I had been under the impression that Omar Gaither was the real deal. While I really like these players, and I think guys like Gaither and Tank Daniels provide reasonable if not solid depth, I can’t help but feel as though the linebackers just aren’t quite there yet. Continue Reading »
Jonathan :: Feb.23.2009 :: Thoughts, NFL, 2009 Offseason :: No Comments »
Day 31: Defensive Line
After starting with the big picture and working my way in, I am set to evaluate the defensive line. Heading into this offseason, the general consensus is that the offense needs more work than the defense. While I agree, I also realize that if you are not getting better, you are getting worse. Continue Reading »
Jonathan :: Feb.19.2009 :: Thoughts, NFL, 06-07 Playoffs, 2009 Offseason :: No Comments »