HeavyHitta31 said:
How will Philly go about competeting?
Worst running game in the division
Worst receiving core in the division
Worst LB core in the division
A coach who cant handle pressure
I've asked myself the same series of questions! However, I've got some answers...
...With the worst running game in the division ... establish an OL that is conducive with a running attack (e.g., cutback blocking with huge a OL), and create a running game using some bigger backs blocking for the likes of Westbrook and Moats);
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With the worst receiving core in the division ... bring back receivers who have been running routes together at least one-year in lieu of someone who needs to learn the playbooks, is overpaid, and it's uncertain if the receiver(s) will gel with teammates or not (remember, we are talking abOut the "division" and not necessarily the CoWBoys). Run the two TE routes, mix it up with soMe screens and some timing passes and once In a while open it up to the flat for either a veteran named Pinkston (not across the middle); and if over the middle does become necessary, specialize with someone who Is Proven ...Gaffney)
...With the worst LB core in the division ...There has been a lot of talk about the improvement in the Eagles defensive line that we will see in 2006, with the addition of Howard & Bunkley; the return to health of Walker and McDougle; the great potential of Cole; and not to mention the Freak (Kearse).
...A coach who cant handle pressure ...Speaking of Eagle Coaching Staff...
PETE JENKINS - DL COACH FOR 23 YEARS (GAME CUTS, DRILL CUTS, COACHING POINTS) ...overall, he's coached 14 seasons at LSU where he tutored All-Pros Leonard Marshall (NY Giants) and Henry Thomas (Minnesota, Detroit, New England). During his stay with the Tigers, Jenkins helped lead LSU to three Southeastern Conference titles and to three appearances in the Sugar Bowl. Jenkins also coached 18 Tigers to All-SEC honors and 29 of his former players have advanced into professional football.
Juan Castillo, our current O-Line coach freely admits he didn't become the teacher/coach he currently is until after he met and learned from Pete Jenkins. We all think the world of Juan, now we have Juan's "football teacher" coaching our defensive line. "Wow".
Tommy Brasher has been with us since the beginning and now we have "The Teacher of Defensive Line" skills working with our guys. If you think 2004 and earlier, were good defensive years, Jenkins will have these guys learning more techniques and fundamentals than they ever have had before.
While we appreciate your concern
=============> but you have
nothing to worry about ...the Eagles will not disappoint you! We're ready to compete!
