A look back at the 2007 Philadelphia Eagles who finished 8-8 last season and at the bottom of the NFC East was viewed as a disappointment with a solid team all around and a playoff visit the year before. The Eagles were again plagued by the lack of a playmaker other than Brian Westbrook.
During the off-season the Philadelphia Eagles lost 4 key veterans in William James, CB; Jevon Kearse, DE; Takeo Spikes, LB; Thomas Tapeh, RB but countered by adding Rocky Boiman, LB; Lorenzo Booker, RB; Chris Clemons, DE; Dan Klecko, FB; Luke Lawton, FB; Asante Samuel, CB; Kris Wilson, TE
The Philadelphia Eagles top 4 draft picks during the 2008 NFL draft were: 2 47 Trevor Laws DT 6-1 304 Notre Dame; 2 49 DeSean Jackson WR 6-0 178 California; 3 80 Bryan Smith OLB 6-2 228 McNeese St.; 4 109 Mike McGlynn OT 6-5 318 Pittsburgh
Keys and Questions to the 2008 season for the Philadelphia Eagles:
1. Will Quaterback Donovan McNabb stay healthy?
2. Can they develop another offensive weapon other than Running Back Brian Westbrook?
3. Special teams must improve, field position is key for a great defensive team.
4. Can the cornerback tandem live up to the hype?
Odds makers have set the Philadelphia Eagles 2008 season Odds To Win NFC East at Philadelphia Eagles +400 Odds To Win Super bowl at Philadelphia Eagles +1700
Prediction for the 2008 Philadelphia Eagles is 8-8 and 3rd place in the NFC East. With the lack of offensive weapons it will be hard going for a great defensive team to stay off the field and thus wearing them down throughout the game.
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