So I am finally back after being away for a bit of time. It was a nice trip, but my excitement for the upcoming season is still fresh! And now that I am finally home, I can share with you my thoughts that were locked up until now. For now, let's focus on 3 points:
Favre Returns (surpised much?)- Did anyone really think he was gonna call it quits? Especially after the way last season ended? Favre will be back for his 20th season and what he seems to be dubbing his final hurrah. With his return, the Vikings should still be at the top of the NFC North, although anything could happen. After starting 309 straight games, he's bound to get hurt sometime right? One thing's for sure though. If he is starting against Philadelphia, that will be a tough game to win (at least the way things look now). And to think how excited I was about Favre possibly not suiting up against us down the road.
One more shot (supposedly) for Favre to reach the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, the path goes through Philadelphia
Pre-Season Action- So how bout this offense? As I have maintained in the past, the Eagles look like they're gonna score a lot of points this season. Kolb is looking up to form as he seems to be throwing accurately and is surprising me with his agility. Also, Michael Vick's TD has shown us that he may have regained some of his lightning-quick speed from his days with Atlanta. And Kafka impressed a bit too. Looks like QB depth won't be a problem this season.
Kolb really impressed me with his mobility against Jacksonville.
Although, in the end it is still the pre-season. Let's hope this is an indication of the team's regular season performance, and not the 2008 Detroit Lions, who went 4-0 in the pre-season, only to finish 0-16 in the regular season.
O-line Reinforcements- What has plagued the Eagles last season may be showing signs of letting up. Jamaal Jackson and Todd Herremans are returning to the team. We all know how much it hurt to lose Jackson last season, as the Eagles stumbled from winning 6 straight games, to falling flat twice in a row against Dallas. And Herremans is a good left guard who is extremely underrated, and may be a sleeper to snatch a pro-bowl selection.
We all know the problems the Eagles had when our Jackson went down last season.
This is good news because, for all the good things I have seen from Kolb in 2009, training camp, and the pre-season so far, he will need all the help he can get. The first year as a starting QB is never easy and having to worry about getting your head taken off any second doesn't exactly help. Kolb is quick on his feet, but he ain't Donovan McNabb, who despite being 8 years older is still more mobile and athletic. So in conclusion, let's be thankful that Jackson can hopefully take over once again as Center, as Nick Cole has not impressed me so far.
Well that's all I got for today folks. The season's getting closer and closer. Before you know it we'll be talking about kicking off against the Green Bay Packers!
(Edit)- Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Congratulations to Brian Westbrook on finally finding an NFL team! He should fit right in with San Francisco, as they were in heavy need for a backup running back after Glen Coffee's unexpected retirement. Westbrook may see some starting time, as Gore has had a decent injury history in the past. As the Eagles play the 49ers week 5, this makes things even more interesting, as Philly will be facing off against two of its all-time greatest players. Fortunately Westbrook, unlike Donovan, is not in our division.
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