Are the 2010 Philadelphia Eagles Really Out of the Playoff Grasp?

June 25, 2010   ·   Jim Reed   ·   Jump to comments

All of the so called NFL experts seem to think that the Eagles will fall short of the playoffs this season. After a decade of mostly winning seasons, it's hard to imagine the Eagles not being contenders, But I understand why.
It seems as if the Philadelphia Eagles rebui —I mean, went under a huge cosmetic surgical procedure this off-season (Mustn't say rebuild ). They are almost a completely different team from last year, with one big (perhaps fat ) exception.
Andy Reid!
Some think that getting rid of McNabb and Westbrook in the same year is a mistake. I can assure you that even if the McNabb trade was premeditated, cutting Westbrook was unplanned. I mean, who plans for career ending injuries? With the Eagles, it was much more then two players. But everyone will tell you, a team losing their two biggest play makers would devastate any NFL team.
What if Peyton Manning and Joseph Addai left the same year? Would the Colts be favorites to hit the playoffs? How ab...

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