Balance Will Be Key to Eagles Success in 2009

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Published: May 23, 2009

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... Ravens that led to the benching of quarterback Donovan McNabb, the Eagles made it to the 2008 postseason by winning four out of their last five games.

 

The Birds' formula for success during a playoff run that eventually led them to the NFC Championship game was a huge departure from head coach Andy Reid's pass-happy approach to play-calling. During the stretch of games that put Philly into the playoffs, they showed balance on offense.

 

In three of the four wins that clinched wild card berth, the Birds ran more than they passed. In each of those victories, the Eagles as a team rushed for more than a 100 yards.

 

With the new players the Eagles have brought in through the 2009 NFL Draft and through free agency, Reid and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg need to maintain that approach that got them into the playoffs last season.

 

If the new Birds' personnel, especially the rookies, can be...

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