Sky’s the Limit…Or Is It?: Expectations for 2009 Philadelphia Eagles

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Published: May 13, 2009

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... as one of the NFC's elite, right?  Not so fast, don't make travel plans for Miami just yet. 

While the 2009 edition is an improvement over the team that found itself one win away from a Super Bowl berth, there are pitfalls that can turn the rosy preseason picture into a solemn gray.

The offensive line has been shored up at both tackle positions with the acquisitions of Jason Peters and Stacy Andrews.  As a whole, this unit is as solid as one will find league-wide. 

Coupled with newly acquired fullback Leonard Weaver as well as Brian Westbrook and rookie running back LeSean McCoy, the running game should benefit greatly from this upgrade. 

However, it is all too well known that coach Andy Reid is not in love with running the ball.  If Reid falls in love with the passing game as he is notorious of doing, it could spell disaster for the capability of a balanced, efficient offense that this team's rushing attack cou...

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