Comments on: Eagles Offseason Checklist: WR http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/02/08/eagles-offseason-checklist-wr/ A Philadelphia Sports Blog covering Philly sports rumors, news and heartache Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:46:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Philadelphia Eagles Offseason Blueprint | Heard in the Cheap Seats http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/02/08/eagles-offseason-checklist-wr/comment-page-1/#comment-3867 Philadelphia Eagles Offseason Blueprint | Heard in the Cheap Seats Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:43:25 +0000 http://heardinthecheapseats.com/?p=382#comment-3867 [...] WR: I mentioned in a previous post that Philly is a WR-obsessed city.  Many fans pointed to the lack of a true #1 receiver as one of [...] [...] WR: I mentioned in a previous post that Philly is a WR-obsessed city.  Many fans pointed to the lack of a true #1 receiver as one of [...]

]]> By: Chris Iafolla http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/02/08/eagles-offseason-checklist-wr/comment-page-1/#comment-3840 Chris Iafolla Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:16:09 +0000 http://heardinthecheapseats.com/?p=382#comment-3840 Probably true. I definitely think a true #1 is a need for this team, I just wouldn't but it at the top of the list. In order of importance, it would probably be: OT, RB, an actual FB, DE/WR in a tie. We know that Reid has a propensity for drafting tackles, but this free agent class is strong and depending on how the franchise tags play out, the Eagles could make a big splash. I see no need for the Eagles to spend big money on a back, they can address this through the draft. That leave WR/DE. If the Eagles were to bring in a top-flight OT, they may not have the money to get both a WR and a DE of Peppers' caliber AND sign draft picks (two first rounders mind you). I know they are $40 million under the cap but that goes quick if you hope to add guys the caliber of Jordan Gross, Anquin Boldin and Peppers. Not to mention, the Eagles have never showed a willingness to use all of their cap space. Probably true. I definitely think a true #1 is a need for this team, I just wouldn’t but it at the top of the list. In order of importance, it would probably be: OT, RB, an actual FB, DE/WR in a tie.

We know that Reid has a propensity for drafting tackles, but this free agent class is strong and depending on how the franchise tags play out, the Eagles could make a big splash. I see no need for the Eagles to spend big money on a back, they can address this through the draft. That leave WR/DE. If the Eagles were to bring in a top-flight OT, they may not have the money to get both a WR and a DE of Peppers’ caliber AND sign draft picks (two first rounders mind you). I know they are $40 million under the cap but that goes quick if you hope to add guys the caliber of Jordan Gross, Anquin Boldin and Peppers. Not to mention, the Eagles have never showed a willingness to use all of their cap space.

]]> By: Anthony http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/02/08/eagles-offseason-checklist-wr/comment-page-1/#comment-3839 Anthony Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:13:18 +0000 http://heardinthecheapseats.com/?p=382#comment-3839 I don't diagree with the point that WR is not the team's most urgent need. If they did not add a receiver it would not cripple the team. But, I think through the draft and free agency, with the money they have available, there is no reason thye can't address all their needs. They just need to be creative and aggressive. I would also add DE to their needs but only if it's a guy like Peppers. One thing that it seems everyone fails to mention though in saying the Eagles don't NEED a top flight #1 receiver. That would be true on a different team, with a different scheme and coach. But, when you throw the ball 60% of the time, and defenses know you can't and won't run the ball in crucial situations, then I would argue that having a bunch of #2 and #3 guys will never cut it. So, will the Eagles suck if they don't get a guy like Boldin or Housh? No. But, with Andy Reid's offensive gameplan, will they ever take the next step without a guy like that? I don't think so. I don’t diagree with the point that WR is not the team’s most urgent need. If they did not add a receiver it would not cripple the team. But, I think through the draft and free agency, with the money they have available, there is no reason thye can’t address all their needs. They just need to be creative and aggressive. I would also add DE to their needs but only if it’s a guy like Peppers. One thing that it seems everyone fails to mention though in saying the Eagles don’t NEED a top flight #1 receiver. That would be true on a different team, with a different scheme and coach. But, when you throw the ball 60% of the time, and defenses know you can’t and won’t run the ball in crucial situations, then I would argue that having a bunch of #2 and #3 guys will never cut it. So, will the Eagles suck if they don’t get a guy like Boldin or Housh? No. But, with Andy Reid’s offensive gameplan, will they ever take the next step without a guy like that? I don’t think so.

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