Alex Marvez of Foxsports.com recently took a look at this offseason's winners and losers from around the NFL. He says the Eagles are a big-time winner.
He writes:
"Philadelphia: Even this team's notoriously grumpy fan base can't gripe after this stellar offseason. The Eagles upgraded an aging offensive line by trading with Buffalo for Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters and signing free-agent guard/tackle Stacy Andrews (Cincinnati). The running game was further bolstered with the signing of fullback Leonard Weaver and second-round selection of LeSean McCoy to serve as Brian Westbrook's new backup. Philadelphia also finally made the plunge for a blue-chip wide receiver prospect in the draft, making Jeremy Maclin the team's first top-round selection at the position since Freddie Mitchell in 2001. Defensively, the bulk of the NFL's No. 3 unit from 2008 returns intact.
"The Eagles have the NFL's top cornerback quartet in Asante Samuel, Sheldon Brown, Joselio Hanson and newcomer Ellis Hobbs (trade, New England). The loss of free safety and locker-room leader Brian Dawkins stung early in free agency, but the Eagles will get more athletic at the position with replacement Quintin Demps. The only major negative this offseason concerns the health of esteemed defensive coordinator Jim Johnson. He was forced to take an indefinite leave of absence in May to undergo cancer treatment. If the 68-year-old Johnson can't return, secondary coach Sean McDermott will have his first turn calling the team's defensive signals."
