• December 23, 2024

Why DMac Might Not Finish Like Elway

 Again, it all goes back to the running game.  If Reid will run the ball and take the pressure off of McNabb, the chances of Philadelphia finally getting a Super Bowl victory go up exponentially. If he doesn't, there is still a chance that McNabb could do it, but it becomes much less likely.

Also, Elway became much more willing to run at the end of his career, while McNabb seems to be holding back because he's afraid of earning the title "running quarterback."

If McNabb wants to win a Super Bowl, he'll have to use his legs to his advantage. Instead of looking at his ability to run as a negative, he needs to look at it as just another weapon at his disposal.

There are of course always questions with the rookies. They could be great, or they could all be flops, in which case McNabb's Super Bowl hopes are in trouble.

 Then there's the line. Most people are taking the line for granted because of all the talent, but the fact is that for a line to be successful, it needs a lot more than talent.

Linemen need a chance to get together and jell as a unit. If that doesn't happen, you could have the five best linemen to ever play the game, but not have a great line.

Stacy Andrews being injured is going to hurt this process a great deal, and if he misses camp the line will be far behind schedule by the time Week 1 rolls around.

Linemen are creatures of habit, and if they don't get used to each other the Eagles will be looking at a tough couple of weeks to start the season

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