Every year there are questions surrounding not only the team as a whole, but each player individually. These questions are the ones that will determine the player's year, or rather, the answers will determine the year.
The offense has a ton of expectations to meet not only for themselves as a unit, but individually and to the fans, media, and coaches. The answers to the questions as individuals will shape the offense as a whole.
Jason Peters
Q: Can he prove that he's not soft, and that last year's season was simply an aberration?
A: I truly believe that he can. He's playing with a chip on his shoulder, and that's always a good thing for a player to have. The 
bonus incentive of protecting a future Hall of Fame guy like Donovan McNabb shouldn't hurt, either.
Todd Herremans
Q: Can he rebound from a down year and learn to work with Jason Peters?
A: Herremans is the forgotten man along the line, which for me is a good thing. Offensive Linemen are usually only remembered (while they're playing) for the bad plays. Missing an assignment and getting your man killed, for example. Herremans doesn't do that.
Jamaal Jackson
Q: Can he prove that he belongs as the center for this football team?
A: He was on the winning end of a position battle a few years back, but could find himself on the losing end this year if he's not careful. Personally I think the call for Jackson's job is premature and unwarranted. He's a big reason why the line is so 
interchangeable. He puts them in place.
Stacy Andrews
Q: The obvious one is, can he rebound from that knee injury and deal with a position switch?
A: The knee injury was not good, that's obvious. Not being a doctor, I'm not really suited to comment on the injury, but the training staff feels okay about it, so I'll defer to them. The position switch should not be a big deal, he'll just need to be a bit more powerful dealing with defensive tackles instead of defensive ends.
Shawn Andrews
Q: Far too many for Shawn, but my question is can he get back on the field mentally?
A: Shawn Andrews is without a doubt a top five lineman when healthy, both mentally and physically. I think the addition of his brother and former college roommate (Peters) will help immensely. We should see that top five Andrews, and not the sad-sack, oft-injured Andrews.
Nick Cole
Q: Can he prove that he deserves to take over Jackson's job in the center?
A: Honestly, I don't see Nick Cole as a starter just yet. He played very well last year at guard, but center and guard are different animals in the NFL. A center must be able to dissect a defense just as well as the quarterback, and I don't see Cole being at that level just yet. He just doesn't have enough experience playing the position.
Max Jean-Gilles
Q: Can he rebound from the broken ankle and show that he belongs as an eventual starter?
A: I'm a big fan of Jean-Gilles and think he could probably start on about 25 teams in this league. However, in Philly, he's not a starter. He's an incredible backup to have and is wonderful insurance for them at this point. I see Jean-Gilles leaving to start elsewhere in a couple years.
King Dunlap
Q: Can Dunlap show the skills and realize the potential that have kept him around this long?
A: Let's face it, seventh-round picks usually don't stick with a team past the first year. Dunlap was a seventh-round pick, has been injured, and is still on the roster. Why? They obviously see something in him. I thought highly of this kid coming out of college and if he can stay healthy, he may open some eyes at training camp.
Winston Justice
Q: Can he show why he was a second-round pick only a couple years ago?
A: "If they don't bite when they're puppies, they're not going to bite when they're grown dogs." Ouch. That was Hugh Douglas' assessment regarding Winston Justice just last year. Justice has all the talent and size in the world, but according to Douglas just does not play with the swagger necessary to play lineman in the NFL. Is he right? He usually is.
Mike Gibson/Mike McGlynn
Q: Can either of these guys step up and show that they should be the primary backups?
A: Right now, both of these guys are buried on the depth chart. Nick Cole is the backup at the center and right guard spot, Jean-Gilles is on the left, Justice is the backup right tackle, and Dunlap will probably wind up as the backup at the left tackle. They'll need to impress in training camp, or they may find themselves on the street.
Brent Celek
Q: Can he produce for an entire year the way he did in the playoffs last season?
A: I absolutely believe that he can. Celek is obviously a very intelligent guy who is good at using his body to shield linebackers and safeties so that he can make a play on the ball. He must improve his in-line blocking, but as far as being a weapon in the passing game Celek is a guy I'd worry about as a defense.
Cornelius Ingram
Q: Can he play like the all-star he was before the knee injury?
A: Ingram is going to get some chances this season. The Eagles will probably use him as a split end in the redzone and use his size to their advantage. As a former basketball player at Florida, this guy has all the tools to be a great tight end in this league. I think he'll take full advantage of his opportunities and the combination of him and Celek will have the Eagles set for many years.
Matt Schobel/Eugene Bright
Q: Can either of these guys separate themselves from the other for the third tight end spot?
A: Bright obviously has the highest hill to climb in his quest to knock off the incumbent, but Schobel certainly didn't help himself 
with his play last year. Some key drops may have leveled the playing field for Bright. I see Bright landing on the practice squad with Schobel taking the third spot.
Kevin Curtis
Q: Was 2007 just a fluke, or can Curtis produce like a number one receiver?
A: Curtis is a very good wide receiver, however, he is not a number one guy. Let's not kid ourselves, he put up some good numbers but no one fears Curtis is the number one guy split out wide. Now, in the slot it's a different story, but don't hold your breath on that happening.
DeSean Jackson
Q: Can he avoid the sophomore slump and get even better for his second season?
A: The "sophomore slump" usually comes from players who have a good first year, then become complacent. They think it will just fall into place so they stop working as hard. For Fraction Jackson, I don't see that as being the case. Being drafted in the second round will be a chip he'll wear on his shoulder for the rest of his career. Look for D-Jack to be even better than last year.
Jeremy Maclin
Q: Can he transition from the spread offense to the west coast offense?
A: Maclin still does not have a deal in place, which is not a good sign heading into training camp tomorrow. However, with full faith that a deal will get done, Maclin should be just fine. The coaches rave about how he's a smart kid and has picked up the offense fairly well to think point. Smarts and speed win games in the NFL, and this kid has both.
Jason Avant
Q: Can he evolve from third-down savior to an every-down big play threat?
A: I'm a big fan of Jason Avant, as I believe most Philly fans are. He's not afraid to go over the middle or go up for a ball, and he has the strongest hands on the team. However, Avant has seemingly only made his mark on third down in years past. This year I believe he will take that next step in becoming that every-down possession receiver.
Hank Baskett
Q: Can he step up his game and earn more playing time in a crowded field of receivers?
A: Baskett is a confusing guy. One game it looks like he could be a dominating force, and the next he completely disappears. This could speak to his work ethic, perhaps spending too much time with wife Kendra & friends, but I can't be sure of that. One thing I can be sure of is that if he doesn't pick his game up he'll have plenty of time to talk to her on the sidelines.
Reggie Brown
Q: Can he take a step in becoming the receiver that the Eagles thought he would be?
A: I'm not nearly as down on Reggie Brown as most seem to be. His first couple of years were very productive, then an injury last season had him see very limited time. Being healthy and benched in favor of Greg Lewis in the NFC Championship game doesn't help the notion that Reid will probably part ways with another perceived second-round bust.
Brandon Gibson
Q: Can this sixth-round pick show enough in camp to earn a roster spot?
A: I believe this is an unequivocal "Yes." I don't know who the Eagles will move in order to make room for this kid, but I believe it will happen. Talking to some people who follow Washington State, they rave about his hands and pure talent. He played on a bad team last year, which hurt his numbers and his draft stock, but with people around him he's a real weapon.
Leonard Weaver
Q: Can he give this offense the boost that they were missing without a fullback last season?
A: Bringing in Weaver may have been the most underrated offseason move of any team in the league. If you look at the teams with great running games (Carolina, Baltimore, Tennessee), they all have a great fullback. I think Weaver will add a boost to this running game that the Eagles have never had before.
Kyle Eckel
Q: Can Eckel show that he's not just a 'tweener and make a mark?
A: Eckel is a difficult guy to place. He's built like a small fullback, but isn't fast enough to play running back. The Eagles will undoubtedly only keep one fullback (Weaver), so he'll have to show enough to beat out a guy the Eagles gave up a fourth-round pick for in Lorenzo Booker. Unfortunately, I don't see Eckel making the roster.
Lorenzo Booker
Q: Can he show the talent that he displayed at Floria State to warrant a fourth-round pick?
A: Booker will probably get at least one more season to show that he can be the "mini-Westbrook" that the Eagles thought he could be. Reid & Co. hate giving up picks enough as it is, so they certainly won't quit on Booker this early with only one season under his belt. He'll have a chance for some playing time in camp with Westy out, so he needs to put on a show.
Brian Westbrook
Q: Will the injury bug haunt him again this year, or will he be able to stay healthy?
A: It's no secret that the Eagles only expect about 14 games a year out of Westbrook because at this point, he is who he is. While we'd love to see him stay healthy for an entire year, the main objective at this point in his career should be to keep him as fresh as possible for the playoffs where he's really needed.
LeSean McCoy
Q: He's got huge expectations, can he live up to the billing as the next Westbrook?
A: If I were the Eagles, I'd be giving McCoy the bulk of the carries this year. I got the chance to see this kid play high school ball 
where he lit it up, then again in college where he made the best players in the country look like fools. He's a great kid, and an unbelievable talent. When this draft is reviewed in three years, McCoy will be talked about as one of the biggest steals.
A.J. Feeley
Q: Does he push Kolb out of the number two spot and take over the job he deserves?
A: They say that one of the most important positions on a football team in the backup quarterback. Matt Cassel has put a new spin on that phrase and teams will start looking a lot closer at who is their backup. That being said, Feeley should be the backup for this team. He's the obvious better quarterback.
Kevin Kolb
Q: Can he prove that he has the mental and physical skills to be an NFL quarterback?
A: So far Kolb has shown nothing other than the fact that he's not ready for the NFL. If McNabb were to go down, does anyone really want Kolb running the show, or would we rather see Feeley? I'd say I would rather see the guy who has won games for this team 
and shown some promise, rather than the guy who has only lost games and shown nothing.
Donovan McNabb
Q: Can he finally take the Eagles to the promised land and hoist the Lombardi trophy?
A: Putting bias aside, I believe McNabb can finally do what the Eagles brought him in to do 11 years ago. He has his guaranteed money, he has weapons around him in a new left tackle, a new running back, and a new wide receiver. If McNabb can stay healthy, and the playmakers around him stay healthy, the Eagles should finally get that elusive Lombardi trophy.
