2007 Record: 8-8 (3-5 H, 5-3 A)
2007 Against the Spread: 8-8 (2-6 H, 6-2 A) 7-9 vs. Total (3-5 H, 4-4 A)
2007 Rankings: 6th Offense (8th Rush, 10th Pass); 10th Defense (7th Rush, 18th Pass)
2008 Odds: 25-1 Super Bowl odds, 12-1 NFC Championship odds, 5-1 NFC East odds, 8.5 wins (O/U)

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I feel for Donovan McNabb. Here you have a guy that has been the essence of a warrior for this Philadelphia Eagles. In many ways, he has meant to his team what Brett Favre meant to the Packers - minus the Super Bowl Championship. The Eagles did not do as much as they needed to compete within their own division, nevertheless compete for a Super Bowl ring. They did little to upgrade a team that could be so much better if they had that one additional element. Heck, considering that when this team did upgrade and get a notable receiver in Owens, it should not be a shock that they were one possession from winning the Super Bowl. However, it seems that this team has not taken that philosophy to heart. Rather, after letting Owens go, this team still lacks the competency when it comes to their receiving corps. Why the Eagles refuse to get a franchise type of receiver is beyond me.

This team does have McNabb and Brian Westbrook. Westbrook in my opinion is the most underrated player in the NFL given his ability to run, catch out of the backfield, and do the countless miscellaneous things that are not spoken of including his leadership skills as well as his ability to protect the quarterback when necessary on passing downs. This goes without saying that McNabb would lose his sanity if he did not have Westbrook to take some of the load off of his shoulders. The Eagles also have the ability play great defense when inspired to do so. Remember, this team won at Dallas last year and they continue to play in front of a home crowd that clearly gives them an edge.

The Eagles corners, baring injuries, can still lock down any receiver in the league. Furthermore, the Eagles coaching staff is still filled with some of the better minds in the game. Having said that, this team needed an upgrade on offense as they put up just 36 touchdowns last year and simply did not get it done. In fact, the Eagles put up just two more touchdowns than the last place Bears of the NFC North. However, once again, the Eagles, when inspired to show up for the big game, are a different team entirely. After all, they were 5-3 last year at home and if they would have one more game at home, this team could have been 9-7 and competing for a wild card.

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At the end of the day, this team is admirable, but no better than a .500 team.

2008 Philadelphia Eagles Predictions: 8-8, No Playoffs, ATS Trend to Look for: Road ATS Coves, this team thrives off of adversity and is likely to do better on the road this year than at home where their expectations exceed their ability.

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