2007 Recap

The Philadelphia Eagles posted an 8-8 record in 2007, but still finished last ion the NFC East. The Eagles played a strong defense that only allowed 18.7 points a game, but averaged 21.

The offensive woes have led to the Eagles and its hostile fans to question whether it is time to replace QB Donovan McNabb, who has been hindered by injuries the last few seasons. The Eagles drafted QB Kevin Kolb in the second round of the 2007 draft with the intention of eventually handing the team over to him, and some fans have suggested that that time is now. The team is looking to upgrade at the wide receiver position this year in the 2008 draft, in which it has the 19th pick. The backfield is set with Brian Westbrook having his second season with over 1,000 yards and the Eagles placed a franchise tag on L.J. Smith to solidify the tight end position.

The Eagles have made moves to keep the defense stingy, signing Asante Sameul at cornerback, signing DE Chris Clemons to replace the whole left by Jevon Kearse, and signing Rocky Boiman to help at linebacker.

Team History

The Philadelphia Eagles joined the NFL in 1933 as an expansion team and have since won three NFL titles and made tow Super Bowl appearances. The team is famous for its feisty fans that consistently sell out the games, but have been known to be extremely demanding.

The Eagles won all of its championships in the pre-Super Bowl era and have been marred with two Super Bowl losses and long stretches of losing seasons. The team has had runs of success though. Head coach Dick Vermeil and QB Ron Jaworski led the team to four consecutive playoff appearances and the Eagles first appearance to in the Super Bowl in 1980. Andy Reid was named head coach in 1999, immediately drafted QB Donovan McNabb, and took the team to four straight NFC Conference Championship games from 2001-2004. The team eventually went to the Super Bowl in 2004, but lost to the New England Patriots 24-21.