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Originally Posted by Mattyk
A shortened offseason hurts them too. Less time to develop chemistry.
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True. However I still don't see them loosing less then 4 games. And the positions they're adding players to have assignments that can be learned quicker, or at least simplified enough to rely solely on talent. The real kicker will be is if they can get the more complicated concepts down by the end of the season in time for the playoffs.
However lets look at the changes.
O-Line - Watkins and Harris. Harris might have a bit of a learning curve however I think camp should give him enough time to learn the basics. Watkins has been learning the playbook since April.
RB - Ronnie Brown is a backup running back playing the easiest position to learn in football besides Kicker.
QB - Vince Young, all they can hope for is any use for him will come no earlier then midseason.
DL - Cullen Jenkins - Pretty sure Cullen can learn the defense before the season starts. I don't expect Jason Babin to get 12.5 sacks again but he should be fine until Brandon Grahm is healthy again.
CB - Nnadmi and Cro - Don't know about Cro but Nnadmi is talented enough where you can just throw him out there and say play man. Cro at this point is a nickle corner.
I don't see anywhere except maybe Corner and backup QB as to much of a concern. And both of those concerns will likely be gone by the end of the year.
I think everyone should start getting use to the fact that the Eagles are going to be very good this year save major injuries at key positions.