Eagles solve WR problems

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

2004 regular season. Brian Westbrook had 73 receptions for 703 yards in just 13 games. He had 6 receiving td's. 7 receptions of 20+ yds. and 3 receptions of 40+ yards. Any wide receiver in their scheme compliments Brian, not the other way around.

Dont forget about Brian.

I disagree - In 2004, Westbrook and Owens fed off each other in the Eagles offense. In the Eagles scheme, Owens and Westbrook presented two very distinct/different ways to attack a defense. They were each a gamebreaker. In the Eagles offense, each was a top weapon and benefitted greatly from the fact that focusing a defense on a great pass catching RB created very exploitable openings for a top WR and vice/versa. Take away one and the other would burn you.

Now, w/ the WR "threats" so limited, defenses can focus on Westbrook. He will still get some receptions and yards. W/o a WR focusing the attention outside and deep, however, he won't find as many holes in the coverage and won't be stuck one on one w/ LB's. Instead, D's will now be able to bracket him. Their TE's are good but not gamebreakers. Good, disciplined defense will keep this team from racking up points.

And Sean Taylor keep their WR's arms shorter than an Eagles fan's penis.