Eagles trade for Stallworth

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Difference is we don't need Lloyd or Randle El to come in and light things up. Philly is in a more desperate situation, you don't bring in a guy this late unless it's due to injury or you have serious doubts about the guys you already have.

Stallworth isn't quite the deep threat he was when he came into the league due to his injury problems.

While he could have an impact for them, I'm just not all that concerned.

Well, I'm not really concerned about the Eagles BECAUSE they brought in Donte Stallworth. I'm concerned about the Eagles because I thought they were already the second best team in the NFC East (besides us) BEFORE they brought in Stallworth.

When you add speed on the outside it forces you to respect the deep ball. I don't think the Eagles need Stallworth to light things up either, because Brian Westbrook is going to be the biggest beneficiary of his presence. The field just got more open for Westbrook, who didn't need a whole lot of extra space to begin with.

My main point is I thought the Eagles were strong from the get-go. They're getting overlooked right now, which is exactly what was happening to the 'Skins last year. That puts a chip on your shoulder.

Never count out a team with a QB as good as McNabb, tackles as good as Tra Thomas and John Runyan, and a back as elusive as Westbrook. I know Gibbs and company aren't overlooking these guys, because they are very dangerous now that they're all healthy.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Well, I'm not really concerned about the Eagles BECAUSE they brought in Donte Stallworth. I'm concerned about the Eagles because I thought they were already the second best team in the NFC East (besides us) BEFORE they brought in Stallworth.

When you add speed on the outside it forces you to respect the deep ball. I don't think the Eagles need Stallworth to light things up either, because Brian Westbrook is going to be the biggest beneficiary of his presence. The field just got more open for Westbrook, who didn't need a whole lot of extra space to begin with.

I like quoting myself when I'm right. 130 total yards and a TD for Westbrook. And obviously Stallworth got his.

Is Stallworth a pro-bowler? No. Is he a legit deep threat? Yes.

The number one thing you have to defend when you're playing the Eagles is Brian Westbrook on screens out of the backfield. If you don't get on him fast he'll toast you in the open field. To do so, you need CBs who can run with Stallworth so you don't have to dedicate all kinds of safety help to him. The Texans didn't have that CB ability. I think we do have the CB strength, and we can neutralize Westbrook and Stallworth. But it's not easy. The Eagles are real good.