Today we take a look at the Philadelphia Eagles:
Key Additions:
LB Rocky Boiman: UFA Colts; 1 yr, terms unknown.RB Lorenzo Booker (trade Dolphins).
DE Chris Clemons: UFA Raiders; $13.585M/5 yrs, $4M SB; 2008 cap: $1.5M.
DT Dan Klecko: UFA Colts; terms unknown.
FB Luke Lawton (trade Colts).
CB Asante Samuel: UFA Patriots; $59.475M/6 yrs, $6M SB/$7M RB 08-09; 2008 cap: $9.145M.
TE Kris Wilson: UFA Chiefs; 3 yrs, terms unknown.
Key Losses:
CB William James: UFA Bills; 2 yrs, terms unknown.
DE Jevon Kearse (released).
DT LaJuan Ramsey (released).
DT Ian Scott: UFA Panthers; terms unknown.
LB Takeo Spikes (released/failed physical).
FB Thomas Tapeh: UFA Vikings; $6M/5 yrs, $1.2M guaranteed.
The questions for the Eagles going into Training Camp 2008:
Can Donovan McNabb stay healthy? He's battling shoulder issues, if that carries over into the season, the Eagles are cooked.
Will Lito Sheppard show up, and will he be a "Happy Camper"? He held out of mini-camp, and the Eagles can ill-afford to be short a talented cornerback in the NFC East.
Will prized free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel and speedy rookie receiver DeSean Jackson lag because of the time they missed while nursing hamstring injuries?
Jim's Take:
I see the Eagles as a team in transition. We heard through most of last year the QB was going to be traded, but here he is, back for another year. I think the Eagles will struggle to keep up in a tough NFC East, but they've proved me wrong many times before. I never count this team out, Andy Reid always seems to find a way to win.