Jason Avant is the steady, consistent force that drives the Eagles' offense. Rick Stewart/Getty Images Jason Avant is the steady, consistent force that drives the Eagles' offense. Sure-handed, tough and an excellent route-runner, Avant serves as Michael

[Note by JasonB, 02/19/12 4:33 PM EST ] An argument in favor of bringing back DeSean Jackson from Patrick Wall. As the NFL world descends on Indianapolis for the second time in less than a month, the focus will be on the future. Prospective rookies atten

The New York Jets had arguably the worst safeties in the AFC East this past season. After the Jets traded away two of their top performing safeties (Kerry Rhodes and Dwight Lowery) in back-to-back offseasons, the damage had finally taken its toll on the

Last season, Nnamdi Asomugha recorded 40 tackles and three interceptions. Both numbers are higher than his average. The Philadelphia Eagles had a terrible time stopping the run in 2011. If the team can get better at linebacker, it will force offenses to

This might act as more of an explanation of 2010 than a predictor of 2012, but it works just the same. 2009 and 2010 are the only years in Vick's career when he has had to compete for a starting job. It gave him extra motivation to improve his skills as

An improved offensive line would serve to make Mike Vick a much more effective quarterback. Rob Carr/Getty Images When Andy Reid first became head coach of the Eagles in 1999, he made it very clear publicly that he believed a quality offensive line was t

The Eagles are going to franchise DeSean Jackson, count on it. They will not let their Pro Bowl receiver - whose contract is set to expire - walk without getting something in return, according to NFL sources. So that means the Eagles will do one of three

I almost didn’t put Matt Ryan on this list. After all, he’s been fantastic ever since the Atlanta Falcons selected him with the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft, and he’s coming off a 29-touchdown season. But quarterbacks—fair or not—are judged o

In 2011, Eagles tight end Brent Celek revived his NFL career by catching 62 passes for 811 yards and five touchdowns, ranking him among the top ten fantasy tight ends this season. But apparently his career turnaround wasn’t enough for Los Angeles Lakers

The six linebackers on the Philadelphia Eagles had an average of 1.3 years of experience entering this past season. Akeem Jordan was the veteran of the bunch, and he’s a fifth-year player that should be a career backup. Middle linebacker was especially a

While he compiled a mere 23 carries last season, Lewis showed flashes of his potential in the final game of the 2011 season, rushing for 53 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown against the Washington Redskins. After carrying the ball 273 times in 2011, Le

"I told him the Eagles need a tight end," Bryant said. "I’m recruiting. He’s a freak athlete. He shouted at me and I shouted back. It’s fun to have those conversations with athletes you respect." There’s no doubt Gronkowski is a freak athlete, but if Kob

Despite laying typically few claims to his "hometown" of Philadelphia, there's at least one local entity -- besides Larry's Steaks -- to which Kobe Bryant is still attached: the Philadelphia Eagles. In fact, Kobe is such a fan of the organization that he

Despite laying typically few claims to his "hometown" of Philadelphia, there's at least one local entity -- besides Larry's Steaks -- to which Kobe Bryant is still attached: the Philadelphia Eagles. In fact, Kobe is such a fan of the organization that he

February, 10, 2012 Feb 10 11:00 AM ET TNT Screenshot Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was courtside Thursday night at Celtics-Lakers. BOSTON -- Tight end Rob Gronkowski was among a large contingent of Patriots on hand for Thursday's Celtics-Lakers overt

Oct 25, 2009; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) dives for a first down in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 45-10. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE The Super Bow

Manningham, Nicks, and Cruz make up the best receiving corps in the NFL Doug Pensinger/Getty Images As the value of quarterbacks continues to rise, so should the value of wide receivers. In a division that is abundant in receiving talent, the Redskins ar

Notre Dame's Michael Floyd is the second-best receiver available in the draft behind Justin Blackmon of Oklahoma State. If the Eagles drafted him, it would no doubt be in the first round. Floyd had 100 receptions in his senior year at South Bend and at 6

As everyone knows, car accidents occur on a regular basis throughout the country. These accidents happen for a variety of reasons. One of the prevalent reasons in the United States, including the state of Pennsylvania, is drivers who are intoxicated. Mos