FINALLY!!!

The life of a Philadelphia sports fan is in constant flux. One day our undercarriages are gently fondled by unlikely heros like Costey coming through in the clutch. The next day, moves by Billy King leave us fealing as if we have just been docked by Lex Steal.

There is one time of year, however, when it is as if the entire Philadelphia sports world is in harmony. When the blazing heat and styfiling huminity is replaced by fresh mountain air that can only be found after a ninety minute ride up the northeast extension.









That is right, my friends, it is officially football season. Camp has started. Come Wednesday, the crisp, serenety pf the mountains of Lehigh will be interupted by Sheldon's monster hits, Trott's barking, and Max Jean-Gilles' farts.







Obviously, not all of the coming year can be previewed in one post on THOD. So today, a few questions will be presented. The answers to these questions could determine if 2008 will mark the return of the Birds to the Super Bowl, or another foot through a deck chair at 824.




There are ample quesitons on both sides of the ball. Offensively, first and foremost, is how will our boy Donny Mac recover from a season ending injury? Will he return to his MVP form, or will he will he crumple again like he was hot by a sack of nickles. If he is hurt again, there is rumor he will be replacing a soon-to-be-retiring-Phanatic.







Secondly, how will Kevin Curtis, Tony Hunt, and the other newcomers fit into the offense? Will these guys fit in well, or will we wish Donte was still an Eagles while we pray Buckhalter's knees hold out?

Third, will the sizequeen who keeps tugging on these guys in the locker room stop with the sports hernias? That may be the biggest question of all.


On defense, I, for one, am very excited about the new linebackers. PS2's Madden 2004 had Spikes ranked as the 3rd best linebacker in the league. I am confident he will return to this form.


Along with Spikes and Trotter, the departure of Jones also leaves an opening on the other side. This leaves a starting job wide open for Gocong, Daniels, or that guy from Nebraska as the starter. Either way, they will be bigger, stronger, and faster.



In addition to the new linebackers, the run defense will also be much improved. The newest Eagle bad-ass (following the likes of Dawkins, Trotter, Runyan, and most recently, the best guard in the NFL, Shaun Andrews) Bunkley will put his dreamy body to better use this year. And along side Ian Scott and Mike Patterson, the interior line will be tough.




A much improved defense, a offense that has some potential, and a body that just wont quit...The 2008 season for the Eagles could be one to remember. If not, we can all just go get something to eat.