
Phiadelphia Eagles 2011 Super Bowl Predictions: The Philadelphia Eagles will start the post-Donovoan McNabb era with quarterback Kevin Kolb at the helm, and off-the-field disaster, Michael Vick as their backup. The Eagles will be fielding a younger squad this year as their starters average age is 26 with only 3 being over thirty, including the punter and the kicker. Philadelphia will have to get off to a fast start in order to compete in this NFC East division. The Eagles went 11-5 last year and 4-2 within the division. Hammerhead Sports always delivers the most accurate free sports picks and free football picks from our team of NFL predictions experts. Find our winning NFL Picks Below.
The Philadelphia Eagles' 2011 Super Bowl Betting Odds have the Eagles at +2000 to win the 2011 Super Bowl.
NFL Predictions Offense: The departure of Donovan McNabb is huge in itself, but the fact that he will play the Eagles twice a year with the Redskins may be even bigger. This is an offense that will be completely re-shuffled. The departure of running back Brian Westbrook adds to the huge changes going on in Andy Reid's offense. LeSean McCoy got more playing time as a rookie than any back in the Reid era by necessity. Westbrook was in and out of the lineup with injuries, McCoy showed flashes as a runner and receiver, but his blitz pickups illustrated why Reid is so reluctant to play rookies. Kolb inherits the most explosive set of receivers McNabb ever had a chance to work with in his career. A young group led by the speedy superstar, DeSean Jackson. The Philadelphia Eagles' 2010 NFC East Odds to win the division are at +275.
NFL Predictions Defense: The Eagles traded for one defensive end, traded up for another in the first round and selected two more later in the draft. That tells you how desperate they are to improve a unit that was inconsistent against the run and ineffective in pressuring quarterbacks. Trent Cole remains at right end where he has been very productive. Along with the return of middle linebacker Stewart Bradley from a torn ACL, the Eagles have added Ernie Sims (from Detroit) and Alex Hall (from Cleveland) in trades, as well as Keenan Clayton and Jamar Chaney in the draft. Sims, a former first-round pick lost in the Detroit wilderness, is expected to make a real impact with his ability to cover tight ends and running backs. The Eagles’ failure to find a replacement for Brian Dawkins at free safety created a domino effect of problems for their defense last year. The Eagles allowed 27 passing touchdowns, tied for eighth-worst in the league. The Philadelphia Eagles' Win Total is at 8.5 with the under at -140.
Head Coach\Special Teams: Reid has established himself as the winningest coach in Eagles history, but he still hasn’t found a way to win that final game of the season. He seems energized by the change around him, beginning with the transition to a new quarterback. The influx of young players, especially on defense, should give April plenty of material for molding better coverage teams. In the past, Reid has taken return duties away from the likes of Westbrook and Lito Sheppard after they established themselves as full-time starters. But DeSean Jackson, a threat to score every time he handles the ball, might just be too good to replace on punt returns.
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