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It is painfully apparent that the Eagles are in dire need of a wide receiver who can do 2 things, which are get open and catch the ball. I honestly don't know about their abilities to do the latter, as the former is a pre-requisite which they have yet to demonstrate. McNabb's ability to run out of the pocket quickly enough to avoid a sack is diminishing with his age and continuous seasons of injuries. Thus, it is becoming more important that his receiving corps get better. Unfortunately, they continue to go through a revolving door every season, making timing of routes and adjusting to individual players very difficult. A QB is only half of the equation when passing the ball.

I got this in email from dclemming today, and have to agree completely with his assessment. One of the most disconcerting parts about the organization is the thought process and public statements of the Eagles Capologist, Joe Banner. When McNabb mentioned what a challenge it was to develop timing and chemistry with a new set of receivers every year, Banner said publicly that 5 was wrong, and out of line.

As well he should, after all, Banner played quarterback at a high level for...wait...maybe, no...Hmmm. But, he was on a local show last week, explaining his philosophy. Apparently, he does not evaluate receivers as individuals. He looks at the collective "skill positions" and thinks the birds are fine. Yes, you guessed it. That group includes Brian Westbrook.

News flash...if you have Jennifer Alba, Roseanne Barr, Linda Tripp, and Hillary Clinton, you do not have a fine group. You have a standout, and a group of trolls who I couldn't bang if you made me a tequila and viagra smoothie.

Another laugher...Banner said with a measure of pride that the Eagles spent more on receivers than the Pats did this year. Good show. At first I thought he was just cheap, now I see that his judgement is a bigger problem.

Mcnabb needs a real target. He is not as nimble as before. We have also seen what he can do with legit weapons. With Owens, and with Stallworth, the Eagles had an unstoppable offense. With Na Brown, Torrance Small, Todd Pinkston, Freddie Mitchell, Charles Johnson, Billy McMullen, James Thrash and friends, even Brady and Manning would seem pedestrian.

Next year, I want OchoCinco, via free agency, and picks one and two to be on a WR and TE respectively.