Quarterback: Donovan Mcnabb-This one is obvious. Over 100 career wins. More than any quarterback in Eagles history. Better than Jaws and Randall. Having one of the best years of his career at age 33. Should be a hall of famer.
Running Back: Brian Westbrook-This one is pretty obvious too even though Duce Staley is my favorite Eagle of all time and deserves a mention. Correll Buckhalter also did a nice job when healthy. But Westbrook is second in Eagles history in rushing yards behind only Wilbert Montgomery, and he'll most likely end up in first if he can play anywhere near a full season next year. In 2007 he lead the NFL in all purpose yards.
Full Back: Leonard Weaver-He's only been in Eagle green for a year but he's without question the best fullback we've ever had. He's the first Eagle fullback to really be a part of the offense and he understands what it means to be an Eagle. Cecil Martin was a good blocking fullback but didn't do enough with the ball in his hands. Jon Ritchie was a huge bust.
Wide Receiver: Terrell Owens-Yes, I hate him. But he was dominant in his year and a half here and is a big part of the reason we won an NFC championship. When he was here, he was my favorite Eagle. If he hadn't run his mouth, him and Donovan could have won a championship or two together. He should be in the hall of fame.
Wide Receiver: Desean Jackson-One of the most exciting football players I've ever seen and he's only 23. Huge playmaker. Better speed than TO. Should be dominant for years to come.
Tight End: Chad Lewis-Brent Celek may soon take his spot but Chad Lewis was a consistent target for Donovan from 2000-2005. We all thought LJ Smith would make this list when we drafted him, and he turned out to be a walking torn hamstring with hands of stone.
Offensive Tackle: Jon Runyan/Tra Thomas- Another obvious one. Dominant and consistent for the entire decade. Runyan should be a hall of famer. Thomas was the leader of the offensive line.
Guard: Shawn Andrews/Jermane Mayberry- I hate putting Shawn Andrews on this list because he's a waste of talent, but when he does play he's dominant. Jermane Mayberry had a shaky start but was great here from 2002-2004. Todd Herremans came close to making this list.
Center: Jamaal Jackson- Bubba Miller and Hank Fraley were both good. This was really a toss up between three good solid centers. Jamaal Jackson gets the nod.
Defensive End: Huge Douglas/Trent Cole- Hugh Douglas was one of my favorite players of all time. Consistent and underrated every single year. Loved playing for the Eagles. Trent Cole is another underrated Defensive End that still manages 12 sacks a year with little help on the other side. Javon Kearse should have made this list but didnt' get it done while collecting his giant paychecks from the Eagles.
Defensive Tackle: Corey Simon/Hollis Thomas- The combo we have now of Mike Patterson and Brodrick Bunkley is very good and could have easily made this list, but I miss the personalities of Simon and Thomas. Simon got too fat to play football and should have had a much longer career.
Middle Linebacker: Jeremiah Trotter- Just a great football player. He isn't what he used to be, but once he came back for this third stint with the team this season, it seemed like the team went from being an uninspired group of sloppy players to being an emotional group that wanted to win. A true Eagle.
Outside Linebacker: Carlos Emmons- Did something from 2000-2001 we haven't been able to do since, shut down tight ends.
Inside Linebacker: Steward Bradley- Yes, he's a middle linebacker and he's been on the IR since training camp. But we have never had an inside linebacker worthy of making this list, so I'm going with Stewart Bradley.
Safety: Brian Dawkins/Quintin Mikell- BDawk is the most obvious choice on this entire list. The greatest Eagle of all time. Nothing more to say than that. Quintin Mikell is a solid, underrated player and a quiet leader on defense.
Cornerback: Troy Vincent/Sheldon Brown- It kills me not putting Asante Samuel and Bobby Taylor on this list. I love all four of these players and all of them should make the list.
Punter: Sean Landeta- Solid for years. We haven't had a good punter since.
Kicker: David Akers- This is literally the only possible choice. Not what he used to be but still great.
Kick returner: Brian Mitchell- One of the all time greats at this position. He's a Redskin at the end of the day but he still gave us some great years and is the only choice here.
Punt returner: Desean Jackson- Like I said earlier, when he gets the ball in his hands, no one is more dangerous.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
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