My take on the Eagles for 2015.
UNDER 9.5 i agree with Teddy on this one. 10 wins will be very tough.
2015 Season Wins (Prediction)
The Eagles defense will be much improved this year. That really was the big problem for the Eagles last year. I think this Eagles defense will be in the top 10 in almost all defensive categories this year. The offense for me is the real issue here. The QB play is going to be the deciding factor for 2015. NFL is now geared for a passing league and you need a bigtime qb. I still feel the Eagles will struggle in the Qb dept this year overall. Eagles made a bunch of coaching changes all over this team for this year. I'm not so sure how that will help or hurt the Eagles. I'm very skeptical right now of the Eagles for 2015. On one hand the draft can help this team. On the other hand the new acquistions will need to help this team. The defense should be much better, but the jury is still out if this Eagles offense can pick up from were it left off. A bunch of question marks surrounding this Eagles team right now.
The WR talent is average right now. Even with Mathews and Cooper the Eagles still lack a big target on offense on the outside. The Eagles will look for a WR in the draft, and they need to get a guy who can step in for Maclin. I still believe they lack some fire power after they let Desaun Jackson go. They need a deep threat speedster who can change a game..I'm not sure they can find that type of guy in this draft with the placement of picks.
The Eagles defense is loaded up with depth. They have plenty of options if they end up with a few injuries this year. The backend for sure needs to stay healthy. The Eagles are deep with guys who can play LB and DE as well. The competition for jobs this training camp should be interesting.
Special Teams for the Eagles overall was ok last year. At times they really shined last year and gave a big boost to the Eagles on offense and defense. Most of the successes came at home for this Eagles special teams unit..Kickoff returns could use some help and i think this year they will be much better.
--- The bottom line is Chip Kelly is a winner. He has been know for his focus on offense and his lack of focus for a defense. It looks like he has changed his mind and understands you need a defense to have success in the NFL. I have no doubt his offense will be exciting this year. I do however question some of the calls he made last year in games. He is still learning how this league works, but overall i like Chip Kelly and this team can surprise this year. i would not rule rule out a struggling year for Philly either.
It's still early for this year's Eagles team. Chip Kelly has looked like a mad scientist at work thus far in Philadelphia. The defense has my hopes high for 2015. The offense i'm not sold on thus far. The schedule looks to be avg, and the Eagles can flourish or struggle. I hate the fact they play 5 of 8 on the road to open up the season. They have no indoor or warm weather teams visiting the linc in late Nov, Dec, or Jan. Arizona will visit late , but that's about it. They do get some of the leagues bests teams at home..The Eagles played very well at home last year. Special teams was a big factor last year and another year of solid special teams is a must. QB position is my most concerned area and i think this is the spot the Eagles will have trouble all year. Trying to find 10 wins on the schedule is tough for me right now. Finding 8 losses is tough as well. I think the Eagles will finsh with a 9 win season this year.
(Philadelphia Eagles) - 9 WINS = PUSH