Eagles Defense Could Be Historically Bad.....Again

The Eagles stand at 1-1 with 63 total points scored, Michael Vick is off to the hottest start of his career, Desean Jackson can't be stopped as well as Lesean McCoy who are perfect fits for the offense, so why is there concern for this Eagles team that stands tied for first in the NFC East? Well I will tell you why, the defense couldn't stop me from scoring at least 30 points. Monday Night against the Redskins they had 2 quick turnovers and looked great, that was optimistic but then week 2 vs the Chargers struck. The Eagles went back to their historically bad secondary woes with Bradley Fletcher out with a concussion and Carry Williams playing like a rookie with these unnecessary penalties. Nate Allen just isn't a starting caliber safety for a team that is ready to compete now. Patrick Chung has been solid no complaints there except for this moment that had me throwing food at my television.

The pass rush only recorded 1 sack against King Dunlap...yes King Dunlap and the struggling Chargers O-line. Is this a product of the defense? Or simply we don't have much talent at the pass rush? Trent Cole we all know can do it but with the OLB switch, we just might need a sole pass rusher aka Vinny Curry. Curry could be the answer to the problem, Brandon Graham has played absolutely terrible to me he just hasn't made the position switch well like fellow teammate Trent Cole has. Maybe its time to get Vinny Curry in the game and get hunting. You know that guy you spent a second round pick on last year...HOWIE LISTEN TO ME START CURRY! At this point I am very comfortable with where the Eagles stand, all NFC East teams lost in Week 2 and all the defenses have been atrocious, luckily for the Eagles their offense has been stellar. If the veteran defense doesn't pick it up against the Chiefs, you can count on changes at the positions. I am hoping Earl Wolff can progress and replace Nate Allen as the starter next to Chung. For corner we just are very slim at the position when it comes to talent. Bradly Fletcher showed he was a big loss against the Chargers and after Boykin....Hughes, Poyer? Just not that "IT" factor at the position.....so there goes the draft talk for the Eagles who will be targeting secondary this season and the next off season. YUCK the off season I don't want to mention that for quite some time. Anyway this defense could be as worse as last year, lets hope not of course.