Philadephia Eagles 2009 Season Preview

Nothing Could Be Finer than a Win Over Carolina

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Sheldon Brown #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball after his interception late in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim

When the Saints Come Marching in...

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints pumps his fist during the game against the Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

KC and the Sunshine Band

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 21: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs downfield during the game against the Miami Dolphins on December 21, 2008 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The Buc Stops Here

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 11: Brian Westbrook #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the New York Giants during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris McGra

Raiders of the Lost Art

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Quarterback Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to the NFC championship game against the Arizona Cardinals on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn

A Little Red in the Face

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 27: Kevin Curtis #80 of the Philadelphia Eagles jogs on the field during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field on November 27, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

They Might Be Giants, but They're No Eagles

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 11: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Eagles defeated the Giant

Romo-ing in the Wrong Neck of the Woods

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys scrambles against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Charge of Slight Brigade

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 11: Mike Goff #79, Kris Dielman #68, Jeromey Clary #66 and Shaun Phillips #95 of the San Diego Chargers wait in the tunnel before taking the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers during their AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11

Grin and Bear it

LAKE FOREST, IL - APRIL 3: Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo, quarterback Jay Cutler and head coach Lovie Smith are all smiles after introducing Cutler as their new quarterback during a press conference on April 3, 2009 at Halas Hall in Lake For

No Skin Off My Neck

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Tight end Brent Celek #87 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a six-yard touchdown in the third quarter during the NFC championship game against the Arizona Cardinals on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glend

Falcons Have Crested

SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 02: Trent Cole #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks on the field during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 2, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Gee Men, How Did Things Get this Bad?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 07: Brian Westbrook #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs for a touchdown as Antonio Pierce #58 of The New York Giants gives chase in the fourth qurter of their game on December 7, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N

That 49er Spirit

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 13: Asst. Head Coach Mike Singletary of the San Francisco 49ers make his first appearance as a coach against his old team, the Chicago Bears on November 13, 2005 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty I

Things to do in Philly when Denver is in Town

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Brandon Marshall #15 of the Denver Broncos before the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 52--21. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Gett

The Stars at Night...Ain't so Bright...

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after a long reception against the Dallas Cowboys on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Beasts of the NFC!

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Head coach Andy Reid of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the NFC championship game against the Arizona Cardinals on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Im