The season starts with the Philadelphia Eagles at the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night. The powers that be have decided to see what Chip's makeover is all about and put the Eagles on national Tv so everyone can see what that makeover looks like! Everyone is excited in Philly and high expectations have taken over the city with some touting dare I say it....SUPER BOWL WINNING expectations. Im expecting to see improvement but will take a wait and see approach starting with this Atlanta game. Lets take a look at the Atlanta game.
Here's some keys that I think will say alot about the season starting with this game.
• Sam Bradford's movement - I expect the Falcons to come after Sam as Dan Quinn, Atlanta's new coach, has an aggressive defensive philosophy. If Sam shows any mobility it dispels this myth that he lacks mobility and is a statue.
• Bill Davis' defense - This defense gave up 90 plays of 20 yards or more and at times in the secondary it looked like an episode of the Keystone cops and Davis took a lot of heat for it from the fans. The Eagles come into this game with wholesale changes in the secondary where only one starter returns from last year. They will be tested by the Falcons who have a good quarterback in Matt Ryan and a superstar receiver in Julio Jones.
• Complimentary football - Everyone will be looking at how Chip Kelly calls a football game with a lead in the second half if in fact, of course, they are leading in this game. The team looked tired at the end of last season and many blamed the pace of Kelly's offense and the defense wearing out.
Those are some things to look at as the Eagles and Falcons face off on Monday night. Here's my prediction.
Eagles 50 - 21!
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