This year, starting QB Michael Vick is the one stirring the pot. In a recent interview, Vick said that he feels that this current Eagles team has the ability to become a dynasty.
"When I look at our football team and what we have on paper, I think about when I was growing up and the great San Francisco 49er teams, the great Green Bay Packer teams, and the great Dallas Cowboy teams, how they just positioned themselves to compete and be one of the best teams out there, I think we have a chance to be that. I think we have a chance to develop a dynasty."
Personally I have no problem with Vick making these comments. I think back to Jimmy Rollins' team to beat statement before the 2007 season. His comments gave the Phillies confidence and swagger which propelled them to their first playoff appearance since the 1993 season.
I think Vick's words, as the starting QB, give the entire team confidence. There are a lot of players and coaches that really believe in this team's potential to win a Super Bowl, and the Eagles certainly need confidence after last year's 8-8 season.
The only thing I would say to Vick and this Eagles team, is that let's win one championship before worrying about becoming a dynasty. And just because the team looks good on paper, that really doesn't mean anything. If 2011 taught us anything it taught us that all of the talent in the world doesn't equal on the field success. The Eagles know they have to consistently play good football in order to compete with the top talent in the NFL.
Overall though, the Eagles have all the talent in the world on offense. Lesean McCoy, Desean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, and Mike Vick are just some of the weapons the Eagles feature on offense. The big question will be the middle of the defense. Hopefully Fletcher Cox and Demeco Ryans will be able to fill the holes and rebuild this defense.
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