Strength of schedule is calculated from the opponents projected fantasy points allowed for the DEF position. The best rating is +16 which gives the player the advantage against the defense and indicates an easy opponent, the worst rating is -16 which gives the defense the advantage and indicates a tough opponent.
Philly’s defense really stepped up to the plate last year, finishing in the top 3 among NFL defenses in categories such as sacks (48), defensive TD’s (7) and total yards against average (274.3). Emotional leader, Brian Dawkins, entered free agency and is now a member of the Broncos and Philadelphia will go into ‘09 with a new defensive coordinator as well. Sean McDermott will be replacing Jim Johnson, as Johnson will be gone indefinitely, currently receiving cancer treatment. Look for this defense to remain a force to be reckoned with. 7/29 UPDATE - Sad news reported yesterday from Philadelphia. Jim Johnson passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, loved ones and players.
First we lose the great Jim Johnson. Then we lose Stewart Bradley.who in my opinion was on course to prove himself ProBowl worthy this year. Now DeShaun Jackson hyper extends his knee (hopefully not serious), and promising rookie Cornelius Griffin ...
I, for one am glad to finally see some pizazz and variety to what till now has been a boring predictable offense. With McNabb due back this week, and moving forward, is it really a disruption to the offense or just him? :-k...
Eagles Juqua Parker, though, had the misfortune to be discovered with a small bag of marijuana in Bethlehem, as a passenger in teammate Todd Herremans' van early yesterday, during training camp, where every news outlet serving Eagles Nation is in ...
It makes sense that the Eagles might agree to at least guarantee some of the more than $19 million they are scheduled to pay Donovan McNabb over the next 2 years, and perhaps even boost that total. NFL Players Association figures released at the ...
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