Strength of schedule is calculated from the opponents projected fantasy points allowed for the QB 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.
I have to admit, in the middle of last year, I had my doubts that McNabb would return as the ‘09 Eagles signal caller. At one point, McNabb was even benched during a game. He certainly turned things around and after posting one of his very best seasons in his 10-year career AND leading his team to the NFC Championship game, McNabb is right where he belongs. In addition to Kevin Curtis now being healthy, Philadelphia spent their first two draft picks on more offensive weapons for McNabb. With as much as the Eagles throw the ball, expect him to post large numbers again this year, however, be prepared for injury and do not draft him too early! Consider him a mid to low level #1 Fantasy QB and worth grabbing around the 6th round.
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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2004 Draft Central
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Draft Analysis
Round 3, Pick 2
Positives Despite a lackluster WR corps last season, McNabb still managed to throw for over 3,200 yards with 16 TDs. McNabb didn't throw a TD pass to a WR until week nine last season, but that should change in a big way with Terrell Owens now in the mix. McNabb has also rushed for an average of over 460 yards over the past four years with a combined 17 TDs on the ground which is a nice bonus from the fantasy perspective. Negatives Can McNabb adjust his game enough to keep Owens happy? That's the biggest question I have coming into this season. His rushing numbers may decline if he becomes more of a pocket passer to lessen the injury factor, but that should also mean that his passing numbers should rise. If McNabb tries to force-feed Owens, there could be an increase of the 11 INTs McNabb threw last season. Draft Strategy Honestly, if I did not take Owens in round two, I probably would not have chosen McNabb with this pick. There were still some very solid WRs that I was looking over, but the McNabb/Owens connection, which I think will do big things, was too much to pass up. Maybe Correll Buckhalter will be available in round four, and then Chad Lewis in round five, and the Eagles defense in round six...
(Contributed by: Ron_Anish)
Round 3, Pick 4
Positives McNabb had a strange season last year. he was basicly a no-show for the first six weekks. Coming back from a broken ankle and hampered by a thumb injury he averaged just 4.57 yards per attempt as he throwed 2 TD's and 6 INT's, killing a lot of FF-playoff hopes in the process. Still he managed to turn his year arround and had one of the best finnishes out of all QB's.
MCNabb is one of the leagues most dangerous running QB's and has a sensationally low interception ratio. Last season he had just 5 TD passes to his recievers and still managed to throw16 TD's. The addition of Owens to his arsenal could make his numbers sky rocket. Negatives McNabb is actually a QB that has been regressing each year and he hasn't really been the running threat he was since his injury in 2002. So he's somewhat of a bust candidate as a FF-QB.Having my FF-hopes depending on that he's bounces back with the help of Owens will be nervewrecking. If he's not I'm dead. Draft Strategy I was almost set on a RB here but the continued run has made me shy away from that path. Ward was my pick here but he went just in front of me. Next WR on my top 5-6 Chad Johnson was an otion but I decided to get one of the two running QB's as they provide great value in this league. Vick was my gut-choise and I would have gone with him if it wasn't for Owens. I'm banking on that pairing him up with McNabb will be a success for Eagles aswell as a great one-two punch for this team.
I So I'm "All In" on the Eagles... (Contributed by: Paddler)
Round 3, Pick 6
Positives On my draft board I had him as the #3 QB. Having TO at his diposal with help this year, last year he started off slowly but came on strong the 2nd half of the season. I look for him to play like the McNabb of the 2nd Half this year.
I am looking for 3500 yards passing 25ish TD's. 500 yards rushing and 3 Td's.
Rushing QB's are a must in this kind of scoring format.
He has a solid RB tandem that will help set up the passing game.
Negatives If he gets hurt it could be devastating. If TO starts to complain about the number of touches he gets, Donovan may look elsewhere to throw and the other WR on the team are not that great.
He is not the most accurate passer, and he could end up playing like he did the first 5 weeks of 2003.
Draft Strategy We were thinking of grabbing Culpepper in the 2nd round if there were no stud RB or WR's. But luckily for us Holt was available in the 2nd.
For this pick we really wanted to grab a QB that has a chance of throwing for 3500 and rushing for some good yardage, it was between Vick and McNabb, and we chose to go with the proven Veteran. TO should help him immensely this year, and 2 years ago he was the frontrunner for the MVP before getting hurt late in the season, and that was with average WR at best....now he has TO and Westbrook.....LOOK OUT!!!!!! (Contributed by: johnnyballgame)
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