They can't win without a number 1 Receiver

Stop me if you've heard an announcer say that about the Eagle's.

James Thrash / Todd Pinkston ... brought Eagle's to '02 NFC Championship Game
James Thrash / Todd PInkston ... brought Eagle's to '03 NFC Championship Game
James Thrash / Todd Pinkston ... brought Eagle's to '04 NFC Championship Game
Todd Pinkston / Greg Lewis / Freddie Mitchell ... brought Eagles to '05 Super Bowl.

Remind me where the top teir (or even fifth tier) wide receivers are in the above crew?

This week the Eagles traded for Donte Stallworth. IT's not a player that you would call a great receiver, and some might even say he's not even good. But no one can deny he's not better than the above mentioned crew.

So instead of spending 35 mil on a 3rd receiver the Eagle's thought TEAM and got the speed they needed at the X and the hands/route running at the Y. They now can let their rookies develop as the slot receivers. It's a subtle move but a very good one.

The Eagle's problems, if they occur, this year won't have anything to do with the wide receivers (or lack their of). It will be in their defense. An overrated secondary, some outside linebackers that are marginal. Those are the concerns.

P.S. Bye Bye Koy Detmer. It's been a good ride, but quite a random one.