Kevin Curtis

Kevin Curtis, one of the Eagles' most productive WRs during the 2007 season, underwent sports hernia surgery today, removing him from active duty for an undetermined amount of games. Read more about it HERE.

Although Eagles coaches expect Curtis to return at some point during the regular season, I tend to disagree with that prediction. I understand that all injuries are unique cases, but let's not forget that Donovan McNabb's sports hernia caused him to miss most of the 2005 season. Even when he came back in September 2006, there was talk of his condition being "tentative" because he was "still recovering." So, even though there's a chance that Kevin Curtis will be healed by November, I think he'll find it difficult to return this season.

Having said that, I think the Eagles should seriously consider picking up a receiver from another team. Yes, the Eagles have a very talented WR in the person of Reggie Brown, but he's been sidelined by a hamstring injury. Even if he recovers quickly, there's a chance that the injury will nag him for months. The Eagles also have Hank Baskett and Greg Lewis, but they're not top-level receivers; they're average at best. In fact, Lewis only had 13 receptions for the entire 2007 season, and Baskett only had 16. There's also DeSean Jackson, who definitely has lots of talent, but he's still unproven in the NFL. The fact is: None of these players will intimidate opposing defenders like, say, a Randy Moss or a Terrell Owens--and, regardless of their frequent comments and antics, Moss and Owens represent the level of talent that the Eagles need to become serious contenders in the NFL.

I would argue that the Eagles should trade for Anquan Boldin from Arizona, but I doubt that the Cardinals will trade him-- because they have to play the Eagles on November 27. As of now, the Eagles have limited options, mainly because most of the top-quality free agents have already been scooped up by their own teams-- e.g. Moss in New England. The last time I checked, Peerless Price was still available, but he's a big question mark. He only played four games last season and six games in 2005. In 2006, he played all sixteen games, which is definitely encouraging, but the inconsistency is a concern.

So, I guess we'll see what happens over the next few weeks. Hopefully the Eagles will come up with a game plan for the WR position.