As we inch closer to Sunday, I’ve got a bunch of thoughts rattling around in the old noggin. Maybe you can help me answer a few questions. Please… I don’t want to beg, but I will if I must.
- The Patriots seem to have escaped scrutiny for trading Richard Seymour to the Raiders for a first-round pick. I think they made the right decision. A number one pick for a declining defensive player is a coup. However, I wonder if Reid were to do the same thing if he would be met with such praise? Or would he be slammed for giving away a hard working Pro Bowler?
- How confident are you in the Macho Harris/Omar Gaither combo? Neither has had much time with the first-team defense this summer. I realize Omar has experience and appears hungry to prove his detractors wrong, but I’m still concerned. Carolina is certain to run straight at him, and test Macho deep on Sunday. If they are not up to the task, where will Reid and McDermott turn?
- I can’t help but think that Alex Smith is another Matt Schobel. Schobel was a young prospect with promise when he arrived in Philly via Cincinnati in 2006. His play declined each year. Here’s my problem with Smith: He played for both Jon Gruden and Bill Belichick. If they couldn’t get him to ball, what makes you think Reid can?
- Is it just me, or is Brian Westbrook‘s role on Sunday being ignored? What are your realistic expectations for him? Fifteen touches, twenty? Do you think he’ll show that signature Westbrook shake-n-bake? I’m eager to see what he can do.
Tags: Brian Westbrook returns, Eagles sign Alex Smith, Macho Harris named starter, Patriots trade Richard Seymour
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Macho is a rookie and he will make rookie mistakes. That said, he hits hard and plays with confidence. If he is a quick learner, I predict he will have a solid season.
Gaither is, in my mind, a serviceable number two. He will have to prove that he is anything above that. Lucky for him, he has the opportunity.
I am a little concerned Reid won't go with Westbrook as often as he has in the past now that he has so many new offensive toys to play with. This is a problem, in my opinion, because those new toys haven't shown much in the preseason. Westbrook might be hobbled by inconsistent line play. That won't change the number of touches he gets, obviously, but well might limit his production.
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