Bucky's Knee Buckles

Dammit! We have to presume Correl Buckhalter's right knee buckling and him getting carted off the field mean that he blew out his knee and he's done for the season, pending medical confirmation (and the fact that they didn't update his condition during the telecast tonight is not a good indication).

Him going down on the second possession overshadowed the fantastic TO TD on the Eagles' first offensive play. Everyone in the stadium except, apparently, the Ravens' corner knew the ball was going to Owens and he blew by him and McNabb laid a perfect throw in there for an 81 yard pitch and catch. Let's hope we see a lot more of that this year.

Alas, the Eagles might be throwing even more than they envisioned when they brought Owens in. What a loss! The Eagles three-headed RB monster from last season is down to only one head (Westbrook's). And the simple fact is that Westbrook is not a 25 carry a game back. So what to do?

Well, you must have noticed the increased reps for Eric McCoo in the 2nd half. But I've got to think they will probably bring in another back, a veteran, preferably someone with some size for short yardage situations at a minimum. Who's going to get the tough 3rd and 2. You lieutenant Mahe? Humph.

I think former Cowpoke Troy Hambrick is still looking for work. Or maybe the Eags' can pick up someone else's castoff in the next week or so when rosters get reduced.

Other thoughts on the game vs. the Ravens:

* Both returners, Reed and Wynn, looked good. Heck, Reed took one kickoff to the house. Will be interesting to see who they keep.

* Much maligned Lito Sheppard looked to me to have a good game. Maybe he's coming into his own.

* Did anyone else's heart stop when Kearse was being attended to on the field on the Ravens first possession?

* What color cleats did the Eagles wear last year? The black shoes this season look new/different to me for some reason.

* When will the Eagles injury problems stop?!

* The announcers said that Owens' 81 jersey is the league's top seller. I'm assuming that 99% of those purchases are being made in the tri-state area.

* Even the announcers called Freddie Mitchell, "Hollywood."