Hello 2006

Rich Hoffman proves once again why he and Phil Sheridan are the best two sports columnists in the Philly with an insightful and succinct summary of the Eagles' 2006 need -- making sure McNabb does not fail. Between the lines is the root of this year's trouble, and an ominous warning for the team if next year McNabb stumbles. Great stuff.

Also, here's hoping Brad Childress gets the Minnesota head coaching job..or one of the others now available. It will allow the Eagles to promote offensive genius Marty Mohrninweg to the post of offensive coordinator. Mohrninweg was the brains behind the high-powered Niners' offense with Young and Rice ( and a young TO). Giving him more input into the game plan and play calling, without the layer of Childress, can only be a good thing.

Also, check out the Kalu stories about the disruption TO was. Pulling the curtain back, it is now becoming clear exactly HOW Owens was a distraction (at best) and a cancer at worst.