Defense Going on Offensive

Odd  article by Rich Hoffman yesterday lamenting the lack of turnovers caused by the defense generally and the linebackers in particular. Odd because it seems like nitpicking for a facet of the team that is, by far, its greatest strength. The Eagles D is ranked 7th in scoring (16 points per game), which in the end, is what defense is all about...stopping teams from scoring points.

I guess Hoffman et. al. have gotten bored pointing out the deficiencies of the offense which is ranked 23rd in scoring at 20 points per game. Note that without the 56 point explosion, the Eagles offense would be ranked dead last at 11 points per game (4 games and 44 points), behind even San Fran's measly 12.6 points/game.

Can the defense do anymore? I suppose if you believe Hoffman. They could help the offense by creating turnovers and giving the O a short field from which to score. Bottomline though, Jim Johnson's crew gives the Eagles a more than fair shot to win each week. If the averages hold, all the Eagles need to do is score two touchdowns and field goal each Sunday to win. That shouldn't be too hard for that offensive mastermind Andy Reid to grasp, or accomplish.