Walking Tall

"Cause I'm Walking Tall,
Marching down this shattered road,
I've learned,
Pain means alive,
And I'm slowly breaking through."

-SEVENTH WONDER, "Walking Tall"

The Philadelphia Eagles faced quite a bit of adversity this season. A season-ending injury to their starting QB, perennial Pro Bowler Donovan McNabb. Crushing injuries to several other key components. Last second FG losses to New Orleans and Tampa Bay. A blowout at the hands of the AFC Champion Indianapolis Colts, which dropped their record to 5-6, seemingly eliminating them as a viable playoff contender.

But they made the adjustments necessary to save their season. Jeff Garcia and Brian Westbrook took matters into their own hands and led the Eagles to 5 straight wins and the NFC East crown. They keyed a playoff victory over the rival New York Giants. The undefeated run ended in New Orleans, at the hands of the Saints, in a game that either team could have won.

While the season didn't end with a Super Bowl victory, the Eagles achieved quite a lot. Even with a difficult schedule next season, including a road game in New England (!), I am confident the Eagles will continue to achieve. I type this as a football fan who is proud to be an Eagles Fan. All Eagles Fans should join me in Walking Tall- the 1st Eagles Super Bowl win is little more than a year away...