The Eagles had one of the most suprising seasons in team history this year, carrying on to the Divisonal round of the playoffs when it looked like they didn't have a chance of even making them back in October. They fell to the saints' potent rushing attack.
This caused many fans to wonder why the team with Brian Westbrook wasn't the one wowing with big runs. It's simple. The league has made a two-headed rushing system the norm. Workhorses like LaDanian Tomlinson and Larry Johnson are a rare breed. Sure, the Eagles' run defense wasn't the best, but the reason why the Saints did so well on the ground is they could mix it up; McAllister pounding it up the middle, and Reggie bush running circles around the line.
Some may be saying, we have Correll Buckhalter! Buck is back! We have such an attack! It was a nice little storybook turn for a little while; after two years of struggling, Buckhalter finally saddled up and pounded the ball. The fumbles, however, got old. He's not a spectacular power back, and is a free agent this year.
That's why I think the Eagles should draft Penn State's Tony Hunt. The Senior Bowl MVP is a strong-willed, north-south runner that would be a perfect compliment to Westbrook. Plus, a good amount of Penn State fans are also Eagles fans. I can see thousands upon thousands of green and white Hunt Jerseys being sold.
Please. Please. Kick Buckhalter to the curb and get another viable rushing threat on the field.
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