8-8...whatever

My season in review post will probably come tomorrow, so for now I'll just reflect on the final game of the Eagles 2007 season. A 17-9 win over Buffalo wasn't very exciting, but the Eagles showed flashes of why they could have had a great season (and flashes of why they did not have a great season).

Donovan McNabb was relatively solid. My only issue was his interception in the red zone. Not a smart play by a veteran QB who should know NEVER to make that throw when you're that close to the endzone. That's one reason we came up short this season. Too many drives were killed with senseless turnovers (whether it be on McNabb's or Feeley's shoulders). Our redzone offense struggled this year, and that play was just a microcosm of the problems we have had.

Otherwise, good game from D5. He made some great throws, particularly the fade to Westbrook with Aaron Schobel covering him and the final throw to Greg Lewis which sealed the deal. He still has the game to be a starter, and I would hate to see him go. More on this heated topic at a later date.

I have always said Jim Johnson plays the "bend-don't-break" style of defense, and it was very evident today. Plenty of big plays given up between the 20s, but once again lock-down defense near the goal lines, a staple of the Eagles D since Johnson took over in 1999. Granted, we played the Bills, whose offense actually stinks, but to hold the opposition to only field goals is always good in the NFL.

So we're done. Another Eagles season has come to a close. And this was maybe the most maddening, disappointing season in awhile for Philly (on par with the 2005 debacle). I'll have plenty to write about it tomorrow when I feel like doing research. And then of course we'll preview what's to come for the Eagles in 2008.