Two-a-Days: Previewing the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders

By Andrew Marcus
Sportswriter for Montgomery Media

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To help pass the time between now and the start of the 20ll NFL season I am going to take a look at two teams a day. I will give you the impact players on offense and defense, a breakout player, and the biggest training camp question.

Offense

QB - Mike Vick

RB - Lesean McCoy

WR - Desean Jackson

WR - Jeremy Maclin

WR  - Steve Smith (acquired in free agency)

Defense

DE - Trent Cole

DT - Cullen Jenkins (acquired in free agency)

CB - Nnamdi Asomugha (acquired in free agency)

CB - Asante Samuel

CB - Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie (acquired in trade)

Breakout: Riley Cooper - With issues surrounding the receiving corp the former Florida Gator has a chance to become one of Mike Vick's favorite end zone targets. He may not be on the field as often as the other men, but he will have a chance make an impact with the Birds by catching 5-to-10 touchdown balls. His numbers will only increase if Jeremy Maclin and Steve Smith injuries are worse than they want to admit.

Biggest Training Camp Question: When the lockout ended the Eagles started their push toward a Super Bowl. While all the adds show how far away they were a year ago, this year is now the make-or-break season for coach Andy Reid. Everyone has an eye on what the prized acquisitions are going to do. It should be a nerve-racking year in Philadelphia, who just assumes something is going to go wrong because it has since 1960. 

Last year's record: 10-6

Projected finish: 13-3 (1st in NFC East)

Offense
QB - Jason Campbell
RB - Darren McFadden
RB - Michael Bush
WR - Jacoby Ford
TE - Kevin Boss (acquired in free agency)

Defense
DT - Richard Seymour
MLB - Rolando McClain
OLB - Kamerion Wimbley
CB - Stanford Routt
S - Michael Huff

Breakout: Darren McFadden - If you thought last year was McFadden's break out season look out. 1100 yards and ten TDs is nice, but I think for the former first rounder out of Arkansas has a chance to lead the NFL in rushing yards and find pay dirt a dozen times. McFadden is going to put his name in with the best backs in the league.

Biggest Training Camp Question: The Raiders 8-8 record for a year ago is exactly what they are. A team that cannot find any consistency. The Black Hole will be hoping for a little more stability from Jason Campbell, a receiver to step up and become the go-to-guy, and the defense to play like it is capable of playing.

Last year's record: 8-8

Projected finish: 9-7 (2nd in the AFC West)

** Check back tomorrow for a look at the Steelers and Chargers