Dream Team 2011 VS 2019: Offense
Similar to 2011 this Philadelphia Eagles team looks stacked on paper. In 2011 the team made a mistake of calling themselves the “dream team” which did not age very well.
Let’s compare the two offenses.
Quarterback: Michael Vick vs. Carson Wentz
The quarterback room is definitely more talented in 2019. Michael Vick was a very talented quarterback. He constantly made huge plays on the field but he couldn’t stay healthy. Likewise, Carson Wentz has been surrounded by the same headlines of recent years. He can make all the throws but can he be on the field come playoff time. But not considering health you have to pick Wentz.
Running Back: LeSean McCoy vs. Jordan Howard/Miles Sanders
Lesean Mccoy was a 3 down back who was a top running back at the time. So you have to give him the edge over Jordan Howard and Miles Sanders. Howard and Sanders are good running backs but it would have to be a committee. So it comes down to whether you prefer, running back by committee or one dominate running back.
Receiving Cores: DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Brent Celek vs. Alshon Jeffrey, DeSean Jackson, Zach Ertz
If you look at the wide receiver and tight ends you have to choose this years group. Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson, Nelson Agholor, Zach Ertz and Dallas Gobert are much more versatile than DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant, Brent Celek, Clay Harbor. 2011 had the speedy guys but 2019 has sped along with size, plus a top 3 tight end in the league.
Offensive Line: Jason Peters, Jason Kelce, Todd Heremans vs. Jason Peters, Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson
In 2011 the offensive of line was young and inexperienced. The starters were: Jason Peters, Evan Mathis, Jason Kelce, Danny Watkins, Todd Herremans. This year the line is the complete opposite. Jason Peters, Isaac Seumalo, Jason Kelce, Brandon Brooks, Lane Johnson are in the top 5 for best lines in the NFL. 2019 has a group of experienced veteran leaders who know how to play in the league.
When you compare the two offenses and actually think about it you wonder why Vince Young called this team the dream team. 2011 had a solid group of guys but if you compare to 2019 they weren’t that special.
This year’s team seems talented but let’s not put any exceptions on this team. it’s better to be underdogs because hungry dogs run faster.
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