Eagles greats, both past and present, land on the quarter-century all-star team.
They say artists are super-sensitive about their creations. It makes sense when one thinks about it. There's nothing like being appreciated for one's talent or creativity. NFL stars are also at times sensitive. If you haven't figured that out, stick around for a spell. If you're still confused, ask any Philadelphia Eagles star how he feels about his ratings on EA's Madden NFL game.
There's a flip side to those coins. Nothing beats the feeling of knowing one's peers respect them. Why do you think players get so charged up when they see their inclusion on that player-influenced Top 100 list the NFL puts out every season?
Being seen as 'great' is one thing. Being seen as great by the guys you played for and against is something else entirely.
Landing on a list of all-stars is always an honor, and recently, a handful of Eagles earned a cap tip from ESPN. The worldwide leader in sports recently released an all-star team of a different sort, and get this. They even have a practice squad.
Five Eagles make the cut and land on ESPN's NFL All Quarter Century team
This is a pretty good idea by Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder, actually. ESPN pieced together an NFL All Quarter Century team that's probably ending any NFL regular season with a 17-0 record.
Patrick Mahomes has probably never been third string in his life, but he's behind Tom Brady and Peyton Manning on the All Quarter Century team's 53-man depth chart. Naturally, the hunt was on for a few Eagles, and guess what? Five were named.
Julio Jones
Okay... We know... We know... Julio Jones will never be remembered as an Eagle, but tenure doesn't matter. His short stint in Philadelphia earns him a mention on this list of Eagles.
Terrell Owens
Though he'll most be remembered for sit-ups in his driveway and how his Eagles tenure ended, Terrell Owens was a revelation in Philadelphia, piecing together one of the greatest single seasons we have seen from any wide receiver in the history of this organization.
Lane Johnson
The lone current Eagle on this list, it's easy to agree with a recent and growing sentiment. Lane Johnson might be remembered as the greatest right tackle of all time. He has constructed a resume worthy of Canton, Ohio, one he keeps adding to with each passing season.
Jason Kelce
Perhaps the most beloved Eagle of all time... No disrespect is intended to the next Bird on this list. Jason Kelce will never again have to pay for a meal or a beer in Philadelphia, unless he wants to.
Brian Dawkins
If Kelce is the most beloved Eagle ever, Brian Dawkins is a close, close second. Not only that, he's the organization's first superhero. He'll forever be Philadelphia's 'Weapon X'.
In conclusion, somewhere, the 1972 Miami Dolphins are relieved. Put ESPN's squad on the field, and they're beating everyone and keeping the cork in that champagne bottle. While we could all rally for a few more Birds, we have to give Schatz and Walder credit again. This is a mighty fine NFL roster!
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