Targeting the Special Teams

In a move intended to bolster the team's special teams, the Eagles today signed free agent linebacker Rocky Boiman, most recently of the Indianapolis Colts.  Boiman has bounced around the league for six seasons, typically making his greatest contributions on coverage and return teams, although he has started 19 games in his career.

The Eagles appear to be tired of sucking on special teams.  Look for a renewed focus on that phase of the game during offseason practices and the draft.  Fifth wide receivers, fourth linebackers and eighth defensive linemen better show up to knock heads on "teams" this year. 

The need for an explosive return man has still not been addressed.  I hear Pacman Jones might be available in a trade, should hell suddenly freeze over.