Dare I say it?  I shouldn’t, I couldn’t, I mustn’t, I wouldn’t… actually, I think I will.

Overall, it is a great time to be a Philadelphia Sports Phanatic (Canada changed the spelling of center, so we definitely have the right to make changes as we see phit).

I don’t know about everyone else, but despite the baggage and poor reputation we receive (on what seems like a daily basis) from all across America, I’m honored to call myself a Philadelphia sports fan.  Could it get any better than this? It’s a very exciting time for our beautiful historic city, since things seem to be on the up and up on all fronts.  Please, take a moment to digest and let me explain.

Prior to 2008, we had the longest championship drought for a city with teams in all four major sports.  Consistently, year after year, the season would begin with the highest of expectations, proceed through the season with various levels of hope, just to be battered, beaten, bruised, kicked, punched, mollywhopped, and embarrassed come the post-season.

However, the optimist in me implores you to once again bestow your faith in the athletes we have come to love and hate simultaneously.  Let me break it down for you…

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FYI: The NFL season begins in T minus seven weeks for our beloved Philadelphia Eagles. I don’t know about other Eagles fans, but I have never been more excited for the season to begin.

When you look at the Eagles’ roster, there are two players with 10-plus years of experience–David Akers and Juqua Parker. This team is young, energized and ready to prove themselves.

“It’ll be exciting, everybody, including ourselves, will get geared up for what’s to come,” Kolb said in an interview with the media.

Are you geared up for what’s to come? I know I am. But, I also know there are a lot of questions to be answered and concerns to be had.

First let us begin with the transition from McNabb to Kolb at QB. Eagles fans have enjoyed an inordinate amount of success since 1999. It is only logical to feel unsure about the future of our beloved Philadelphia Eagles after the departure of McNabb. However, logical doesn’t always mean right. For Reid to trade his pride and joy—McNabb—Kolb had to be ready to step in and lead the team. There is no better time than now to move things in a different direction—Kolb under center, the young, speedy WRs DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, the dynamic running back LeSean McCoy and Brent Celek at TE to move the chains, can now all grow together and begin a new decade of winning.

Although there is a change at QB, the offense will stay the same—West Coast style. Reid played to McNabb’s ability, which was the long ball. McNabb, rhythm and short, accurate passes were never in the same sentence unless you were complaining. That will change with Kolb under center. Although Kolb has a strong arm, he is known as a rhythm passer, who relies on short, quick, accurate passing. Kolb’s quarterbacking style plays into the receiving corps’ abilities to create and produce yards after the catch.
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If you haven’t heard the news, Donovan McNabb has been traded from the Eagles to the division rival Washington Redskins.

The fact he was traded to the Redskins was and still is the most surprising aspect of this trade, but you wouldn’t know that if you logged on to Facebook (I am a college student this is how we gauge public opinion) on Sunday night after the news broke. You would think the McNabb trade was the apocalypse or some secret conspiracy.

Here is some people’s Facebook status from Sunday night:

The Eagles are very dumb. Donovan McNabb is the best QB to ever come through Philly. He went to NFC Championships with receivers like James Thrash, Freddie Mitchell, and Todd Pinkston. You finally give him two good receivers and two good tight ends and trade him? There goes the first Super Bowl to Philly.

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Donovan McNabb, Dona-Dona-van McNabb, Thrown under the bus, this s— is really sad, Kevin Kolb takin’ snaps, I think I’m gonna relapse, My reality is blown; the Eagles are a joke, I’m literally f—in’ sick, watchin’ Kevin throw picks, To the opposin’ team, this must be a f—in’ dream, Andy Reid’s a fat bastard; the Philly fans are cowards, Dnabb is f—in sick, suck my d—, Michael Vick, Wings to the ‘Skins, for a couple crappy picks, in the blink of an eye, say goodbye, contemplatin’ suicide, This trade is whack, all we need is D-mac back, He shattered all the records, leaving Kevin playin checkers, Now we are the low dwellers of the NFC East cellar.

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Happy Easter from the Novacare Complex!

Forget Roy Halladay’s debut or Tiger Woods’ “press conference”; the Philadelphia Eagles have an announcement!

The beautiful Sunday evening was shattered by the news that Donovan McNabb, Andy Reid’s chosen one and the scapegoat of the Eagles’ failure to win a Super Bowl in the past decade, was traded to the…Washington Redskins.

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With the Donovan McNabb trade talks in the national spotlight, it seems all but certain McNabb will be dealt in the coming weeks leading up to the NFL draft – seems being the imperative word.

So, let’s look at the seven possible destinations for McNabb in terms of the nine levels of hell:

Level 1: Arizona

Minnesota would seem to be the logical choice here, but Arizona combines the best of both worlds: great weather and a good team. McNabb wouldn’t have to deal with the Minnesota winters, or have to befriend Prince. He already has a house in Arizona – though the yard may need some work – and we’ve heard Matt Leinart throws some sick parties.

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On behalf of Philly Fan Complex, we would like to welcome back Kendra Wilkinson to the Philadelphia family after a one year absence!

Kendra, a bona fide blonde bombshell, is well known for her girlfriend status with none other than Hugh Hefner in E! Network’s reality TV series, “The Girls Next Door“. In addition to the series, she also has posed nude in Playboy, capturing the hearts of teenage boys and perverts all across America.

Most recently, Kendra gave birth to her first (and hopefully last) child, Hank IV. To celebrate his birth, and her return, we’ve compiled some, er, relevant links:

Kendra’s blog, fresh off an appearance on Lopez Tonight.

Meanwhile, Kendra is contemplating what people are calling a “career reduction”.

Stalk Follow Kendra on Twitter: @KendraWilkinson

She’s also an entrepreneurial saleswoman! Introducing: The Kendra Wilkinson “Sport” Pole

The reason for her return? The Philadelphia Eagles resigned her husband, Hank Baskett-Wilkinson, to a one-year contract after a brief stint with the Indianapolis Colts last season.

It’s good for the city of Philadelphia to have Kendra back in town sporting her fabulous set of…blue eyes.