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Andy Reid looks around the offensive meeting room and sees DeSean Jackson, one of the most explosive players in the NFL.

Quarterback Donovan McNabb will tell you he is still the same. Although he has gotten some praise lately by coach Andy Reid for raising his leadership profile, the 11-year pro says he is just doing what he has always done.

There was a lot of blather yesterday at the NovaCare Complex about how Donovan McNabb has evolved into the vocal leader in the Eagles locker room now that everyone who came before him - Tra Thomas, Jon Runyan, Brian Dawkins, to name a few - is gone.

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley In the aftermath of Sunday's embarrassing loss to the Raiders, there was a little bit of good news.

Though Andy Reid is typically as emotional and loquacious as a cinder block, the Philadelphia Eagles' coach was clearly both humbled and irate over his team's performance in a 13-9 loss at the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.

Former Eagles right tackle Jon Runyan said he continues to wait for a call from someone who might be interested in having him join their team.

Remember that confident talk all last week from the Eagles about not taking the Oakland Raiders lightly, regardless of their record? Yeah, well .

Re: Big Red machine Andy Reid is going for win No. 100 on Sunday against Tampa Bay.

A one-game aberration brought about by injuries to a group of veteran starters? Or a look at the future of the Philadelphia Eagles? That's one of the questions head coach Andy Reid will ponder this week, during the team's bye, following a 34-14 win over the punchless Kansas City Chiefs.

Based on his reponse - or lack thereof - it's fairly obvious that middle linebacker Omar Gaither didn't roll out of the red carpet for Jeremiah Trotter's brief appearance at the NovaCare Complex for a workout.

Eagles wide receiver Kevin Curtis continues to slowly try to work his way back from a couple of groin surgeries and a recent knee injury that have slowed him down this season.

Former Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Jon Runyan had an interesting comment last year regarding Andy Reid's approach to the running game.

"No comment," middle linebacker Omar Gaither said, over and over to a variety of questions, some of which weren't even directly about Trotter - such as, "Do you think the coaches are concerned about stopping the run?" Though several Eagles were happy to talk about the prospect of Trotter returning to the locker room, none of those players was a ...

Donovan McNabb could have a sideline view for Michael Vick 's debut. McNabb is doubtful to play Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles host Kansas City because of a broken rib.

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley Has anyone seen Bobby Taylor lately? Troy Vincent? If you see either guy, tell them the Eagles are trying out old players at the NovaCare complex.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid addresses the media during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Sept.

If form holds, the Eagles will be fine. Under Andy Reid, they have bounced back from much worse starts to go deep into the playoffs.

Andy Reid told reporters on Wednesday that Kevin Kolb will still start if Donovan McNabb cana t play on Sunday.

WINSTON JUSTICE knows what it's like. Pundits questioning your heart. Experts deriding your toughness.

Michael Vick can throw passes to his teammates instead of ball boys. The Philadelphia Eagles elevated Vick to the team's 53-man roster Tuesday, a move that allows the quarterback to practice with the team.