Found May 18, 2011 on BirdsFan.com - A Philadelphia Eagles...: Yardbarker Blogger Network
It seems like we’ve been asking this question for a few years now. However, with the current injury status of Brandon Graham, there would be no better time for Victor Abiamiri to step up than now. When projecting his starting defense for 2011, CSNPhilly’s Reuben Frank put Abiamiri as the opening day starter opposite Trent Cole. Here’s his reasoning: Abiamiri? Really? Have we lost our mind? OK, bear with us for a second. We know Abiamiri hasn’t done anything since the Eagles took him in the second round back in 2007. Maybe we’re delusional here, but Abiamiri is the one defensive end the Eagles have with good size (6-4, 275) and the ability to play the run at a consistently high level on first down. Most of the Eagles’ defensive ends are smallish third-down specialists, so let’s let them play on passing downs and get the bulkier Abiamiri on the field in running situations. Plus, heck, if none of these guys can get sacks, why not go with the guy who can at least sto...
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