AT THE TIME he said it, Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich sounded like a new coach speaking "coachish" about a group of players he was just starting to get familiar with.
During training camp, when many looked at the Eagles offensive line as a serious area for question, Reich expressed confidence.
"I've always felt, from Day 1, that the offensive line was a strength of this team," Reich said Tuesday as the Eagles prepared for their game Thursday night against the visiting New York Giants. "I think I've said that all year long.
"I know we've been beat up a lot.