... after the 2009 NFL Draft, no fans were more optimistic than the Philadelphia Eagles fan base.

The loss of Brian Dawkins still stung, but the flurry of moves made by the Banner Crew had Philadelphia buzzing. All signs indicating sunny skies in the forecast for the fellas in Midnight Green.

Then the rain began to fall.

First came the news that Brian Westbrook, the most irreplaceable player on the Eagles not wearing the No. 5, would miss time after having a "clean-up" procedure done on his ankle. This meant a heavier load would be placed on the rookie LeSean McCoy and the questions began.

Will this hurt...

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