Defensive end Paul Kruger has had some football experiences that he will never forget. Such fond memories include being named a Freshman All-American at Utah, as well as being selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the 57th overall player in the 2nd round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

However, the 2nd round draft selection does have a few football related remembrances in which he truly never wants to re-live again.

The average Eagle enthusiast will probably not recognize these five players. It is not because they are recently drafted rookies, newly signed free agents, or one of Jeff Lurie's grandchildren who may have happened to just walk on. It is because these members of the team have played very little---or they haven't played yet at all.

Amidst the ones that identify themselves as "Eagle Fans" was another tragedy that continued to fuel this off season's woes. The Philadelphia faithful had already endured the painful experience of seeing Brian Dawkins walk from the team, as well as their beloved defensive mastermind take a leave of absence to treat his diagnosed cancer. What else could go wrong?

This past week Eagles running back Brian Westbrook underwent surgery on his bad ankle. While the Philadelphia Eagles organization is down playing the injury, one has to wonder if Westbrook can find success in 2009.

4-3 Defensive Ends
The defensive end is the money-maker in a 4-3 scheme. The pass-rush – which is the most important element of defense today – should be spearheaded from this position. Of course, it’s not usually enough for a DE to be only a speed-rusher; the best in the game are also stifling run-defenders. Here are the NFL’s Top Seven 4-3 DE’s.

It seems that every year there is one team that has a battle for the starting quarterback position. This year, the Cleveland Browns have a heated battle between Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson. Last year, Derek Anderson started 9 games last season, passing for 1,615 yards and 9 touchdowns. Brady Quinn threw for 518 yards and 2 touchdowns in limited action. So who will be the Browns' opening day starter?

Every NFL season brings the fans great excitement, and the biggest moments come when surprising players have breakout seasons. Last season, we saw the emergence of Michael Turner, who was stuck behind LaDanian Tomlinson in San Diego. The Falcons halfback made a huge step to stardom, capping off his season with a trip to Hawaii. So who will be this year's Michael Turner? The NFL Corner brings you, " The Top 5 Rising Stars in 2009".

Yes, we all have witnessed the Wildcat formation atleast once this season, and the 2009 season will be no different. The Dolphins offense caused havoc among NFL defense's last season, but don't expect it to continue this season... or will it?

This week Titans quarterback Vince Young, came out publically and to the press he wanted to be able to compete for the starting job. Young also noted that if Tennessee give him that opportunity, he wanted to be traded.

The AFL and the stadiums are once again working against each other; the latest fuel to be added to the fire has been the AFL’s threat of moving the biggest match of the year, in the form of the AFL Grand Final, to Sydney.

The 2008 football season for Dallas Cowboy faithful began with visions of a trip to the Super Bowl dancing in their heads. This same vision was also held in the minds of millions of fantasy football owners, whom on draft day selected men from Jerry Jones team with hopes of a fantasy championship.

John Gruden in, Tony Kornheiser out. After three seasons on ESPN's "Monday Night Football," Kornheiser is leaving.