Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition)– Part 10

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition) Part 10 of 10

1 Wilbert Montgomery 1979

Although there is very little to separate from Westbrook's 2007 campaign, the nod here goes to Wilbert Montgomery by the slightest of edge for his 1979 accomplishments. Wilbert gave every ounce of his 5' 10", 196 pound body on every play and the Eagles rode him all the way to their first ever NFC Eastern Division Crown.

Montgomery rushed for a team record 1,512 yards on 338 carries for a 4.5 yard average. He also turned 41 receptions into 494 yards for an amazing 12.0 yard average– an unheard of number for a running back.

And, with his darting, cutback runs and determined demeanor he pounded the ball across the goal line 14 times. Montgomery was the first Eagles player to eclipse 2,000 combined yards from scrimmage in a season, setting a team record that stood until Westbrook broke the mark in 2007.

More than any player, Montgomery's brilliance keyed the Eagles transformation from a last place team to a Super Bowl contender in the Dick Vermeil era. He was a clear difference maker that other teams feared. In fact, the soft spoken running back was arguably the single most influential player in turning a perennial loser into a winning franchise during the Gen X/ Super Bowl era.

Additionally, he was the perfect role model and embodied everything in a player that Vermeil valued. Besides being tremendously talented, Wilbert was hard working, gave maximize effort on every play, unfailingly put team over self, and was abundantly humble. In many ways, he was the consummate all-time Eagle.

Rushing: 338-1,512 yards, 4.5 Avg, 9 TD

Receiving: 41-494 yards, 8.6 Avg, 5 TD

Scrimmage Yards: 2,006 yards, 14 TD

Honorable Mention:

Harold Carmichael- 1973

Brent Celek- 2009

Randall Cunningham- 1987, 1988

Irving Fryar- 1996, 1997

Keith Jackson- 1988

Donovan McNabb- 2001, 2007, 2008, 2009

Mike Quick- 1985

Duce Staley- 1999, 2002

Ricky Watters- 1995

Let me know what you think? Did I miss a great individual season in this era? Would you have ranked them differently?

Its been fun.

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition)– Part 9

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition

2 Brian Westbrook 2007

Following up his breakout year, Westbrook out did himself in 2007. He established a new single season team record for yards from scrimmage with 2,104 and had many football pundits referring to him as the best player in football.

The elusive and explosive running back rushed for 1,333 yards with a 4.8 yards per carry average. He was also the team's biggest threat through the air catching an astounding 90 passes for 771 yards.

Overall, he found the end zone 12 times to lead the team. Westbrook also averaged 19.8 yards returning punts when the team needed an occasional quick strike.

Both the Pro Football Writers Association and the Associated Press named him first team All-Pro. Although the wear and tear on his body has sadly limited him over the past three campaigns, that pair of spectacular seasons has established Westbrook as one of the Eagles all-time greats.

Rushing: 278-1,333 yards, 4.8 Avg, 7 TD

Receiving: 90-771 yards, 8.6 Avg, 5 TD

Scrimmage Yards: 2,104 yards, 12 TD

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition)– Part 8

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition

3 Donovan McNabb 2004

After campaigning for and getting a stud receiver for the first time in his career, Donovan McNabb showed the football world that the Eagles now had the pieces to make a Super Bowl run. He broke out of the gates quickly with T.O. as his main weapon and put together a marvelous season that fell one pass short of the Lombardi Trophy.

Winning 13 of his first 14 starts, Donovan and company stated their case as the team to beat in the NFC and a worthy rival of the defending champion New England Patriots. Personally, he set several team records along the way to leading the Eagles to the most wins in team history.

McNabb assembled his finest season with a 104.7 rating, completing 64% of his passes for 3,875 yards– all new team records. If not for playing only one series the last two weeks of the season after the team clinched the no. 1 playoff seed, "Number 5" may have approached 4,500 yards passing for the season. He also tossed 31 TD's with a paltry 8 interceptions, and rushed for 220 yards with 3 TD's.

Although his future with the team is currently in doubt, the oft discussed QB has already made his mark as the best signal caller in Eagles history. Despite still looking to win the big one, McNabb has strung together many noteworthy seasons, but 2004 was one for the ages.

Passing: 300-469, 3,875 Yards, 64.0%, 31 TD, 8 INT, 104.7 QB Rating

Rushing: 41-220 yards, 5.4 Avg, 3 TD

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition)– Part 7

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition)- Part 7 of 10

4 Randall Cunningham 1990

Randall Cunningham is one of the greatest athletes to ever put on a uniform for both the Philadelphia Eagles and the NFL. In many ways, he was difficult to assess in conventional terms as a quarterback because he was not a traditional pocket passer until late in his career.

Most Sundays, Cunningham was a Chris Berman highlight waiting to happen, but especially so in 1990. That season he combined his running and passing skills into one of the most uniquely spectacular seasons ever seen in the NFL. In recognition of his accomplishments, Cunningham was presented with both the NFL MVP Trophy and the Bert Bell Player of the Year Award.

Randall registered his highest quarterback rating as an Eagle at 91.6, tossing for 3,466 yards and 30 touchdowns with only 13 interceptions. Additionally, he rolled up 942 yards on the ground with an 8.0 average per carry and 5 rushing TD's. I'm still working to confirm, but rumor has it that he drove the team bus and taped ankles at halftime as well.

Passing: 271-465, 3,466 Yards, 58.3%, 30 TD, 13 INT, 91.6 QB Rating

Rushing: 118-942 yards, 8.0 Avg, 5 TD

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition)– Part 6

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition)- Part 6 of a 10 Part Series

5 Wilbert Montgomery 1981

Wilbert Montgomery rebounded from any Super Bowl XV hangover with a spectacular all around season in 1981. He was the catalyst on an Eagles offense that finished ranked no. 5 in the NFL.

In just 15 games, Wilbert rolled up 1,402 yards, gaining 4.9 yards per carry. He also recorded 49 receptions for 521 yards– a 10.6 yard per catch average. Both his rushing and yards from scrimmage (1,923) totals are the third highest in team history. And, as was the case throughout his career, Montgomery had a nose for the end zone, scoring 10 TD's.

Rushing: 286-1,402 yards, 4.9 Avg, 8 TD

Receiving: 49-521 yards, 10.6 Avg, 2 TD

Scrimmage Yards: 1,923 yards, 10 TD

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition): No. 6 Brian Westbrook 2006

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition) Part 5 of a 10 Part Series

6 Brian Westbrook 2006

After sharing backfield duties for his first four seasons, Brian Westbrook was finally handed the featured back role in 2006. He did not disappoint as he turned in the team's fourth highest yards from scrimmage totals (1,916) in team history.

With Donovan McNabb being lost to a knee injury, Westbrook was forced to play the lead role and came up big down the stretch. The Eagles rode Westy and back-up QB Jeff Garcia to five wins in the last six games to capture the NFC Eastern Division crown.

For the season, Westbrook accumulated 1,217 yards rushing at a hefty 5.1 yards a pop. He also hauled in 77 passes totaling 699 yards, while racking up 11 TD's.

Rushing: 240-1,217 yards, 5.1 Avg, 7 TD

Receiving: 77-699 yards, 9.1 Avg, 4 TD

Scrimmage Yards: 2,104 yards, 11 TD

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition)– Part 4

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition) (Part 4 of a 9 Part Series)

7 Mike Quick 1983

In 1982, a disappointed Dick Vermeil settled for Mike Quick in the first round of the NFL draft after his prized target was "stolen away" before their turn to pick. After learning the ropes for one season in a supporting role, Quick rapidly demonstrated in 1983 how lucky Vermeil and the Eagles truly were to land him.

That season, the aptly named wide receiver got off to a running start and by season's end had arguably assembled the best year for a receiver in team history. He racked up a team record 1,409 yards on 69 receptions– for a phenomenal 20.4 yards per catch. Quick also found the end zone 13 times, a team record that was later broken by Owens in 2004.

The five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro provided a rare combination of abilities. Quick possessed excellent hands, speed to separate, a knack to make ball adjustments often resulting in acrobatic catches, and elusiveness after he had secured the ball. Although he went on to have a fine career, 1983 was truly special.

Receiving: 69-1,409 yards, 20.4 Avg, 13 TD

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition)– Part 3

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition) (Part 3 of a 10 Part Series)

8 Ron Jaworski 1980

It is not mere coincidence that the Eagles made their first Super Bowl appearance in Ron Jaworksi's finest professional season. With star running back Wilbert Montgomery limited due to injury during the season, the Eagles relied more heavily on Jaws' right arm on the way to a 12-4 regular season.

The "Polish Rifle" earned the "Bert Bell NFL Player of the Year Award," the UPI All NFC Team, and his only Pro Bowl appearance for his efforts. In 1980, Jaws registered full season career bests in yards (3,529), touchdowns (27), interceptions (12), and quarterback rating (91.0.)

The loquacious quarterback was an ideal fit for what Coach Dick Vermeil wanted at the time. He was a blue collar worker who was willing to burn the midnight oil with his coach studying game film and mastering the "X's and O's" of the sport. Jaworski and the Eagles parlayed that into an NFC Championship over the hated arch rival Cowboys.

Passing: 257-451, 3,529 Yards, 57.0%, 27 TD, 12 INT, 91.0 QB Rating

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition)– Part 2

Philadelphia Eagles Top 10 Individual Offensive Seasons (Gen X Edition) (Part 2 of a 10 Part Series)

9 Terrell Owens 2004

After three straight NFC Championship Game trips that resulted in disappointment, the addition of T.O. helped to finally put the Eagles over the top in 2004. Before breaking his leg, the diva receiver gave Donovan McNabb the pass catching weapon that was sorely missing on the club, leading to a 13-1 start.

In those 14 games, Owens hauled in 77 passes for 1,200 yards. Besides serving as a home run threat, he also became McNabb's favorite red zone target, finding pay dirt through the air a club record 14 times. T.O.'s special year ended on Cowboys safety Roy Williams' horse collar tackle– at least for the regular season.

Defying all odds and the most optimistic projections of the medical staff, with the aid of his hyperbaric chamber and relentless physical therapy, T.O. made a triumphant return to play in the Super Bowl. As if to punctuate his tremendous season (and as we learned later to make a statement to McNabb and his teammates), Owens outperformed all expectations with 9 receptions totaling 122 yards, unfortunately in a losing effort.

Receiving: 77-1,200 yards, 15.6 Avg, 14 TD (14 games)