If Macho can't play, he'll hear the calls for Jones.


After practice today Andy Reid said that there is a chance that safety Macho Harris will play. He has been practicing and didn't appear to be hurting too much, but game speed could put added pressure on that ankle and prevent him from cutting properly.

Sean McDermott and the rest of the coaching staff isn't too worried about it, however, because of the new-found confidence in first-year Eagle Sean Jones. If Harris sits out, Jones would most likely start with Quintin Demps active as the third safety.

Personally I'm not worried if Harris has to sit out. He's been okay this season, but nothing more than that. His coverage has been good and he's tried to be a physical presence, but he misses too many tackles and is far too inconsistent.

A veteran like Sean Jones could bring the consistency to the position that the Eagles need.

I was a big proponent for Jones to win the starting job over Quintin Demps at the beginning of the year, but he was unable to grasp the system and eventually was even asked to take a pay-cut or be released from the team. He's stayed and contributed on special teams and should now get his shot to show what he can do.

Brian Westbrook is in a shaky position with a concussion, and will most likely not play. He's listed as questionable officially, but the more honest status would probably be "doubtful." I give it a 25 percent chance, and maybe even less than that, that Westbrook plays this Sunday.

He has to pass a test before he can even begin excercising, and even if he passes the test it may be a bit too late. He's got to pass an excercise test before he can be cleared to play after a concussion, and it would take a lot of work for him to get to where he needs to be before Sunday.

Chris Clemons was also held out of practice with an illness, and is probable for Sunday.