Pregame: Eagles - Steelers

In less than an hour, the 2008 Eagles will take the field for the first time against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

I will be your online host, blogging while watching the game on the beautiful Panasonic TV in the

offices. This should be a slightly better viewing experience than I have on my 19-inch Zenith at home.

It's been a pretty hectic couple of hours for the Birds. First, Les Bowen of the

reported that

» READ MORE: has been given the OK by his doctors

to return to practice, and we could see him in Lehigh as early as Sunday.

And then of course the news everyone is talking about. The Eagles and

have agreed to terms on a new three-year deal. Bob Brookover of

reports from a source that

» READ MORE: the deal includes $13 million in new money

. According to Brookover's article, Westbrook is set to make $21 million over three years, but escalators could increase the running back's salary to as much as $24 million.

What do you think? Did the Eagles make the right move?

Last week, I took a look at how

» READ MORE: running backs who are Westbrook's age have fared

. Westbrook turns 29 before the season starts. Among running backs 29 or older,

,

and

are the only ones in the past five years to rank in the top five in rushing for a single season.

While you're getting ready for the game, check out our

» READ MORE: Eagles training camp section

with stories from

and

, including

mindset and the (possible) new connection between

and

.