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Turnovers, Kolb and the Eagles' D

The Eagles had a +15 turnover differential in 2009, second-best in the league. Can the defense produce the same amount of takeaways, and how will the overall number change with Kevin Kolb running the show?

Ten teams had a turnover differential of +6 or better in 2009.

Seven of those teams made the playoffs. Four teams had a turnover differential of +10 or better. All four made the postseason.

And the Eagles were one of those teams. The Birds' +15 turnover differential trailed only the Packers (+24). The Eagles were fourth in the league with 25 interceptions and third with 38 takeaways.

Offensively, the Birds turned it over 23 times, tied for seventh-fewest in the league.

Here's a chart of the Eagles' giveaway/takeaway numbers, along with league rank, over the past five seasons. Note that giveaway rank is in terms of fewest turnovers.

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