Moats has a laundry list of problems: -fumbles (as has been pointed out by previous posters) -not smart enough to run the offense-can't block-not much sizeHe's never going to play when Westbrook is healthy because they're the same type of back only Westbrook is 100 times better. And the reason he doesn't get playing time when Westbrook is hurt is because of all the mistakes he's made. A couple local football guys in Philadelphia said he was very close to being cut this preseason and only the fact that he was a 3rd or 4th rounder as opposed to a 6th or 7th rounder when the Eagles drafted him a few years ago may have saved him for at least another year.
As a huge Eagles fan, and someone who visits their website daily, I disagree with almost everything in this post. Moats did have two fumbles in the preseason, but that isn't really weakness as far as the coaching staff is concerned. He is a actually a rather smart football player, considering the Eagle's offense is VERY hard for a RB to pick up, and he played quite well last year as a rookie. As far as size and blocking ability, they are slight question marks. As far as the statement about him almost getting cut...that simply isn't true. Andy Reid specifically stated that Moats was going to be on their roster regardless of his preseason injury. Last year, as a rookie, he showed tremendous potential, and will continue to improve. Buckhalter is the starter for a couple of reasons. He has played very well, he knows the entire offense, and he is very comfortable with the blocking assignments. Plus, when Moats was hurt, it was a significant setback and Buck just ran away with the job. However, Moats is regarded by the Eagles as the best pure runner on the team (although not nearly the versatile threat Westbrook is).
