In the first six games, the Eagles' three tight ends - starter L.J. Smith, Brent Celek and Matt Schobel - have combined for just 16 receptions for 132 yards and two touchdowns.

Smith, whom the Eagles thought enough of to put the franchise tag on in February, has just 10 catches for 77 yards. The Eagles' tight ends also have not done a very good job as blockers in the run game.

Smith was hurt all of last season, missing six games and being nowhere close to 100 percent in the other 10. But he came into '08 completely healthy, and the Eagles hoped he'd be good for 50-plus catches and be a difference-maker in their red-zone offense again. With Smith hurt last year, the Eagles' red-zone offense slipped to 24th in the league.

But Smith is nowhere close to a 50-plus-catch pace and hasn't been much of a difference-maker in the red zone. The Eagles have converted just six of their last 19 red zone chances.

The Eagles had a chance to make a trade for nine-time Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez last week before the trade deadline. But they didn't really make a serious offer. The Chiefs were looking for at least a second-round pick for Gonzalez. The Eagles offered a conditional fourth that would become a third if the 32-year-old Gonzalez met certain performance levels.