PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Donovan McNabb looks around in the huddle and sees guys who were in high school or college when he led the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl five years ago.

With so many inexperienced starters, especially on offense, it’s no wonder the Eagles have been inconsistent this season.

‘‘I’ve tried to put a little pressure on my shoulders to challenge those guys and make sure that they are prepared early in the season, also throughout the course of the season,’’ McNabb said. ‘‘At this particular point, I think every young guy and guy who is in their first year here with the Eagles has been faced with a lot of different adversities. I think they have understood exactly the things that we have to do and what we ask of those guys to do.’’

McNabb is surrounded by youth, particularly at the skill positions. The starting wide receivers are a second-year pro (DeSean Jackson) and a rookie (Jeremy Maclin).