The end of an era coming in Philadelphia
With the Philadelphia Eagles tying the Cincinnati Bengals last sunday all hopes of the playoffs have disappeared for the Eagles. Finally, fans are coming around that head coach Andy Reid’s philosophy is not working anymore.
Many fans have been turning on the Eagles head coach. Even his most staunchest supporter in former Eagle Via Sikahema has turned on him.
Eagle fans need to step back from the ledge, and calm down. Yes, they do not have a top wide receiver, but they are in the position they are for several reasons.
First, running back Brian Wesbrook did not play in a close loss to the Chicago Bears. Westbrook is by far their biggest weapon, and when he is out it hurts the offense significantly.
Secondly, the Eagles are in one of the toughest divisions in the National Football League. If the Eagles were in a division other than the NFC East they would most likely be leading the division.
Finally, the Eagles are getting older. McNabb is 31, Westbrook is 29, and several key starters are getting up in age in offensive tackles William Thomas, Jon Runyan, and free safety Brian Dawkins.
Simply, the Eagles this offseason need to go out, and find a veteran wide receiver that will help the team. Once they do that they will contend again.