Philadelphia Eagles Offseason Turmoil Continues

The NFL offseason turmoil for the Philadelphia Eagles continues. It looks like a war of words is beginning to escalate between Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid and Eagles CB Asante Samuel. Hey, at least Philly fans can take a break from the Donovan McNabb trade talk right?

In my 20+ years as a Philadelphia Eagles fan, I can't recall an offseason with this much turmoil since the birds let Reggie White leave to the Green Bay Packers. I don't know if it is Andy Reid's new job security or fear of the unknown, but Andy Reid's house of cards is falling apart. In the midst of an offseason that has consisted of trading the franchise quarterback within the division, releasing Brian Westbrook, trading away their Pro Bowl cornerback, releasing his Pro Bowl offensive lineman, and oh yeah his inability to trade Michael Vick, Andy Reid now finds himself at odds with his highest paid defensive player, Asante Samuel.

Andy Reid took a different tact with his defense. Reid called out Asante Samuel in a recent interview. Coach Reid who rarely publicly critiques his players said the following about the Philadelphia Eagles cornerback.

"I think Asante knows he needs to have a better year than what he had, even though he was a Pro Bowler," "As good a player as he is, he can be even better," Reid said. "And I think that's the way he's handling the offseason." Andy Reid said an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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