Philadelphia Eagles: How To Fix This Sad Excuse for an Organization

Christian Karcole by Senior Analyst Written on November 17, 2008
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Enough of my hilarious jokes, here are some real suggestions to help fix this team:

  • It's seriously is time for a new team. You may be tired of hearing about Eagles fans wanting to fire Andy Reid and letting Donovan McNabb go, but it does have to happen. This West Coast offense just isn't working anymore. The pass game is no longer the superior part of the game in the NFL. The run game is. Andy Reid doesn't realize that. It's time to change.
  • Go out and try to get a receiver. I know you tried to get a few this past offseason (Moss, Boldin, Fitzgerald, Williams), so let's do that again. You've shown me you can go out and pay for those guys, so why only do it for one year?
  • Draft a running back and a safety. Brian Westbrook is clearly wearing down. It seems he's reached that level where a running back just doesn't perform anymore. So it's time for a new back. Same goes for safety with Brian Dawkins. The guy can still hit and has his moments, but you cannot deny the times he gets beat in the pass game.
  • Just change the whole mindset of the team. Hire a coach like Bill Cowher who can pump this team up. Draft some players who have some ice in their veins. Get some guys who will start fights in camp. Those are the things that keep teams alive. You know, when your team ties a 1-8 team, you should show at least a tiny bit of anger.
  • Just win, baby! I know, it does seem awkward saying that to one of the best teams of the decade. But those Eagles teams are long gone. The good thing? There is still plenty of talent on this team. So go out, get those key players, give it a few years, and just win baby!

All in all, it's time to move on from this Eagles team. Breaking away from Reid and McNabb is the only decision left for the Eagles.

The only thing is, all signs point to the Eagles bringing both Reid and McNabb back for next season.

Groan. Here goes another 25 years. Cheers!

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