The Bird Doctor Is In: How To Fix The Philadelphia Eagles

Now to touch on the Reid/McNabb situation.

I hear a lot of people yelling for them both to go. I understand fans are frustrated with the way things have gone through this year and dating back to last year.

But if the fans are given what they want, let's examine the options as far as replacements.

The Eagles will probably promote from within. Seeing as how the Eagles have had success with the staff Reid has put together, and have had two coaches go on to head coaching gigs (Brad Childress—Minnesota and Jon Harbaugh—Baltimore), Lurie would probably try to pick a guy on the staff now.

That guy, more than likely, would be offensive coordinator/assistant head coach Marty Mornhinweg.

Marty, as an offensive coordinator has been very successful. He has served as a tutor to quarterbacks like Brett Favre, Steve Young, Jeff Garcia, and Donovan McNabb. All of whom have been sent to Hawaii under his tutelage.

That said, Mornhinweg has not found success as a head coach.

In two years with Detroit, he accumulated a 5-27 record. A record that got him fired from the Motor City.

On to quarterback, assuming Mornhinweg is the heir-apparent, the new signal caller would likely be Kevin Kolb.

Kevin Kolb's stats: 7-9, 71 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT, and has been sacked twice.

Compare the two head coach/quarterback teams.

Andy Reid: 101-66-1

Donovan McNabb: 2,416-4,114, 28,115 yards, 185 TD, 87 INT

There is no comparison.

Does anyone think that the Eagles are better off with Reid/McNabb rather than Mornhinweg/Kolb?

Again, this is only an attempt to get inside the mind of Jeff Lurie. But, given his faith in Reid, I don't think it's unreasonable to believe that he would hire from his staff.

So, along with all the bullet-points given above:

• Keep Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb. Proven Winners.

Also, Eagles' fans, don't get too down on this season. We've seen the Eagles win down the stretch before. Keep the faith, and whether you're a Reid/McNabb supporter or not, keep backing the birds and hope for the best. Nothing fixes problems in the NFL like winning.

Fly, Eagles, Fly!

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