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According to reports coming from the maintenance department at the NovaCare Complex, Andy Reid will be stepping down as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles after the regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys...

Rumors: Andy Reid Stepping Down After Dallas Game; What About Donovan?

by Bryn Swartz (Senior Writer)

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December 24, 2008


According to reports coming from the maintenance department at the NovaCare Complex, Andy Reid will be stepping down as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles after the regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys.

 

Apparently, a custodian at the NovaCare Complex overheard Andy Reid talking about walking away after the season's last game against the Cowboys. The custodian called into WIP, Philadelphia's popular sports radio station, early this morning.

 

Rumors have been circulating for virtually the entire season about the future of Andy Reid.

 

Once one of the top coaches in the National Football League, Reid's progression as a head coach has noticeably decreased over the past four seasons.

 

From 2000 to 2004, the Eagles were arguably the best team in the NFL. They earned five consecutive trips to the postseason and captured four consecutive division titles. Each season from 2001 to 2004 resulted in a trip to the NFC championship game.

 

In 2004, the Eagles defeated the Atlanta Falcons 27-10 to advance to Super Bowl XXXIX, where the New England Patriots prevailed, 24-21.

 

But since 2005, Reid's teams have been nothing short of disappointing.

 

A 6-10 last-place finish in 2005 can largely be attributed to numerous injuries, as well as the suspension of Pro Bowl wide receiver Terrell Owens.

 

Although 2006 ended with Reid's fifth division title, it was more the magic of Jeff Garcia than Andy Reid.

 

2007 failed to meet expectations, as the Eagles finished 8-8, and in last place again.

 

With the acquisition of All-Pro cornerback Asante Samuel, the Eagles were expected to compete for a Super Bowl title in 2008.

 

However, the season has been nothing short of disappointing.

 

The Eagles began with a 2-3 record, won three straight to get back in the playoff hunt, and then dropped back to .500 at 5-5-1. Three straight dominating wins pushed the Eagles to 8-5-1, at which point many fans began hoping for a Super Bowl berth. But a disappointing loss in Washington has the Eagles on the verge of missing the postseason for the second consecutive year.

 

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  1. David Arreola 6 months ago

    Apparently phantom stories from a custodian have become credible sources.

    *dramatic music*

    It wouldn't shock me at all though. He has a lot of stuff on his plate other than football.

    I think it is time for him to walk away. Even if he makes the playoffs.

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      It wouldn't shock me if it were a credible source. Why not?

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    • David Arreola 6 months ago

      It is a story with no way of proving itself.

      Not much credibility in that.

      Although like I said it wouldn't shock me if it were true because of the position Andy Reid is in.

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      Well David I never said it was a credible source. But it is a source and it is interesting to me.

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    • Alan Hummel 5 months ago

      He has a lot of stuff on his plate???....I think he cleans his plate on a regular basis !!! What in the hell does that warhog have going on besides coaching the Eagles and smoking crack with his boys !!!

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    • Bryn Swartz 5 months ago

      Thanks for the comment Alan. Our coach doesn't smoke crack.

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  2. thomas moreland 6 months ago

    i don t get the unbalanced offensive attack this season, 65-70 percent passing will never, ever work in the nfl. the most successful west coast offense of the joe montana led 49ers had a run /pass ratio at the absolute worst 52 percent pass 48 percent run. honest to god. they have to use westbrook more, reid is crazy not to. does mcnabb call all those plays? The coach is responsible for the game plan. Maybe time has passed him bye and the personal problems are eating away at him and are distracting! i stated in my team grades article the eagles need major change to become successful once more. mc nabb is a quality q/b. i think he needs some new imput from a new coach! any number of teams would love to have mcnabb. good article .

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      well i personally felt the unbalanced passing was the most ridiculous last game because we had curtis out and baskett out and westbrook healthy....so why pass like crazy????

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    • Eric Quackenbush 6 months ago

      Look at teams from this year that have a reasonably balanced offensive gameplan; Giants, Panthers, Titans (which I think is predominantly run offense), Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and a couple others; They all have great running games, and a fairly even balance of pass/rush ration.

      The Eagles have the personnel that it takes to have the same kind of ground attack, but for some reason, and ever since Westbrook has been the number one back, Reid is very pass-happy.

      Westbrook, when he is given the ball to carry 20 to 30 times in a game, he shines!

      I didn't used to like when they'd mix Buckhalter in a few years ago, but last year and this year he has managed to stay healthy, and has had some productive runs as well.

      I may ruffle some feathers (no pun intended) in saying this, but from what I've seen, the Eagles organization, from ownership to the head coach, is an interesting group of personnel.

      I leave the players and coordinators out of this equation, as I feel right now the big problem is upper management.

      We have a rookie WR who, with some grooming, looks to be a really elusive playmaker in the future. Curtis, Avant, Lewis, and Baskett are a solid corps of "poor man" receivers, but they are good playmakers. I am no longer impressed with Reggie Brown, and I don't see what the love affair with him is anymore.

      The running game at worst is a good solid ground game. Westbrook, Booker, and Buckhalter could effectively be used as a three back threat on a rotation.

      The Giants have been very effective at wearing down defenses with that three back tactic when those three parts of the offense are healthy.

      LJ Smith is highly overrated, and I can't understand why they don't use Brent Celek as much. Perhaps it's just that Reid has a respect factor for his veteran guys, but as a coach and leader of a team--I mean boss, when a guy/employee performs inconsistently on a regular basis, then a change in player personnel should be made. LJ Smith left me scratching my head on that fakeout play where he carried the ball for maybe 5 yards or so and was tackled, in the Redskins game.

      The Eagles have a strong offensive line, although it is aging.

      They also have a fast and fairly young defense overall.

      The foundation is there, the rest of the structure is shaky. It's time to make some renovations. Management needs to open up the bank account a little more and get a few younger guys at key positions to play a leadership role, while also having the playmaking abilities to back up their talk.

      If the idea and desire is to win a super bowl, then stop being cheap, and go after some reliable free agents.

      Maybe others have a better insight as to what the problems really are than I do, but this is a collective list of what I've seen over the past few years.

      Very good and interesting article. I apologize for taking up so much comment space.

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      eric,

      I appreciate the comment....no comment is too long or unappreciated

      I think the Eagles have leadership on the field and not in the management and I think that's what you mean, right?

      My only problem with free agents is that TO flopped...Kearse flopped...and I am not a big Asante fan--he's overrated and didn't deserve the Pro Bowl to be honest...

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  3. Christian Karcole 6 months ago

    As David said...Idk, a custodian...

    Anyway, I actually had a feeling he would do this (if it's true). I hope he does do it though. We need change.

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  4. Dracula's Buttocks has teeth 6 months ago

    He doesn't need to step down. He'll probably be run out of town if he loses.

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  5. daniel cox 6 months ago

    he doesn't seem like the type to just step down. if this is true,there's gotta be more to this. and don't count out oakland just yet. i know, i know, it's oakland...but still tampa has hit some kind of wall.

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  6. Jacob Sloan 6 months ago

    I don't think he's got much of a shot to win the playoff spot, but I also don't think he'd walk away unannounced at the end of this season. He has the history as a coach to want to set a date ahead of time, and even through the Eagles' struggles this season, he hasn't worn down. It's possible he might announce that he's got one more year in him before some time off though, just to see how it all shakes out. Interesting rumor -- adds more drama to Sunday's showdown.

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  7. Bob Cunningham 6 months ago

    im with daniel on this, i dont see him stepping down. i really don't believe he's the kind of guy that would just quit on his team like that.

    if he does, i'll be extremely disappointed in him as i've always supported Reid and thought he could lead the Eagles to a SB win.

    after all, it took the great Bill Cowher 15 years.

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  8. Orlando Morales 6 months ago

    Great Job Bryn,

    You already know my stance on Andy, I think it's time for him to go. I'll always remember the great stretch that He and Donovan led us on from 2000-2004. But here's the thing I'm never going to forget as long as I live( or until the Eagles finally win): 24-21- the super bowl loss. Ried and Mac did alot of great things for this city in their ten years. But when it really mattered, when they had their chance to grab that brass ring, did they do it? No. They failed. Personally, I think Donovan should stay one more year, he's been a good QB this year. As for Reid. I think the league has passed over him and his time has run out. Thanks for turning the team around Andy.

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  9. Garrett Derr 6 months ago

    Time for Andy Reid to hit the road!

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  10. Andrew Nuschler 6 months ago

    This would've been a legit topic even if you had just floated the hypo so, custodian or not, I say it's good. After all, you prefaced it with the facts so people can make of it what they want.

    I'm not one to step into another fanbases shoes so don't take this as criticism. But if he were a Niners' coach, I'd look at his track record and say he's had 2 bad seasons. 2005 you said can be chalked up to injuries/the TO Show (totally understandable in this 49er fan's opinion) and 2006 - whether Garcia, Reid, or whoever - was a success.

    That leaves '07 and this year as duds, but nobody's perfect.

    As for McNabb being benched, I was gonna say you're overreacting until I realized that you are absolutely right when you say he's the best Philly QB ever. That earns Donovan some extra leash. Still, Steve Young got benched against your Eagles the year he went on to win the SB so it happens (granted, Joe Cool is the best QB in SF history, but Young wasn't too shabby).

    Bottom line - you're obviously an intelligent Philly fan so you know the situation, which includes the environment in which he has to coach, better than I. If you say he's gotta go, I wouldn't argue it.

    There's certainly some truth to change for change's sake at the right time.

    Great read as usual.

    Andrew

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      Thanks for the compliment.

      I know about the Eagles-49ers game, but I think that Young was benched because the Eagles were up 33-8 and the game was out of reach.

      McNabb was benched....why?

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    • Andrew Nuschler 6 months ago

      Uhh, I just assumed it was also a blow-out. You're telling me Reid yanked him and the game was still close?

      Whoa, that is weird. I also ran across this today:

      "According to Elias Sports Bureau, Andy Reid is officially the most pass-happy head coach in NFL history (min. 100 games), as his Eagles have passed on 58% of Reid's offensive plays."

      You're right. With Brian Westbrook and the heat Reid's taken for being so pass happy, that sentence right there might be his ticket out of town. At a certain point, stubbornness becomes spite and Reid might have crossed the line.

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      Yeah I just learned that stat a few days ago also....doesn't help him out at all

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  11. Scott Eisenlohr 6 months ago

    Bryn,

    The worst possible senario, which I think might happen: The Eagles beat Dallas and don't make the playoffs.

    As much as I want the Eagles to win and go to the playoffs, for the Eagles to lose due to a time out mistake, failure to convert 3-and-1 on a potential game-winning drive past midfield, a horrible game by Donavan, all those will get Reid and McNabb out of town.

    Ain't gonna happen.

    Any will be stone faced, but smiling inside, knowing he did his best job under the circumstances. Then we got Donavan and Reid back.

    After much thought, I'd like to keep Donavan and lose Reid. When he is winning, his failure to answer media question is amusing. However, when they lose, and Reid hold a press conference, I want to dive through the TV and ...

    You fill in the blank. In my gut, though, Reid will be back. And Donavan.

    I do not have any expectations for the Dallas game, I just want a good effort and a healthy Westbrook.

    BTW, Merry Christmas to you.

    Phillies fever, for me, is still high and whatever happens to the Eagles, this year, is gravy.

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      Scott,

      I think I agree with you. I want Donovan back but not Reid.

      Phillies phever is incredible but I still want my Eagles winning.

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  12. Henry Gula 6 months ago

    I have a good friend who is a lifetime Eagles fan, and all week we discuss the previous game and the upcoming game for the Eagles, my team the Broncos, and all of the NFL. He is convinced that Donovan is a hall of famer, but I don't think he has done enough yet. He needs a super bowl to have a shot at the HOF, and his career is getting on in years at this point. It seemed that he would have that title at some point during the "golden age" that you mention, but that didn't happen for him. The Eagles have a lot of talent, but soon enough that offensive line, Westbrook, Dawkins, and McNabb are going to either retire or leave Philly. I would like to see that unit win a title together, and that may mean a new coach...It would be a big story if Andy steps down, but it might be best for that whole organization.

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  13. Michoel Botwinick 6 months ago

    Great article once again, Bryn!

    If this is true -- which we presently have no way of knowing -- this might not necessarily be a good thing. I dislike Andy Reid's unbalance offensive attack as much as anyone else in this city, but sometimes you don't know what a great thing you had until it is gone.

    Andy Reid's system brought success; it was not unwarranted nor was it useless, and so at one time the Eagles were a dominant team in the NFL. This man will soon be gone, so what will the future bring? We must wait and see, and of course hope for the best.

    Happy Holidays to all!

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  14. TR 6 months ago

    True or not, it wouldn't break my heart to see him gone. So often, coaches pay the ultimate price for the crappy play of their teams. In this instance, it seems to be the other way around. Andy Reid is one of the 2 or 3 most incompetent coaches in the NFL. Just saying...

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  15. Eric Quackenbush 6 months ago

    Yes, the Eagles most definitely have leadership on the field.

    I don't know who is calling the plays to Donovan. If it's Andy Reid's voice that Donovan hears or not, I still pin the blame on Reid. He is the main decision maker. Granted, McNabb can audible to a different play, but if he does that and the play goes nowhere I can just hear Reid throwing Donovan under the bus.

    TO was a big factor in the Eagles geting to the super bowl. I feel they should have made a better offer to Moss this offseason.

    Asante was a very good corner in the Patriots system, but he was removed from a system that he was familiar with...His puzzle piece, if you will, fit into their system and it worked. He's definitely not been as effective in the Eagles system.

    I willfully admit and agree with anyone that for the most part, it's not always just as simple as going and getting that big name player, sticking him in there, and saying "okay, we're fixed."

    The Eagles took a big gamble on TO, and because they were willing to accept the risks involved, and because McNabb wanted him and TO wanted to be there, Reid and the Eagles management took him.

    Look at Randy Moss. He did well in Minnesota, but couldn't stay out of trouble. He went to Oakland, and well, that speaks for itself. Now he's in New England. Last year, he was a huge threat and a big part of why they went undefeated in the regular season.

    Lurie should take a look at what the Patriots do (except stealing defensive signals), and maybe try to follow that model to a certain extent.

    Bob Kraft has a very well-oiled machine running up there, and the Eagles could run just as well, but there's a few squeaks here and there that need to be oiled or replaced.

    Get a few guys in there that have shown what they can do, who perform well consistently, and by all means try to get a new head coach.

    The experts claim the coaching market is bleak, but I must say there are two rookie head coaches this year whom I have been impressed with, and that's the Ravens' John Harbaugh (from the Eagles), and the Falcons' Mike Smith.

    If they make the right offer, why not try and get Steve Spagnuolo back if he's interested in a head coaching position? A lot of the better coaches formerly and presently have been defensive coordinators.

    To sum it all up, the guys in the suits who run the organization from their luxury boxes and owner's suite on Sundays need to make some personnel changes within, and if they seriously want to go after a championship, then it's time to put their money where their mouth is. Not go crazy, but listen to what the fans say, and listen to what their players are telling them.

    Andy Reid, in my opinion, has gotten too comfortable in his position. Time to do a little more than rattle a few cages.

    I'd like to see the Eagles get a super bowl ring.

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  1. Durell Ball 6 months ago

    Man im glad some of yall are not the GM or owner.were talking about a coach and QB who came to one of the most dangerous sports town in the USA and turned the Eagles into one of the most respected teams in the NFL.Lets not forget before they came we could barely tell people our favorite team was the Eagles and hold our head up at the same time WE SUCKED!!!! and now you want them gone?Yeah i know we dont have a super bowl ring and yeah I know we dont have a pro bowl WR but those things are more easier to get then a great head coach and great QB.

    For example look at the Lions they chew through coaches and QB's like deer meat even though they have Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams (not anymore) yet there bout to go 0-16 on the season.Or look at the Chiefs they been in the top 10 of the first round of the draft so much they have reserved seats yet they lose every season and there draft picks ends up a bust.You know why?Because they dont have a good head coach and QB.Yet Andy has drafted great players and put together a great coaching staff to keep us out of this funk and now yall want him gone?look at the Titans after they lost to the Rams in the superbowl they were in the same position were in but the GM Believed in Jeff Fisher and they almost went undefeated.

    Teams would shot Jeffrey Lurie in the head just to get Mcnabb and Andy yet he knows the importance of a good QB and head coach(thank god).Ok yeah lets get rid of them and spend the next 10 yrs looking for there replacement while we continue to wacth winless seasons back to back and Mcnabb and Andy go win superbowls for other teams while there laughing us into submission.All im saying dont judge them on 2 lost seasons but on there talent and what they can do fo us.Youll see trust me.

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    • Craig Swartz 6 months ago

      A couple of things I'd like to take issue with in your comment.

      First of all, I'm not sure the author is saying he WANTS to replace Reid or McNabb. He is more or less saying the rumors are starting that Reid may step down. I also don't get the impression he is saying the coach or the qb suck.

      Then you bring up the Lions and Chiefs. They are two of the most inept franchises in the league. I don't see the Eagles as being that bad even if they do make a coaching and/or qb change. It's hard to get that bad.

      Then you talk about two lost seasons. This will potentially be 3 of the last 4 years that the Eagles won't make the playoffs. (And you could argue '06 wasn't about Reid or McNabb). Sometimes a change is made and the team gets better (Gruden to the Bucs, Dungy to the Colts).

      Reid is the best coach the Eagles ever had. I believe the league has caught up to him. He has the highest pass to run ratio in the history of the NFL. The facts show he wins when he runs more. The Washington game he went right back to his bizarre pass first offense and look what happened. He is in a rut and has proven the last 10 years he won't change.

      McNabb is probably their best qb in the Super Bowl era. I'd like to see him come back but with a different coach.

      We're two games over .500 in the last 4 years. That's not good enough for me. If that's good enough for you, so be it, but I'm ready for a change.

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      Durell, bottom line--this is Philly and we're not satisified with 2 games over .500. Not when we used to get much more from our team but we're not anymore.

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    • Eric Quackenbush 6 months ago

      To me, Andy Reid brings to mind a quote by Benjamin Franklin, "Guests are like fish. After a few days they begin to stink."

      Well Reid has been in Philly for a good number of years, and while I agree that he is the Eagles' alltime winningest coach, his offensive system has now come to bite him in the rear.

      He's steadfast in his offensive system, and I along with many other fans of the Eagles feel that it's time for fresh blood as the head coach. Reid's system has become all too predictable, and it's stale.

      This team needs a former defensive coordinator as a head coach.

      There's been a lot of success in recent years with new head coaches, this year especially (ala Atlanta and Baltimore).

      The Eagles organization needs to bite the bullet and look for a new head coach, plain and simple.

      I think Donovan should be allowed some leeway from all of this however.

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      Eric, I agree with the last part the most, where you say Donovan deserves some leeway. He deserves no blame for this. He had a normal, good season. 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions as of now...

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  2. Shay Roddy 6 months ago

    Please tell me this is a joke. We are now reporting what someone who claims to be the custodian of the NovaCare Comlex said on WIP. Its fine for you to to think Reid should go. I share the opinion in fact, but a caller on WIP who claims to be a custodian(who i might add is probably not a real custodian. we all tried to interview Frank the janitor after Don said he was "told by the Janitor he was going back in." he wouldnt speak in fear of loosing his job is now all of the sudden running to the microphones...unlikely) Its fine to have an opinion but never quote a janitor who called WIP again.

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  3. Shay Roddy 6 months ago

    Do you remember the game Donovan got benched? After the game everyone made a big fuss about how the quarterbacks coach told him he was benched and not Reid. When Reid announced he was going back in a reporter asked McNabb, "Who told you you were going to play Sunday?" McNabb replied "I was told by the janitor." As a half serious joke a few reporters tried to interview the janitor. He wouldn't talk, as he was scared he was going to get himself in trouble. All I'm saying is why would the same janitor then call WIP, state he was the janitor, and then say something incriminating his boss, on the air. Maybe you should try to interview the janitor about this, I'm serious.

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  4. Durell Ball 6 months ago

    haha Craig what article are you reading?he said over and over Andy should leave I threw Mcnabb in for all the people who may not like him.Also its very easy for a team any team in the NFL to suck look at the cowboys before parcells came or the Redskins before Gibbs came back its NEVER hard to go bad but its MORE harder to get good it can very well happen to us.Gruden didnt make the bucs Tony did thats why he won the SB in his first year with the team and Dungy didnt make the Colts at all Jim Mora did both coaches(Dungy and Mora) left before they could get the team any better.Look im not trying to start a war but its very hard to replace a good coach ask the Raiders after losing John Madden or ask the Chargers after losing Marty or hey ask the former Eagles after losing Dick Vermeil.

    Changing head coaches is like playin Russian roulette with 3 bullets its a 50-50 chance it might work but why take the risk?Thats all im trying to say oh and Bryn to answer your statement exactly which coach installed this winning tradition for the Eagles?Bingo!! Andy Reid look i understand what your saying but you gotta ask whats good for the team throwing Andy in the river is not the answer a WR maybe but not getting rid of Andy

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      Durell,thankyou for writn yur comment likethis so it was very dificult toread.

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    • Craig Swartz 6 months ago

      That was exactly my point. Tony Dungy built the Bucs but couldn't get over the hump. Jim Mora built the Colts but couldn't get over the hump. They had to bring in a new coach to do it. That's the situation I think the Eagles are in. You can't play it safe in the NFL, you've got to take a chance. So I ask again, are you satisfied with being mediocre? Cause I'm sure not.

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  5. MJ Kasprzak 6 months ago

    Reid kills the Eagles all the time with bad play-calling. In fact, he kills McNabb by putting it all on his shoulders. His grip on this team has been slipping since that home-wrecker TO blew things up.

    But if y'all give up on McNabb (which you shouldn't), please don't send him to the Bears or Vikes—the only thing we have on them is they have no QB. Mac may be an idiot for noy knowing a rule I knew when I was 7, but he's an elite player if he has someone who knows how to gameplan.

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      McNabb will probably be an Eagle next season, but if not, I expect the Bears or Vikings, probably the Vikings, to be his number one team.

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  6. Durell Ball 6 months ago

    try putting your glasses on next time cause i didnt write like that thank you for your smart comment though :)

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    • Eric Quackenbush 6 months ago

      Hehe--Not this time, you didn't.

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    • Durell Ball 6 months ago

      I didnt write like that the first time..look screw how I write aslong as I make the point.Craig I understand what your saying but the way I feel the Bucs were destined for the super bowl its just management got tired of waiting for Dungy and the Jim Mora was fired because of his lil "Playoffs?" comment not because lack of progress it also took Dungy I think four years before getting them to the super bowl.Thats what im trying to say a change may sound good but it may not look good.

      Every one asking for Spagnola a unproven coach lets say we fire Reid and get him and he sucks yall are gonna be kicking yourselves for years because we may have threw away our best coach ever over two seasons.The 06 season was thanks to injuries and T.O. and wasnt his fault.Getting rid of a proven coach just cause yall want a super bowl now just sounds stupid to me and im sure all the football geniuses agree and his play calls arnt medicore its just we have no WR to fit his pass happy offense which yall liked when he first came now yall want to throw him away.Anyway to make all this good the infamous Reid smashed the cowboys and now were in the playoffs which Bryn had no hope for. =)

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      Durell, Reid will now be back. I am telling you that.

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    • Durell Ball 6 months ago

      Thank you partner thats all I wanted to hear.Have yall kissed and maked up? <3 haha

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      For the most part. I would like a playoff win. Or four.

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    • Durell Ball 6 months ago

      Me and you both I can see us beating the Vikings but after them we have the Two headed runners of the Panthers next

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    • Bryn Swartz 6 months ago

      No we have the Giants next but I think we could beat the Panthers.

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    • Durell Ball 6 months ago

      How do you know?Is there a sight showing who we will have next? <---(not trying to be a smartass)

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