Lurie Wasn't Sure About Castillo in the First Place, and More NFC East News

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has admitted that he had reservations about turning offensive line coach Juan Castillo into the team's defensive coordinator prior to the 2011 season, but he left the decision to Andy Reid. 

Lurie also said Tuesday the decision to fire Castillo was completely in Reid's hands, per Paul Domowitch of the Philadelphia Daily News.

So why did Reid make the decision now? CSN Philly's Geoff Mosher wonders if it came as the result of pressure, while Les Bowen of the Daily News suggests it was panic. 

Regardless of what 'P' word you use, the reality is that Reid is likely considering the ultimatum he received from Lurie prior to the season.

Here's what else is being talked about in the league's most popular division...

Dallas Cowboys

From Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Jerry Jones says the Cowboys are still championship contenders.

From ESPNDallas.com's Tim MacMahon: Trent Dilfer has come down hard on Tony Romo for his decision to throw a short pass in the middle of the field late in Sunday's game.

New York Giants

From Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News: Mathias Kiwanuka became a defensive end again in San Francisco.

From Newsday's Tom Rock: Ahmad Bradshaw has reinvented himself as a battering ram.

Philadelphia Eagles

From PhillyMag.com's Sheil Kapadia: Andy Reid still won't commit to Michael Vick.

Also from Kapadia: Expect some tweaks to the defensive scheme under new defensive coordinator Todd Bowles.

Washington Redskins

From Mike Jones of the Washington Post: The offensive line is exceeding expectations thus far.

Must-read: Awesome oral history of Robert Griffin III's 76-yard touchdown run, produced by the Washington Post.