Great article pointing out what I believe is the Eagles main problem.

by EaglesPhan on Nov 19, 2008 8:59 AM EST

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20081118_John_Smallwood__Time_to_go__Andy_Reid_s_system_has_run_its_course_with_Eagles.html

I was cursing #5 as much as anyone but I really think it comes down to managment. I agree with pretty much everything this article says. Whats everyone else think? Reid has done great things for this team. Or should I say DID. But as this article states, what have you done for us lately? Thanks for almost getting us there but we need someone who WILL get us there. Just think if we had picked up someone like Jacobs. Not that Reid would use him though.

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westbrook isn’t good enough? what’s the point of jacobs…jacobs is another high paid player at the same position. they’re different kinds of runners, yes, but i don’t think we would be able to afford another RB at the level of jacobs. not to mention we wouldn’t use them because our system doesn’t call for a bruising running back.

by eagleyosh on Nov 19, 2008 9:31 AM EST reply actions

Reid

Would it matter if we had a player like Jacobs or Peterson or Jim Brown for that matter. Andy would still want to throw the ball. Its time for a change. The river has run its course.

"I've gotto go with PSU. Ill make that pick every year till I die, and eventually it's gonna happen. Hear me now."- LL Cool J

by psuaar on Nov 19, 2008 10:21 AM EST reply actions

Westy is a unique talent, and every coach in the NFL would not only love to have him, but would design an offense based around his multi-dimensional skill set. In Reid’s defense, he has done this. What I do not get is how McNabb can put up 58 attempts, yet Westbrook is only 3-15!

As the article pointed out, Reid’s system is a bit dated. With lesser talent on offense, we managed to go 11-5, 11-5 12-4, 12-4 and 13-3 from 2000 – 2004.

Over the last four seasons, things have devolved into a disheveled organization that has fallen behind the curve for what it now takes to win championships.

Worse yet, Reid & Co. cannot or will not recognize it.

That last sentence hits the nail on the head. I do not think the main issue is the lack of a marquee receiver, Donavan or anything else. It is the Andy Reid administration’s failure to adapt. I still believe, talent-wise, we are as good as any team in the NFC.

by captain nodar on Nov 19, 2008 10:25 AM EST reply actions

Points allowed
2000 – 245
2001 – 208
2002 – 241
2003 – 287
2004 – 260
2005 – 388
2006 – 328
2007 – 300
2008 – 309
Avg. – 285

Points scored
2000 – 351
2001 – 343
2002 – 415
2003 – 374
2004 – 386
2005 – 310
2006 – 398
2007 – 336
2008 – 422 (projected)
Avg. – 371

Its not really an offensive problem. The last three seasons, the Eagles have consistently given up almost 2 points per game above the long term average on defense, while offense has been mostly average or above, excepting only the first 8 games of 2007 with McNabb coming back from injury and LJ Smith out. An extra 25-30 points per season surrendered is 3 touchdowns and 2 or 3 field goals. That’s the scoring margin in a lot of close games where the Eagles have gone 7-14-1 since 2006. Pretty much everything else flows from the defense giving up those points.

by Andrew B on Nov 19, 2008 1:52 PM EST up reply actions

it IS an offensive problem

all of our losses in the past two years have been to very inconsistent offensive play.

by Joe_D on Nov 19, 2008 9:39 PM EST up reply actions

Dont get me wrong

I wouldn’t give up Westbrook for anything or anyone. Like Captain Nadar says “It is the Andy Reid administration’s failure to adapt”. I believe we are as good as any other team as well. But I’ve never seen players underutilized like this before. Reid expiration date has passed. He is starting to stink now. Throw him out.

by EaglesPhan on Nov 19, 2008 10:39 AM EST reply actions

This is why we get called fickle fans. There are alot of things to blame. You can look at the fact that we had a rapid movement of smart people out of this organization in to higher positions in other organizations…to the fact Andy Reid ways 300 lbs.

Come on people. Stick by the organization that got you here. I am sure 75% became more hardcore fans because of Andy Reid.

I am sick and tired about hearing why the Eagles arnt as good as we were in the past. We are still a 5-4-1 team. Last time i checked that is above .500. AND ITS AN OFF YEAR. We still have a chance at the playoff, and a chance to right the ship. Let Andy do his thing and leave him the fuck alone. If your going to Jump ship, just do it now.

by Clyde Simmons on Nov 20, 2008 8:55 AM EST reply actions