The Eagles travel to Minnesota this weekend to try and save face, and most importantly try and turn this debacle of a season around and re-right the ship which is listing fast.
Both the Eagles and Vikings are 2-4. So the loser of this game is likely going to be facing a long season.
The Eagles are facing Head Coach Brad Childress, who was Offensive Coordinator for a number of years here in Philadelphia. So for the second time this season the Eagles are facing a team that a former Eagles assistant in a prominent role. The first was against the Giants and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo who was a defensive assistant last year for the Eagles.
Can the season be salvaged, I believe so. I sound like a broken record here, but the Eagles need to retool their offense, and most importantly, put touchdown's on the board, especially when in the red zone. Field goals only will not win games.
I have been avoiding sports radio, print media, and the Internet for the last few days, related to the Eagles as, the Eagles apologists are out in force, and even the coach at his post-game press conference was dismissive to the problems facing the team. The local media here in Philly has always been tough on the coach's here, but for some reason, they are reluctant to be critical of Coach Reid. I'd like to see the media start pressing Reid more, although the coach is as much to blame, since even when he does talk, he doesn't really say much, or leaves a lot open for interpretation.
Burying one's head in the sand will not solve the problem. The coach and his staff don't need to talk and keep taking responsibility for their player's tribulations, they need to fix it, and fix it fast. The player's need to step up as well.
--gfo
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