Although the NFL is just at the halfway point, we here in Philadelphia knew our Eagles were done the moment they stepped out on the field on September 5th. Normally, an overwhelming sense of optimism greets me at the beginning of each new Eagles season. Yes, by game number one, I’ve forgotten the crushing disappointments of the previous season and I feel refreshed, anew and even aglow at a new year.
This season has been a very frustrating one for the Eagles and the fans. A turnaround is possible though. And Andy Reid has the solution right at his fingertips.
However, this season I had none of those feelings. I was nervous and upset, my palms were sweaty, my heart was racing, and it reminded me of those dreaded school days when you had to deliver your book report to the entire class. Was there ever anything worse than that? I would’ve said no until I started watching the 2007 Eagles. So, after this season comes to its merciful end with the Eagles at 5-11 (maybe) and the Patriots winning another Super Bowl, there will be two main reasons why this team failed. Donovan McNabb? No. Andy Reid’s playcalling? No. The decision to let Donte’ Stallworth (doing his best Rod Brind’ Amour impression with that apostrophe) go? No. The offense not being able to score in the red zone? No. No more Chunky Soup? No. Britt and Garrett Reid? YES.
This is why the Eagles’ season has fallen apart. Those damn kids! It has been beyond painful watching these two train wrecks and the havoc they have wreaked. By the way, I’m no doctor, but smuggling drugs into prison through your rectum may hint at a slight problem, or at the absolute least, a slight lapse in judgment. OK, so think about this. Their actions have affected their father, the coach, Andy Reid. Clearly, Andy can’t do his job because he’s so focused on the mess his kids have created. So, if Andy can’t coach, the Eagles can’t win and then we the fans are the ones let down. Don’t get me wrong, I have sympathy for these kids. It’s incredibly sad to see two young men’s lives spiraling out of control, but why does it have to be Andy Reid’s kids? If it was Mo’ Cheeks’ kids, I’d surely feel bad, but I’d get over it. If it was Howard Eskin’s kids, I’d feel… well, bad example. It’s just plain and simple. We here in Philadelphia take our Eagles seriously. They’re not just a team; they’re a member of each of our families. When they win, we win. When they lose, our lives fall apart.
So, here’s my solution. It’s simple: we as a city need to sit down with Jeffrey Lurie, Joe Banner and the coach himself, and show them there is only one way out of this – Andy Reid must trade his kids.
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