I don't think anyone is "banging" on the Eagles. Facts is facts and it looks like they are in for a brutal season, partially due to the Bradford trade. This is not meant to imply that the Bradford deal was a bad move. It was brilliant!
A step back is expected when you are planning to take 3 steps forward.
I think the WORST thing Philly could do at this point is kill themselves to win a couple of extra games. Do like a boxer and just "cover up" this round so you can come out swinging NEXT round.
Okay I can't totally disagree with you.
But I tend to look at it a bit differently. Some feel this is Philly selling the farm for the future, and in some ways it is.
I see it as they have seen what is what in the division, and with Dallas hurting more, this division is still attainable.
None of these East teams are all that, they all have huge holes. Granted starting a rookie Qb isn't helping the situation, I would argue having Bradford in was not that much of a better stretch either.
Eagles I think will have one of the best Defenses this year, with the new DC and pressure from DL. All they need from offense is ball control and field position to win games. Not much to ask from a Rookie Qb.
Again, maybe this is homerism, but I don't think so, Washington, Giants and Dallas all have close to terrible defenses, and while Giants and Redskins should have potent offenses, they still have questionmarks.
