So then yesterday happened, and the team lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team who had the worst record in football yesterday. Their top overall draft pick, rookie QB looked like Tom Brady against the Birds. They ran the ball at will. Their defense had three interceptions and a touchdown. The Eagles anemic offense looked lost and confused. The team MVP was the punter. The fans booed for a while, then they just left. The team fell to 4-6. It was an ugly sight to see.
Sure, the Eagles are one game back of the 5-5 Giants in the division, though if you've watched both teams all year you'd think it's more. They also are only one game better than the Cowboys, a team who didn't have Tony Romo for two months. There really isn't many rational reasons to be hopeful about this team, unless that's just what you want. Chip Kelly's scheme and culture shtick from the off-season appears to be failing, as his scheme has been figured out by the league, and it turns out that culture doesn't beat talent.
This is sad to watch. I never was a Chip believer, but I thought this team was better than this. I thought they'd at least be a respectable, playoff caliber football team. They are not that. Sure, Detroit is next, and Detroit hasn't been good, but they've won three in a row and this game is there. On a short week even. The Eagles will probably lose this game. This season will probably go off the rails. At this point, it's best to view things as they are, and not as you hope for them to be. If you're an Eagles fan, it's time to jump off the "ChipBot" train, and come to grips with reality. This team will probably need an overhaul, again, and to be a lot worse before they get better. In other words, welcome to Philadelphia and join the club.
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