not so sunny in Philadelphia

Despite a 100 yard rushing effort by Shady McCoy, the Eagles lost their fifth game of the season under the bright lights of Monday Night Football, dropping their record to 3-5. Mike Vick experienced yet another turnover filled night, throwing a pivotal pick in the end zone trying to thread the ball into tight end Brent Celek which was returned to the house by the Saints Patrick Robinson. This 14 point swing in the second quarter seemed to be the breaking point of yet another loss for the eagles. Although the Eagles fought hard and received solid efforts from struggling playmakers McCoy and Jackson, this nationally televised loss just magnifies the problems for Coach Andy Reid and the Eagles.

This seems to be a problem that’s going to take more than a few Philly Steaks and a vote of confidence from a lame duck coach to a lame duck quarterback to fix. Before the season started, Eagles ownership demanded an improvement from last year’s disappointing 8-8 record. Now the NFL's longest tenured coach Andy Reid along with Vick may be in for a rude awakening' as both may find themselves searching for new employment next season. Although playing in an under achieving division that featured a 9-7 division champ last year (Super Champion Giants), the Eagles just don't seem to be showing any signs of reaching the potential possible with this collection of talent.

- Joe Passarelli

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