Another Sunday. Another loss. I am sure I speak for Eagles fans everywhere when I say I am frustrated and almost to the point where I am disgusted.  After every game, I sit down to write. I like to dissect the game, talk about the high and lows, and then it’s on to next week. Not today. I want to talk about what, in my opinion, what the biggest challenges are facing this team.

Challenge# 1:

Jalen Hurts

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, he is not the guy. There is no denying that the offense is experiencing growing pains, but he is not the future of the franchise.  Solid backup – yes.  Franchise QB- no.

Challenge #2:

Jonathan Gannon

His defense, or lack thereof, has rewarded several of our opposing quarterbacks with career-high games. Derek Carr walked away last week with 91.8 of his throws completed, 2 touchdowns, and 323 yards.  Herbert became the latest quarterback to annihilate our defense, putting up 356 yards and 2 touchdowns. This man is not qualified or capable of running an NFL defense. His inability to adjust game plans is astounding. He is incompetent and arrogant. See ya.

Challenge #3:

Nick Sirianni

The guy has some cool t-shirts. His sun visors are solid. Can he put together game plans and hold his personnel accountable? No. I said last week I’d be more confident in our coaches if they pulled off a win with a contending team. They didn’t. I know now my initial feelings on this coaching staff are accurate. We need a one-and-done situation with the Sirianni experiment. He is probably a great guy, but he is clearly in over his head as an NFL coach. Thank you, next.  Don’t let the flowers hit you on the way out.

This team has issues.  We have heard multiple reports over the past few years that this organization is standing on a very shaky foundation. Numerous insiders speak anonymously about toxic workplace culture, lack of leadership, accountability, in-fighting amongst the players, etc. The list goes on and on.  These reports started surfacing after our Super Bowl win, and they show no signs of slowing down now.  I thought before that these reports were exaggerated. I’m confident now that they are true. When players start ambiguously calling out the coaching staff in press conferences it is an indicator that the coaches have lost the locker room and the respect just isn’t there. If changes aren’t made from the top down, we are doomed.

To quote a very good friend of mine and a lifelong Eagles fan: “They blow. The end.” I think that statement sums up in very few words what everyone is feeling.  I know I am. 

Jennifer Allen- Olde City Sports Network