Nov 23 2008
Eagles Change of Power?
The Philadelphia Eagles seem ready for a change in direction after todays dismal display of football against the Baltimore Ravens. For the second straight game, Eagles QB Donovan McNabb after a terrible effort from the once Pro-Bowl Quarterback.
McNabb went 8-18 with 59 yards passing, two interceptions and a lost fumble in the first half of the Eagles loss to the Ravens, 36-7. It was not the fact that McNabb was playing so terribly that surprised many people watching the game, it was the fact McNabb was pulled at half-time.
Kevin Kolb, the Eagles back-up QB, did no better than McNabb as he was only able to pass for 73 yards and two interceptions. The questions began to arise during the third quarter as Kolb was not ready to lead the Eagles in this game.
What exactly was Head Coach Andy Reid thinking yanking McNabb for an unproven back-up QB in Kolb and then allowing him to struggle in the second half. Reid will no doubt be on the hot seat this week because of his teams lack of effort on the football field.
It is time for Reid and the Eagles to each move on from this once promising relationship or at least the General Manager title to be removed from Reid. The Eagles have not been at the Championship contender caliber for quite some time and now would be a great chance for some changes.
Whether at the end of the season Reid or McNabb or both are gone from the Philadelphia Eagels, we will all look to this point and remember how it all fell apart. Until then, the Eagles as a franchise need to regroup and focus on remaining a team that still has plenty to play for.
J.M.Saucedo
