Redskins Rematch

Okay...Okay. Here is what needs to happen. This is the one game this season that actually matters as of now. The Redskins are the real team that needs to keep losing and we need to keep winning in order for even a sliver of a chance at playoffs. This game is the real deciding factor for the Eagles hopes this year. So Doug, it needs to happen in case I don't say it enough.

I swear, if Wentz throws more than 35 passes? I’ve lost all faith in our offense. It’s getting really bad and we can’t keep trying the same thing and hope one of these games stick. We need a running game stat. I don’t care if it’s 3 yards a carry by any of them, we need to keep pounding the rock so the defense at least thinks we may rush every now and then. When all teams have to do is chill in zone, send 3 guys, have our receivers suck at getting open, and then have Wentz throw it away? Yeah, it’s a pretty simple defensive scheme against the Eagles. Now, when they think we may rush once in a blue moon? That changes everything for them and adds these new plays that give Wentz a chance to do anything with the ball. Our o-line needs to step up a little as well. Ryan Kerrigan pushed through them like they weren’t even there it was that horrible. Not to mention when Chris Baker (probably one of the most hated men in Philly after his incident with Foles back in the day) gets a sack on our franchise quarterback, there is a problem. I’m not even gonna comment on our WR’s , they know what they have to do by now. But, just in case...use your hands, and close them when the ball comes, okay?

Our defense on the other hand needs to meet the Redskins offense because they have a lot more weapons that most would account for. Jordan Reed, Kirk Cousins, Robert Kelly who bowled over our entire offense last game, D-Jax, Jamison Crowder showed up this year, and Pierre Garcon can never be left out. In case you didn’t read all of them, that’s a lot of names you see there and not a whole lot of talent to square up against them. But, the Eagles clearly have the potential to stop a team like this (Flashback to the Falcons and Steelers games). They will need to channel their inner zen from those games, and have them on full blast this week. We have lost enough Philly, it’s about time and DEFENSE wins championships. Malcolm Jenkins, Nolan Carroll, Jordan Hicks, Rodney McCleod we need you so bad gentleman. Show us why you are here and especially Fletcher, you need to prove you're worth that huge contract you were granted. That’s a lot of guaranteed money that changed how contracts are seen among “star” players making “Von Miller Money.” Step up.

Now, I’m not one to lose faith in Philadelphia. They always find a way to get it done, though not always how we planned. However, I am not okay with back to back 7-9 seasons coach, you need to pull this team to a minimal 8-8 season or even better, make playoffs. This game determines that, so make sure we can pull out a W.