They never learn.
After a season of avenging their underdog label, the Eagles still can’t catch a break. According to the opinion of CBS Sports senior NFL writer Will Brinson, the defending champions may not even make the playoffs this year.
On CBS Sports HQ, Brinson listed several 2017 playoff teams that he believes will not have repeat postseason appearances, with one of them being … the Eagles. What?
He claims “it’s the NFL, things change quickly.”
Brinson also cites the Eagles’ struggles with injuries as well as coaching changes as his reasons that the team will not appear in the 2018 postseason.
His full explanation is below.
Make what you will with his comments, but we’re hoping he’s wrong. Certainly, the internet had an issue with Brinson’s theory, especially Lane Johnson.
Brinson was quick to respond, but in our minds, the damage is done.
Here in Philly, we relish the underdog title and look forward to pulling out the receipts from this conversation during the 2019 Eagles parade down Broad Street.