Press readers share their opinions, via e-mail, abou the Philadelphia Eagles’ 31-6 loss to the Washington Redskins. Look for even more reader reactions on our website:
I’d ask the Eagles to get ahold of themselves, but all they can seem to get ahold of is their opponents’ jerseys. The Eagles hold more than a nurse in a maternity ward.
After halftime, FOX’s sideline reporter said Andy Reid doesn’t talk [to the media] when the team is trailing. If that’s true, he may stay silent the rest of the season.
His stance make sense, since this squad has left me speechless for stretches.
If it’s time to put up or shut up, then Reid’s supposedly selected the latter.
MARC TANDAN
Hammonton
Andy Reid looks lost on the sidelines and acts like he has no clue of what is happening during the game. There is a lack of effort on the field and we are running out of games to correct this season. I don’t think the Eagles will win another game this season.
PAM BURNELL
Seaville
So they have bad coaches. A bad offense, a bad defense and bad special teams. Sounds like a solid franchise going forward.
Nick Foles may or may not be the QB of the future, but behind this offensive line and playing for these coaches, he may not make it through the season alive.
Losing in a blowout, coach Andy says its time to finally time give McCoy the ball so he can literally get his head knocked off.
Any chance the NFL can go on strike like the NHL ?
GLENN MASTER
Ventnor
The Eagles lost their heart in the Lions game and have never recovered.
This Redskins’ defense couldnt stop anyone, and it looked like champs.
Andy, time’s yours. You have got put these guys in a better positions, yadda yadda yadda. It is time to move on. You’ve lost this team. Thanks for the memories, but you must go.
JOHN LOMBARDO
Williamstown
This team is a disgrace. They quit back after week four. They simply are not playing, not tackling, blocking, hustling or trying.
They are no contender but they aren’t a 3-7 team, either. Fire Andy Reid now.
I don’t care if Merril Reese coaches the team the rest of the season. Just fire that bum now!
TONY PERRY
Egg Harbor Township
What can you say about this team that’s positive?
How about — they have good looking unis.
They can’t play, but they look good. They make the terrible Washington D look like the Bears.
The D is terrible, the coaching is uninspired, they give away the football and can’t tackle. And the NHL is locked out.
BRIAN VIGUE
Pleasantville
It’s now six losses in a row.
Fan frustration continues to grow.
Why must we endure such poor play,
It certainly cannot be our player’s low pay.
Sadly it comes with franchises known as “Philly.”
Pray to the football gods above, or is this all just silly!
FRANK L. TAMRU
Egg Harbor Township
What can I say? Words fail me!
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Good luck, Cedar Creek!
EILEEN REICHENBACH
Sweetwater
I could argue this is the worst Eagles team I have ever seen and I have been suffering with them for over 30 years.
How do you not score a touchdown against one of the lowest-ranked defenses in the league? Rookie quarterback or not. I can’t even write anymore today. What’s the sense.
BRUCE HOLCOMBE
Beesleys Point
I am embarrassed the way I cheered for the Eagles today.
I need to do a better job. I made a lot of mistakes but they are correctable. I’ll watch the films of myself and make sure I take care of it. That’s the way it is in this league. Time’s yours.
KEN KRYSZCZUN
Sea Isle City
It is early in the fourth quarter, and the Redskins have just scored again. Watching this game could be akin to putting road flares out on your chest. There are a lot of things I would rather do. But upon my declaration of disgust, I could see visions of Sunday afternoon to-do lists dancing in my wife’s head. So at least someone is happy about it. As for me, I give up.
FRANK D’ALONZO
Northfield
What’s wrong with this picture?
You play against one of the worst defenses in the league and you can”t score a touchdown. The defense is just not good. They are terrible. Our offensive line is worse. Andy, it’s time to call it quits. At least there are still Holy Spirit and Fighting Irish tootball.
The Rev JOE GANIEL
Runnemede
We have become the Kansas City Chiefs of the East Coast. Hard to watch and hard to cheer for.
PETER HABERSTROH
Ventnor
Turn out the lights, the party is over.
I’m totally embarrassed to be an Eagles fan. I sure won’t be waring my Eagles hat, jacket or sweatshirt any time soon.
They have to be the worst team in the NFL and it’s going to be a long time before a new head coach can rebuild this dream team into a contender. I will have to take my lumps from all my Giants, Cowboys and Redskins friends and neighbors a long time.
BUTCH SILL
Absecon
You have to be kidding.
The Eagles are a professional ball team? They looked like a bunch of amateurs and that is being kind. I have to feel for Foles.The offensive line is hardly aware of what it is supposed to do and the defense, well, it doesn’t know any better either.
ANGELA JANETTA
Vineland
It’s now six losses in a row.
Fan frustration continues to grow.
Why must we endure such poor play,
It certainly cannot be our player’s low pay.
Sadly it comes with franchises known as “Philly.”
Pray to the football gods above, or is this all just silly!
FRANK L. TAMRU
Egg Harbor Township
What can I say? Words fail me!
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Good luck, Cedar Creek!
EILEEN REICHENBACH
Sweetwater
Every time I think that the Eagles can’t play as badly as they did the previous week, they do. Between missed tackles, dropped passes, blown assignments, penalties and lousy play calling, they constantly feed us a smorgasbord of bad football.
Pathetic!
JOHN SEIDENBURG
Absecon
Here it is again, halftime the Eagles are down by two touchdowns to a team that has the same record.
Three turnovers. I hope Andy has words with the team at halftime and the Eagles come out on fire . But I doubt it. Good running game .Very embarrassing season.
MIKE RIDGWAY
Linwood
Can’t someone please have mercy and pull the plug on this season?
Each game gets progressively worse. The problems with this team run so deep that it’s pointless to single out any specific position. The defense can’t tackle, cover anyone or get any pressure on the QB. The offense can’t score or even protect the QB. Special teams are terrible.
Clearly this team needs to be rebuilt top to bottom, starting with the coaching staff and front office. Next season can not come soon enough.
TED NORTHRIDGE
Galloway Township
As Porky Pig would say on Looney Tunes Cartoons, “Dabeea Dabeea Dabeea, That’s All Folks !” Another nail in the coaching coffin of the Andy Reid era.
JACK VERSEPUT
Linwood
