It might be painful for some, but flash back to Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004. On this momentous day in Eagles history, one Andrew Walter Reid signed a four-year contract extension, making him the Eagles' coach through the 2010 season. Reid originally signed a six-year deal in June 2001. The extension pays Reid slightly more than $4 million per season.
So, after some quick calculations, one sees that Reid's original deal would have run out following the 2006 season. If you look at the date (Sept. 8), you also realize the extension was given to Reid prior to the Eagles reaching the Super Bowl.
So, after some quick calculations, one sees that Reid's original deal would have run out following the 2006 season. If you look at the date (Sept. 8), you also realize the extension was given to Reid prior to the Eagles reaching the Super Bowl.
Before the 2004 season, Reid's greatest accomplishment was repeated trips to the NFC Championship game. Such a feat is nothing to laugh at or ignore, but did it really signal the need to keep the guy around until 2010?
Would all of our complaining this year have been a moot point had the Eagles not gotten an itchy trigger finger and jumped the gun on an extension for Reid? Would the Eagles have been better advised to wait a bit on the extension or a least minimize its length?
Since 2004, the Eagles have gradually fallen from the group of elite NFL teams. Two of the following three seasons, the Eagles have missed the playoffs. This year is going to be another struggle just to secure the final wild-card spot.
The main reason being thrown around for not firing Reid is his guaranteed contract and money. It's easy to play "Monday morning QB" after the fact, but the Eagles might have been wise to rethink their strategy with Reid's contract.
Or maybe the wisest decision is IF the Eagles miss the playoffs again this season, for the Eagles to eat the guaranteed money.
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Would all of our complaining this year have been a moot point had the Eagles not gotten an itchy trigger finger and jumped the gun on an extension for Reid? Would the Eagles have been better advised to wait a bit on the extension or a least minimize its length?
Since 2004, the Eagles have gradually fallen from the group of elite NFL teams. Two of the following three seasons, the Eagles have missed the playoffs. This year is going to be another struggle just to secure the final wild-card spot.
The main reason being thrown around for not firing Reid is his guaranteed contract and money. It's easy to play "Monday morning QB" after the fact, but the Eagles might have been wise to rethink their strategy with Reid's contract.
Or maybe the wisest decision is IF the Eagles miss the playoffs again this season, for the Eagles to eat the guaranteed money.
When does a team's perception in the city, with fans, and in the marketing and sponsorship piggy bank begin to outweigh $8-10 million in contractual obligations?
Unlike before, there is now some serious competition in the city for the fan's dollar...the World Champion Phillies.
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about 1 month ago
I must respectfully disagree with the Reid bashing.
heres my take on Reid:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/80865-andy-reid-has-spoiled-eagles-fans#comment_372251
about 1 month ago
I'm torn on the Reid bashing. This guy took the worst team in the league and quickly made it into the dominant team in the NFC for several years. Now the team has dropped back from favorite to mere contender status and suddenly the guy's a villian? He has the team in the running year in and year out, which is more than a lot of franchises can claim. It's hard to dump a guy like that.
On the other hand, he's drafted poorly for several years. He consistenly ignored the team's need for good receivers. He missed the boat while the rest of the division has gotten stronger and he still has a "speed" defense out there getting run over in key games. And his play-calling and game management skills have declined.
I think he needs to wear fewer hats and concentrate on just being a head coach. Get a GM in to handle personnel and add an experienced coordinator to call the plays on offense and let him just be the head coach and he'd probably be fine.
about 1 month ago
nice point Osi...Reid should at least drop the GM hat
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