Rival NFC executive has a bizarre take on what could help the Eagles win a Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles are the only undefeated team remaining in the NFL. Considering how well Philly has played this season, I think it's safe to assume they're one of the top Super Bowl contenders at the midway point of the season. One anonymous NFC executive, however, believes there's one thing the Eagles need to do […]
The Philadelphia Eagles are the only undefeated team remaining in the NFL.
Considering how well Philly has played this season, I think it's safe to assume they're one of the top Super Bowl contenders at the midway point of the season.
One anonymous NFC executive, however, believes there's one thing the Eagles need to do to solidify their standing as Super Bowl contenders.
He thinks Philly needs to lose a game or two before the end of the season.
"I could see [the Eagles] being a one-and-done — they haven't had to go 15 rounds with anybody yet," an NFC exec said. "I just wonder if they are battle tested. I think a few late-season losses would actually help them."
If you've followed sports for very long, you've almost certainly heard this kind of take before.
I'm not sure, however, that I agree with the idea of "good losses" in the NFL.
In basketball, I get it. A loss can expose a weakness or humble a team and they can learn from it.
But in football, I think when things are rolling, you don't want anything to upset that rhythm. The Eagles know what to do to win games and they do it well. How would a loss make them better? They already have the right mindset and they have the right approach.
If anything, a loss would hurt their confidence. I think this might just be wishful thinking from a rival NFC executive that's hoping to take down Philly at some point this season.
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