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10 Reasons to Remain Optimistic About the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2012 Season

Found October 20, 2012 on Eagles Addict: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Photo: Daily News via Philly.comThe Philadelphia Eagles are 3-3 and in the midst of their bye week.  Michael Vick can’t stop turning the ball over.  The offensive line has been brutal.  The offense in general can’t score points.  Reid and Mornhinweg can’t or won’t adjust their play-calling to overcome and/or reduce the offense’s shortcomings.The defense has collapsed late in the past 2 games.  They haven’t recorded a sack for 3 straight games.  They can’t get a takeaway to help put the offense in good position.  Juan Castillo has been fired and replaced by Todd Bowles.Oh yeah, and the special teams suck.Have I missed anything?Yes, it’s been a rather disappointing start to the 2012 season so far because we’ve all expected much better.  After all of the good vibrations from the Eagles during the offseason — re-signing/extending/rewarding their players, trading for DeMeco Ryans and having an excellent draft per the consensus — many thought this team was primed for big things this ye
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