Philadelphia Eagles fans are ready to move on from the same tired A.J. Brown narrative that everyone knows about. Apparently, not everyone wants to change the subject.
Brown's cryptic post on social media after the Eagles' 31-25 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4 sparked a media firestorm within the franchise. After days of Nick Sirianni and Kevin Patullo responding to questions about whether Brown wants to be in Philly, the wide receiver took accountability for his comments.
Good. He said what he needed to say. Let's move on with our lives. Or is it?
There have been questions about DeVonta Smith as well, and whether he was frustrated. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts told the media that they should ask him. Otherwise, Smith has taken a different route from Brown and kept quiet.
Brown isn't the only one who is frustrated with what's going on. If that wasn't already obvious.
The Athletic's Dianna Russini spoke with sources within the Eagles' organization and shared in his article on Saturday some new details about the situation. Russini shares that Smith, as well as Brown, is frustrated—specifically, their targets are in the red zone.
"A.J. Brown is frustrated … again.
He’s made that clear, while the other high-paid receiver in Philadelphia, DeVonta Smith, has stayed quiet despite his own frustrations, multiple sources tell me. The wideouts in Philadelphia clearly want more touchdowns. They each have one."
"The timing is what makes it sting. The Eagles are winning and currently perfect in the red zone this year, No. 1 in football at 100 percent.
Still, as one league source put it: 'Right now, for the Eagles, it’s run, run, run, (Jalen) Hurts off-schedule pass, tush push. For their receivers, that means when they get to the red zone, they aren’t getting the ball — and they know it. Hence the frustrations.'"
Yes, it's fair to report that Brown and Smith are frustrated. But it's kind of a "no duh" moment as everyone on the offense, the coaching staff, the organization, and the fan base is frustrated with the offense.
The Eagles' offense ranks 30th in total offense, averaging 251.5 yards per game, and their passing offense is ranked 31st, averaging 138 yards per game. At least they are averaging 27 points per game, but the defense and special teams have also contributed to improved field position and turnovers.
It's a silly report for Russini as she tries to create more drama than there really is. The Eagles are 4-0. Let's relax, everyone.
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