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Reid Hints Washburn Move Was About More Than Football

It doesn’t take a deep analysis to conclude Jim Washburn’s flawed “wide nine” defensive front wasn’t getting the job done this season. The Eagles entered the season with…Read More

“Cancer” Washburn Fired As Eagles Defensive Line Coach

Now former Eagles defensive line coach Jim Washburn is not a bad football coach. And his much-maligned “Wide-nine” scheme has, in past years, proven to be a successful defensive front. Sometimes.…Read More

Reid Fires Castillo, More Changes Coming?

This morning, the Eagles announced that they had “dismissed” (read: fired) Juan Castillo as defensive coordinator. At Andy Reid’s press conference this afternoon, he said that he had…Read More

The Eagles’ Defense Isn’t Playoff Ready

I woke up this morning annoyed. A little angry, somewhat bitter, but mainly just annoyed. And then I thought about how it’s a damn good thing the NFL Playoffs don’t begin for another 15 weeks.…Read More

Eagles Hire Washburn to Coach Defensive Line

The Eagles are rebuilding their defensive coaching staff from the ground up.  Today the Birds announced that Jim Washburn will be their new defensive line coach, but Philadelphia has yet to name a new…Read More