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Eagles: 3 things that we learned from Wednesday’s press conferences

By Geoffrey Knox

Oct 16, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson looks on from the sidelines against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson looks on from the sidelines against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) attempts a pass as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) rushes during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) attempts a pass as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) rushes during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The fans are upset. The team and the coaches are fine

We all fail at our jobs sometimes. We leave, and we go home. Some of us take the bad days harder than others, but, for the most part, we all shake it off. NFL football’s no different. This is their job, and even though the Eagles’ fanbase appears to be down in the dumps, all players and coaches appear to be positive about the road ahead.

When asked about his struggling defense, Pederson showed no signs of being any worse for wear. We’re coming off of a game where the Washington Redskins sacked Wentz five times, and the Eagles’ defense didn’t bring Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins down once. Pederson’s confidence in his defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and his unit isn’t the least bit shaken though. “You know, it’s a pride thing” said Pederson. “Number one, I know this group. It’s a veteran group that we have here, and they don’t like to stay down long. They had a little bit of a setback, and I know they’ll come out fighting this week..and they’ll find ways to get it done. I know Schwartz’s scheme is the aggressive mentality on defense, and Coach Wilson will have these guys ready to play.”

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