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The Philadelphia Eagles’ mid-season report card: What have we learned?

By Geoffrey Knox

Nov 6, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews (81) cannot catch a fourth down pass in the end zone against New York Giants defensive back Trevin Wade (31) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews (81) cannot catch a fourth down pass in the end zone against New York Giants defensive back Trevin Wade (31) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 6, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews (81) cannot catch a fourth down pass in the end zone against New York Giants defensive back Trevin Wade (31) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews (81) cannot catch a fourth down pass in the end zone against New York Giants defensive back Trevin Wade (31) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

The Eagles are 4-4 through their first eight games, and their fans are worried.

The Philadelphia Eagles can officially be placed in the emotional roller coaster category. Prior to the season, we all got the schedule. As we sat in sports bars and cubicles and huddled around water coolers and break room tables, we argued about the possibilities. We penciled in “W” and “L” next to each game. We saw the prognosticator in all of us wake up.

Then, Las Vegas released their preseason thoughts and pretty much told us that the Eagles had no shot. That either enraged you or strengthened what you were already thinking. The long and the short of it is none of us thought this team was in contention for a playoff spot, especially with Sam Bradford leading us. We just weren’t going to accept what Vegas said and admit that we were so bad we’d win three games either.

Time has flown. Here we are, and the season is halfway over. Bradford was traded. Rookie quarterback Carson Wentz stepped in. There were winning streaks and losing streaks. There have been ups and downs, but there is no reset button in real life and this team is 4-4. We’ve seen the games. We’ve seen the reactions. Now, it’s time to grade this team.

Let’s begin:

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