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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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Oct 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz runs off the field at halftime against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. the Philadelphia Eagles won 21-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz runs off the field at halftime against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. the Philadelphia Eagles won 21-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

The Coaches:

Head coach Doug Pederson has gone from a conquering hero to the village idiot. His style of play calling has being questioned. His decision making process, during the course of games, has everyone scratching their heads. He has to be given credit for the hiring of Schwartz, but he inherited Fipp so he can’t be given kudos for that.

After a while, you have to start wondering what running backs coach Duce Staley and wide receivers Greg Lewis are doing. This team is consistently getting nothing out of their skill positions, and you have to wonder if giving offensive coordinator Frank Reich an opportunity to call plays might be an idea the team may want to consider.

Just take a look at the events from Sunday:

Defensively, the Eagles can be taken advantage of, but you have to say that Schwartz has done an awesome job so far. For the most part, this team has locked people down in the second half of games Chris Wilson has worked his magic, particularly with what appears to be an aging Connor Barwin and an injured Bennie Logan, but Ken Flajole could get a little more out of the linebackers. We’re all kind of waiting on Jordan Hicks to break out, and though he’s shown signs, we haven’t seen the leap that we all expected.

You’re more than welcome to look at the offensive line, particularly center Jason Kelce, and tell us if you think strength and conditioning coaches Josh Hingst and Keith Gray are doing their jobs or not.

Final Grade: C+

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