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5 Ways 2019’s Philadelphia Eagles remind us of 1993’s Houston Oilers

By Geoffrey Knox

19 Dec 1993: Wide receiver Webster Slaughter of the Houston Oilers carries the football after making a catch during the Oilers versus Pittsburgh Steelers game at Three River Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/ALLSPORT
19 Dec 1993: Wide receiver Webster Slaughter of the Houston Oilers carries the football after making a catch during the Oilers versus Pittsburgh Steelers game at Three River Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/ALLSPORT /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 06: Orlando Scandrick #38 of the Philadelphia Eagles returns a fumble for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on October 6, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Jets 31-6. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 06: Orlando Scandrick #38 of the Philadelphia Eagles returns a fumble for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on October 6, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Jets 31-6. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

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3. Dysfunction ruled the day back in 1993.

Imagine watching the Eagles on Sunday Night Football and seeing Jim Schwartz walk over and punch Mike Groh in the face. Perhaps the lowest point of the 1993 Oilers campaign was when Ryan decided to punch Kevin Gilbride. Yes, that actually happened.

Though the Eagles haven’t ever sunk to those types of lows, we’ve all spent more time talking about dysfunction than we all would have liked. Philly seems to have righted the ship, but much of the concern about Philly is, at times, Doug Pederson doesn’t seem to have any more control over his team than Jack Pardee had on his.

Here’s the good news. At least Doug tries to take control.

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