Philadelphia Eagles: 3 Reasons for optimism in 2020

2. Sometimes, all you need is a few fresh voices.

Come on. Let’s be honest guys and gals. Whether you’re a writer that’s been covering a team for years or a fan whose opinion needs to be heard by more people than you’re capable of reaching, we all knew that Mike Groh was in over his head and Carson Walch was awful.

While he was here, everyone wondered what it was that former offensive coordinator and current Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich did. It took him leaving for many of us to figure out that he was more responsible for the success of Philly’s offense than we all originally thought. It’s too late to cry over spilled milk now, but here’s something that we can all agree on.

We know what Doug Pederson and Carson Wentz are both capable of when they have talent around them. In Wentz’s case, he would have been a shoo-in for the league’s MVP award in 2017 had he not gotten injured. In Pederson’s case, this all translates simply and easily. He just needs competent assistant coaches, and he’ll be fine. This guy didn’t win a Super Bowl for no reason.

Mike Groh was a good wide receivers coach. He just isn’t an offensive coordinator, and that’s okay as long as he figures that out. Cory Undlin and Phillip Daniels didn’t work out in their respective positions of defensive backs and defensive line coach. That isn’t earth-shattering either as long as Philly improves with their next hires at those positions.

Yes, the decision to have those guys where they were is ultimately Doug’s fault, but he’s no doubt seen the error of his ways. Philly’s had a revolving door at the wide receivers coach. They couldn’t produce a consistent pass rush, and their offense was apathetic, especially at wide receiver. Is there any surprise that these were the open positions when the offseason began?

Fear not Eagles fans. Upgrades are coming. Heck, things couldn’t get any worse.