Howie responds to claims that Philadelphia Eagles are poorly run

Finally! Someone asked Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman the question that has been asked by just about every fan and member of the media, a question that’s been on every Birds fan’s mind since this team’s unraveling exposed deeper issues.

Sadly, what was once seen as one of the more stable franchises is now seen as a bit of a dumpster fire. Ever since Howie emerged from the equipment room that Chip Kelly buried him in, he’s helped lead the Birds to their first Vince Lombardi Trophy in franchise history, but he’s seemingly gotten lost in this monster of his.

The Philadelphia Eagles G.M. and coach catch up with the media.

On the second day of the new league year, both Howie and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni sat with several members of the media. There wasn’t a ton that came out of what wound up being a half-hour talk, but at about the 25-minute mark, Roseman was asked by Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press about a recent tense discussion with Lane Johnson and the many statements that this is now a dysfunctional and toxic organization.

His expression and body language seemed to suggest that he was shocked by this, but he did take the time to offer the following as a response.

"I understand the story with Lane. Lane’s signed an extension since then. Our relationship is good. We’ve had a team that has dealt with a lot of adversity and a building that’s dealt with a lot of adversity, and we’ve always rebounded. I don’t necessarily think (the claims that this is a dysfunctional organization) are really fair. (We’re) constantly trying to improve. I think that, if you aren’t trying to improve, then, you’re kind of stuck in the mud."

Sure, that’s great Mr. Roseman, but what about the atmosphere? Is this a dysfunctional franchise or not? Howie continued.

"I know people that have been here for a long period of time. The people that have left for better job offers. I know the kind of atmosphere that we have in the building. Last year, during the pandemic, when you couldn’t really connect as well, when you win four games was it as fun as it had been in the past? No! But, when I look back at our track record and some of the situations that we’ve been in and how we’ve overcome that, I think that’s only because (we’ve got a good building)."

You can take that however you like, but it’s hard for most Eagles fans to buy what he’s saying if they really think about this. Malcolm Jenkins didn’t leave this organization happy. Neither did Doug Pederson or Duce Staley. Neither will Zach Ertz.

You can make your own judgment call on what Carson Wentz is thinking. They won’t say that publicly because they’re professionals but come on people. Let’s exercise a little common sense.

If you’re a Philadelphia Eagles fan, don’t buy what Howie is selling.

This team was turned down by Adam Gase the last time they needed a coach, and let’s not act like Nick Sirianni was this team’s first choice as a head coach this time around. Heck, some of the better candidates didn’t even want to interview for the position.

The Philadelphia Eagles’ issues became more apparent at the tail end of what was both an embarrassing and disappointing 2020-2021 regular-season campaign. As of now, the end of those issues all seem to be tied to two men. One of them we can’t fire, Jeffrey Lurie. Who knows when he’ll wise up and get rid of his biggest issue.