The Philadelphia Eagles may have won in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by way of a thrilling 31-25 victory that was nearly thrown away at the end, but that doesn't mean that wide receiver AJ Brown is in a particularly good mood after yet another stinker of a performance.
Brown caught just two passes for seven yards in this game, making this the second game this year in which he tallied two or fewer catches and 10 or fewer yards. Brown has always been vocal when he believes he isn't getting the targets he deserves, and he appeared to make his displeasure with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo known.
Brown posted a vague statement on social media, which reads, "If you're not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shurg your shoulders and be on your way." The vibes on a 4-0 team should always be excellent, and Brown's comments could be divisive.
AJ Brown frightens Eagles fans with cryptic post after Week 4 win
Ignoring the fact that the Eagles have been undefeated over the first four weeks of the season, Brown is making a scene and possibly withdrawing very loudly, which contradicts his Chicken Soup for the Soul message on social media after the victory.
While Brown only caught two passes in this game, he was targeted nine times. For some reason, Hurts and Brown have not been on the same page this season, even as the Eagles have continued to pile up the victories. These two have been out of sync before, but they have eventually figured it out.
Teams will try to trade for Brown after this post, but there is no reason for the Eagles to entertain this trade. They're winning, the offense is getting better, and Brown will figure it out eventually. That won't stop the vultures from circling overhead.
The Eagles need to find a way to put this Brown discourse in its place immediately, as nothing can disrupt a Super Bowl contender like internal strife over a lack of involvement. Offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo also needs to get him involved more to reach an equitable solution.