Even at 8-3, it certainly feels like the world is falling apart for the Philadelphia Eagles, with the specific issue coming with the offense.
A lackluster second half against the Dallas Cowboys in their Week 12 loss has now magnified the Eagles' offense by 100 with the criticism they are facing. From Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo's predictable play-calling to the lack of efficiency in the running game, nothing seems to be going right.
Most people believe the Eagles have yet to find their identity on offense, even though they have been running the ball in the past. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts couldn't give a care in the world about the offensive identity. He wants to win.
"The identity needs to be something everyone is in alignment in. It's not a matter of how it looks. I don't care how it looks. I don't care who does it. I'd just like for it to get done. Someone asked me a question about the passing game taking a step after a loss, it's like 'Who cares?'. We didn't win. Nothing takes precedent over finding ways to win. That's what really matters."
Eagles only have one identity that anyone cares about: winning
Everyone can say whatever they want about Hurts, but the one thing they can't deny is that the man knows how to win a game at whatever cost. He is 54-23 as the Eagles' starting quarterback, with a 6-3 postseason record that includes a Super Bowl title.
If fans are looking for the Eagles to have an identity, there it is. They are winners.
Of course, there are more elements to the offense that would help the Eagles win more games if there were greater stability. If they can find a way to be more balanced, get the running game going, and be more creative with the offense, that would help get things going.
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Hurts will always help the Eagles win games, but it's all about getting to January when other teams know how to do the same thing. This Philly team might not be able to do it at anyone else's level, so it'll be important to ensure the offensive issues are resolved before the postseason.