The Philadelphia Eagles had a regular season road trip in 2023. They started the first 11 weeks as the best team in the NFL and look like they’re going to fall off a cliff at some point. after a terrible loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Many fans and analysts agree that the Eagles’ defense is to blame for the team’s recent struggles, which has led to heavy speculation that the team will fire its coach in the offseason.
Philidelphia insider Jeff McLane says it’s “almost certain” that defensive coordinator Sean Desai won’t return to the team until 2024. Desai has been demonized. amid defensive struggles this season, so this rumor isn’t too far-fetched. Philadelphia’s defense is at the bottom of the league with a total of 23. They have allowed 48 touchdowns, second most in the league, and fans have had enough of bad defense.
Many fans say Desai is fired after the 2023 season ends for the Eagles. But some fans believe the defense isn’t the problem and that head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts have been the biggest part of the team’s struggles. Conversely, while Hurts and Philadelphia’s offense has stalled, the stats show that the defense has been the team’s biggest downfall this season.
Philadelphia has already secured a playoff spot and can still win the NFC East with a win over the New York Giants and a Dallas Cowboys loss to the Washington Commander. The team needs to step up if they want to build on their start to the season in the postseason. Will the Eagles make the playoffs or fall in the first round?
