The Philadelphia Eagles have finished a disappointing 2025 season, one that will go down in history as a crushing failure.
In the running game, which was once one of the team's greatest strengths under Saquon Barkley's leadership, the Eagles saw a disastrous drop-off. The rushing yards per game plummeted from an impressive 184.1 to a paltry 118.2, with Jalen Hurts' yards per rush also falling by nearly a yard and half per attempt.
But it was not just the numbers that were bleak – it was also the team's strategy and execution. The coaching staff made questionable decisions on both personnel and run formations, while Hurts himself seemed reluctant to participate in designed runs. Barkley struggled with his usual production as well.
To make matters worse, the Eagles' famous "Tush Push" play became less effective than ever, a move that once left defenders reeling but now looks almost laughable.
Moving on to the passing game, it was clear that the team's playbook had not changed much from last year – and not for the better. The Eagles relied heavily on hitch routes, with the vanilla all-verts play being exposed by the 49ers defense in a pivotal moment. It was clear that the coaching staff lacked creativity or vision.
Meanwhile, Kevin Patullo faced criticism as well, though some of it may have been unfair. However, there were certain aspects of the offense that he could not control – such as Sirianni's game plans and Hurts' willingness to participate in designed runs.
Speaking of Sirianni, his job is now under a microscope. The Eagles' Super Bowl win two years ago seemed like a distant memory after this lackluster season, and Jeffrey Lurie may well be looking for a change at the top.
On the other hand, A.J. Brown's drama-filled offseason has made it clear that the relationship between him and Hurts is not what it once was – although neither player seems willing to talk about the matter.
But despite all these issues, there were bright spots on defense. Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean both had standout seasons as First-Team All-Pro players, leading a team that still managed to hold opponents under 20 points per game.
On the other hand, Vic Fangio's chances of returning in 2026 are dwindling by the day. His job security is now tenuous at best.
Finally, for Eagles fans who were quick to criticize their team when they had a good record but eventually let things fall apart – it's time to stop whining and accept that sometimes teams just don't live up to expectations.
As the saying goes, "You can't have it all" – although in this case, you might have wanted it even less than that.
In the running game, which was once one of the team's greatest strengths under Saquon Barkley's leadership, the Eagles saw a disastrous drop-off. The rushing yards per game plummeted from an impressive 184.1 to a paltry 118.2, with Jalen Hurts' yards per rush also falling by nearly a yard and half per attempt.
But it was not just the numbers that were bleak – it was also the team's strategy and execution. The coaching staff made questionable decisions on both personnel and run formations, while Hurts himself seemed reluctant to participate in designed runs. Barkley struggled with his usual production as well.
To make matters worse, the Eagles' famous "Tush Push" play became less effective than ever, a move that once left defenders reeling but now looks almost laughable.
Moving on to the passing game, it was clear that the team's playbook had not changed much from last year – and not for the better. The Eagles relied heavily on hitch routes, with the vanilla all-verts play being exposed by the 49ers defense in a pivotal moment. It was clear that the coaching staff lacked creativity or vision.
Meanwhile, Kevin Patullo faced criticism as well, though some of it may have been unfair. However, there were certain aspects of the offense that he could not control – such as Sirianni's game plans and Hurts' willingness to participate in designed runs.
Speaking of Sirianni, his job is now under a microscope. The Eagles' Super Bowl win two years ago seemed like a distant memory after this lackluster season, and Jeffrey Lurie may well be looking for a change at the top.
On the other hand, A.J. Brown's drama-filled offseason has made it clear that the relationship between him and Hurts is not what it once was – although neither player seems willing to talk about the matter.
But despite all these issues, there were bright spots on defense. Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean both had standout seasons as First-Team All-Pro players, leading a team that still managed to hold opponents under 20 points per game.
On the other hand, Vic Fangio's chances of returning in 2026 are dwindling by the day. His job security is now tenuous at best.
Finally, for Eagles fans who were quick to criticize their team when they had a good record but eventually let things fall apart – it's time to stop whining and accept that sometimes teams just don't live up to expectations.
As the saying goes, "You can't have it all" – although in this case, you might have wanted it even less than that.
The Eagles' 2025 season was like a tragic love story – it started with so much promise but ended in heartbreak 
Saquon Barkley's decline is a major concern, and I think they need to rework their game plan around him instead of forcing him into situations he's not comfortable with 
Jalen Hurts' reluctance to run the ball is puzzling, especially considering his athleticism 
The 49ers defense totally roasted them, and it's time for the coaching staff to shake things up 
On the bright side, Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean were absolute studs 
And honestly, Vic Fangio's chances of sticking around are slim... he should've known better than to mess with Jeffrey Lurie 
! Their season was straight up disappointing 
. I mean, Saquon Barkley's leadership on the ground was majorly lacking 
. It's like they took all the magic outta their run game and now they're just kinda...meh 
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. Like, where's the creativity? The 49ers defense was totes exposed by those hitch routes tho 
. And poor Kevin Patullo, he got some harsh criticism 
but I get why - his guys just didn't deliver.
! They led that defense to victory and kept it under 20 points per game 
. Fingers crossed they can build on that momentum next yr 
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! Teams have ups & downs, and sometimes u just gotta accept that 
. Anyway, gotta give props to Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean though - they carried the team to those wins 
