I have gone out on a limb by predicting he stays. I am originally from Phila., so I am a big fan of the team. My gut feeling is that the owner, Jeff Lurie, and Reid and quite close. Everyone points to the off season benchmark that Lurie gave Reid, that he must improve on 8-8, "or else"...
I don't buy it. Lurie appreciates all the good years too much and I think he writes this season off. Don't forget that Reid's son overdosed in the preseason and of course the team's offensive line has been decimated by injury. Reid still has a year left on his contract. Against all odds... I am quite confident that Lurie brings Reid back for a final contract year. The fans will just have to suck it up and deal with it. Maybe I am wrong, and it wouldn't be a first - but my gut tells me he's coming back in 2013.
As an Eagles fan for the 25 years of my life, if Andy Reid is brought back, I am switching teams. Absolutely.
I, for one, hated, HATED Juan Castillo being anointed defensive coordinator but this year when he was fired, it was the offense struggling, not the defense. But Andy Reid felt the pressure and did something drastic. Andy Reid is the root of all problems. He has control over scouting, player development, coaching staff, etc. If Andy Reid were brought back in Philly, the only way that I personally would welcome/accept it is if he is strictly offensive coordinator or QB coach; nothing more.
And my hatred for him having too much power absolutely stems from him having overarching control of scouting and drafting. I will never forgive Andy Reid for passing on both Jason Pierre-Paul AND Earl Thomas, to trade up for Brandon Graham who has been the Philly bust of all busts (beyond Bunkley, Justice, & Patterson).
I, for one, hated, HATED Juan Castillo being anointed defensive coordinator but this year when he was fired, it was the offense struggling, not the defense. But Andy Reid felt the pressure and did something drastic. Andy Reid is the root of all problems. He has control over scouting, player development, coaching staff, etc. If Andy Reid were brought back in Philly, the only way that I personally would welcome/accept it is if he is strictly offensive coordinator or QB coach; nothing more.
And my hatred for him having too much power absolutely stems from him having overarching control of scouting and drafting. I will never forgive Andy Reid for passing on both Jason Pierre-Paul AND Earl Thomas, to trade up for Brandon Graham who has been the Philly bust of all busts (beyond Bunkley, Justice, & Patterson).
They have been the laughing stock for the past 9 weeks ( even that last second win in Tampa ) didn't take that away.
Jets are a close 2nd, followed by KC, Jacksonville and AZ.
Has nothing to do with record, as I have the jets at #2. It's the way they play the game, and the dumb things they do as a Team.
