“Quitter” is a nasty word, and respected ESPN voice Troy Aikman – who is the furthest thing from a “shock jock” and customarily keeps a very even keel on his “takes – didn’t use it, exactly.
But if you watched the Philadelphia Eagles’ late-season collapse, all of it bottomed out in an ugly Monday night blowout at Tampa Bay, 32-9, in an NFC playoff game?
“Quitter” is a word that popped into your mind.
“It’s a defeated team, and they were when they came in,” Aikman said in his characterization of the Eagles, who were once 10-1 but ended by having dropped six of their last seven games.
Aikman, on the call Monday night for ESPN, did not hold back on the Eagles during and after a loss that sends into question the job security of coach Nick Sirianni and much, much more.
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“They said all the right things, but you could tell they weren’t feeling it… You cannot go into next season status quo,” Aikman said.
“I know there’s a difference between what players and coaches say, and what they feel. They said all the right things, but you could tell they weren’t feeling it… You cannot go into next season status quo.” – Troy Aikman on the Eagles’ finish and potential offseason changes pic.twitter.com/i1tT4MigLX
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 16, 2024
Aikman even pinpointed one play that he suggested illustrates how little the Eagles seemed to care …
“I don’t know what that is,” he said on a big Tampa play in which Philly offered little resistance, “but we’ve seen enough of it all year long … It continues … on both sides of the ball, to just show the problems that Philadelphia has had and why they had the collapse that they had to end this season.”
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“I don’t know what that is but we’ve seen enough of it all year long.”
“It continues…on both sides of the ball, to just show the problems that Philadelphia has had and why they had the collapse that they had to end this season.”
Troy Aikman pulling no punches on the Eagles. pic.twitter.com/eNP76mW9pG
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 16, 2024
What kinds of changes will the Eagles make in the offseason?
#FireNick https://t.co/Z0JqD8xjxr
— Eytan (@shandershow) January 16, 2024
To Aikman, it is clear: The Eagles need more people who are – even when the chips are down – willing to give effort. … something he did not see in Tampa.
And again, if you watched the game, it’s something you didn’t see, either.
There are some unwise people who have chosen to avoid reading the statements of former Dallas Cowboys star and current ESPN analyst Troy Aikman. The quarterback referred to the Philadelphia Eagles as a “defeated team” earlier this week following their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Aikman also suggested that the Eagles need to make significant changes during the offseason, including replacing head coach Nick Sirianni. Aikman was candid in his assessment, implying that the Eagles lacked passion and effort in their recent performance, which carries weight due to his experience and success as a player and analyst. His comments have generated a significant amount of attention on social media and within the NFL community.
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Over the course of the late season, one thing became increasingly apparent: the Philadelphia Eagles transformed from title contenders to underperformers. The ESPN analyst didn’t mince words, commenting that the Eagles had a defeated mentality upon entering the game, which led to their 32-9 thrashing by the Buccaneers. Regardless of their 10-1 start, the Eagles went on to lose six of their final seven games, leading to significant distress from the fan base and media. Aikman spoke his mind during the game broadcast, asserting that the Eagles were not adequately demonstrating their convictions with their performance and demeanor.
Aikman shared his candid take on social media, claiming that the Eagles failed to display layered depth between their verbal declarations and actions. Aikman targeted the Eagles’ unsuccessful play as an illustration of the lack of effort and refusal to confront the team’s problems. The demonstration of these points led to major offseason decisions for the team’s ownership, who are contemplating significant alterations.
It’s important to note that Aikman’s opinions have widespread reverberations. Professional analysts’ thoughts on teams, especially former players, frequently uncover crucial details that casual fans and media outlets overlook. Aikman’s analysis hasn’t dented his reputation, only enhancing it thanks to a well-articulated viewpoint. It’s curious to know what will happen as a result of the dire situation in Philadelphia discussed on the ESPN broadcast.
The situation in Philadelphia is unusual. The Eagles have been far more successful in recent years; however, they have faced internal turmoil since winning the Super Bowl. Experts believe that a critical culture change must occur this offseason. It remains to be seen whether the organization will invest in changes and varying viewpoints, or ignore Aikman’s analysis.
The Eagles’ future remains uncertain after their loss to the Buccaneers. It’s disappointing to see a once-promising team deteriorate to such an extent. Sheikh Al Thani, an executive from the Qatari Royal Family, has planned to buy a significant share in the team. This information becomes more fascinating with the knowledge that the Qatari Royal Family has a previous history of investing in sports.
When pressed for further detail regarding the sale of the franchise, the Eagles’ representatives replied that the transaction was still indefinite. Other NFL teams have faced similar turbulence in the past. It’s critical to keep an eye out and provide insight when necessary, as Aikman did.
