The Philadelphia Eagles’ collapse down the stretch of the 2023 season will be a subject of study and fascination for years to come. They started the year undefeated by ripping off 10 straight wins and then lost six of their last seven games. It was a stunning reversal from the defending NFC champions and even more so because there was no discernible reason why. The roster suffered some injuries, most notably to Jalen Hurts’ knee, but their stars weren’t dropping like flies. They just went from one of the league’s best team to below-average, seemingly overnight.
There are many possible football-related explanations to this, such as regression in turnover luck and opposing teams figuring out their schemes and other such concepts. But the fall was so swift and steep that Eagles fans and the football world in general are still seeking answers. Craig Carton appeared to hint at what might have gone wrong on yesterday’s episode of his eponymous show, telling his panel that the Eagles faced a “problem that would splinter any group of men.” He then said it would be interesting to see if a certain “high-profile” player were still on the Eagles, clearly suggesting that a big name on the team was involved in whatever problem he has alleged knowledge of.
