A strange story out of the Novacare Complex seems to point to a Philadelphia Eagles organization that, both on and off the field, simply doesn’t have a clue.
News of a firing by the Eagles broke overnight. If you’re wondering why there’s no hubbub over it, it’s because it was of someone who has nothing to do with the mess that has unfolded on the field in the 2012 season. Or anyone you’ve even heard of. The team fired VP of Communications Rob Zeiger.
So….yeah. Zeiger’s responsibilities included heading up the Birds’ public affairs department, as well as serving as a liaison between owner Jeffrey Lurie, other members of the Eagles’ front office, and the media.
More meaningful to many of us, Zeiger is the poor soul trotted out to confront fan outrage on WIP following the loss to the Cowboys over attempts to raise the volume of the music at the Linc to drown out the boos of Eagles fans to a primetime audience.
If you’re keeping track, this is the second firing of an Eagles big-wig this season that will do absolutely nothing to improve the situation in which the team finds itself. The first, of course, was the firing of defensive coordinator Juan Castillo, who is sitting home cackling at how things have unfolded as I write.
There is already much speculation and trepidation about how things will go down on Monday night, both on and off the field. Will the nation witness on Monday Night Football exactly how much fan disgust, disdain and outrage there is for Andy Reid and the Eagles’ woeful performance this season? And just how badly will team officials botch up attempts to “manage” the situation?
Or, here’s a novel idea. Perhaps the team will actually play like it belongs in the National Football League and defeat the only team in the NFC with a worse record, the Carolina Panthers. And then sure, there will be signs, but the Eagles fans who bother to show actually may have a little something to cheer about!
A little head shake for you as you start your Thanksgiving plans and preparations. Be good and stay safe.
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