The same could be true for the coaching staff.
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Stafford is a combined 73-of-111 passing (66 percent) for 861 yards with eight total touchdowns, one interception and a passer rating of 106.5 over the Lions’ three-game winning streak. Here are a few suggestions to make the final five games somewhat palatable for the fans. Now that it has, we’re seeing how the players have responded, and that response shows that a great culture foundation was never really there in the first place. But there are times, like when the team is struggling defensively and down by two or more scores, such as this most recent Thanksgiving Day massacre in Detroit, where all the offensive pace does is assure that the team will fail spectacularly. Just about everything was on point for Detroit, and it might have been even more lopsided if the running game could have finally gotten going.
The Lions played well defensively across the board, with the Eagles not scoring their second touchdown until the score was 48-7.
Kelly, who said before the latest demoralizing loss that he had “tremendous confidence in Billy Davis, continues to maintain the faith”.
It was the fourth time Romo has thrown multiple pick-6s in a game, and the first since a 34-18 home loss in 2012 against a Chicago defense that was among the league’s best in forcing turnovers.
Rowe wasn’t the only Eagle unable to defend Johnson. The Eagles responded with another three-and-out that lasted 40 seconds. The Lions would score on their next three drives (two *TDs and one ^FG) to take a 24-7 lead at halftime.
The Lions opened the second half with a drive that lasted 7:51.
So at times when the Eagles have the ball, huddle up, take some time off the clock, let the defense rest. He has been the heart of the Eagles defense from his arrival in 2012 until suffering his torn Achilles last November. He’s 31 years old, and is clearly slowed not only by the Achilles, but also by a hamstring injury.
That Dallas game was no turning point. It’s the same knee that kept him out for the entire 2014 season with a torn ACL.
Carroll played just 17 snaps. That’s not to say Goode is the answer, but at least give him a chance.
The Eagles brought back a familiar face. The offensive line is below average, especially at guard, which might affect the team’s ability to run inside with marquee back DeMarco Murray. RB Ryan Mathews and TE Zach Ertz were inactive because of lingering concussion symptoms.
At tight end, it’s easy to admire Brent Celek’s work ethic and determination. Then again, Byron Maxwell wasn’t doing any better on the other side, and it was Malcolm Jenkins who was victimized by Johnson’s third end-zone catch, which gave the Lions a 38-7 lead with more than 20 minutes remaining in the game.
To make matters worse, the Eagles starting cornerback Nolan Carroll II broke his ankle during the Detroit game.
And at wide receiver, the Eagles need to do whatever they can to keep Miles Austin off the field, and to limit Riley Cooper’s snaps.
The most likely reason for Kelly to stay is that according to ESPN if Kelly does decide to leave or if he gets fired the team he leaves will be such a project for anyone to take over the team will be in rebuilding for years to come.
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There’s nothing to gain by playing Cooper and Austin anymore. You ask me what the biggest difference is, thats the biggest difference, I think it proves statistically it has through the beginning of time in our game, thats the No. 1 indicator, Caldwell said.
