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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501
I grew up in PA too. Philly fans are not delusional. They know their shit, it's just that there aren't many true fans. They didn't give Joe Pa a hard time until the game passed him by, nor have they given much shit to Jerry Manuel or Larry Brown. They gave shit to Reid because he wasn't winning. Understandable reaction.
What's been said above is accurate and most of what I've heard too. The "not wanting to run" deal is a bit exaggerated. I don't worry about it in terms of Charles not getting touches as much as I do passing too often in run situations like short yardage or goal line. And the game management stuff is totally true too.
I'm with Eagles fans on this, but not as extreme. Great hire, he'll make this team a lot better, but we really have to hope that Reid doesn't build a good team only to repeatedly shoot himself in the foot.
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one thing you have to understand is that 70 to 80 percent of the fan base only knows ANDY REID EAGLES. 14 years is a long time. The current 30 year old Eagles fan was 16 when Andy was hired in Philly. That is a LONG time. Majority of their current fanbase jumped on board in the 2000 decade when they were winning. Most of their younger base dont know or experience the Eagles prior to Andy Reid or their losing culture prior to Andy.
They didnt have to endure what a Chiefs fan has, with consistent losing seasons, coaching, staff, FO changes, etc. This year was the first year in like 14 years the Eagles had a true blue LOSING season. Nobody counts that down year with Mike McMahon or whatever that bozos name was. This year was a real stinker for them, and for most Eagles fans, that was a first experience for them.