The Eagles have a loaded roster, and although they are potential Super Bowl favorites, could this team, filled with 12 stars making $10+ million a season or more, have a collapse worse than what we experienced in 2024?
ESPN looked at the ceilings and floors for all 32 NFL teams. While Tim McManus believes the club could win 13 games as they did in 2022, McManus wouldn’t be shocked if the Birds went 8-9 with the wheels falling off.
Ceiling: 13-4
Biggest X factor: Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore
Floor: 8-9
The Eagles’ high-powered attack fell into a funk late last season, aiding in the team’s 1-6 collapse and early playoff exit. Offensive coordinator Brian Johnson was fired and head coach Nick Sirianni handed much of the creative control over to Johnson’s replacement, Moore. The former Cowboys and Chargers OC has been hard at work addressing problem areas from last season, including lack of pre-snap motion (the Eagles were last in that category in 2023) and effectiveness against the blitz (Jalen Hurts threw a league-high eight interceptions when facing those pressures). A disconnect in visions between Hurts and Sirianni helped fuel the downturn. It’s imperative Moore and Hurts sync up. — Tim McManus
The offense is loaded, and as long as Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Lane Johnson can avoid injury, things will be fine. On defense, Vic Fangio’s presence alone should count for two wins, and improved play at the linebacker position could push this unit into the top ten.
