Dutch 874 Posted August 30, 2012 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000056656/article/andy-reid-needs-better-than-88-to-keep-job-lurie-says Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie made it clear earlier this offseason that Eagles coach Andy Reid was on the hot seat. Improvement was needed. On Thursday, Lurie made sure no one misunderstood. Debate: Good, but not good enough Who will be the best team to miss the playoffs in 2012? Some of our experts think Michael Vick's Eagles are at risk. More ... Lurie said at a news conference "8-8 would not" be good enough for Reid to return as head coach in 2013. "We need substantial improvement," Lurie said compared to last year's record. "We have a very good team on paper." Consider the gauntlet thrown down. This puts a lot of pressure on Reid, but Lurie didn't say anything that we didn't already know. Lurie just said it in a nice quotable way that will be featured in Friday's newspaper and then repeated all season long. It could go down as unnecessary a quote as Vince Young's "Dream Team" missive. Lurie said that any potential contract extension talks for Reid will wait until after the 2012 season. If the Eagles do as well as our NFL.com analysts think, Reid should have no problem. Another disappointing year and Lurie made it clear that he will blow the whole thing up, including the longest tenured coach in the league and possibly Michael Vick with him. If Andy does lose his job next year for whatever reason, I bet you some retired head coaches that have turned down other teams would start popping out the wood works; Jon Gruden, Bill Cowher, maybe Bill Parcels or Tony Dungy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanbrock 1,684 Posted August 30, 2012 Get ready for 10-6 and one and done in the playoffs haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) lol... Idk, the title says 8-8, but Lurie expressed all he's worried about is a championship. You have to hear his full press conference to hear what he had to say. He basically pointed out that everyone has to step up. He even brought up Vick that he wants to see him play at that elite lv that he did in 2010. He even brought up other elite QBs like Aaron Rodgers and elite passing QB teams like Green Bay, New Orleans, and New England. He gave great respect to those 3 teams and their talent level at length. Lurie expressed that our organization has experienced success at every level except the superbowl.. his eyes are only on the prize. He knows we have the talent but wants it to be put to good use. Sounds like he was putting his word down in a very polite professional and indirect manner (innuendo) that ppl have to step up this year or changes will be made. Reid and Vick it sounds like. He was solely focused on winning a championship and that message rung throughout the conference. I liked it. Superbowl or Bust. We need a Jeff Luries press conference Skip to 12:40 about team talk http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/multimedia/videos/Luries-State-of-the-Team-Address/f20e5288-b509-472a-a8a9-a22dd6cc4ded Edited August 31, 2012 by dutchff7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glanvilles Grits 142 Posted August 31, 2012 It all depends on the never ending Mike Vick Injury saga. If he stays healthy and can perform like he did in 2010, that team is in great shape. But. . He won't stay healthy, not going to happen. So they better hope that Foles can carry his pre-season success into real regular season scenarios. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted August 31, 2012 If the defense sucks, Castillo is canned and Todd Bowles is our defensive coordinator, at the very least. Bowles could be an in-house head coach candidate if Lurie decides to clean house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted September 1, 2012 If the defense sucks, Castillo is canned and Todd Bowles is our defensive coordinator, at the very least. Bowles could be an in-house head coach candidate if Lurie decides to clean house. Idk if Bowles would be next up for the Job only after 1 year with the team. i could see Lurie grabbing someone outside the organization. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rzb+ 367 Posted September 1, 2012 If Andy does lose his job next year for whatever reason, I bet you some retired head coaches that have turned down other teams would start popping out the wood works; Jon Gruden, Bill Cowher, maybe Bill Parcels or Tony Dungy. I'll take that bet. Sounds like wishing thinking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucman 891 Posted September 1, 2012 Bill Cowher wants the Giants job and nothing else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted September 1, 2012 I'll take that bet. Sounds like wishing thinking Not wishing thinking, just theorizing what if situations. Honestly, I don't want Andy to go anywhere. I'm just not sold on our DEF Coord yet... but that was Andys call =\. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick 791 Posted September 1, 2012 If the defense sucks, Castillo is canned and Todd Bowles is our defensive coordinator, at the very least. Bowles could be an in-house head coach candidate if Lurie decides to clean house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted September 1, 2012 Mav, this will be Bowles' first season with the Eagles organization, so he would likely be spared from an in-house purging, as he is not an entrenched member of the Andy Reid coaching tree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omerta+ 1,206 Posted September 2, 2012 Whoever they choose better not try to revamp that offense. While they may be able to replace Vick with Foles easily Desean Jackson's gamebreaking speed will have dissipated and he will just be a really fast guy among many in a few years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers 380 Posted September 3, 2012 Get ready for 10-6 and one and done in the playoffs haha. They'll make it to the NFC Championship at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paladin 3 Posted September 4, 2012 Another brilliant ownership move to feed the media vultures bye undermining his head coach before the start of a season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted September 4, 2012 Another brilliant ownership move to feed the media vultures bye undermining his head coach before the start of a season. Lol... kinda have to agree there... You know he had this same conversation with Andy Reid so he didn't necessarily have to say that part to the public. He mainly said 8-8 is unacceptable that that our organization has experienced just about every type of success besides a superbowl. He never said no superbowl = Andy gone per say.. but give the media an inch and they will ride it 101 yards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
