Andy Reid: Eagles will be OK
Andy Reid seemed to want to calm the waters in his day-after news conference, following the Eagles' 16-14 loss at Pittsburgh Sunday.
Andy Reid: Eagles will be OK
Les Bowen, Daily News Staff Writer
Andy Reid seemed to want to calm the waters in his day-after news conference, following the Eagles' 16-14 loss at Pittsburgh Sunday.
Reid's message was that the 3-2 Eagles are generally playing well, that they have a couple of fundamental things they need to fix, but they are on the right path.
"We're the second-lowest-scoring team in the National Football League right now" because of turnovers, Reid said. "We've got to make sure we fix that ... We've done well with the interception part of it, we're doing a better job with the protection part of it, and the decision-making part of it, [now] we've got to take care of the football. Then, we've got to be able to get off the field on that last [Steelers] drive."
Reid noted that defensively, even though the Eagles' sack numbers are way down, so are their points allowed. He said teams are playing more conservatively, keeping in extra blockers, running shorter, quicker routes, because of the Birds' pressure.
Reid was asked about some of quarterback Michael Vick's statements following the game. Vick said he knows he has to stop fumbling, but he also repeated his familiar view that turnovers are part of the game, and even said that everything happens for a reason, indicating somehow that God or fate might cause him to give the ball away.
Reid said he was pretty sure Vick was asked about fumbling more than a few times Sunday. He did not seemed worried about the quarterback's mindset: "Nobody is more competitive than this guy. He knows he can't fumble...He's going to get that right."
Reid lauded "the grit of this football team, the toughness."
"We haven't been stopped as much as we've stopped ourselves," he said.
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The only reported injuries from Sunday were Mychal Kendricks' ankle and Bryce Brown's shoulder. Both players should practice Wednesday, Andy Reid said.
v— Professor1982
I think Andy needs to put Vick in a better position to not fumble. Maybe Andy can invent some sort of satchel or sling into which Vick can store the ball when he wants to run?— SMitchell- No one is beating the Eagles, but themselves. If we fix our own problems, M-Vick and company will become an unstoppable force.— CapitanesAhi
- In my opinion give Vick one more start to rectify the situation. Otherwise give Foles the two weeks preparation the bye week brings. It will force Andy Flintstone and Marty Rubble to alter their play calling, allowing McCoy more touches and Foles shorter quicker throws. At least one would hope! This team could easily be 5-1 but just as easily be 0-6. Not good!— JDeL
- I used to enjoy Andy's press conferences after the team lost. He was arrogant and curt. Lowry told him to straighten up his act and he has tried to do that. Unfortunately, the team is still losing and he will lose his job at the end of this season.— BobSG
- The team is moving in the right direction. They played a desperate and physical Pittsburgh team to the end, a game that in years past they may have gotten bullied and whipped on the scoreboard. Still, is it too much to ask for the Eagles to actually win a game like this on the road once in a while? If it weren't for the Giants, they would never get a quality road win.— dblankj
- Beat Detroit and it will be candy and unicorns for everyone. Get back to work everyone. Don't jump past the nets.— NYPHILLYPHAN
- hey andy - the eagles will most definitely NOT be OK. you're still in charge.— jakeAZ
- The Eagles will never win under Vick. He just is what he is. He's going to turn the ball over. Whether its an INT or a fumble, he's going to turn it over. I miss Donovan :(— Eaglenation5
- The forecast for Sunday in Pittsburgh was rain and here is the convo: Andy Reid to Marty: Rain, huh? Well, I think this calls for a 90-10% pass to run ratio in the first half, what do you think?" Marty: "What's 'run' mean? Whatever, as usual, let's fool the defensive coordinator by keeping Vick in the pocket, it always works." These guys suck and we aren't winning anything with this staff.— girouxforpresident
- ok well lets hope they will be ok and vick can stop with the fumbling but if he stops with the fumbling do we go back to interceptions? i think its one or the other or it seems like it. i dont blame the D for yesterday i blame vick. but hopefully he fixes these problems and the coaches fix their issues and we make this year special... hopefully, i can hope and vick and the rest can shut us up. just doesnt seem like it will happen though. but we can hope.— defroe
- Someon PLEASE explain why a team of 'professional' football players need to work on the fundamentals. Something is wrong with your players if they can't figure out how to tackle or hold on to the ball. I see pop warner kids with more discipline. Joke.— km464471
- humorous comments for a 3-2 team. We have one suggesting vick is gambling and throwing games, another democrat analogy (because if we can just relive 2000-2008 wed be in grand shape), and another million excuses for Vick and blame for the coach. Hey, coaches are responsible for players fumbling, who knew. If you just ran when you were supposed to throw, or didnt call a timeout and killed a drive things would be even better right, its just so easy coaching in the nfl all you guys could do it.— peteike
- I hope the Eagles are happy with their 100 million dollar investment in their human turnover machine. Andy must be because he refuses to put Foles in even for one series just to see what he has got or at least for a change of pace. Andy's job is on the line this year (or so the boss says). You'd think he would want to give Foles a shot. But he will keep Mr. Turnover as his QB unless he gets injured. The Eagles could easily be 0-5 as 3-2. I wonder if Reid ever thinks about that.— fanup
- This is a top NFL team. The only thing they have to change is the quarterback. He is not able to see the defense he is facing, is confused and has no idea where the blitzs are coming from.Reid, as alwazys is in denial. Jeffrey should admit he made a mistake and eat the rsst of Vick's contract. Also fire the coach whp thought Vick was an elite QB like Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. Hey Andy, how many games can an NFL team win averaging 14 to 16 points a game? That's how many the Eagles will win.
— mario1239
