Mornhinweg-Washburn spat not about play-calling
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Mornhinweg-Washburn spat not about play-calling
Jeff McLane and Jonathan Tamari
The Marty Mornhinweg-Jim Washburn confrontation that resulted in the two Eagles coaches having to be separated by team personnel was not about offensive play-calling, as previously speculated, team sources said.
The spat occurred in the first half when Mornhinweg bumped into Washburn and the defensive line coach took exception and pushed the offensive coordinator back. Mornhinweg didn't back down and the two exchanged words and eventually had to be separated, one Eagles source said.
Some have speculated that Washburn, the Eagles' fiery defensive line coach, was unhappy with Mornhinweg's pass-heavy play-calling in the first half, one that did little to rest the defense.
The incident was just the latest for a 4-7 Eagles team that appears to be coming apart at the seams. They have little time to wallow in their misery, however. A short work week awaits and a cross-country flight to Seattle for a Thursday night game at the Seahawks.
The tiff between the coaches was an oft-broached subject at the NovaCare Complex following a Monday walkthrough.
"That’s a tough situation because that should never happen," Eagles running back LeSean McCoy said. "Coaches or players, we’re in this thing together. I guess things happen playing a sport like this, everything’s always a team, team first. You might have disagreements, guys might feel a certain type of way, but you work it out."
Coach quarrels happen all the time, but rarely do they occur in public view during a game.
"Sensationalism. It's just something that can get blown out of proportion easily," Eagles guard Evan Mathis said. "Things like that happen in this sport. We all get wowed up and fired up. It's nothing personal."
yea right keep spinning it. of course it was about play calling. they both blow and have failed miserably this year.— bhamss1- Not telling us much here
please report back when you know what happened— connorjr - Jeff fisher would be a good choice to replace that LOSER Andy— 658012
- LOL......I agree with burbguy!— NC Eagle Fan
- Just punch him in the face!hahahahahah I'm an avid Eagle fan and I don't wish bad on him or anyone but this had to happen in order for them to dump Reid. He has run his course, happens to any coach after an extended run w/ no titles. Ask Reeves or even Shanahan who DID win. I'm ok w/ Fisher too.— drenner
- It was all about the food Andy ordered for the flight. Wash was furious about all mased potatoes all the time, while Marty was all in with Andy. Wash thought it was OFFENSIVE.— NewMick314
- keep washburn and mudd, fire reid marty and andy. and jeff fisher has yet to win a super bowl as well, just to remind everyone. he is almost exactly like reid, many good seasons and playoff appearances with nothing to show for it. i would take him as d coordinator though. the defense was in the top of the league the 2 years he was here— IVIAVERICKx20x
- keep washburn and mudd, fire reid marty and andy. and jeff fisher has yet to win a super bowl as well, just to remind everyone. he is almost exactly like reid, many good seasons and playoff appearances with nothing to show for it. i would take him as d coordinator though. the defense was in the top of the league the 2 years he was here— IVIAVERICKx20x
- keep washburn and mudd, fire reid marty and andy. and jeff fisher has yet to win a super bowl as well, just to remind everyone. he is almost exactly like reid, many good seasons and playoff appearances with nothing to show for it. i would take him as d coordinator though. the defense was in the top of the league the 2 years he was here— IVIAVERICKx20x
- keep washburn and mudd, fire reid marty and andy. and jeff fisher has yet to win a super bowl as well, just to remind everyone. he is almost exactly like reid, many good seasons and playoff appearances with nothing to show for it. i would take him as d coordinator though. the defense was in the top of the league the 2 years he was here— IVIAVERICKx20x
- keep washburn and mudd, fire reid marty and andy. and jeff fisher has yet to win a super bowl as well, just to remind everyone. he is almost exactly like reid, many good seasons and playoff appearances with nothing to show for it. i would take him as d coordinator though. the defense was in the top of the league the 2 years he was here— IVIAVERICKx20x
- didnt mean to post 5 times, sorry— IVIAVERICKx20x
- Does anyone still believe the blah blah, blah that comes out of this organization? Washburn wanted to see if Marty's headset was tuned to Pirate Radio instead of the game. Does anyone remember Marty's track record as coach of the Lions? He and Reid must go, oh take Castillo with you.— J Bird
when do pitchers and catchers report?- It would be AWESOME to have Barfy McNabb back, wouldn't it?
Just the thought of him puking all over...takes me back.
— DreamTeamWeaver
