Repeat 7-9 seasons usually don't indicate that a team is improving, but the Philadelphia Eagles are an exception as they enter their second season under the direction of head coach Doug Pederson.
While the sub-.500 campaign during Chip Kelly's final year at the helm in 2015 exemplified a serious lack of talent and cohesion on the roster, an identical record in 2016 could be viewed as a success. Despite sizable roster gaps on both sides of the ball and a rookie quarterback leading the way, the Eagles proved that they're on the rise and just needed a couple of key improvements before taking the next step.