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Marcus Hayes: Eagles lost key piece when Josh McDaniels slithered back to New England

If you’re partial to the Eagles, and if you assume they’re destined for dynasty, don’t overlook the attrition boosted upon them from the Mortheast. Think about it, and get your hackles up and, in your most sarcastic inner voice, say:

Thanks a lot, Patriots.

Especially you, Josh McDaniels.

When McDaniels reneged on his agreement to coach the Colts so he could remain as New England’s offensive coordinator, he unwittingly destabilized the foundation of the Eagles franchise. The Birds reached Super Bowl LII and beat the Patriots thanks to astoundingly efficient offensive execution, fruits of the labor of offensive coordinator Frank Reich and quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo.