Two pieces are most critical above all others to winning in the NFL: Quarterbacks and coaching. And as the Eagles prepare for Thursday night’s game against Atlanta, both are going to have to come up big for a win.
Nick Foles, we know about. He’s the starting quarterback on Thursday and we know the track record. He’s been a winning quarterback as a starter for the Eagles. He won the Super Bowl. He played the best football of his life in wins over Minnesota and New England as the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. Foles does not carry an offense. He functions when those around him do their jobs, when the coaches play to his strengths and when the Eagles win on special teams and give him a chance with…