It's Halloween in Philadelphia. But the treats from last season’s Super Bowl have soured. The afterglow of a Super Bowl championship is replaced by the cold, hard light of a new NFL season. Let’s be real. Howie Roseman has been a wizard for years. He’s pulled rabbits out of helmets. His spells have turned late-round picks into Pro Bowlers. But those very spells are now revealing a few cracks in the foundation.
The Eagles hold a respectable 6-2 record. They've made a significant comeback after a two-game losing streak. But is everything clearly alright? Many of the wins have felt more like struggles than statements.