There’s a particular flavor of dread known only to Philadelphia sports fans. It’s the feeling of a scouting report sounding a little too much like a eulogy for your own team’s chances. This week, that feeling is creeping in from the Florida heat. The Eagles are sailing into undefeated territory, but a ghost from last season's schedule lurks in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Now, the man in charge of slaying that ghost just paid the opponent a massive compliment.
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio addressed the media. When asked about the Buccaneers' offense, he didn’t just offer the usual coach-speak.