It looks like rock bottom for each of the Eagles' last 10 seasons is a recurring theme, with various degrees of recovery.
For the 2015 team, after a humiliating 45-14 loss on Thanksgiving and another crushing 45-17 defeat to Jameis Winston's Buccaneers a week prior, the Eagles managed a respectable finish of 7-9. However, their season was all but over by then, and they failed to bounce back from such adversity.
In 2016, after being blown out by the Bengals 29-0 and losing several players' effort throughout the game, Doug Pederson's team rebounded somewhat, finishing 7-9. But it wasn't a particularly strong recovery, especially considering their initial struggles.
The 2017 season saw Nick Foles take over as starter after Carson Wentz suffered a knee injury, but the Eagles were woefully unimpressive at times, leading to questions about Pederson's coaching abilities and the team's overall direction. However, they managed to overcome those doubts in the playoffs, winning their first Super Bowl with Foles at the helm.
In 2018, after a devastating 48-7 loss to Drew Brees and the Saints, the Eagles rebounded somewhat, finishing 9-7 and setting themselves up for success in the following season. They demonstrated a newfound resilience and competitiveness that paid off in the playoffs.
The 2019 team struggled at times, particularly on defense, but managed to close out the regular season strong with an impressive run of five straight wins against NFC East rivals, ultimately winning the division title. Although they were eliminated from the postseason by Jadeveon Clowney's cheap shot on Wentz, their late-season surge proved significant.
However, in 2020, after Carson Wentz's ineffectiveness and eventual benching, the Eagles meekly faded into the offseason with three consecutive losses. There was little recovery to speak of that year.
The 2021 season saw Nick Sirianni take over as head coach, but despite a strong initial start, the team struggled in the middle of the season before Shane Steichen took over play-calling duties and the Eagles found their footing once again, finishing with a 9-8 record. However, they ultimately fell short in the playoffs.
In contrast, the 2022 team was a model of consistency, but even that couldn't shield them from potential adversity when they faced two straight losses with Gardner Minshew at quarterback after Carson Wentz's injury. Fortunately, they rebounded strongly to secure the top seed and won their first Super Bowl in franchise history.
The 2023 season saw the Eagles struggle mightily before Sirianni made a surprise halftime call against the Giants that sparked widespread criticism, including the eventual firing of coordinators and even Sirianni himself after a humiliating Wild Card round loss. But that's a story for another day.
Finally, the 2024 team got off to a disastrous start with a blowout loss in Tampa Bay before taking a well-deserved break and then exploding into form, finishing with an incredible 12-1 run and ultimately repeating as Super Bowl champions. That's certainly some impressive recovery from rock bottom!
For the 2015 team, after a humiliating 45-14 loss on Thanksgiving and another crushing 45-17 defeat to Jameis Winston's Buccaneers a week prior, the Eagles managed a respectable finish of 7-9. However, their season was all but over by then, and they failed to bounce back from such adversity.
In 2016, after being blown out by the Bengals 29-0 and losing several players' effort throughout the game, Doug Pederson's team rebounded somewhat, finishing 7-9. But it wasn't a particularly strong recovery, especially considering their initial struggles.
The 2017 season saw Nick Foles take over as starter after Carson Wentz suffered a knee injury, but the Eagles were woefully unimpressive at times, leading to questions about Pederson's coaching abilities and the team's overall direction. However, they managed to overcome those doubts in the playoffs, winning their first Super Bowl with Foles at the helm.
In 2018, after a devastating 48-7 loss to Drew Brees and the Saints, the Eagles rebounded somewhat, finishing 9-7 and setting themselves up for success in the following season. They demonstrated a newfound resilience and competitiveness that paid off in the playoffs.
The 2019 team struggled at times, particularly on defense, but managed to close out the regular season strong with an impressive run of five straight wins against NFC East rivals, ultimately winning the division title. Although they were eliminated from the postseason by Jadeveon Clowney's cheap shot on Wentz, their late-season surge proved significant.
However, in 2020, after Carson Wentz's ineffectiveness and eventual benching, the Eagles meekly faded into the offseason with three consecutive losses. There was little recovery to speak of that year.
The 2021 season saw Nick Sirianni take over as head coach, but despite a strong initial start, the team struggled in the middle of the season before Shane Steichen took over play-calling duties and the Eagles found their footing once again, finishing with a 9-8 record. However, they ultimately fell short in the playoffs.
In contrast, the 2022 team was a model of consistency, but even that couldn't shield them from potential adversity when they faced two straight losses with Gardner Minshew at quarterback after Carson Wentz's injury. Fortunately, they rebounded strongly to secure the top seed and won their first Super Bowl in franchise history.
The 2023 season saw the Eagles struggle mightily before Sirianni made a surprise halftime call against the Giants that sparked widespread criticism, including the eventual firing of coordinators and even Sirianni himself after a humiliating Wild Card round loss. But that's a story for another day.
Finally, the 2024 team got off to a disastrous start with a blowout loss in Tampa Bay before taking a well-deserved break and then exploding into form, finishing with an incredible 12-1 run and ultimately repeating as Super Bowl champions. That's certainly some impressive recovery from rock bottom!
. They always seem to find a way to overcome adversity and prove people wrong. I mean, who would've thought they'd go from getting destroyed 45-14 on Thanksgiving in 2015 to winning it all just two years later? It's like they got a bad case of the post-bye blues 
. But for real though, Nick Sirianni's halftime call against the Giants was wild 
. and let's be real, most of those "resurrected" seasons are pretty forgettable, with some being straight up embarrassing 
. i'm not saying it's all on the coaches or players, but sometimes you gotta wonder what's really going on behind the scenes 
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. I mean, think about it - from a 45-14 loss on Thanksgiving to repeating as Super Bowl champs... that's some crazy turnaround 
. The team's ability to adapt and overcome adversity is definitely something to be admired 
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. Ultimately, it's this willingness to confront adversity head-on that has allowed the team to consistently punch above their weight 
... except instead of blocks, it's their season. I love how they can go from "we're toast" to "we're on top" in like 2 seasons. It's like they have a PhD in recovery mode 
They just kept rolling and never looked back. And yeah, repeating as Super Bowl champs is no joke, that's some serious consistency. But at the same time, I'm still trying to process how they've managed to avoid total collapse all these years. It's almost like they have a secret sauce or something... 
!! They've had such a rollercoaster of seasons but they always seem to bounce back in some way 
! And now with that insane 12-1 run this season, they're basically unstoppable 
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[Doge meme of Eagles fans smiling and holding up their "L" flags] 
it just goes to show that with the right mix of talent and leadership, even the toughest of times can be overcome 
Is that too much to ask?!
. They bounce back, win games, and somehow make it to the playoffs. I'm not saying they don't have talent or coaches who can lead them, but it's like they're constantly on borrowed time 
. Remember that 2017 season? Nick Foles took over and won the Super Bowl – what a turnaround! 
. I'm just waiting for the inevitable crash, you know? 
Will they be the next team to hit rock bottom? Only time will tell 
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. And that 2022 team was something else 
The 2024 season though, wow! That comeback is pure magic 
. I'm just glad Philly can celebrate again after all those tough years 
#EaglesNation #NFL #RecoveryMode
I mean, who can forget that 45-14 loss on Thanksgiving? 
Or the team's struggles in 2020 when Carson Wentz just wasn't having an it. Anyway, its cool to see them bounce back so strongly this season and make history by repeating as Super Bowl champs! 
. but seriously its not just about the coaches or players, its about the team culture and how they bounce back from tough times. like in 2024, they started the season badly but then regrouped and came out strong, that takes a lot of heart and resilience 