Bob Brookover

2 days ago | nj.com | Bob Brookover

When the Eagles acquired Jahan Dotson from Washington for three draft picks, including a third-rounder, just before the start of last season it sure seemed like a big deal. The Eagles already had a wealth of offensive talent, but Dotson looked like he could be the cherry on top — or at least over the top — for quarterback Jalen Hurts. The 16th overall pick in the 2022 draft by the Commanders had 35 catches for 523 yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie.

3 days ago | nj.com | Bob Brookover

Nick Sirianni only needed two seasons to take the Eagles to the Super Bowl It took Andy Reid six. Sirianni did in four seasons what Reid could not in 14 seasons with the team when he led the Eagles to their second Super Bowl title. His .706 regular-season winning percentage is fifth all-time among coaches that logged at least 24 games and the four guys ahead of him are all in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

4 days ago | nj.com | Bob Brookover

The last question Eagles coach Nick Sirianni was asked before his team headed off for the summer break was about researching what teams have done to sustain their success following a championship season. That’s relevant for obvious reasons. The Eagles are going to attempt repeat as champions in 2025, a feat only nine other teams have accomplished during the Super Bowl era, which started in 1966 when the AFL’s Chiefs first played the NFL’s Packers ahead of the league merger.

5 days ago | nj.com | Bob Brookover

The greatest truth about the Eagles’ defensive performance last season was that nobody saw it coming. Even the architect, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, admitted a few weeks ago that there were a lot of question marks about the unit he put together when the team arrived at training camp. The Eagles had finished 30th in points allowed, 26th in yards allowed and had the second worst pass defense in the NFL in 2023.

1 week ago | nj.com | Bob Brookover

The degree of difficulty in repeating as Super Bowl champions is well documented. Only nine teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers twice, have done it since they started playing the big game in 1967. The Eagles are the next team that has a chance. It will take hard work, talent and a little bit of luck for that to happen. Only the players know for sure if they are working every bit as hard this offseason as they did a year ago when they were coming off an embarrassing end to the 2023 season.