The Philadelphia Eagles could be a great team… in the future

Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
For many fans, the Eagles are in an all too familiar place right now, as the early season promise of a new head coach and rookie quarterback has been dampened by weeks of losses and injuries.
Last night’s 27-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers could be viewed as the point in the year when hopes and plans turn to the next season, as thoughts of the playoffs fade away.
WHYY’s Dave Heller took stock of the Birds with Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter Marcus Hayes.
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