Will Eagles ever win SB under Reid?

Eagles president Joe Banner does not live by his words.

At the end of last season he described the definition of insanity as doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results.

So what did he do during the season - extended Andy Reid's contract.

Now that is insanity.

There have been two constants over the past 11 years - Reid and quarterback Donovan McNabb.

So is the answer to trade McNabb, as many fans suggest?

The answer is no. Reid is the problem.

Before I rip on Reid, I must first say that he has been an excellent coach. You don't accidentally lead your time to five NFC Championship games by accident.

The problem is that whenever the Eagles face a huge playoff game, Reid depends too much on McNabb.

There is no run balance. The entire game from an offensive perspective is on McNabb's shoulders.

Take a look at the numbers in the playoff games Reid and McNabb have been in. I doubt you will be surprised.

In the eight playoff games they have lost, the pass/run ratio is 323/151 (68% pass, 32% run). In the 10 playoff games they have won, the pass/run ratio is 322/274 (54% pass, 46% run).

That is a huge difference!

Is that McNabb's fault? No!

Now, I realize the Eagles are going to throw more in games they are behind. But te fact of the matter is that they abandon the run too quickly and become a one dimensional offense.

It's absolutely ridiculous.

Reid often talks about putting players in a better position to execute.

Instead of listening to his own advice, he continues to put players in the same, horrible positions.

And it costs him.

Even worse than the effect of the lack of balance causes on offense, it also has a major effect on defense.

Because the Eagles are constantly passing, they are not controlling the clock. This causes the defense to be on the field more and more often.

Because of this, the defense tires, allowing the opposing offense to control the clock and thus control the game.

McNabb has his issues and I know that.

But he is not the problem. Reid is.

Unfortunately we know Reid is going to be here.

McNabb...well, who knows.