As we enter our third season, it is time to look back at some major milestones that have made this team a perennial Super Bowl champion. It would be a mistake not to do so, as they were the first NFL football team to win three consecutive games in the same year (1937-1938 and 1938-1939), becoming only the second American Football League team ever to do so. They also won their four Super Bowl titles during what was called the "Golden Era" of Philadelphia Eagles football. In addition, they are one of only three teams to have been named after an NBA basketball player, most notably with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Hall of Fame induction. While there are many other notable accomplishments from the club, including winning five championships, the ones listed below are key ones that helped propel them to superstardom.
Superb
QB Joe Namath - The First Quarterback To Be Named Most Valuable Player by the
National Football League He is considered the greatest quarterback in the
league's history and has the most Super Bowl wins among quarterbacks in NFL
history. His career has spanned over two decades as he played for both the New
York Jets & Philadelphia Eagles but has mostly focused on his time with the
New York Giants. He started out playing for the Giants before switching to the
Eagles when Tom Landry retook the reins in 1988 and led the organization to its
first Super Bowl appearance in 38 years. However, the rest of his professional
career saw him play for the Chargers, Raiders, Broncos, Cardinals, Titans,
Bills, Chiefs and Packers. He retired from football in 1990 with 15 Lombardi
Trophies with the Giants.
Why do people love the Philadelphia Eagles?
The
Franchise Is Consistently On Top Of Their Game There is no doubt about it, the
Philadelphia Eagles can beat anyone in the world when it comes to games. During
their illustrious run as the best franchise in America, they have played six
Super Bowls and eight divisional playoffs, beating the likes of the Seattle
Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, and Chicago Bears. This makes the Eagles one of
the most consistent teams in sports history, regardless of how many different
games they might get to play this season. Even though they are heading into the
2023 season with a lot of young talent who are still trying to find their feet,
they will still make history on January 27th, as they become just the fifth
franchise in NFL history to have won every game they have played since opening
day.
The
Winningest Division In Sports Has Ever Been Played With The Eagles being number
one on the AFC East title game bracket, it would never be possible without the
defense. The Eagles have done something truly remarkable in recent history,
having gone undefeated in 11 of 13 matchups on the road over the past few
seasons. That streak ended up being broken in 2018 as they lost 10 straight
home games before finally losing in 2020. Despite coming into the regular
season with numerous injuries, they were able to hold steady until late
November, which included a 4-3 loss to Kansas City in October. After regaining
their form in midseason, they did a stellar job rolling through the playoffs
and going 8-0 in their last seven playoff games.
How much they earn?
One
Of The Highest Paid Football Teams Of All Time The Eagles were officially paid
$1.4 billion dollars in total in 2021. Their base salary was $1.1 billion while
signing bonus payments were $1.4 billion. Not only that, but the Eagles took
home 18 total draft picks this offseason, bringing in more than half a million
dollars a player. This means they have given away over 2.1 million players in
free agency since the 2019 season. These players have contributed immensely to
this club, especially during the Golden Era, as many of these moves have added
tremendous value to the overall roster. The highest-drafted player in the NFL
was Jalen Hurts of Alabama, who was picked No. 29 overall in 2017. He appeared
in all 23 games during the 2021 season, posting a 602.2 yards per punt return
average and 3.5 touchdowns. Also, if you’re looking for a veteran quarterback,
then Jalen Hurts is definitely worth your consideration. He was voted to the
Pro Bowl twice during his time with the Eagles, making the final cut in 2016
after leading the entire league in tackles and sacks for the previous two
seasons combined. Another big name in the franchise’s history would be Jalen
Hurts. With his passing ability and mobility, he proved himself to be a very
effective quarterback during his college career, helping lead Alabama to the
national championship in 2008.
The
Eagles Are One Step Away From Being Forfeited For Home Field Advantage Over The
next couple of years, the Eagles have a chance to go toe-to-toe against the
NFC’s top team, the Washington Redskins, as well as the defending champions,
the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both those teams have had impressive records over the
past few seasons, making sure to build off each other’s strong performances by
taking advantage of any opportunities they could. With the Eagles being the #1
seed in the NFC, they could easily put themselves on the map come Sunday in
2022.
The
Eagles are currently ranked sixth in terms of total points scored and seventh
in points allowed, respectively. They are fourth in total offense, scoring over
39 points per game, while allowing under 30 points. If you look at their numbers
over the past decade, they are still ahead of the pack in this category as they
have averaged 43.3 points per game, while holding opponents to 30.5 points per
game. Although they have seen significant growth over the past few seasons,
they are still behind league leaders such as San Francisco, Washington, and
Green Bay. It is hard to say how much progress they are seeing, but it seems
like they are slowly improving and have found a way to keep getting better
every week, even with the constant changes that come with changing players and
coaches.
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