After the Eagles won their epic struggle for mediocrity with a 17-9 conquering of the Buffalo Bills yesterday at Lincoln Financial Field, there were only a few things left to ask the coach and players during their exit interviews. How would you describe this 8-8 season that started with an Edward Scissorhands loss in Green Bay and ended with three straight victories that apparently were good for the team's heart and soul but not enough for a cherished invitation to the postseason party?
Eight-and-eight never has been a reason to celebrate. "It's easy to sit back and say it's frustrating, but it was more or less a test for all of us," quarterback Donovan McNabb said. "I thought we missed on a lot of opportunities throughout the season, and we kind of paid for it. That's why we're sitting here now with the season over." Continue