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08:12 AM ET 02.01 | Eagles fans aren't alone in their disdain for an 8-8 season. Andy Reid looked in the mirror and didn't like what he saw. ... So for the past month, Reid has evaluated every facet of his football team -- the players, the coaches, the schemes, yes. Most of all, himself. He asked himself a question that's been asked constantly since the season ended: Is he the best guy to try and lead the Eagles to their first championship in more than half a century? "The primary thing was I could do my job to the best of my ability, was I doing my job to the best of my ability?" Reid said. "And what can I improve on? Why did we end up being 8-8, and why did we start off 1-4? Why did that take place?"

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February 1, 2012 08:16 AM ET

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Andy Reid looked in the mirror and didn't like what he saw. ...

Weight watchers?

Jenny Craig?

Bariatrics?

Gastric Surgery?

There are options Andy!!!

Mangler.

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February 1, 2012 08:19 AM ET

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He was doing his job... if his job was to attempt to bankrupt Old Country Buffet.

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February 1, 2012 08:21 AM ET

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And why did we start out 4-8? Sounds like he's trying to talk himself out of a job

Flea Biscuit

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February 1, 2012 08:23 AM ET

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The only difference in Andy Reid's job is that Jim Johnson isn't there to save it for him anymore.

Devi8ed

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February 1, 2012 08:26 AM ET

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It's like jazz: if you have to ask, you'll never know.

SouthernBlueFan

Auburn , AL

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February 1, 2012 08:30 AM ET

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Jason Garrett should be doing the same thing.

TxHeat

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February 1, 2012 08:57 AM ET

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I ummm.. uhhhh.. have to do a better job... ummm.. be more prepared... uhhhh... ummm... I have to do a better job coaching... ummm... we know that nobody in their right mind.. .would ummm... put up with not winning.. ummm.. the games they are supposed to.... for ummm... 10 years.. ummmm.... unless they are ummm happy with my performance...

FanOFlyers

Philadelphia , PA

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February 1, 2012 08:58 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET 02.01 by Frosty Beverage

The thing is, the Eagles aren't even looking ahead, they're gonna have some more bad years ahead of them

Don't fix it if the owner is far from broke...

FanOFlyers

Philadelphia , PA

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February 1, 2012 09:16 AM ET

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<"The primary thing was I could do my job to the best of my ability, was I doing my job to the best of my ability?">

Is he talking about coaching, or parenting?

THE BISHOP!

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February 1, 2012 09:25 AM ET

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You should have been fired

VisionQuest

Swansboro, NC

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February 1, 2012 09:25 AM ET

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I am not an Andy Reid fan but he seemed a lot more open than usual in the press conference.

VLO1977

Wilmington , DE

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February 1, 2012 09:32 AM ET

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It is not like they were on a roll to start the season.
They lost their last three games the previous year, that 1-4 start gave them a 1-7 record over those eight games.
The good news for Philly fans is they finished 7-4. You have to think they will be the favorites in the division to start next year.

50yearfan

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February 1, 2012 09:34 AM ET

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The fact that he was "wondering" has to give Eagle fans pause.

drysdale

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February 1, 2012 09:47 AM ET

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Why isn't some of the questions, Why in hell did I promote my OL coach to DC, Was he ready to be a DC, Could we find a better DC????

Formerly from Ewa…

Sand Patch, PA

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February 1, 2012 09:56 AM ET

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Reid wondered: 'Was I doing my job?'

If you had to wonder Reid then you prolly are not doing your job.

I'm Rick James

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February 1, 2012 10:07 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:23 AM ET 02.01 by Devi8ed

The only difference in Andy Reid's job is that Jim Johnson isn't there to save it for him anymore.

This... ^^^^^

Otis B. Driftwood

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February 1, 2012 10:08 AM ET

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Poor Guy was Overwhelmed with Elite Can't Miss Talent!!!

Not4Nutten

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February 1, 2012 10:13 AM ET

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Not only FAT and STUPID, this Rube thinks he didn't do anything wrong... Keep LOSING FATSO-- Ringless and Clueless one more year in the Toilet of philly.... Where MORONS go to live...