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The current Eagles' scapegoat - Juan Castillo

Shortly after the Philadelphia Eagles blew a 4th quarter lead against the Detroit Lions a couple weeks ago - their second such loss in consecutive weeks - defensive coordinator Juan Castillo was fired. Castillo took over the duties last year and his defense struggled in the first half of the season, before showing some signs of promise in the second half, especially the team's final four games. The club started off strong this year as well, winning three of their first four - in large part due to the play of their defense. However, it has felt as if the defense has regressed to the early stages of last year during their two recent losses to Pittsburgh and Detroit. Even in saying that, however, I don't feel this move was warranted. Overall, the Eagles' defense is ranked in the top half of the league in all major defensive categories. The problem has been with the offense and also the special teams. If anybody should have been fired, it should have been offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg. Unfortunately for Castillo, the team and in particular head coach Andy Reid, needed a scapegoat and he fit that very role. Regardless of who the team's defensive coordinator is, though, Andy Reid will need to win with this team, or else his job will also be in jeopardy.

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