Absolutely Frustrating

Sure, I am just as happy as the next guy that Birds came back and won today's game against the 49ers, but I am completely depressed. They only won because the defense turned up the heat and caused a multitude of turnovers against an overmatched offense. Overall, this team is just not good enough and their coach is holding them back. His stubbornness and lack of creativity has finally destroyed this team.

The offense shows zero imagination. Sure, they throw these whacky screen passes to DeSean, but they never seem to run any pass plays that get guys open by sheer design of the play. Plus, Andy Reid the GM has killed this offense. He brought in Lorenzo Booker because he was so taken aback by his skills and could fill in when B West had his inevitable once a season injury. It sounded like a great idea at the time as he was billed as quick, explosive scat back. Well, he's been a complete bust so far and would have had a golden opportunity if he was anything like what he was expected to be.

After having him on the roster for three years, Big Red finally called a fade pattern to his 6'4" NCAA high jump champion. That completely infuriates me. Why have the guy on the team if you don't take advantage of his height? It is strictly Reid's coaching incompetence. Plus, I think we've all seen enough of Reggie Brown. Whenever he is out, this team shows so much more life. Personally, I think it is because Reid is forced to use DeSean Jackson and Baskett more often. If Reid puts Jackson and Baskett on the shelf when Curtis and Brown come back, I might give up on the season.

Also, the tight end position is a complete nonfactor. (Apparently, Tony Gonzalez is available. Don't we have to at least make an offer for him?) Who's fault is that? Andy has brought in numerous guys, but none have amounted to anything and our failures at this position is magnified every week because it seems that every team in our division has a good tight end these days and since B Dawk has lost a step, every tight end dominates our defense.

On the defensive side of the ball, we've spent a gazillion dollars at the position, but the only guy to make any plays at the position is the dude who was a scrap heap pick up and strangely changes his name. Someone clearly doesn't know how t evaluate that position.

Finally, the David Akers has to be put down. He's kind of like the family dog that you don't want to see go because you've had so many good times together, but Akers is done. Let's start over with a young new kicker and start some new memories. Reid is trying to hold on and is giving him chance after chance to redeem himself, but his efforts are now backfiring. Akers hasn't made a kick over 40 yards since last September, yet Reid gives him a chance to kick a 54 yarder which promptly was blocked and returned for a TD. What an absolutely indefensible call. Does Reid know his team's limitations at all?

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I think Andy Reid's time here is done. Of course, he's not going anywhere any time soon, but I've finally realized that he's never winning us a Super Bowl. It's a sobering realization. Why even get ramped up for the games when you realize you can't reach the ultimate goal.

It's going to be a real sad time until Jeffrey Lurie comes to the same conclusion.