Why Do I Have To Be From Philadelphia: The Woes of The Eagles & The Phillies

Don't believe the hype about the defense—they often play too far off the line on third down, sometimes 3 yards behind it. All the receiver has to do is curl, hitting the first down marker. They need to be more aggressive, especially against good teams. The middle is an easy target since defenders are still positioned too far off the ball.

On the Phillies' side, John Middleton can be excused for being delusional about the excitement of making the playoffs again. However, his statement about having a good bullpen defies reality. Only one pitcher truly stands out to me—Hoffman. Maybe the new kid will prove themselves with time, but the others are a gamble. The defense is an embarrassment and will probably cost them as they progress toward the World Series.