Philadelphia’s heartbreak and Washington’s bright beginning.

Nick Sirianni: “Everything will be examined.”

The Eagles had a 10-1 record through the first 12 weeks of the 2023 season, which led the league. They were also among the top teams in the NFL in terms of points scored (3rd), third-down % (3rd), and red zone touchdown percentage (5th). The Eagles finished the regular season with a record of 5–6. Against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night in the Wild Card Round, they scored nine points, failed on just one third- or 4th-down conversion, and only made one of their two trips inside the 20-yard line.

“All of us were unable to break free from the rut we found ourselves in,” Head Coach Nick Sirianni stated following the match. It will be necessary for us to examine ourselves in the mirror, come to terms with it, and come up with solutions. Naturally, expectations were high when you start 10-1 and then discuss what transpired for us. When we went into a slide after starting out 10-1, expectations were higher.

How did Jason Kelce finish up?

An affective After the game, Jason Kelce hugged Jeff Stoutland, the offensive line coach and run game coordinator, and went to the locker room at Raymond James Stadium. The center, who has played for 13 years and is only second in length behind Brandon Graham, has been thinking about retiring for a few seasons. Having been selected for the seventh Pro Bowl and the sixth All-Pro team this season, he remains the best center in the game. However, it’s unclear if the 36-year-old would try again in Year 14.

Lane Johnson, a right tackle, stated, “I was trying to give it everything I had, so it’s frustrating if this was Kelce’s last game, or any of the guys.”

Of the four players in the Core Four (Graham, Kelce, Fletcher Cox), only Johnson has a deal that runs through 2024. Following the game, Kelce did not talk with reporters.

“Delight in him. He is one of my siblings. These men are my family because I was raised as an only child and never had a brother,” Johnson remarked. “I cherish him.” He is among the greatest center players in game history. Few men possess the athletic ability that he does on the football field. I doubt there will be another like him for a very long time.

Washington named their new general manager without any delay.

Following a comprehensive yet expeditious search for a fresh perspective to steer the team, the Washington Commanders formally appointed San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters as their general manager on Monday.

After seven seasons in the 49ers front office, Peters has contributed to the development of a roster that many believe to be among the finest in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers have seen four winning seasons and as many postseason appearances during Peters’ tenure as assistant general manager and vice president of player personnel. Additionally, three of the previous five seasons have seen the 49ers win the NFC West.