The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to prevent an 0-3 start to the 2015 NFL season as they prepare for a road game against the 2-0 New York Jets on Sunday.
Head coach Chip Kelly is under the microscope this week, after all of his offseason changes have resulted in an 0-2 start this year. Kelly is known for having one of the most unique offensive schemes in the NFL, in terms of the pace in which his offense is meant to operate.
However, other than a 21-point second half performance in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, the Eagles offense has struggled mightily just to convert first downs.
Second-year wide receiver Josh Huff noticed one of the possible problems with the offense in the team's Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Josh Huff said that when he lined up near Dallas sideline, there were times when he heard Cowboys calling out Eagles plays pre-snap.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) September 22, 2015
This isn't the first time that a defense of an opposing team was suspected of knowing what the Eagles were planning to run on offense. Last year against the San Francisco 49ers, safety Antoine Bethea was heard calling out the Eagles play before the ball was snapped.
In today's press conference, Kelly disputed the assumption made by his former receiver at the University of Oregon.
"I just asked him about that, he didn't say that to us," Kelly said. "I just asked Josh, 'do you think they knew our signals?' and he said no. I said, Josh do you think they're picking up on things and he said no."
Kelly has been criticized for being too predictable on the offensive side of the ball. He would argue that the players need to be better at doing their jobs.
"I think we've been varied in our two games, and through our preseason and everything, we've been doing a different job, changing formations and things like that," he said. "When you're not successful, I think guys are grasping at excuses, to be honest with you. We still need to block and tackle. What I'm saying is we need to execute."
Wheter it be the execution, play-calling or determination, the Eagles better hope to get things worked out this week against the Jets.
Only two percent of teams in NFL history have made the postseason after starting a season a 0-3.
Michael Malia is a contributing intern for Eagledlephia. Follow him on Facebook (Michael Malia) or Twitter @Michael_Malia.
