I place full blame for Sunday’s loss squarely on Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni. His decision to bench the starters was a costly mistake. The Eagles fell to Washington 24–17, and with that loss, they missed a golden opportunity to secure the NFC’s No. 2 seed. Instead, they’re stuck at No. 3 and now face a red-hot 49ers team next week.
Had the Eagles won, they would’ve earned two home playoff games. Now, they’ll only get one. That’s a massive difference in postseason advantage. The 49ers, led by MVP-caliber running back Christian McCaffrey—who’s also a dangerous receiving threat—have won six straight before falling to the top-seeded Seahawks on Saturday night. Their recent victories include:
Bears by 4
Panthers by 11
Colts by 21
Rams by 3 (in OT)
Seahawks by 4
If we had clinched the No. 2 seed, we’d be facing the Packers instead—a far more favorable matchup. Earlier this season, the Eagles dominated Green Bay, holding Jordan Love and his offense to just 7 points. He looked completely overwhelmed.
As for the argument that the team needed rest? That’s nonsense. These are professionals. The Bears, who secured the No. 2 seed, played their starters. Every team with something to gain did the same. If your seed is locked, fine—rest your starters. But when there’s still a chance to move up, you play to win.
Coach Sirianni has been at the helm since 2021 and even led the team to a Super Bowl victory (LIX). But his decision on Sunday was inexcusable. In my opinion, it was a boneheaded move that could cost us dearly.

FIRE EAGLES HEAD COACH NICK SIRIANNI

Gary Devine

Fifteen years ago, I noticed something different about my two-year-old daughter, Sammy’s walk. She had a noticeable sway in her hips, a little diva move that seemed more cute than concerning. But when she struggled to keep up in gymnastics and dance, we took her to a physical therapist. After months of sessions, the therapist made a quiet suggestion that changed everything: “It would be nice to have a diagnosis.”

That comment launched a journey no parent imagines. After undergoing genetic testing, only possible because we enrolled in a study at the National Institutes of Health, Sammy was diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I/R9, an ultra-rare muscle-wasting disease.

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The season is here!

No!

Not baseball or football season, but THE POLITICAL SEASON!

Democrat and Republican signs are up, asking people for their votes. Nationwide, only 28 percent of people consider themselves strong Republicans or Democrats who vote straight down party lines.

Forty-eight percent of people vote not for the party, but for the candidate.

For 45 of the last 48 years, the Gloucester City Democratic Party has controlled the City Council. This has posed a danger to our democracy. Lacking checks and balances isn’t good for our community.

In Gloucester City, I’ve always believed our greatest asset is the good people who live here. Many of them prefer not to get involved in petty local politics that prioritize the party over the people.

It is what it is!

As I look out my window, I see city workers mowing the lawn on the corner lot owned by the city for the first time in several months. Yes, the political season has begun.

Robert S. Bevan

Former Gloucester City Independent Mayor

The Muslim religion is the fastest-growing religion per capita in the United States, especially among minority races. Last month I attended the training. During the training session, three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Muslim faiths gave presentations, each explaining their respective beliefs. 

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