PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Poor tackling, careless ball security and mental mistakes are a recipe for disaster in the NFL.
The inability to execute these basic fundamentals is a main reason why the Philadelphia Eagles — a preseason favorite to reach the Super Bowl — are off to a 1-4 start.
“A little review of the last game, it’s real simple,” offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said Thursday, “we take care of the ball and we’ll do a little bit better.”
In a 31-24 loss at Buffalo last Sunday, the Eagles had 489 yards of total offense. But five turnovers, including one interception that was returned for a score, cost Philadelphia.
