Speaker after speaker at the Eagles’ Thursday parade echoed variations of the same hopeful thoughts. Owner Jeffrey Lurie said the Eagles “are just beginning.” Coach Doug Pederson called playing into February the “new norm.” Top executive Howie Roseman told fans to “get used to” parades, as did quarterback Carson Wentz.
That’s the type of optimism to be expected when the Eagles win a Super Bowl with 19 of 22 starters from that game under contract for next season. Plus, the Eagles did it with their franchise quarterback on the sideline and will have other key players returning from injury next season.