The 2011 Eagles looked great on paper. They were loaded with individual talent across the board. I remember the moment that I found out Nnamdi Asomugha had signed with the Eagles. It truly was Christmas in August (free agency was delayed that year due to the lockout). There was no question that the Eagles were Super Bowl contenders.
On paper, anyway.
Reality proved to be very different. The team started out 4-8 before winning the final four games to finish .500 for the season. I think that was a huge lesson for fans and members of the Eagles’ organization.