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Letting Evan Mathis Go Was A Massive Mistake

PHILADELPHIA, PA (CBS)— Evan Mathis was the last man standing—literally—in a dumpster fire 4-12 season in 2012. The Eagles had already lost All-Pro left tackle Jason Peters, who tore his Achilles tendon twice before the season.

Center Jason Kelce was lost when he tore his right knee up in Week 2 against Baltimore. Right guard Danny Watkins was a first-round bust who no one trusted next to them, and was eventually pushed out after an ankle injury. Then, right tackle Todd Herremans suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 9 against New Orleans.

The so-called “Dream Team” season turned into a nightmare.