Jon Gordon, a best-selling author and motivational speaker, understands that aspect of the game and offered his perspective on the Eagles' mindset during this bye week. Gordon previously spoke with the team during Training Camp, discussing with them the four stages of greatness. According to him, the Eagles are currently in the third stage, the one that presents the most challenges and failures.
“The third stage is the growth stage and that is where you are pruned and face events that looked like you failed,” Gordon said. “You look like you’ve been destroyed, but those events are not meant to destroy you because, again, the pruned bush actually grows more fully.