Eagles Fire DC Juan Castillo

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Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid wasn't kidding around when he said he was going to "tear things apart."

The Eagles announced Tuesday that they have dismissed defensive coordinator Juan Castillo from his duties and have named secondary coach Todd Bowles as their new defensive coordinator.

"I want to make it clear that I have nothing but the ultimate respect for Juan Castillo as a coach and as a person," Reid said in a statement released by the team. "He's one of the finest football coaches that I have ever worked with. He has served this organization extremely well for 18 years and letting him go was a difficult decision. I know he will continue to be a successful coach in this league and wish he and his family nothing but the best.

"We're six games into the season and average isn't good enough. I know the potential of our team and insist on maximizing it."

It's a remarkable move because Castillo's defense has been better than Reid's offense. The Eagles have given up 20.8 points per game this season, good for 13th in the NFL. Reid's offense is 31st in points and 31st in turnovers. Philadelphia's loss Sunday to the Detroit Lions was followed by some mildly critical comments from cornerback Nnamdi Asmoguha, in which he accused Castillo of abandoning the team's coverage scheme and relying on blitz packages during the Lions' fourth-quarter comeback.

Reid defended Castillo's schemes at his press conference Monday, and then fired his long-time friend. The Eagles' defense has a ton of talent and perhaps slightly has underachieved, but we don't think Reid would make this change unless he had such a promising option in Bowles.

The interim head coach in Miami last year, Bowles has long been seen as one of the rising defensive minds in the NFL. Reid knows he has to make the playoffs this year or he'll lose his job, so there's no time for loyalty heading into a bye week.

It's every man for himself in Philadelphia. Playoffs or bust. The pressure has already claimed its first victim.

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[Pugz]

the dream team dynasty.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

I thought this part was funny: [background=rgb(247, 247, 247)]It's a remarkable move because Castillo's defense has been better than Reid's offense. The Eagles have given up 20.8 points per game this season, good for 13th in the NFL. Reid's offense is 31st in points and 31st in turnovers.[/background]

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Scapegoat.

 

[Pugz]

yea andy needs to be let go, doubt it'll happen.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

He does Rob, just this past weekend they had chances to run clock with a lead but instead Reid called pass plays when Vick was almost getting his head knocked off all game. The Lions hit Vick 13 times and pressured him 15 times.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

Well, if the team continues to lose he probably won't even make it through this year. Turnover after turnover.

 

[Pugz]

its clear andy reid hasn't been able to handle this team and i don't see them turning it around but hes not going ti be fired. he should've been let go, not castillo. vick will be gone this offseason too. might as well bring in a new coach.

reid has had all the talent in the world and never won, his tenure has ran its course; let him go.

 

[youngguru]

DYNASTY DOE

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

its clear andy reid hasn't been able to handle this team and i don't see them turning it around but hes not going ti be fired. he should've been let go, not castillo. vick will be gone this offseason too. might as well bring in a new coach.

reid has had all the talent in the world and never won, his tenure has ran its course; let him go.

He will be fired if they don't make the playoffs, there's no doubt about that, he will be fired. Even making the playoffs won't be enough if they don't do anything in the playoffs. It's looking like his last year in Philadelphia unless the team really gets it going.

 

[Pugz]

idk they seem yo wanna stick by him so much. he should've been let go a few times already.

 

[Lake Louise]

Yeah, they have seemed to be in the "he'll be fired if they miss the playoffs" mode for awhile, but never get around to doing it. They have been getting away with wins here and there, and are 3-3, which isn't terrible, at this point. They may make the playoffs this year. If they don't, Reid could be gone, or they'll just fire someone else on the staff.

 

[footballplaya52]

i miss jim johnson

 

[Teagz]

i miss jim johnson

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Glad juan's gone, hiring him in the first place was stupid.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

You almost have to think someone was in Reid's ear saying "make some changes or you're gone."

 

[H-MYK]

So glad that they fired Juan. He has been kept there for too long.