The Philadelphia Eagles are facing some serious struggles on the defensive side of the ball, but defensive coordinator Sean Desai believes his team has what it takes to turn things around.
Desai addressed the media on Wednesday, expressing his confidence in the Eagles’ ability to fix the issues that have plagued them in recent weeks. “I know the people in the building,” Desai said. “I know the culture we have, the staff that we have, the leaders we have on defense. Everybody is excited about the opportunity ahead of us.”
The Eagles’ defense has given up a staggering 109 points and 1,355 scrimmage yards in the last three games. Desai acknowledged the team’s struggles in situational football, particularly on third downs and in the red zone. The Eagles currently have the worst third-down defense in the NFL and have given up the third-most red zone touchdowns in the league.
Desai also addressed the team’s lack of takeaways, noting that interceptions are a result of a combination of luck and scheme. The Eagles have only six interceptions on the season, compared to the 17 they had last season.
The defensive coordinator also took ownership for some of the issues, acknowledging that play-calling has been a factor in the team’s defensive struggles. Despite criticism from fans and the media, Desai remains focused on improving the defense and achieving the team’s goals.
While the Eagles’ defense has hit a rough patch, Desai’s confidence in the team’s abilities to improve will be put to the test in the coming weeks. With the Eagles still in contention for a playoff spot, the defense will need to step up in order for the team to achieve its postseason aspirations.