Following a tough division loss to Washington, quarterback Sam Bradford's frustration was evident as he fielded questions about the offense's inconsistency and lack of ability to play a complete game.
He didn't know how to respond, explaining that sometimes it feels as though two separate Philadelphia offenses are taking the field during one game. He understands the disappointment fans are feeling right now because he and the team feel it too.
"This is obviously not where we wanted or expected to be after Week 4, but just knowing this group of guys for the short period of time that I do, I don't think anyone is going to quit," Bradford said. "I don't think anyone's heads down right now. I thought this week we had a great week of practice. I thought the energy levels were great. I think we'll be back to work Tuesday with the same attitude. We know we're close. We know we can get on a roll."
Although the first half was a poor showing resulting in zero points, Bradford's complete game was statistically sound. He completed 15-of-28 for 270 yards, threw three touchdown passes and finished with a quarterback rating of 122.6, the second highest of his career. It was also his seventh three-touchdown game.
However, when the result is a loss, those numbers mean little to the quarterback. He was the first to point fingers at his own play, claiming he needs to be better.
"I think I'm starting to get more comfortable out there but still too many mistakes, still too many things that need to get cleaned up," he said.
The biggest play of the game, which began the team's second-half rally, was a 62-yard touchdown pass to Riley Cooper. It marks the second-longest touchdown pass of Bradford's career, and it gave the Eagles a spark when it was clear one was needed.
"Obviously any time that you can get big plays like that, they're kind of game-changers, momentum-changers," the quarterback said. "I think the one to Coop in the third quarter kind of got us going. It brought some energy to that sideline."
However, the energy was not enough to give the Eagles an edge in the end.
They were unable to convert third downs late in the game. Those chances cannot be left on the table if the team wants to win. The Eagles' offense needs to start playing four quarters worth of football.
"I think the good news is it's close," Bradford said. "A couple of these games we've had opportunities to win and just haven't finished, but it's not like we're light years away from getting things where they need to be. I think it's just some small details here and there. Everyone's just got to get on the same page."
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RB DeMarco Murray takes off
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WR Nelson Agholor makes the one-handed grab
S Malcolm Jenkins celebrates the stop
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QB Sam Bradford takes the field
Eagles Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Lurie and Vice President of Player Personnel Ed Marynowitz watch pregame
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Kickers Caleb Sturgis and Cody Parkey talk during pregame
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C Jason Kelce
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DB Walter Thurmond and WR Nelson Agholor jog on the field
T Dennis Kelly goes for the block during pregame warm-ups
WR Miles Austin flies high for the ball
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RB Darren Sproles and QB Sam Bradford take the field
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LB Mychal Kendricks is in position
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LB Najee Goode looks on
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The Eagles defense makes the stop
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LB Connor Barwin goes for the ball
RB DeMarco Murray protects on the run
T Jason Peters protects along the outside
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P Donnie Jones kicks it away
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QB Sam Bradford scrambles
K Caleb Sturgis makes his debut as an Eagle
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WR Nelson Agholor pulls the ball in
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Head Coach Chip Kelly
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RB Darren Sproles escapes for the open field
QB Sam Bradford has time to make the throw
T Dennis Kelly runs off
DB Eric Rowe and LB DeMeco Ryans make the tackle
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WR Nelson Agholor takes off
Now that's control!
RB Darren Sproles makes his move
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WR Jordan Matthews runs with the ball
TE Brent Celek celebrates the touchdown!
DE Fletcher Cox marks up
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WR Riley Cooper has the touchdown!
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QB Sam Bradford joins in on the celebration
TE Brent Celek makes the catch!
Celek scores!
CB Byron Maxwell doesn't let him get away
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The kick is good!
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LB Brandon Graham goes for the tackle
RB Darren Sproles slips through the tackles
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WR Miles Austin finds the endzone
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A beautiful throw from QB Sam Bradford and an amazing catch from WR Miles Austin
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TE Trey Burton and LB Bryan Braman are fired up
RB Darren Sproles keeps running
RB Ryan Mathews runs through traffic
RB Ryan Mathews finds the opening
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