The Philadelphia Eagles are still alive in the NFC East, but let's be honest: They haven't exactly lived up to the high expectations so far.

The Eagles had one of the most mysterious offseasons in NFL history, trading away and cutting so much talent. What's done is done and it's time focus on the roster at hand. Former No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford has been the starter since Week 1, and it hasn't been pretty. Bradford now has nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions with a 29.6 QBR.

His poor play and inaccurate throws have some wondering if it's time for a change at the starting quarterback position. Phil Sheridan of ESPN recently noted that Bradford has "not locked up the Eagles quarterback job" at all. Bradford is like a statue in the pocket, which makes the trade for him all the more confusing. Kelly runs a spread option offense, and mobile quarterbacks fit him best. Why would the Eagles bring in one of the least mobile quarterbacks in the league, who is coming off two torn ACL tears, to run this type of offense?

Even more surprising and confusing, the Eagles offered Bradford a contract extension back in September.

As crazy as it may seem, some fans are actually calling for Mark Sanchez to fill in as the starter. Sanchez certainly isn't the savior, and he won't be confused for Donovan McNabb anytime soon, but in all honesty, he does bring some things to the table that Bradford doesn't. Sanchez is obviously a far more mobile quarterback than Bradford, and he is a lot more used to this system having played in it last season. Sanchez had 14 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and an 88.4 passer rating last season with the Eagles.

Maybe it's not so crazy after all to consider Sanchez for the starting role. If the Eagles were ever going to make a change at quarterback, now would be the time. Why is that? Now is their bye week. The Eagles have the next two weeks off, so instead of just throwing Sanchez into the fire, they could at least give him two weeks of practice with the first team reps in preparation for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9.

Another position the Eagles may want to evaluate is running back. DeMarco Murray is now one of the highest paid running backs in the league, but he hasn't even been the most productive back on his own team. Murray has 307 rushing yards with a 3.5 yard per carry average while Ryan Matthews has 342 rushing yards and a 6.1 yard per carry average. Murray has carried the ball 32 more times than Matthews this year. Numbers don't lie.

The Eagles running back situation is reminiscent of their quarterbacks. Murray is a north-south runner, but they are trying to use him to the sides, east and west. Murray is a powerful back, but he's not very quick and elusive like Matthews or Darren Sproles. Which again begs the question, why would Chip Kelly bring in Murray to run this style offense when it doesn't fit his system?

Thankfully for the Eagles, the NFC East is absolutely putrid this year. The New York Giants are the only team in the division with a winning record, the Washington Redskins haven't won back to back games all year, and the Dallas Cowboys are on a four game losing streak without Tony Romo.

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