The Philadelphia Eagles are trying not to hit the panic button as they start the season 0-2. Chip Kelly's creativeness is simply not being translated onto the field as the Eagles simply look out of sync through two games. While the head coach is defending the personnel on the field, that group could be getting smaller thanks to injuries. DeMarco Murray's slow start to the season is getting even slower as the running back suffered a hamstring injury in practice making him doubtful for Week 3.
Murray has not looked like the same running back he was in Dallas. After leading the NFL in rushing last year, his 2015 has gotten off to a much quieter start and things are not improving. According to ESPN's Adam Caplan, Murray suffered a hamstring injury in practice on Wednesday and was pulled early to undergo an MRI. This has made his status questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets. The injury to Murray is just another knock on his slow season. The running back might have two touchdowns to his name, but he only has 11 yards on the season.
Considering the cost of Murray and the entire Eagles' run game, fans were expecting a lot more from the unit. Murray has struggled to adjust to the Eagles' new offense while the offensive line is clearly not what he was used to running behind in Dallas. Bradford admits his teammate is frustrated.
"I think he's frustrated," said Bradford. "I think all the backs are frustrated. We're all frustrated with where that's at. When I signed up here, I knew what I was getting into. With DeMarco being here, he was going to be the main guy. I knew what I was getting myself into. All I'm trying to do is win."
With Murray potentially out against the Jets, Ryan Mathews will get the starting nod. Darren Sproles will be the backup moving forward. The running backs are going up against a very aggressive Jets' defensive front which could make for a long game and force Bradford to pass. The star could end up being Sproles who has the better ability to get out into space and make moves. Sproles was the best threat against the Falcons.
Bradford and the wide receivers are going to have to improve for Sunday. The Jets forced Andrew Luck into plenty of mistakes on Monday night. Jordan Matthews has been struggling with dropped passes while the rest of the receivers have yet to make an impact. Matthews knows he needs to get issues fixed before going up against Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie.
"We've got to continue to help Sam out," Matthews said, via CSNPhilly.com. "When there's plays to be made, we've got to make them. Everybody on the offense, there's something everybody can get better at to help this team get going. To be honest, I just got to go out there and try to make plays. I really don't even think about it. I think the best thing to do is move on and not really dwell on anything like that."
