Philadelphia Eagles Fans Should Dry Their Tears

As you know, the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Dallas Cowboys during "Sunday Night Football" (Dec. 10). It was a lop-sided performance, with the Cowboys taking it 33-13. What's more, the Eagles fell to the San Francisco 49ers the week prior, 42-19, which was also not a close game. So, should Eagles fans be worried? After all, these losses were pretty extreme. But, Philadelphia Eagles fans, this should give you hope. I'm here to bring you some good news. Dry those tears.

First of all, you have Jalen Hurts. This guy isn't just physically strong; he's mentally strong. That counts for a lot. After the loss against the Cowboys, Hurts talked about adversity, which he often does. He said, "This is something we're going through. Not necessarily stuck in, and that's something I believe in. We have to be able to learn from it, and we will. There's an eagerness to just continue to press on. I think it's a lesson. I think they're all lessons. We learn more about ourselves. We learn more about what we need to improve on, and we just need to capitalize on this moment, because it is an opportunity for us. You know, we play some really good football teams all year, and we've been challenged and stretched out in a ton of different ways, and so we just have to continue to grow."

Secondly, let's be real. The Eagles' remaining schedule is easy-peasy. Not that there's ever an easy game in the NFL. But, coming up, the Eagles play the Giants twice. They also play the Cardinals and, on this upcoming "Monday Night Football," the Seattle Seahawks. Now, I do see the Seahawks giving the Eagles a run for their money. But, I don't see the Giants and Cardinals games being very competitive.

Finally, if the Eagles can work on penalties, that will help them a lot in upcoming games. The Eagles had 10 penalties for 95 lost yards, while Dallas had seven penalties for 65 lost yards. It makes a difference. This is something the team should be able to work on and clean up.

So, Philadelphia Eagles fans and friends, don't lose hope. Tomorrow is a new day. With a long week, the Eagles should be back on "Monday Night Football" refreshed and ready to fly. Reach out to me with your thoughts here.

We can talk about the best quarterbacks or coaches or running backs in the NFL until we're blue in the face. But, what makes the game really exciting to watch are the personalities behind those players and staffers. Of course, having a fun personality isn't all there is in the NFL. We love watching these guys go at it on the field and witnessing their athleticism. We also love seeing expert coaches leading their teams to victories. But, having a really cool, larger-than-life personality certainly helps. So, what players have the best personalities in the NFL right now?

Before we get to our current list, let's look at some of the most best personalities in the NFL of all time. Bleacherreport.com has a listicle out of the players with the most colorful personalities of all time. Topping that list is Terrell Owens. "Love him or hate him, T.O. has the most colorful personality," they state in the article. "Over his career, he's shown all the qualities: arrogance/confidence, drama (all of 2005 in Philadelphia), excitement, unpredictably, crying (that Tony Romo press conference) and humor." That's a good call. Coming in at No. 2 is the legendary Joe Namath. "Who else could get away with wearing sunglasses on the sideline?" they exclaim. "With the long hair, the occasional Fu Manchu and the playboy attitude, he was the most compelling figure in sports during the late 1960s and early 1970s."

So, what about right now? I looked at the current season and picked a range of roles, from quarterback to coach to tight end. These guys have stood out this season for either their larger-than-life personalities or situations. Also, we discuss the current NFL in the latest episode of my podcast, "The Squad with Anne Erickson," which you can listen to below. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Patrick Mahomes, of course, is the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs. He's considered the best quarterback of his era and possibly the next Tom Brady. But, aside from his skills, he also has a big personality. He has more than 6 million Instagram followers, and he posts a bunch of stuff up there, from football material to family photos.

Travis Kelce, the celebrated tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is pretty much the most famous guy in football this season. Yes, it's because of his relationship with Taylor Swift. I hate to make that a reason to have him named one of the best personalities in the NFL, but heck, even without the Taylor factor, Kelce has a huge personality that people love.

All eyes are on Dan Campbell this season, as the Lions all pulling off some incredible things. That's not common for the Detroit Lions, either. But, Campbell has some of the wackiest ideas and quotes, and that makes him loveable. Remember that time he wanted a pet Lion at practices? I love this dude.

Bill Belichick needs no introduction, but we'll introduce him anyway. He's the head coach and general manager of the New England Patriots. He's had some rough years as of late, but nothing can take away his glimmering record. Belichick just tells it like it is. He's incredible with strategies, and that really stands out with his coaching.

Jalen Hurts, the star quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, is something of a hero on the field. But, off the field, he's known for his deep, insightful comments that show he has wisdom beyond his years. He's a major contender and personality.