That's 50 championship-free football seasons for the Eagles.

Some, though, are more valuable than others. This was one. Unlike the end of the Donovan McNabb era, when everything seemed to be unraveling for them, the Birds can enjoy the offseason knowing that their most important players have yet to reach their prime.

Check out my column on delcotimes.com and in the Daily Times Monday!

Also, the Birds lost a five-point game and missed two field goals.

After a strong season, David Akers could do that two-plus-two. I have a story on his postgame reaction on delcotimes.com and in the Monday Daily Times. In it, holder Sav Rocca offers at least one reasonable excuse.