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| Tuesday, May 8 Updated: May 9, 10:59 AM ET User feedback: Shocker to Birds fans ESPN.com |
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Tom Modrak, the director of football operations who helped lead the Eagles back to the playoffs last season, was fired Monday. Mike McCartney, director of pro personnel, also lost his job in the front-office shake-up. Here are your thoughts on Jeffrey Lurie's decision:
They weren't dedicated Eagles We had a good thing going With Modrak and Reid together, the Eagles were finally starting to get some recognition as a well-run organization. After years of embarrassment, I thought I could finally hold my head up and not worry about the team doing anything stupid. Well, I guess nothing lasts forever. Brent Wehrmaker San Diego, Calif. Long term effect from bad decision I have been a huge Eagles fan for 22 years. I am extremely disappointed in the decision to release Tom Modrak. I have a strange feeling this will come back to haunt us somewhere down the line. I was just beginning to get comfortable with our front office. David Caputo Tennessee Firing too premature This is the reason the Eagles have struggled for so long. The owner can't leave (the team) alone. Until the man says he's had a job offer, or his performance doesn't hold up, you don't let him go because of "rumors" he wanted to leave. Modrak has done an excellent job and I don't think Reid is ready to handle the extra load. Mark Bostick Tulsa, Okla. Laurie really messed up this time Horrible move. Modrak is the man who really brought the Eagles back form the depths of the cellar … not Reid. McCarthy was also a huge part of the Eagles' resurrection. We've acquired excellent free agents through his efforts. If there is nothing else to this firing than Modrak's being sought by other organizations, this is the most foolish move (among many) that Lurie has ever pulled. Jim Bosler Prospect Park, Pa. Tough to manage on and off field Modrak had to be let go. You cannot have someone in a management position who is not 100 percent committed to the cause of the organization. I don't like the idea of giving Andy Reid all the personnel decision making authority because it is difficult to manage the team on the field, but handling the team off the field is a job in itself. Isn't it a little hypocritical that Modrak got fired for being linked to job openings, yet Andy Reid will get a huge promotion and he was linked to the open BYU job last year? Kevin Rohrbach Maple Glen, Pa. Deep pain for Eagles fans This is not the news we want to hear in Philly. Just when things were looking good, after three good drafts (two that are proven), smart free-agent shopping, good cap room, new facilities, a national spotlight schedule and rising media attention, we get this bomb? Jeff, we have suffered enough! Ron Philadelphia, Pa.
Too early to judge Lurie, show us the bills! They took a chance and made a quarterback coach the head coach and now they will give him the full reigns. Just when they start to gain some respectability again, Lurie pulls this stunt. I've been a season ticket holder for close to 10 years now and I was finally beginning to enjoy the Birds again. Lurie should have just shelled out the cash to keep him from shopping his talents. This is very disappointing. Reginald Battles Philadelphia, Pa. Be ready to hear the rants Why would you try to fix something that isn't broken? Philly makes an astonishing turn around from last season and they think they need to make moves in the front office? I'm sure if we start out 0-4, Jeff Lurie will hear it from the fans, and their voices will be heard … LOUDLY. Mark Haskell Orono, Maine
Reid can't do both duties
Lurie misevaluated the situation
Modrak had an eye for talent
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