One of the things that has given many Eagles fans some solace during this ugly 3-6 start has been the hope that, while their team may not make the playoffs this season, they'll finally be rid of Andy Reid.

Even with 2 years left on a contract that pays him almost $5 million a year, his detractors - and they are many - seem reasonably confident that he will not survive if the Eagles don't qualify for the postseason.