Top 10 Reasons the Eagles Lost Like That

10. Reid wanted McNabb to understand that he was really, truly healthy again, even if it meant getting him injured to do it.

9. An improbable Phillies division title combined with a win over the Giants would have temporarily exceeded the city's allowable sports happiness level first set down by God in 622 BC.  Yes, I know, He plans ahead.

8. Why use Tony Hunt when you've got Reno Mahe?  Would you choose a hamburger instead of a steak?

7. Winston Justice kept telling everyone: "No, I got this guy now."

6. McNabb doesn't love to play the game, he wouldn't play for free on a sandlot if he had to, and guys just aren't inspired by his lack of boyish enthusiasm.

5. One more carry and Correll Buckhalter would have had more touches than the rest of the team combined and they were afraid it might go to his head.

4. To win in the NFL, you have to get the ball to your playmakers, even when they don't particularly seem to want it.

3. Afraid of spying, the Eagles coaches refused to use any signals at all, forcing the guys on the field to make it up as they went along.

2. The Eagles really missed Brian Westbrook's ability to run, catch, punt, call plays, make quick reads on third downs, come up with half-time adjustments and play left tackle.

1. One loss is a small price to pay to keep Tom Coughlin coaching in the division.