A Christmas wish unanswered

Signed, sealed and delivered. The official losing (below .500) record has returned to the Eagles doorstep. This time, it's worst of all, because the Birds entered the season with such promise that this outcome seems like a kick to the roasted chestnuts.

For the seventh time in nine weeks, the Eagles suffered a loss, dropping their overall record to 6-9. But today's loss comes at the hands of the perennial doormat Arizona Cardinals. Former division foes, the Cardinals were able to strike the Birds' secondary with their amazing weapons, Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. Too bad Philly lost the battle of two teams headed south for the winter; a .500 record would've been at least bittersweet.

Today's highlights are slim, but Mike McMahon did impress a little with three TDs and only one interception. The problem: His 21 rushing yards led the team. The next closest rusher was Ryan Moats with 13 yards.

The loss today also marks the third time this season that the Eagles have lost to another team named after a bird. Both Seattle and Atlanta previously took down Philly.

Before the afternoon crowd left the mall, I rushed to get on Santa's lap. I wished for an Eagles win and the fat man agreed. Must've been too much egg nog.