On this period of NFL parity, it’s uncommon to see the Tremendous Bowl loser make it again the next 12 months. Since 2000, it’s been uncommon to see Tremendous Bowl losers make back-to-back appearances within the sport’s largest recreation. Philadelphia Eagles basic supervisor Howie Roseman is tasked with placing his workforce ready to get again after shedding a heartbreaker in Tremendous Bowl LVII final month. Like most front-office personnel, Roseman thinks his Eagles are in a good place to make one other run to the Tremendous Bowl, but it surely gained’t be straightforward.

“Simply since you say you’re going to get again, each workforce that loses within the Tremendous Bowl says, ‘We’ll be again, we’ll be again,’” Roseman mentioned “Properly, we’ve bought to make that occur. How will we make that occur? By persevering with to do the best issues, have the best course of, and provides our coaches the proper of gamers.”

Just one Tremendous Bowl-losing workforce has made it again the following 12 months within the twenty first century, and that’s the New England Patriots, who misplaced LII (52) and gained LIII (53). They’re additionally the one workforce to repeat as winners this century again within the 2000s. So, current historical past isn’t on Roseman and the Eagles’ aspect.

Many people thought the Cincinnati Bengals would do it this 12 months and heading into the AFC title recreation towards Kansas Metropolis, it felt like a lock. Cincy had owned KC for the previous two years and had just lately defeated the Chiefs within the common season. However when all was mentioned and accomplished, the Bengals fell quick, and it was the Chiefs returning to the Tremendous Bowl and subsequently defeating the Eagles in a thriller.

The best way the NFL is ready up now, it’s typically robust to make it to consecutive Tremendous Bowls. There’s a lot turnover within the league due to free company, a revolving door of coaches/assistants, and quite a few different elements, however that’s what the league has strived for during the last 20 years.

Two extra playoff groups had been added to the postseason for a motive. Anytime you hear the phrase extra, it often revolves round cash on the earth of sports activities. The NFL isn’t any exception, and including extra groups, creating extra parity through the years, will increase the chances for every workforce/fan base 12 months to 12 months, which in flip means extra money for the league.

That is what the league and its house owners need. Extra groups have hope towards the tip of the season, with seven playoff spots in every convention. When extra groups have hope, followers have extra curiosity, they usually can now stretch the wild card spherical so as to add one other Monday evening recreation. Extra moola.

So, the Eagles returning subsequent season isn’t a positive factor. Roseman is aware of that however will do his finest to place them ready to perform that feat. They’ll virtually actually face a more durable schedule subsequent 12 months, having completed first within the division and convention. Though nobody exterior Philly needs to see them completely satisfied, watching them strive (and certain fail) might be enjoyable.