When a 10-6 team adds a potential franchise quarterback in a trade, it wouldn't seem like a stretch to call that club a strong Super Bowl contender, yet that doesn't seem to be the perception of the Philadelphia Eagles.
According to the latest Super Bowl odds generated by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, Philadelphia is tied for sixth overall and tied with Dallas for third place in the NFC.
So why aren't the Eagles considered favorites to win the NFC? It boils down to a lack of faith in Sam Bradford's abilities and, to a lesser extent, in Chip Kelly's ability to keep Bradford healthy for a full-season slate.
Those concerns are understandable given Bradford's durability history and Kelly's read-option system, but a closer look at this situation shows that those worries are overblown. In fact, the more one examines this Bradford/Kelly offense, the more it becomes clear that if Bradford stays healthy for an entire regular season and postseason, Philadelphia should be considered a Super Bowl favorite.