Actions speak louder than words.

They do in all walks of life, especially sports. Teams tell us all sorts of things, for all sorts of reasons. Public relations isn’t just a job title—it’s messaging for an entire region and fan base.

When the Eagles comment publicly on the team and trajectory, they’ll talk about competing for another championship as soon as 2026. In some ways, they’ll believe it. We might believe them. When the season starts, we’ll talk ourselves into something great happening. That’s fandom.

But when looking at the Eagles moves so far this week, a different reality creeps in.