EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) ? Andy Reid sounded like a man who knows he's going to lose his job.
Eli Manning threw a career-best five touchdown passes and the New York Giants routed Philadelphia 42-7 on Sunday in what likely was Reid's final game coaching the Eagles.
"We weren't very good," Reid said. "That's my responsibility and I take complete blame for it."
The Eagles (4-12) lost 11 of their final 12 games after a promising 3-1 start and missed the playoffs for the second straight year for the first time in Reid's 14 seasons. It was their worst record under Reid.
Asked if he wants to return in 2013, Reid said: "I'm all in."
Reid expects to meet with owner Jeffrey Lurie on Monday.
"I go in eyes wide open," Reid said. "Either way, I understand. Whatever he chooses will be the right thing. He always does things for the best interests of the Eagles."
Reid won more games (140) than any coach in franchise history. He led the Eagles to nine playoff appearances, six division titles, five NFC championship games and one Super Bowl loss.
But he couldn't win the big one and that's how he's measured in a city that hasn't celebrated an NFL title since 1960.
The Eagles haven't won a playoff game since 2008 and took significant steps backward the last two years. They entered both seasons with high expectations only to fail miserably.
"We had quite a run," offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said.
Players said they expect changes, but continued to support Reid.
"He's a great man and I love him to death," said quarterback Michael Vick, who could've played his last game with the Eagles. "I wish I could've done more. A lot of players wish they could've done more. Coaches can't play the games."
An ugly loss to the Giants (9-7) was a fitting end to a terrible season for the Eagles, who began the year with Super Bowl aspirations.
Tight end Brent Celek called it "embarrassing." Defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins questioned his teammates' effort. So did Vick before trying to clarify his comment.
"We came, we stunk it up and we lost. It was terrible. No heart," Jenkins said.
Added Vick: "Sometimes I wish I can play other positions."
Vick was 19 of 35 for 197 yards, one TD and one interception in his first game since Nov. 11. He missed the previous six games, sitting out the first five with a concussion and then being inactive last week. Vick only got the start because rookie Nick Foles broke his hand.
Vick is due to earn about $16 million next year, but the Eagles can release him without taking a financial hit. He wants to be a starter and is unsure whether he even wants to come back.
"I don't know. I have to take time to think about everything that's happened," Vick said.
The Eagles talked all week about wanting to win one for Reid. They should've stayed on the team bus instead.
After opening the game with an onside kick and recovering, it was all downhill for Philadelphia.
That first drive ended when Vick was intercepted by Stevie Brown, who returned the pick 48 yards to the Eagles 26. A few plays later, Manning hit Rueben Randle on a 3-yard TD pass for a 7-0 lead.
Manning then connected with Randle on a 38-yard TD pass over Nnamdi Asomugha to make it 14-0. He tossed a 15-yard TD pass to David Wilson for a 21-0 lead.
The Eagles finally got going early in the second quarter. Vick threw a 15-yard pass to Jason Avant on fourth-and-10 and hit Jeremy Maclin on a 7-yard pass for a TD on fourth-and-1.
But the defense couldn't stop the Giants. After a pass interference penalty on Asomugha in the end zone, Ahmad Bradshaw ran in from the 1 to make it 28-7.
Right before the half, Manning connected with a wide-open Victor Cruz for a 24-yard TD to make it 35-7.
Manning's fifth TD pass was a 1-yard toss to Henry Hynoski.
"If it's an effort deal, shame on them," Celek said about players who didn't give their all.
Despite the lopsided win, the Giants are also going home.
The defending Super Bowl champions were eliminated from playoff contention when Chicago beat Detroit 26-24. It marks the seventh straight season the Super Bowl champion has failed to win a playoff game the following year.
Manning finished 13 of 21 for 208 yards and no interceptions. Bradshaw rushed for 107 yards and passed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the second time in his career.
NOTES: Reid has one year left on his contract for about $6 million. ... The Eagles allowed 25 touchdowns passing and had only one interception in the final 10 games after Todd Bowles replaced Juan Castillo as defensive coordinator. ... The Eagles missed the playoffs four of the last eight years after going to the 2005 Super Bowl.
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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/reids-future-uncertain-eagles-finish-224709932--spt.html
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