Washington Redskins: Three things to learn from the Philadelphia Eagles

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his teams 41-33 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his teams 41-33 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 04: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his teams 41-33 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 04: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his teams 41-33 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Like it or not, sometimes your rival knows what they’re doing.

The Philadelphia Eagles are no longer without a Lombardi Trophy. Last night, the team made history, coming out on top against Tom Brady, Bil Belichick, and the New England Patriots by a score of 41-33.

The win capped off an impressive season by the Eagles. They swept the Washington Redskins in NFC East play, consistently steam rolling opponents en route to a 13-3 finish.

When Carson Wentz was lost to injury in the latter weeks of the 2017 campaign, many counted out the Eagles as Super Bowl hopefuls. But now, here they are. At the top of the game.

It might not be what Washington Redskins fans want to hear, but there are several things they can learn from their division rivals. The modern Redskins are far from the glory days of old, but if they follow the blueprint enacted by their rival, then they will succeed, in due time.