 The 2006 Eagles were mentioned in the novel, but the 2008 Eagles were in the film adaptation of "Silver Linings Playbook".Though the Eagles finished the 2007 season strong, winning their final three games, they finished 8–8 and in last place in a tough division.In the off-season, the Eagles made noise by signing star cornerback Asante Samuel from the New England Patriots on February 29, 2008, the first day that he became available.