The problem is that Reid was just wrong. It isn't necessary to bore you with the mathematical details, but the Eagles could have kneeled-away the clock if they were worried about Deion. As soon as the Redskins called their last timeout, the Eagles were free to play for overtime with no danger of having to punt. Then there was the end of the first half yesterday. They have plenty of plays that take only 4 seconds.
Every team does.
They could have tried any number of safe sideline passes. They could have tried a run up the middle. Instead, Reid decided to kick. But it's probably more appropriate to call it part of a pattern. Reid is doing a fine overall job, but this stuff is slipping through.