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Report: Eagles looking to trade DeSean Jackson

According to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network, the Philadelphia Eagles will likely place the franchise tag on wide receiver DeSean Jackson and look to trade him. If the Eagles can’t get fair market value for Jackson he’ll likely be back for next season to prove whether or not they should sign him to a long term deal. Looks like the Eagles would be fine with moving on from Jackson...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  20 minutes ago
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Poll: Vick still most disliked athlete

According to a poll conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick remains the most disliked athlete in sports.

Via thepigskinreport.com  |  3 hours ago
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Eagles DE Trent Cole: We were ‘inches away from being great’

The Philadelphia Eagles were probably the biggest disappointment of the 2011 NFL season. Self-dubbed a “Dream Team” by Vince Young in the offseason, the Eagles started off 1-4, were unable to stop the run, and they dealt with injuries to Michael Vick, and a bad attitude from DeSean Jackson. They ended the season on a four-game winning streak to finish 8-8. Even though...
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  18 hours ago
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Eagles Claim D.J. Jones Off Waivers

Via a press release: The Philadelphia Eagles today announced they have claimed T D.J. Jones off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens. The team also named Keith Gray the new assistant strength and conditioning coach to replace Roger Marandino, who was named the head strength and conditioning coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Originally a rookie free agent signing of the Miami Dolphins...
Via Buzz On Broad  |  1 day ago
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R. Diddy Says Vick Is A Bigger Problem Than Reid

Speaking with the morning crew at Sports Radio WIP, R. Diddy had some interesting things to say on whether or not he thought the Eagles could replicate what the Giants did. “The likelihood of them doing it? I would say no. I think that that’s part of the problem. I think it’s maybe the quarterback more than the coach. There’s never been a quarterback like Mike Vick, there’s...
Via Buzz On Broad  |  2 days ago
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Chris Carter is now officially the Hall-of-Fame’s black eye.

I don’t know what Chris Carter did to make so many people angry. But those people need to let it go next year and give this man his due. His lack of a bust in Canton, Ohio is not only a snub on the Hall of Fame Committee’s (d.b.a. HOFC) part, it’s a complete and utter black-eye. Please click the link for the rest of the story.
Via Players View  |  3 days ago
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Looking Into the Philadelphia Eagles Offseason Crystal Ball

With no particular inside information or any gift for prognostication, I offer the following scenarios about the off season and how it will shape up for our Philadelphia Eagles.  With the coaching staff now set, the most important unknowns right now are how the players stack up for 2012.   Here are my thoughts. DeSean Jackson The biggest choice the Eagles have to make in free...
Via Bleeding Eagle Green  |  3 days ago
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Steve Smith's magical year with the Eagles

When the NY Giants decided not to re-sign receiver Steve Smith, the hate that flowed towards the Giants came in torrents. Giants fans just couldn't believe they weren't re-signing a receiver coming off a major knee injury. At he time, I completely understood the Giants position on Smith. Turns out, it was the correct call."Hey Eli, can I get a ticket to the Super Bowl...
Via The Sports Rocker  |  3 days ago
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Philadelphia Eagles “What If’s” That Surround DeSean Jackson

Now that the Philadelphia Eagles have ended their highly anticipated search for a new defensive coordinator by retaining Juan Castillo for a second round, the focus is shifting back to the Eagles two-time Pro Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson and what could come of his current contract situation. When considering the potential options that await Jackson this offseason, the amount of...
Via Bleeding Eagle Green  |  4 days ago
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Was Eagles Jim Washburn A Success In His First Year?

The Philadelphia Eagles brought in defensive line coach Jim Washburn for a particular reason:  pressure on the quarterback.  Washburn resume suggested a history of success.  The Washburn wide nine system is designed specifically to enhance the defensive ends ability to get to the quarterback. Early in the 2011 campaign, the wide nine technique worked, however, the Eagles run defense...
Via Rant Sports  |  5 days ago
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Should the Philadelphia Eagles Cut Defensive Tackle Cullen Jenkins?

One of the big free agent signings by the Philadelphia Eagles before the 2011 season was defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins, who was stolen away from the world champion Green Bay Packers. Jenkins turned in a pretty impressive season for the Eagles, starting all 16 games and collecting 5.5 sacks and 33 tackles. According to Pro Football Focus, he rated as the fourth best defensive player...
Via Rant Sports  |  5 days ago
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Eagles Will Likely Franchise DeSean Jackson

According to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network via Rotoworld.com, the Philadelphia Eagles will likely place the franchise tag on wide receiver DeSean Jackson this offseason. “He’s someone that you don’t just let walk,” said LaCanfora on NFL Network’s XLVI Live. “Whether he’s going to be there long-term remains to be seen, but you franchise...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  5 days ago
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LeSean McCoy Deserves New Contract, Named FedEx Ground Player of the Year

Philadelphia Eagles two-time Pro Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson isn’t the only member of the Philadelphia Eagles that is seeking a new contract — so is starting running back LeSean “Shady” McCoy. McCoy was recognized by the NFL for his production through the 2011 season with the FedEx Ground Player of the Year award the Eagles announced on Wednesday. McCoy...
Via Bleeding Eagle Green  |  6 days ago
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Philadelphia Eagles: Remember When There Used To Be Defense In This Town?

There was once a time in Philadelphia when the words “Eagles” and “defense” were synonymous with one another. Philadelphia takes pride in being a tough, blue-collar town and embraces tough, hard-nosed players on its football team. When you think of the word “Eagles”, instead of “defense” being the first word that comes to your mind...
Via Eagles Addict  |  9 days ago
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Philadelphia Eagles: Could Todd Bowles Join Defensive Staff?

According to Omar Kelly of SunSentinal.com, there is gossip circulating at the Senior Bowl practices this week that former Miami interim head coach Todd Bowles could end up coming to Philadelphia. Bowles took over for the fired Tony Sparano towards the end of the 2011 season.  Prior to taking the interim head coaching position, he had been Miami’s secondary coach since 2005...
Via Eagles Addict  |  11 days ago
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