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LeSean McCoy is quicker, leaner after putting down ‘Doritos and sauce’
Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy led the league and rushed for a career-high 1,607 yards last season. The elusive rusher thrived in Chip Kelly’s offense and continued to do what he does best—making would-be tacklers miss in the open field. He’s been working out hard during the offseason, and has lost roughly five pounds which he thinks will help improve his quickness (via...
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Eagles Camp 2014: Highlights and happenings from Day 6
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The first week of camp is nearly in the books for the Eagles and the progress is showing already.
On Wednesday, the secondary nabbed four interceptions. There were two more on Thursday for the Eagles defense.
Brandon Boykin made his second and DeMeco Ryans joined the party as well.
This was also a day to address the offense as offensive coordinator...
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Philadelphia Eagles’ RB LeSean McCoy ranked best in NFL, full top-30 revealed
When cover32 released its list of the top 10 running backs in the NFL today, there were plenty of people angry about their favorite team’s workhorse not making the list. It made for a spirited debate in the “Comments” section below the article. The second batch of RBs, Nos. 11-20, generated a similar response.
The next logical step in the ranking of the game’s running backs...
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LeSean McCoy feels more explosive after losing weight
Eagles running back LeSean McCoy told reporters that he feels more explosive after losing weight during the offseason.
LeSean McCoy is down 5-7 pounds. Said he feels much more explosive. Wanted to do it for Chip's offense.
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) July 31, 2014
An explosive McCoy alongside Darren Sproles will be scary.
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Chip Kelly wants to 'supersize' wide receiver corps
If there was one thing that could be taken away with hindsight from the DeSean Jackson drama, is that the receiver may not been big enough for what the team expects to happen this upcoming season.
Philadelphia coach Chip Kelly has insisted that letting go of the big play threat wasn't personal, and maybe on some level it was, however, the personnel the coach has added dictates...
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Philadelphia Eagles training camp outlook
Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp
At the moment, the sports world is at a lull. The hype of the World Cup and Germany’s victory is beginning to pass, unless you are from Germany. Free agency in the NBA has calmed down after “The King’s” departure from Miami and Carmelo’s anti-climatic resigning with the Knicks.
But have no fear, football training camp is here. The 2014...
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DeMeco Ryans has emerged as a real leader for Eagles defense…
I hope you don’t mind my homage to the unsung hero of the Eagles’ current defensive system— DeMeco Ryans.
DeMeco as you know is the 9th year inside linebacker who wears the radio-helmet that gets the last-second calls from the sideline and who basically captains the Eagles’ front-seven defense.
In recent weeks DeMeco has been quoted by many sources as saying, to paraphrase...
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Eagles Rookie WR Matthews Earning Shot At 1st Team
Eagles rookie receiver Jordan Matthews has been dominating the second-team defense, and beat reporter Sheil Kapadia thinks he's ready for a test against the first team.Fantasy Spin:Matthews reportedly looked like the best receiver on the team during spring practices and has continued to impress during camp. He may surpass Jeremy Maclin as the team's No. 1 receiver even if...
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Eagles Camp 2014, Day 5: Secondary has banner day
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In the first few days of Eagles camp, there was one noticeable missing part to secondary drills: no interceptions. On Wednesday, there were plenty of them.
The secondary picked up four interceptions in Wednesday’s practice, two by new safety Malcolm Jenkins.
"That was great to see," DeMeco Ryans said. "It was great to see people...
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Chip Kelly takes subtle jab at ex-Eagle DeSean Jackson
(Credit: phillysportslive.com) There are questions surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles in regards to how they plan to replace wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who was released then subsequently signed by division rival Washington Redskins. Head coach Chip Kelly pulled no punches when answering those questions: “I think most people played us in single high (safety) coverage and they...
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Vick: I didn’t lose my job to Foles
Jets quarterback Michael Vick claims he didn’t lose his starting job to Nick Foles last year. “I didn’t lose the job to Foles. I got hurt and Nick took advantage of that,” Vick told ESPN’s Josina Anderson. I guess it’s all about perception. var ACE_AR = {Site: '898551', Size: '468060', CallType: 'IFRAME'}; Loading... ...
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Chip Kelly says DeSean Jackson 'was getting man on his side' and didn't open up offense
When Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly released wide receiver DeSean Jackson, many believed their offense would suffer in 2014 due to the absence of Jackson's speed.
The train of thought was Jackson’s speed would be hard to replace and that he opened things up for the receiving corps.
Kelly said with confidence that the passing game can continue to run smoothly without...
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Wednesday web roundup: Philadelphia Eagles
Chip Kelly: DeSean Jackson wasn't double covered >
Jackson on Eagles fans: 'They booed their own players' >
Eagles should add veteran running back >
Kadron Boone stating a case in camp >
Quron Pratt goes camping >
Cary Williams: Receiving corps is going to be a problem to deal with >
Wolf: Mark Sanchez key to Birds' season? >
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DeSean Jackson: 'Redskins fans are more supportive than Eagles fans'
Newly-acquired Washington Redskins WR DeSean Jackson really needed a change of scenery. He didn’t get along well with Eagles head coach Chip Kelly, and was referred to as a locker room distraction by the media as well as some of his former teammates. So you’d think he’d take the high road—hitting the practice field and focusing on learning the Redskins playbook, right? Wrong...
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Eagles raving about Mark Sanchez
The Philadelphia Eagles sound thrilled with how well Mark Sanchez has looked so far in training camp as he continues to learn Chip Kelly’s offense.
“He looks great,” Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmer said, via the NY Post. “I’m thrilled he’s here. He’s picked up our offense, he’s making a lot of plays, he’s athletic.
“It’s no mystery watching him here...
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