EAGLES RUMORS & GOSSIP

QB Nick Foles says time flies by when you're having fun: 'the weeks really go fast when you're playing well as a team'

Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles is just enjoying the magic carpet ride as his team is riding a five game winning streak and sitting at the top of the NFC East. However, he know there is a lot of work to be done and sitting back and watching their work wouldn't be a smart thing to do at this point.
Via 60 Max Power O
6 hours ago  |  Discuss

Jason Peters was asked to drop 25 pounds for Chip Kelly’s offense

Jason Peters appears all the way back from the Achilles injury that caused him to miss last season. Maybe it is because he dropped some weight? “It feels like I never done it,” Peters said. “It never gets sore, none of that. I feel good every day I go out there.” In order to play […]
Via NFL Draft Diamonds
17 hours ago  |  Discuss

Philadelphia Eagles: Hot at the right time

With just three games remaining, the Eagles have finally separated themselves from the Dallas Cowboys, at least for the time being. The two teams were tied at first place in the division for several of weeks, leading up to this past Sunday. However, the Cowboys own the tiebreaker as they have a better division record. So, maintaining a one game lead is a requirement, if the Eagles...
Via isportsweb.com
17 hours ago  |  Discuss

What makes Nick Foles so great?

The Philadelphia Eagles control their own destiny to the NFC East title, and sophomore, quarterback, Nick Foles is a big part of that success. His 1,348 yards, 14 touchdowns and only 1 interception in the last five weeks was simply sensational. Source: bleacherreport.com However, what makes Nick Foles so great? Everybody. Quarterbacks get most of the credit when they put up monster...
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20 hours ago  |  Discuss

Way Too Early Look at Potential 2014 Free Agent Targets For Eagles – Defensive Edition

A few days ago we took a look at potential 2014 free agent targets for the Philadelphia Eagles on offense, so today I’d like to go through and take a look at potential targets on defense. Now, this will be a lot more complicated considering we need depth just about everywhere. Our defense has been doing a tremendous job the last few weeks in holding opponents to under 21 points...
Via Eagles Addict
1 day ago  |  Discuss

Cooper glad his speed is finally being respected

Riley Cooper is not a burner. That’s putting it mildly. Cooper ran 4.53 at the 2010 NFL scouting combine, which ranked him 21st out of 35 wide receivers who ran the 40-yard dash that February day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. That helps explain why despite terrific hands and very good size -- Cooper stands 6-foot-3, 222 pounds -- Cooper wasn’t drafted until the middle...
Via Pro Sports Daily
1 day ago  |  Discuss

Eagles' defense bends, doesn't break

All those yards the Philadelphia Eagles give up on defense aren't translating into points for the opponents. The numbers say the Eagles have the NFL's 3rd-worst defense in total yards, allowing 398.1 per game. Only Minnesota (401.2) and Dallas (426.8) give up more. But points determine the winner and the Eagles are keeping teams out of the end zone. Since Peyton Manning...
Via AP on Fox
1 day ago  |  Discuss

Eagles should get a win this week; Vikes starting Cassell; without AP

It is looking more and more like the Philadelphia Eagles are going to walk away with the NFC East title. This week they will face the Minnesota Vikings without Adrian Peterson and with Matt Cassell as their starter. @AdamSchefter: Matt Cassel to start at QB for Vikings vs. Eagles. I cannot see how Chip Kelly […]
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Nick Foles, Sports Illustrated Cover Boy

Whatever your position at the beginning of the season regarding who was the best choice to start at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, it cannot be denied that Nick Foles has been good for the team. Great, even, as the team sits with an impressive 8-5 record . His numbers and performances have continued to astonish and the intrigue surrounding Foles has helped the Birds secure...
Via Philly Sports Muse
2 days ago  |  Discuss

Chip Kelly says he 'didn’t have any question in my mind' the Eagles would comeback against Lions in snow

Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly said he never had a doubt that his team would comeback despite heavy snow, and the fact the offense couldn’t get anything going with a 14-0 deficit late in the third quarter.
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Brent Celek Draws Praise for Game-Ending Slide

Brent Celek's game-ending slide at the ten-yard line to end Sunday's game has become one of the hot topics in Philadelphia Sports this week.  Brent Celek's slide through the snow which sealed the Eagles victory over the Lions is already one of the mos talked about plays in Philadelphia sports. Tuesday Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur heaped praise on the veteran...
Via Eagledelphia
2 days ago  |  Discuss

Winning means you're relevant: Bears-Eagles matchup flexed to primetime

For Chicago Bears and Philadelphia eagles fans, their teams are not only fighting for a playoff spot, they are catching the national spotlight. According to Michael David Smith of Profootballtalk.com, the Bears-Eagles matchup has been flexed into a primetime slot.
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Eagles-Bears Flexed to Prime Time

The Eagles-Bears Week 16 matchup has been flexed to prime time by NBC, according to the Eagles’ official website. The Eagles are riding a 5 game winning streak, and can easily make it 6 in a row by this game, as they face off against the 3-9-1 Vikings. The 8-5 Eagles now have sole possession of first place in the NFC East, and guys like Nick Foles and LeSean McCoy are two of the...
Via Fightin For Philly
3 days ago  |  Discuss

Is Eagles practice on Tuesday Chip Kelly's secret weapon?

For Chip Kelly and the Philadelphia Eagles, it seems victories on Sundays are being made possible by coming to work on Tuesdays this season. Photo Courtesy of Philly.com Chip Kelly has often been accused of being innovative or revolutionary but perhaps his most dynamic change that he's brought to the Philadelphia Eagles in his first NFL season is having his players practicing...
Via Eagledelphia
3 days ago  |  Discuss

Eagles fans reportedly beat a Lions fan unconscious

via L.A. Times Not only did the Lions get beaten up by LeSean McCoy and the Eagles offense, but a Lions fan was allegedly beaten unconscious by six punks wearing Eagles gear following the game. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, a 33-year old Michigan native who has been living in Philadelphia for two years was surrounded by six Eagles fans in their 20′s following Sunday...
Via It's Always Sunny in Detroit
3 days ago  |  Discuss
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