Yardbarker: Stewart Bradley

The Humanizing of Andy Reid

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:51:22 -0500

You may recall that back in August we reported on Andy Reid's reaction to Eagles linebacker Stewart Bradley's torn ACL being leaked to the media. Reid chided the reporters in attendance at training camp, treating them with less respect than he'd treat his own players.In other words, he was being a typical football coach and a bully.Well, Pro Football Hall of Fame sportswriter Ray Didinger, working for CSN Philly, had seen enough. As we reported, Didinger shot back at Reid, calling...

Antonio Dixon Making Front Office Look Good

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:33:00 -0500

This is the only picture of Antonio Dixon as an Eagle.When the Eagles cut quarterback A.J. Feeley, many expected that he would be replaced with a tight end or perhaps a linebacker to compensate for the loss of Stewart Bradley.Instead, the Eagles opted to pick up a little-known rookie defensive tackle out of Miami who had just been waived by a division rival. The Redskins didn't feel as though Antonio Dixon was good enough to make a mediocre roster in Washington, so why would he be able to...

More Eagles injuries: Ingram lost for the season

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:35:00 -0500

The regular season can't come soon enough for the Eagles. A few days after losing middle linebacker Stewart Bradley for the season, another Eagle is gone for 2009: rookie tight end Cornelius Ingram. Ingram tore his ACL, the same ACL he tore last year in college, and will require surgery, putting him out for the year. While Ingram's loss won't hurt as much as Bradley's, Ingram was expected to step into the back-up tight end role and be a factor at some point this season. To get...

Andy Reid is Angry at the Media for Merely Calling a Player's Cell Phone

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:30:28 -0500

Andy Reid, “Despot”: “Yesterday, WIP-AM’s Howard Eskin went on the midday show and cited a source that said Bradley had torn his ACL and is likely done for the year. Not long thereafter, at least two calls were placed to Bradley’s cell phone - one by Les Bowen from the Daily News, the other by [...]

Why The Eagles Are Fine Without Stewart Bradley

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:26:25 -0500

Football is all about controlling the line of scrimmage. On their own, Mike Patterson and Brodrick Bunkley haven't turned into dominating players who frequently penetrate offensive lines and make plays in the backfield. Together though, they have become one of the best defensive tackle tandems in football, refusing to relent at the point of attack, eating up blockers and allowing their teammates to come up with big stops. They were arguably the two most valuable players in...

Hall of Famer Calls Andy Reid Unprofessional

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:49:53 -0500

On Sunday, Eagles middle linebacker Stewart Bradley left practice and reportedly needed an MRI on his knee, which was to take place yesterday. By now you know the news that the Bradley -- slated to start for the Birds this season -- is most likely lost for the year after tearing his ACL. The news was all over the internet and dominated local sports talk radio coverage yesterday afternoon. Every sports fan in Philadelphia took a respite from first-place baseball to wallow in the pre-season m...

Eagles sign LB Matt Wilhelm to "replace" Stewart Bradley

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:42:00 -0500

It didn't take long for the Eagles to find a replacement linebacker for Stewart Bradley. According to ProFootballTalk, Matt Wilhelm, who last played for the Chargers, signed a 1 year contract with the Eagles. The Chargers had just released Wilhelm, a 6 year pro, before training camp.Wilhelm is not expected to be a direct replacement for Bradley, nor is he even guaranteed to make the roster. He is a veteran player with some experience, but he has only started 21 games in his NFL career. Wi...

Report: Stewart Bradley suffers torn ACL, could miss season

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:19:04 -0500

Brian Seltzer of 950 ESPN Radio in Philadelphia is reporting that Eagles linebacker Stewart Bradley suffered a torn ACL during the team’s Flight Night fundraiser practice Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles have not confirmed the injury yet, but if it is true, Bradley would most likely miss the entire 2009-2010 season. The Philadelphia Daily News [...]

Camp Reports: Maclin Thoughts, Bradley Injury Serious? And Other News

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:06:11 -0500

Stewart Bradley injured at Flight NightThe injury was originally described on Eagletarian as "minor," but Howard Eskin offered a conflicting, more serious report. Bradley limped off the field during last night's practice, and after he was examined by trainers, trotted back to the locker room. Eskin added that Bradley "heard a pop," and now there is concern an MRI could reveal a torn ACL update: shortly before posting, Eskin confirmed a torn AC...

Stewart Bradley out for the season

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:17:00 -0500

When the Eagles let Brian Dawkins leave to the Denver Broncos, many thought the mantle of defensive leader was going to be passed on to middle linebacker Stewart Bradley. Bradley only just became the starter last season, but he quickly became a steadying presence and showed promising leadership skills. Unfortunately, it looks like the Eagles are going to have to come up with another plan for a defensive leader.According to WIP 610, Bradley may be out for the season after suffering a torn ACL ...

Stewart Bradley Tears ACL

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:05:02 -0500

Well, this sucks. Per PFT (via Howard Eskin of 610 WIP), Eagles Flight Night! proved costly. Starting middle linebacker Stewart Bradley heard a “pop.” That pop was a torn ACL. He’s done for the 2009 season. I hope Omar Gaither is ready to fill the void. You had to know the train of positivity would be [...]

Birds hold their breath regarding Stewart Bradley

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:10:24 -0500

Eagles middle linebacker Stewart Bradley's 2009 season might have ended not long after it began.During the team's inaugural "Flight Night" scrimmage, Bradley suffered a knee injury. Our unlikely friend and NBC colleague Howard Eskin said on Philadelphia Sports Final that...

Eagles' MLB Bradley, CB Hobbs injured in practice

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:00:09 -0500

Eagles middle linebacker Stewart Bradley injured his knee and cornerback Ellis Hobbs left with a stinger during practice Sunday night. Both players will have MRI tests on Monday. Bradley left the field on his own after getting hurt about halfway through the session. The extent of his injury wasn't immediately known, though trainers appeared concerned. Bradley, a third-round pick in 2007, had 151 tackles in his first full season as a starter last year.

Mediocre Linebacker to Intern at Chick Mag

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:35:35 -0500

Following the in the footsteps of Sean "Creamy Thighs" Avery, Eagles middle linebacker Stewart "Angel Eyes" Bradley will be shedding his "manly" image to intern at a women's fashion mag. If the "Avery Factor" holds true, look for "Stewart Bradley is gay" rumors to surface soon, for him to call out and belittle former love interests, and for the Eagles to release Bradley. One can only hope.