Yardbarker: Legedu Naanee

Which Play By A Veteran Eagles Cornerback Was More Worthy Of Our Scorn?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

For all the talk of the inexperienced players and rookies who've taken the field for the Eagles on defense the last two weeks, it's worth noting that the Eagles' normally dependable (if not extraordinary) veteran cornerbacks were responsible for two catastrophic defensive plays in the consecutive losses. Against Dallas, Sheldon Brown fell for a double move against Miles Austin and surrendered the go-ahead touchdown. Against San Diego, Asante Samuel was seduced in...

Naanee grabs airy TD toss then flagged for ‘proposal’

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:12:15 -0500

Philip Rivers would like to say he meant it. No offense, but Legedu Naanee would like to make it clear that he didn't mean it. Rivers had to smile when asked about the 20-yard touchdown pass he tossed to Naanee in the third quarter yesterday, because frankly, it looked like the Chargers quarterback was trying to throw the ball away under a heated Philadelphia Eagles rush.

Red Zone Issues Spoil Birds In San Diego

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:38:17 -0500

The Eagles dropped an ugly but wild one out west today, which had Donovan McNabb attempt 55 passes for 450 yards and nearly rally the team from a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately it was too little, too late for a club that failed to convert touchdowns on three trips to the red zone, including a first down from the 1 yard line.Occasionally the calls coming from the sideline can be defended. That often was not the case today, beginning with Andy Reid's decision not to a...

Sunday Spotlight: Andy Reid's pass defense

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:48:55 -0500

With the season-ending neck injury to nickel cornerback Ellis Hobbs(notes) and the four-game suspension doled out to nickel-and-dime back Joselio Hanson(notes) for taking a banned diuretic, the Philadelphia Eagles' pass defense suddenly looks a bit vulnerable. According to Football Outsiders, Philly ranks first overall in opponent-adjusted pass defense, but it's where they're best that tells you something about their sub-packages. They're third in DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value ...

More information on Chambers's off-field issues comes to light

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:53:09 -0500

When the Chargers cut Chris Chambers earlier this week, the wide receiver intimated, without giving any details, that it had more to do with off-field issues than a desire to give more playing time to Malcolm Floyd and Legedu Naanee....

Chargers Win, But Protecting Rivers is More Important

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:50:36 -0500

On Saturday, the San Diego Chargers beat the defending NFC Champions, Arizona Cardinals, 17-6 in a preseason game in Arizona. LaDainian Tomlinson and Shawne Merriman look and played better compared to their last preseason game. But, for the San Diego Chargers, Legedu Naanee played a great game in replace of ...

Chargers-Cardinals one-liners

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:52:18 -0500

Chargers QB Philip Rivers was sacked four times in his first seven drop backs against the Cardinals Saturday night.Bolts WR Legedu Naanee -- not usual third receiver Malcom Floyd or 2007 first-round pick Buster Davis -- started Saturday's exhibition game...

Nice backup plan

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:33:03 -0500

*Due to Vincent Jackson’s absence, Chargers wide receiver Legedu Naanee saw a little extra work with the first-team offense Saturday and shined in...

Chargers WR Legedu Naanee Sees Extra Work With First Team Offense

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:09:42 -0500

Due to Vincent Jackson’s absence, Chargers wide receiver Legedu Naanee saw a little extra work with the first-team offense Saturday and shined in his...

WR Naanee Makes a Strong Impact at Weekend Minicamp

Mon, 04 May 2009 19:50:17 -0500

One player that turned some heads at the weekend minicamp for the Chargers was that of wide out Legedu Naanee. If you forgot about him, he was the clubs 5th round draft pick back in 2007, and last season in 16 games made just 8 grabs for 64 yards. He made just about [...]

Santonio Holmes punt return touchdown against the Chargers

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:35:00 -0500

Santonio Holmes did what the New York Giants couldn