Yardbarker: Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles-Falcons Prediction

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:33:25 -0500

Games like this used to be automatic for the Eagles. On the road in December against a struggling opponent. Chalk it up in the win column. That was then. This is 2009. The Birds are wounded and still maddeningly inconsistent. It won’t help matters not having their most explosive offensive weapon. No, not Brian Westbrook. We’re [...]

Vick's return to Atlanta has become a non-story

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:06:36 -0500

When Michael Vick first joined the Eagles, his return to Atlanta looked like it would be a seminal moment of the 2009 season. The game has arrived and it has huge implications for the NFC playoff picture. Yet Vick's return...

The Linc - Vick tops a list, Umenyoria gets demoted, & Georgia Eagles

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:00:22 -0500

by Matt Slocum - AP 2 days ago: Bernard Hopkins, left, of Philadelphia, poses with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick after Hopkins' non-title light heavyweight boxing match against Enrique Ornelas, of Mexico, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Philadelphia. Hopkins won in 12 rounds with a unanimous decision. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) View full size photo » Homecoming For Five UGA Eagles - Philadelphia Eagl...

Michael Vick Returns to Atlanta With Little Fanfare

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:59:00 -0500

Vick returns to Atlanta as nothing more than a gadget.When Michael Vick first signed on with the Philadelphia Eagles, many in the media had this Sunday circled. The Eagles, obviously along with Vick, are heading to Atlanta in an NFC showdown sure to have playoff implications.But as we all know, playoff implications or not, this was sure to be a favorite game for anyone looking to garner traffic, ratings, or more subscriptions.How will the fans in Atlanta react when Vick first enters the game?...

Today in Philly Sports History: Eagles Blanked 42-0 by Seahawks, 2006

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

When your quarterback gets pulled in favor of a 33-year-old Koy Detmer haflway through a game, chances are better than not that you're going to lose that game 42-0. The Eagles found that one out the hard way on December 5th, 2005, when the Seattle Seahawks came to the Linc and very rudely thrashed their guests to the titular six-TD+PAT tune. Awash in the TO fallout and missing QB1 Donovan McNabb for the remainder of the seaosn, the game was the worst of a very bad season, dropping the Ea...

Eagles Clash with Falcons

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:33:31 -0500

7-4 Philadelphia travel to Atlanta to play the 6-5 Falcons this Sunday in a key NFC match-up with huge playoff implications. The Eagles are currently one game behind the 8-3 Cowboys in the NFC East and would have a wildcard spot if the season ended today. The Falcons are currently second to the 11-0 Saints in the NFC South so the division is out of reach, but they are still very much in the race for one of two available wildcard spots. The biggest storyline for this game is which key players...

Saturday News And Notes: Tackling The Philadelphia Eagles

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:00:28 -0500

by Michael Perez - AP If the Falcons want to win Sunday, they better get after Donovan McNabb early. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) View full size photo » Normally I'd have a preamble that was both enlightening and heartfelt, but frankly, I'm exhausted. Let's make with the links! As previously noted, DeSean Jackson is out for this Sunday's game. His absence is a blow to the Eagle passing game and a tremendous boon to us. However......

Eagles @ Atlanta: Week 13

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:25:27 -0500

Lucky number thirteen. Listen Perch fans, don't listen to the media when they say that Vick returning to the Georgia Dome is the biggest story this week. Michael Vick has been disappointing to the team and frustrating to watch. When he was signed I knew that he was a gimmick and the Eagles gave him [...]

Brodrick Bunkley, Akeem Jordan Heading In Different Directions

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:11:00 -0500

Losing Jordan hurts, but having Bunkley is good news.Brodrick Bunkley will most likely play this Sunday, but Akeem Jordan will most likely continue to watch from the sideline.Bunkley suffered an ankle sprain last Sunday against the Washington Redskins, but defensive coordinator Sean McDermott says he expects Bunkley to be at 100 percent come game time. It's still possible that he could wind up sitting out, but should remain probable.Jordan, on the other hand, ran with the scout team Wedne...

Reid and McNabb Unveil The Vick Plan

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:15:33 -0500

In their weekly meeting on Wednesday, Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb revealed what we fans have long been yearning to learn: how they plan to utilize Michael Vick so as to fully exploit his many talents. Hooray! The plan all along was to wait until Vick’s triumphant return to Atlanta. Well, the wait is over. It’s [...]

Vick not in a rush to find a new home

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:42:55 -0500

When the Eagles signed quarterback Michael Vick last off-season, they did so knowing full well that he wouldn’t be around much longer than one season with the team. But in spite of his time in Philadelphia getting closer to ending, Vick isn’t all that concerned about where he’ll play next season, preferring instead to take a [...]

Celek has a fan in future Hall of Fame tight end

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:44:55 -0500

Brent Celek is speechless. “He said that?” Celek asks in wonderment. The Eagles’ tight end has just been told about Tony Gonzalez’ comments during a conference call with Eagles writers earlier in the day. “I love him,” Gonzalez said. “I’ve been watching him, seeing what he’s doing. Earlier in the year, I had never heard of him and then he started having some big games and I’m happy for him. I love it when tight ends do well, especially young tight ends.” Celek is having a Pro ...

Could Akeem Jordan return this Sunday?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:23 -0500

More photos » by Rick Havner - AP Browse more photos » The absence of Akeem Jordan has thrown the Eagles LB corps into a bit of disarray. At different times his absence has forced the Eagles to move Will Witherspoon & Chris Gocong around, start guys like Joe Mays & Moises Fokou... His return would not only add a good LB to the unit, it would also bring a return to some normalcy. After missing 3 straight games, ...

David Akers named NFC special teams player of the month

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:37:14 -0500

More photos » by Michael Perez - AP Browse more photos » One of the unsung stories of this Eagles season has been the re-emergence of kicker David Akers. For the past few seasons we've all seen him go through inconsistent patches and struggle with kicks beyond 40 yards. But this year, he's really regained his form. Placekicker David Akers has been named the NFC's Special Teams Player of the Month for Nove...

Eagles extend Brent Celek through 2016

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:55:00 -0500

First it was Winston Justice getting his contract extended through 2013, now it's Brent Celek's turn for an extension. Celek, who has rapidly improved into the most reliable receiver in the Eagles passing game, has agreed to a 6 year contract extension with the Eagles that will keep him with the Birds through 2016.Celek has made great strides in his 3 years in the league, jumping from 16 catches in 2007 to 27 in 2008 to already 54 catches this season. Despite his case of the dropsies ...

TE of the Present and Future: Eagles Agree to Sign Celek to 6-Year Extension

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:28:50 -0500

Despite Brent Celek's strong finish to the '08 season and the Eagles run in the postseason, many fans saw tight end as an area in which the Eagles needed to get stronger heading into 2009. The Birds drafted Cornelius Ingram, a player with great potential, but a significant question mark due to past injuries, and all of a sudden the position looked pretty solid overall. Then, Ingram went down in camp and is currently on IR for the season, and it was back to being Celek's solo tour....

Reid: Desean Jackson has concussion

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:13:35 -0500

More photos » by Matt Slocum - AP about 4 hours ago: Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson (10) lies on the field after suffering a concussion in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Eagles' Donovan McNabb (5) and Jamaal Jackson (67) look on. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Browse more photos » In his postgame press...

Eagles Come From Behind Again, Improve to 7-4

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:40:40 -0500

For the second consecutive week, Donovan McNabb and the Eagles came from behind in the fourth quarter to win a close game, this time defeating a division rival 27-24. After a fast start, the offense slowed and allowed the Redskins to get back into the lead and take a seemingly commanding eight point lead. They might be starting to like this winning thing though, as their critical final drives went 90 yards for a touchdown and two-point conversion, and 66 yards to set up the game icing field g...

The Linc - McNabb's a dad again

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:00:15 -0500

More photos » by Pablo Martinez Monsivais - AP Browse more photos » Some Things I'm Thankful For - YardbarkerDonovan McNabb and his wife Raquel welcomed their 4th child into the world last Friday night. Interesting Debate: Is it the O-Line or Campbell? - Hogs HavenA more detailed discussion about if Campbell or the Oline is to blame. What's disconcerting is the Redskins NFC East foes have the 3 best defens...