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Philadelphia Eagles: Memories of Veterans Stadium
Memories of Veterans Stadium invoke nostalgia amongst Philadelphia Eagles fans who grew up during its heyday.
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“The Vet”, as it was referred to, was a monstrous concrete bowl-like stadium that had seating capacity for 66,000 people and was the home of both the Eagles and Phillies. After four years of construction, the stadium was ready for...
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Fantasy Football: Top 6 Philadelphia Eagles You Should Target During Your Draft
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It’s no secret that plenty of Philadelphia Eagles will be targeted during your fantasy football draft.
And while the NFL regular season is more than two months away, it’s your job as a fantasy football general manager to be perpetually scouting.
Since a decent amount of planning is attached to each fantasy selection, let me break down why you should...
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Philadelphia Eagles: Is Bull Run a “Dangerous Activity” for Jason Babin?
Philadelphia Eagles DE Jason Babin has a man card, and he’s not afraid to use it. Sack-meister by day, bear hunter and bull-dodger by night.
Jason Babin is the most extraordinary man in the world. And, he doesn’t always drink beer, but when he does, he prefers Dos Equis.
I’m sure you’ve heard by now, but if you haven’t, the latest on Babin is that...
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Eagles QB Michael Vick: Why a “Dog Killer” Can Win a Super Bowl
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Can Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick ever win a Super Bowl after being convicted of committing a crime such as his? I’m not talking about whether he is talented enough or if the team is talented enough, I’m talking about the ideas of “karma”, ethics and morality.
This has been a nagging thought that has been stuck in the...
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Pros and Cons of Every WR Currently on the Philadelphia Eagles Roster
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Every player in the NFL has strengths and weaknesses. The best way to fill a roster is to find talented individuals at certain positions with skills and attributes that complement each other.
Some teams don’t realize there is an art to it and just go after players who fit the same mold. That doesn’t work. Just look to the Eagles‘...
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Early Predictions for the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2012 Final Roster
The majority of the Philadelphia Eagles’ 53-man roster is already a given. However, there are a few lingering questions as far as how the numbers game goes as well as a few spots to be decided through competition.
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When it comes time for the final cuts, coaches have difficult decisions to make. This is where the roster numbers game comes into play...
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Philadelphia Eagles: Is Jaiquawn Jarrett the 3rd Wheel at Safety?
Philadelphia Eagles second-year safety Jaiquawn Jarrett has to prove himself on the field this year. In order to fight his way into a starting role, he also may be faced with the task of overcoming a strong bond that is forging between Nate Allen and Kurt Coleman.
If the catch-phrase for the 2012 Philadelphia Eagles is “team chemistry”, that’s exactly what may...
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Eagles’ Joselio Hanson to Brandon Boykin: “Every Man For Himself”
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If Eagles rookie CB Brandon Boykin is looking for a few tips on how to play slot corner in the Philadelphia defense, Joselio Hanson won’t be the guy to ask.
Paul Domowitch at Philly.com reported that Hanson, Boykin and Brandon Hughes will all be engaged in an open competition for the job as nickel corner. During an interview, Hanson was asked about possibly...
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Putting Together the Philadelphia Eagles All-Time Coaching Staff
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Selecting an all-time coaching staff isn’t an easy task. For one there aren’t readily accessible databases of all the coordinators and position coaches in NFL history. Secondly, for the Eagles, their history has been mostly bad with very few good patches in between.
The Eagles have had their most consistently successful run over the past 13...
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Early Look at Philadelphia Eagles LB Depth Chart
One of the most intriguing roster battles on the entire Eagles roster this offseason is the competition for the starting three linebacker positions. Last year the Eagle linebacker situation was something of a train wreck.
So far the Eagles have used this offseason to trade for 7 year veteran Demeco Ryans and drafted Mychael Kendricks in the 2nd round of the NFL draft. These additions...
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10 Reasons the Philadelphia Eagles will Be Better Than Critics Think
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Just like every other team in the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles will enter the 2012 season with their own set of question marks.
Some of their problems are a carryover from last year, while other issues have newly arisen.
Regardless of where they came from, or when they formulated, they must be addressed.
Here are 10 issues that the Eagles will face...
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10 Greatest Undrafted Philadelphia Eagles in Franchise History
The Philadelphia Eagles have been an NFL franchise since 1933 and over the course of the past 79 years, many great players have donned the winged helmet (or leather helmet).
However, most of the great Philadelphia Eagles players we remember were drafted, either by the Eagles themselves or by another team before they came to Philly.
So while we all pay tribute to greatest of Eagles...
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Philadelphia Eagles: LeSean McCoy Gets Paid Because the Man is Money
LeSean McCoy became a rich man on Thursday, signing a five-year extension worth $45 million with $20.765 million guaranteed. That averages out to be just over $1 million of guaranteed money per touchdown McCoy scored in 2011.
Simply put, McCoy got paid because the man is money.
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In 2011, he put himself in the elite category...
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Eagles Sign LeSean McCoy to 5 Year $45 Million Extension
The Eagles have agreed to a new 5 year extension with RB LeSean McCoy that will pay him $45 million with almost $21 mil guaranteed. This assures that McCoy will be an Eagle through the 2017 season.
There has been much speculation that LeSean might have held out of training camp until he received his well deserved contract extension, but now that LeSean is locked up long term, the...
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Eagles Among Teams Yeremiah Bell May Sign With
According to agent Drew Rosenhaus (via the Sun Sentinel), former Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell will decide on which team to sign with in the next 24 hours. The Philadelphia Eagles are apparently in the Bell sweepstakes.
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The Eagles are one of four teams in which Bell is considering, according to Rosenhaus. The Jets, Chiefs and Titans are the other three...
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Casey Matthews Bulks Up to 250lbs, Working Out with Clay Matthews
When the Philadelphia Eagles drafted LB Casey Matthews in the 4th round of last year’s NFL draft I along with countless Eagles fans were ecstatic. Casey Matthews, brother of the beast linebacker for the Green Bay Packers Clay Matthews, was a stand out linebacker on the Oregon Ducks defense in college. He wasn’t the most athletic LB in college football but he used his instincts...
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Philadelphia Eagles: Jason Peters, LeSean McCoy and All the Latest News
Over the course of the past week, there have been several newsworthy items come out regarding multiple Philadelphia Eagles players. In case you’ve missed anything, here is the latest and greatest in Eagles land…
Jason Peters re-injures his Achilles tendon
Apparently this is the now infamous Roll-A-Bout Peters was using. Photo: sportsgrid.com
This is some unfortunate...
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10 Reasons to Be Optimistic About the Eagles in 2012
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Once again, the Philadelphia Eagles are giving their fans numerous reasons to be optimistic about the upcoming season.
Whether they deliver on this unspoken promise remains to be seen.
However, they’ve positioned themselves in contention through the addition of new personnel and the return of key players on both sides of the ball.
Here are 10 reasons...
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Why the Philadelphia Eagles are Favorites to Win the NFC East
The Philadelphia Eagles have been favored to win the NFC East in 2012 by several different odds-makers. The question is, should they be?
Somewhat surprisingly, the Eagles have been declared the favorites in several different ways already. Sportsbook has opened with the Eagles being favored to win the NFC East while Vegas Insider has the Eagles as 12-1 favorites for winning Super...
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Philadelphia Eagles: DL Rotation Could Be Best in the NFL in 2012
The defensive line rotation for the 2012 Philadelphia Eagles has a legitimate chance of being down-right scary. This is because the secondary line could be just as strong as the first unit.
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Last season, the Eagles’ defensive line accounted for 46 of the team’s 50 sacks. 37 of the line’s 46 sacks were from the four starters: Trent Cole, Jason...
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Which Philadelphia Eagles Could Still Be Dealt Before the 2012 Season Opener
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The NFL never used to be known for player trades. Over recent years, though, player trades have become increasingly more common. Even still, this was a tough assignment to figure out the right angle for.
Most sports fans think of trades in the days leading up to the league trading deadlines. That rule doesn’t hold true for the NFL. In the...
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Was Michael Vick Disrespected by Robert Griffin III? You Be The Judge
Was Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick inadvertently disrespected by Redskins rookie Robert Griffin III? Apparently some Eagles fans feel that is the case after an RG3 interview with the DC press took place at the end of April.
A mini “Twitter-ruption” (okay, maybe it wasn’t that bad, but I did say “mini”) took place recently amongst some...
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Philadelphia Eagles: Position Battles That Will Impact Eagles’ 2012 Season
20 of the 22 starters who will open the 2012 season for the Philadelphia Eagles are all set, barring injury. There are two starting positions that are open for competition and several key backup and role player positions that need to be sorted out.
The winners of these training camp battles will surely impact the outcome of the 2012 season, good or bad, with some having more...
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Philadelphia Eagles: Winners of 6 Position Battles Will Impact 2012 Season
20 of the 22 starters who will open the 2012 season for the Philadelphia Eagles are all set, barring injury. There are two starting positions that are open for competition and several key backup and role player positions that need to be sorted out.
The winners of these training camp battles will surely impact the outcome of the 2012 season, good or bad, with some having more...
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Introducing A New Writer For Eagles Addict
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In an effort for continued growth here at Eagles Addict, I’m proud to announce that a new writer will be joining myself and Ron Pasceri — his name is Jasen Shen.
Jasen is a knowledgable and level-headed Eagles fan and will bring his own flavor of analysis and opinion to the site. Don’t let his left-coast residence fool you, he “bleeds...
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