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Week 4 of the Pre-Season; Final Evaluations?
By Columnist Chris DeSantis
So here we are entering Week 4 of the Pre-Season. This week is traditionally used to evaluate the backups on the depth chart. Final cut-downs are on the horizon. However, this fan believes that this week the coaching staff should play thier starting offensive line for at least a quarter. If there are any concerns that are left, it is the O-line.Injuries...
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August 28, 2011
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Eagles WR Maclin Finally Takes the Field; WR Smith Practices as Well
A week after receiver Jeremy Maclin returned to Eagles camp following his health scare, he finally has begun practicing today. More good news for Philadelphia: as the Philadelphia Inquirer writes, newly-acquired receiver Steve Smith, still recovering from micro-fracture surgery on his knee, was taken off the physically unable to perform list and has begun practicing as well.
That...
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August 27, 2011
Eagles OT Ryan Harris Set To Have Back Surgery — Out Indefinitely
Ryan Harris - Another Eagles Free Agency Pick-Up
The Philadelphia Eagles have made one of the biggest splashes in free agency, pursuing and landing some of the biggest players. Both offensively and defensively, the Eagles have revamped their squad and are poised for a serious Super Bowl run. One player that has been left out of the hype, is the signing of Ex-Bronco Ryan Harris...
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August 27, 2011
Eagles Waive Four – RB Locke, WR Turner, DT Favorite and LB Peguese
The afternoon after their preseason win over the Browns, the Eagles announced that four players have been placed on waivers.
Waived on Friday were running back Derrick Locke, wide receiver Terrance Turner, defensive tackle Marlon Favorite and linebacker Brandon Peguese.
Locke and Peguese appeared in the Eagles’ preseason opener but have not played in the last two games, while...
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August 26, 2011
Eagles “Sniffing Around” Available LB’s To Compete With Casey Matthews
The Eagles is still publicly touting MLB Casey Matthews as its starter, but the front office is still sniffing around other teams in search of an upgrade. Don’t be surprised if a move is made in the next few days to bring in someone who can push Matthews for the job. The team can also move SLB Jamar Chaney back to the middle, where he played well at the end of last season, and...
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August 26, 2011
Philadelphia Eagles Beat-Down Cleveland Browns 24-14: Quick Thoughts From The Game
Casey Matthews Turned it Around This Week..
The Philadelphia Eagles ‘dream-team’ has had a rough welcoming into the pre-season, splitting the first two games by large margins, and then finishing the third by blowing out the Cleveland Browns 24-14. This game sheds a substantial amount of light on the Eagles current roster, and what Andy Reid is likely to do heading into...
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August 25, 2011
Preseason Wk 3 matchup Browns vs. Eagles
By Chris DeSantis
Well here we are in week three of the preseason. It’s a week that could be crucial for most teams. Last week the Philadelphia Eagles took a beating, so this week is especially critical for them.
In comes the Cleveland Browns, who I like to refer to as “The Philadelphia Eagles of the Midwest”. (due to the fact that former Eagles General Manager, Tom Heckert...
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August 25, 2011
DT Patterson Will Play Thursday Against the Browns
DT Mike Patterson, who collapsed and suffered a seizure at practice earlier this month, will play Thursday night against Cleveland.
“I’ll just be excited to be back out there with the guys, fans cheering and stuff like that,” Patterson said. “So, emotionally, emotionally, I’ll be really excited.”
Patterson was diagnosed with a brain AVM, or arteriovenous malformation...
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August 23, 2011
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Now is your chance, as Eagles Gab is accepting content from writers now! If you are a writer, or have ever wanted to write and think you have the talent to do it, then simply contact us.
We don’t have any strict requirements for writing, other than we would like 1-3 articles...
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August 23, 2011
Safety Nate Allen Having Soreness in Knee
Eagles safety Nate Allen is having lingering knee soreness in his comeback from pateller tendon surgery according to Geoff Mosher of the Wilmington News Journal.
Allen told reporters Monday there are “good days and bad days” and that he might have initially thought he was further along in his comeback from patellar tendon surgery than he actually is.
Allen and Kurt Coleman...
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August 23, 2011
Young Says Comment Taken Out of Context
Eagles quarterback Vince Young said that his “Dream Team” comment was taken out of context according to Jeff McLane of the Philadlephia Inquirer.
“That’s pretty much how it go with Vince Young,” Young said Monday. “My words always get taken out of context. It’s just basically what I mean. We do have some really talented guys and I feel like...
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August 22, 2011
Philadelphia’s Most Valuable Blogger Awards 2011
After much deliberation and careful consideration of many nominees, CBS Philadelphia has narrowed the field of Finalists down for this year’s MVB. And Eagles Gab has made the cut!
Voting for finalists is open now through September 9th. No registration is required, and you can vote daily! Let your voice be heard – Vote now!
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August 18, 2011
Vick Tells GQ Magazine That Eagles Were Third Choice
Michael Vick tells GQ magazine that he didn’t want to come to Philadelphia to be a third-string quarterback after his release from federal prison two years ago.
Vick, who rejuvenated his career with the Eagles and started in the Pro Bowl last year, says in the September issue that commissioner Roger Goodell was among those who convinced him Philadelphia was the right destination...
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August 18, 2011
Maclin Moves Past Cancer Scare
WR Jeremy Maclin, who still hasn’t practiced yet, has been cleared to return to the team after a cancer scare, trainer Rick Burkholder said Wednesday.
Burkholder said, barring a setback, Maclin will return to practice within 10 days and should be able to play in the Sept. 11 opener at St. Louis.
Burkholder said Maclin began experiencing symptoms – night sweats, fever...
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August 17, 2011
Eagles Hall Of Fame WR Pete Pihos Passes Away At 87
Eagles officials say Hall of Fame receiver Pete Pihos, who helped the team to a pair of NFL championships, has died. He was 87. The team says Pihos died early Tuesday at a nursing home in Winston-Salem, N.C., after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Pihos was a member of the Philadelphia teams that captured consecutive championships starting in 1948. Pihos finished his...
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August 16, 2011
Smith and McCoy Still Don’t See Eye to Eye Over Twitter War
Steve Smith said that on his first day with the Eagles, he planned to seek out LeSean McCoy, give him a hug and tell him any war of words this offseason was simply “Twitter beef” according to Tim McManus of Philly Sports Daily.
Apparently, the stew hasn’t fully cooled.
“That’s going to take a little time. He wasn’t the happiest,” said Smith after Monday’s practice...
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August 15, 2011
Eagles Release QB Johnson, DT Noonan, Waive DT Collier
The Eagles put defensive tackle Brandon Collier on the waived/injury settlement list. Collier was trying to make the team as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Massachusetts.
They also released quarterback Jerrod Johnson and defensive tackle Charlie Noonan and signed veteran offensive tackle Joe Toledo and rookie offensive tackle Spencer Johnson of Utah State. A Dolphins...
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August 14, 2011
Jackson Says WR Steve Smith Is “Jeremy Maclin Insurance”
DeSean Jackson is finally back at training camp, practicing with the Eagles. And, according to reports out of Bethlehem, he’s impressing people with early production in practice, having already torched Asante Samuel twice for a pair of long touchdowns.
He’s also chatting about Jeremy Maclin and the Eagles recent addition of former rival wideout Steve Smith, which Jackson...
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August 14, 2011
Mike Patterson Returns to Practice
Defensive tackle Mike Patterson was in uniform and doing drills on a side field at training camp Saturday morning per Reuben Frank and Andy Schwartz of CSNPhilly.com.
Patterson has not practiced since August 3rd, when he was hospitalized after suffering a seizure during drills. Patterson was diagnosed with a brain AVM, which most likely caused the seizure, and has been undergoing tests.
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August 14, 2011
Quick Take: Eagles Top Ravens 13-6
The Good: The new look Eagles took flight on Thursday, not doing a lot of scoring, but holding the Ravens in check with a 7-point win. Michael Vick threw for 74 yards and a touchdown pass in his only series, and a couple new players – Nnamdi Asomugha and Vince Young both played and seemed to be at ease with their new team. Asomugha played two series while Young went 3 of 5 for...
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August 12, 2011
2011 Eagles Preseason Week 1: What will we see tonight?
What will the Philadelphia sports world be talking about tomorrow after what is sure to be anything but the typical first Preseason game?
For starters, starters will likely be an afterthought after we see how deep this year’s Eagles team really is. We’ll be missing DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin tonight, and Mike Patterson will obviously be sitting this one out along with...
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August 11, 2011
Eagles Continue to Raid Their Rivals; Add Giants WR Smith
When Will Smith Be Ready To Play?
The Eagles couldn’t get their hands on one former Giant pass catcher (Plaxico Burress), so they tried their luck on another and succeeded.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed ex-Giant wide receiver Steve Smith to a one-year deal.
The USC product missed seven contests last season, and is currently rehabbing...
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August 10, 2011
2011 Eagles Offense: The Most Explosive in the NFL
The Philadelphia Eagles have the most explosive offense in the National Football League in 2011. Hands down. End of story.
That’s a bold statement, I know, so I’ll back it up.
The Eagles have maintained their 2010 starting offensive roster, and made improvements in the depth chart where necessary. That same 2010 offense, by the way, ranked 3rd in total points scored per...
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August 10, 2011
How Does the Probable 2011 Eagles Secondary Compare with Dawkins, Taylor, Harris, and Vincent?
Intensity. Electricity. Dominance. These are the words that best describe the legendary Philadelphia Eagles defensive backfield of the 2001 and 2002 seasons. The foursome instilled fear in the hearts of quarterbacks and receivers across the league as they shut down passing attacks drive-after-drive, game-after-game.
The Eagles have once again pieced together an impressive defensive...
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August 09, 2011
Eagles Want A First Round Pick In Return For CB Asante Samuel
Peter King of Sports Illustrated reports the Eagles are not planning to trade cornerback Astane Samuel. According to King, the Eagles likely won’t seriously consider trading him unless they get an offer of a first-round pick in return for Samuel. After the team signed Nnamdi Asomugha in free agency and acquiring Dominique Rogers-Cromartie in the Kevin Kolb trade to the Cardinals...
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August 08, 2011
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