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The “No Fun League” Strikes Again, Blames It On “The Captain”
Apparently, the NFL doesn’t want to have a little Captain in them.
Or so it seems after the league banned poses similar to the one Brent Celek struck after scoring a touchdown this past weekend. You know the one: right leg up as if standing on something, right hand on right knee, and left hand on [...]
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November 13, 2009
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Keys to the Game: Eagles at Carolina Panthers
Week 1 can be the most important game of the entire year for a football team. For example, Eagles fans will remember Week 1 of the 2007 season as the game that doomed the Eagles for the year, but sent the Green Bay Packers to the NFC Championship game.
Many would question how the first game [...]
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September 09, 2009
How the Philadelphia Eagles’ Roster Should Look for the 2009-2010 Season V2.0
With the first round of cuts taking place today in about 15 minutes and the final round of cuts taking place on Saturday, it’s about the right time to take a look at how the Philadelphia Eagles roster will look for the 2009-2010 season.
Earlier in the year—about two months before training camp even began—I laid [...]
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September 04, 2009
Could Brandon Marshall Become an Eagle?
As it stands, the Eagles may have one of the better receiving corps in the NFC. They don’t have that standout guy just yet, even though it appears DeSean Jackson may become that guy, but as far as talent and depth goes, they’re certainly at the very top.
If they had an opportunity to improve the [...]
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August 31, 2009
Patriots Expressing Interest in an Eagles Quarterback
When the New England Patriots cut former third-round pick, quarterback Kevin O’Connell, no one in Philadelphia paid much attention. However, that may have been a mistake.
According to Jason La Canfora of NFL Network, the Patriots are “among the many teams” interested in acquiring the services of A.J. Feeley. Back in 2007, Feeley ran the then-undefeated [...]
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August 31, 2009
Michael Vick’s Role in the Offense Needs an Adjustment
Any other year, a preseason game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars would not have a significant impact for the fans.
However, last night’s matchup may have been one of the most hyped-up preseason games fans have seen in years since Michael Vick was making his debut with the Eagles after spending 18 months in [...]
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August 28, 2009
What to Expect From Vick
Dec. 31, 2006: This was the last time Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick played a game in the NFL.
Coincidentally, his last game happened to be the regular season finale at Lincoln Financial Field against the Eagles.
Now, Vick is set to make his return to the NFL at the same place he was last seen, only [...]
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August 27, 2009
Rob Myers Could Wind Up As Second Tight End
There’s a pleasant surprise in the midst of all the question marks floating around the Eagles’ tight end dilemma, and that’s the emergence of rookie Rob Myers out of Utah State.
Myers was brought in the day after it was confirmed that Cornelius Ingram had a torn ACL and would not be available for the entire [...]
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August 24, 2009
Would Matt Jones Have Been a Better Fit Than Mike Vick?
In a heavily-publicized move, the Eagles signed “quarterback” Michael Vick to a two-year contract just a couple of weeks ago. Now they’re dealing with the ripples that the move has caused in the hopes that the on-field production outweighs the headache they’re enduring at the moment.
The idea is that Vick will be a utility, or [...]
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August 24, 2009
Long Shot May Make the Final Roster
When Jason Babin was signed by the Eagles, it wasn’t a move that get much publicity. A small blurb was placed here or there beneath a more important story or mentioned a passing sidenote. He was considered a camp body without much of a shot at making this team. Well, that may all be changing.
Babin [...]
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August 21, 2009
Eagles Get Good Injury News, Release a Safety
As you may or may not have known, Shawn Andrews was sent out to California recently to see Dr. Robert Watkins to get his back looked at. While sending him out there shows a high level of concern, which in itself is bad news, the doctor actually gave Andrews some good news.
Dr. Watkins apparently told [...]
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August 20, 2009
Despite His Past, Michael Vick Deserves This Second Chance
The city of Philadelphia has not seen this much attention in the media since their divorce from former wide receiver Terrell Owens.
Thursday night was supposed to be a calm, relaxing night in the city of Brotherly Love. The Philadelphia Eagles were going to officially kick off their preseason by hosting the New England Patriots at [...]
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August 15, 2009
Eagles Quick Hits: Jon Runyan, Stewart Bradley, and a QB Circus
QB Matt Nagy’s Contract Not Approved By the NFL
The biggest news for the Eagles today was that quarterback Matt Nagy’s contract was not approved by the NFL, a rare occurrence.
While it’s not exactly clear as to why his contract was disapproved, it appears to have something to do with the fact that he was a [...]
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August 11, 2009
With Kevin Kolb Hurt, Could the Eagles Pursue Michael Vick?
Today the Philadelphia Eagles officially signed on their coaching intern, former Arena League quarterback Matt Nagy, to give the Eagles a third quarterback with Kolb being ruled out for the preseason opener this Thursday.
The Eagles released wide receiver Brandon Robinson to make room for Nagy, who will probably be cut and go back to being [...]
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August 10, 2009
Eagles Preparing for a Runyan Return?
With the status of Shawn Andrews under question, the Philadelphia Eagles may be prepping for a return by 13-year veteran Jon Runyan.
Andrews, slated as the starting right tackle next to brother Stacy, has yet to see the practice field even with the rehab guys, much less strapping on the pads. He continues to work solely [...]
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August 10, 2009
Cornelius Ingram Goes Down With Torn ACL
The word has just been released that tight end Cornelius Ingram has suffered an ACL tear and is presumably heading for the injured reserve list and thereby out for the season.
Ingram underwent an MRI this morning and the news is not good. Fortunately, rookie free agent Eugene Bright has looked very good in camp as [...]
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August 08, 2009
Running Backs and Tight Ends Need More Work With Their Blocking
As a former lineman, it’s painful to watch running backs and tight ends attempt to block. Backs and tight ends do the natural things like running and catching, so a skill like blocking is foreign to them for the most part.
First off, whenever we talk about backs blocking, everyone wants to know about LeSean McCoy [...]
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August 05, 2009
Winston Justice Proving He Can be a Viable Backup
Justice has been showing a nastiness and a mean streak that we have not seen from him so far in his career. He has always just gone out and done what was asked, then head back to the huddle.
This year, he’s finishing blocks. Until that whistle blows (and maybe even a few seconds after), Justice [...]
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August 05, 2009
Leonard Weaver Is Already Making An Impact
For all the talk about Jason Peters, Stacy Andrews, or the drafting of Jeremy Maclin, the best offseason move by the Eagles may have been the pickup of fullback Leonard Weaver.
If you recall, Weaver’s name was linked to the Eagles initially floating around the rumor mill, but nothing came of it. Weaver and the Eagles [...]
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August 04, 2009
Sean Jones Should Be a Starter for the Eagles
Right now, Quintin Demps is taking all of the reps with the first-team defense, while Sean Jones is running with the second team and contributing on special teams wherever he can.
However, I’m not sold on Demps quite yet, and I’m not sure that he should be handed the starting role, as seems to be the [...]
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August 04, 2009
Jeremy Maclin and the Philadelphia Eagles Finally Agree to Terms
The Philadelphia Eagles and the nineteenth overall selection, Jeremy Maclin, have finally come to terms on a 5-year deal.
Reportedly, the contract is worth $15.5 million with $9.5 million in guaranteed money.
This is a huge step for the Eagles, and more specifically Maclin. He has missed the installation of over 100 passing plays, and has a [...]
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August 03, 2009
Stewart Bradley Has a Torn ACL; Where Do the Eagles Go From Here?
The Eagles were doing 80 on the freeway, and something threw a huge brick wall in front of the Ferrari we were cruising in right to Miami.
Stewart Bradley, starting middle linebacker, has torn his ACL and is most likely done for the year.
Just like that, in the blink of an eye, the Eagles season just [...]
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August 03, 2009
Jeremy Maclin Deal Could Be Done in 72 Hours
Adam Schefter is reporting via Twitter that after speaking with some people in the Eagles organization, he believes the deal could be done within 72 hours.
“Good news Philly: After talking more with Eagles, deal for WR Jeremy Maclin is closer than (I) thought. I predict one within 72 hours – mayb…”
Good news? Am I the [...]
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August 02, 2009
The Good and Bad Notes From Training Camp: Morning Practice
I’ve said it before, but let me say it again; You will remember the name LeSean McCoy.
The Harrisburg, PA native was electric in individual drills, as well as team drills. He showed that he has very soft hands and very good vision when running between the tackles, especially for a rookie.
On several occasions McCoy would [...]
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July 31, 2009
Developments on Maclin Saga, Hollis Thomas Makes a Decision
There is a development in the Jeremy Maclin saga. Granted, not much of one, but a development nonetheless.
Maclin’s agent, Jim Steiner, says that “some progress” has been made regarding Maclin’s contract.
An Eagles source, however, tells Philly.com, “I guess if you go from ridiculous to slighty less ridiculous you can call that real progress.”...
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July 29, 2009
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