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The Gruden Rumor: How it Started, Spread and Taught A Lesson
by Ryan Messick
Lead Writer
The rumor came out of nowhere on Super Bowl Sunday and spread like wildfire into Monday morning. It seemed so unbelievable, but after seeing the Eagles sign Michael Vick, trade Donovan McNabb within the division, make Michael Vick their starter and hire offensive line coach Juan Castillo as their new defensive coordinator, anything seemed within...
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February 10, 2011
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Eagles Hire Washburn to Coach Defensive Line
The Eagles are rebuilding their defensive coaching staff from the ground up. Today the Birds announced that Jim Washburn will be their new defensive line coach, but Philadelphia has yet to name a new defensive coordinator. Washburn replaces Rory Segrest, who was fired earlier this week. Philadelphia is still searching for a replacement for Sean McDermott, who was fired as defensive...
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January 19, 2011
Eagles Fire Sean McDermott, ESPN Reports
Sean McDermott was fired by the Eagles today, according to ESPN.
The Eagles have parted ways with defensive coordinator Sean McDermott, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortenson. Philadelphia’s defense finished the regular season 12th in the NFL in yards allowed, but was 11th worst in points allowed thanks to frequent red zone struggles. McDermott was in just his second...
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January 15, 2011
Eagles Reid Not Satisfied, But Optimistic
by Ryan Messick
Lead Writer
Andy Reid's Eagles went 10-6 this year, but lost in the Wild Card round of the playoffs for the second straight season.
Andy Reid offered up a few nuggets of information in his post-mortem press conference today at the Nova Care Complex. The Eagles head coach is proud of his sixth NFC East title, especially in a year in which Philadelphia was...
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January 10, 2011
Eagles Season Ends in Frustration With 21-16 Loss to Packers
by Ryan Messick
Lead Writer
Michael Vick was frustrated after a 21-16 loss to the Packers saw him go 20-36 for 292 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Vick ran eight times for 33 yards and a TD. Vick is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason.
For a fleeting moment, as Michael Vick’s pass sailed toward the end zone, it looked like he had done it again. Down 21...
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January 09, 2011
Eagles Comeback Falls Short, Packers Advance 21-16
The Eagles went to the well one too many times, and this time couldn’t dig their way out as they tried to mount a furious comeback, but fell to the Packers 21-16. Michael Vick threw an interception to Tramon Williams with 33 seconds remaining, sealing the Eagles’ fate. Vick had pulled the Eagles to within a score with 4:02 left on a quarterback sneak, but the Birds...
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January 09, 2011
Eagles Battling, Down 21-10 to Packers Heading Into Fourth
The Eagles trail the Packers 21-10 after three quarters, but seem to have new life after Michael Vick hit Jason Avant for a 24-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Aaron Rodgers answered with a 16-yard screen to Brandon Jackson, but the Birds have been threatening since.
Philadelphia capitalized on a turnover earlier in the third quarter when Darryl Tapp stripped the ball from...
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January 09, 2011
Packers Cruising Against Eagles, 14-3
by Ryan Messick
Lead Writer
Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel was in coverage on both Packers touchdowns. (Photo: Ryan Messick)
The Eagles may have taken themselves off life support at the end of the first half, but they still trail the Packers 14-3. Aaron Rodgers has a pair of touchdown passes, one to Tom Crabtree and one to James Jones, both from inside 10 yards. Rodgers is...
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January 09, 2011
Packers Lead Eagles 7-0
The Eagles got off to a rough start against the Packers in their Wild Card round playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field. On the first play of the game, Michael Vick was sacked by Desmond Bishop on a blitz that was never seen or picked up. Bishop delivered a crushing blow, dropping the Birds into second-and-19. By the end of the quarter, Philadelphia trailed Green Bay 7-0 on...
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January 09, 2011
Five Keys to an Eagles Win Over Packers
by Ryan Messick
Lead Writer
DeSean Jackson needs to recognize when he must alter his route due to the zone blitzes of the Packers.
5. DeSean Jackson – There are two “under the radar” ways in which Jackson can be a key difference maker in this game. One is as a punt returner against a suspect Packers coverage unit. Jackson will likely be used on most, if not all, returns...
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January 09, 2011
Bradley and Jean-Gilles Out for Eagles
The Eagles will be without two starters who were listed as questionable for today’s game against the Packers. Stewart Bradley and Max Jean-Gilles were both announced as inactive moments ago.
Bradley practiced Friday in a limited role after missing the earlier sessions this week with a dislocated elbow. Bradley as injured in Dallas on December 12 and missed the last three games...
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January 09, 2011
Win or Lose, Eagles Had Successful Season
by Ryan Messick
Lead Writer
Andy Reid may take a lot of heat if the Eagles lose today, but he's had a successful season. (Photo: Ryan Messick)
Win or lose, today’s game should not be an indictment of this Eagles franchise or its coaching staff. Many would have you believe that a loss today to the Packers means the Eagles are on the wrong track. Fewer wins than last...
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January 09, 2011
Eagles and Packers Make for Marquee Matchup
by Ryan Messick
Lead Writer
The Eagles need Michael Vick at his best today if they're going to advance out of the Wild Card round. (Photo: Ryan Messick)
The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers square off today at Lincoln Financial Field in a Wild Card round contest that features the NFC’s best offense and best defense. Nobody in the conference has given up fewer...
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January 09, 2011
ITI Weekly – Wild Card Round – Eagles/Packers, Rest of Playoffs, Fixing the O and D
This week on ITI Weekly, Ryan Messick and Matt Martucci discuss the Eagles playoff matchup with the Packers, take a look around the rest of the playoffs and talk about what needs to be done to fix recent problems on both sides of the ball.
Weekly Show – Wild Card Weekend
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January 08, 2011
Eagles Still A Bit Banged Up Heading Into Sunday
by Ryan Messick
Lead Writer
It seems unlikely that Stewart Bradley will play on Sunday after being listed as questionable and called "a stretch" to play by head coach Andy Reid. (Photo: Ryan Messick)
The Eagles aren’t quite as healthy as they’d like going into their Wild Card round matchup with the Packers on Sunday. Middle linebacker Stewart Bradley (dislocated...
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January 07, 2011
Eagles and Vick Must Recognizes Packers’ Tricky Blitzes
by Ryan Messick
Lead Writer
Michael Vick will need to recognize blitzes at the line of scrimmage Sunday in order to adjust before the snap. (Photo: Ryan Messick)
When you typically think of the Green Bay Packers, you think of Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver and Greg Jennings. Perhaps you remember the Brett Favre days, Mike Holmgren, or cheeseheads and the frozen tundra. This...
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January 06, 2011
Vick Needs to Protect Ball Against Blitz
In this week’s article for NFL.com, I wrote that Michael Vick needs to limit his turnovers against the blitz in the postseason. The Eagles quarterback is likely to see a similar strategy as that of the Giants and Vikings, blitzing a defensive back off of his left to force him to make a quick decision or roll out of the pocket to his less comfortable side. Charles Woodson...
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January 05, 2011
Eagles Fall to Cowboys 14-13, Host Packers Next Week
by Ryan Messick
Lead Writer
Kevin Kolb struggled Sunday afternoon, turning the ball over four times in a 14-13 loss to the Cowboys.
The Eagles will host the Packers next Sunday at 4:30 p.m. in the Wild Card round of the NFC playoffs, and Philadelphia should be pretty close to full strength. The Eagles fell today to the Cowboys 14-13 on a late touchdown from Stephen McGee to...
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January 02, 2011
Cowboys Come From Behind, Beat Eagles Backups 14-13
The Eagles came into the weekend locked into the No. 3 seed in the NFC, meaning that instead of Michael Vick, LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson, the Cowboys got a dose of Kevin Kolb, Jerome Harrison and Chad Hall. Philadelphia led down the stretch, but a late touchdown from Stephen McGee to Jason Witten gave the Cowboys a 14-13 win.
Early in the second quarter, Kolb found Chad Hall...
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January 02, 2011
Eagles and Cowboys Locked in Defensive Battle, Tied 7-7
After a scoreless third quarter, the Eagles and Cowboys remain tied at 7-7. Philadelphia threatened on its first possession of the second half, picking up a first down thanks to a Mike Jenkins holding penalty. Kevin Kolb then hit Clay Harbor for an 18-yard gain and Keith Brooking hit the tight end late, tacking on 15 more yards and moving the Birds down to the Dallas 21.
The...
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January 02, 2011
The Eagles and Cowboys are tied at 7-7 at halftime, with the lone offensive score coming on a 4-yard touchdown toss from Kevin Kolb to Chad Hall. The touchdown broke the Eagles franchise record for points in a season, giving the Eagles 433 – more than last year’s 429 and 2008’s 416. Dallas got on the board when Anthony Spencer chased down Kevin Kolb from behind...
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January 02, 2011
Eagles and Cowboys Scoreless After One
The Eagles and Cowboys played a scoreless first quarter in the rain at Lincoln Financial Field as most of the Birds starters watched from the sidelines. Jeremy Maclin was the only skill position starter on offense to see playing time, as Michael Vick, LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson were all inactive. Philadelphia is locked in to the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs, so the outcome...
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January 02, 2011
Five Keys for the Eagles Against the Cowboys
5. Jerome Harrison – He’s one of the few players who will likely see significant playing time today and could make a case for getting more touches next week as the playoffs begin. If Harrison runs well, he may force Andy Reid to find a few more touches for running backs. In other words, he may earn three or four carries a game instead of one or two.
4. Jamar Chaney...
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January 02, 2011
Kolb and Eagles Host Cowboys in Regular Season Finale
by Ryan Messick
Lead Writer
The film of Kevin Kolb from today's game will likely be watched by several teams who need quarterbacks this offseason. (Photo: Ryan Messick)
With nothing left to play for – the Eagles are already locked into the No. 3 seed in the NFC, expect to see plenty of backups take the field today as Philadelphia takes on Dallas. Among those who won...
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January 02, 2011
Eagles Search for Answers After Letdown
by Ryan Messick
Lead Writer
Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said the offense missed some attention to detail, but did have energy in their loss to the Vikings on Tuesday.
After a surprising and disappointing 24-14 loss to the Vikings on Tuesday that took them out of contention for a first round bye, the Eagles are trying to figure out why their focus, energy and execution...
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December 30, 2010
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