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Jason Babin’s Philadelphia Eagles teammates react to bull running reports: “He can’t be serious, can he?”

When arriving at the Philadelphia Eagles OTAs this week and explaining his absence from last week’s practices, DE Jason Babin revealed something unexpected: He’s planning to run with the bulls in Spain in July. Alarm bells rang with fans, teammates and I’m guessing several members of the coaching staff and front office. Here are some of the reactions of other Eagles...
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How long will QB Trent Edwards remain on the Philadelphia Eagles’ roster?

Trent Edwards The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards this offseason, despite the fact that he did not play in the NFL at all in 2011. So it’s not surprising that there was a little bit of rust for Edwards last week at the Eagles first set of OTAs this offseason. But it seemed that there was more than just a little. Edwards’ performance...
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Jason Babin’s wild, whacky offseason adventures: Next up, running with the bulls

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jason Babin was a no-show to the team’s OTAs last week. He had planned to be with his teammates, but things don’t always go according to plan when you are in the midst of a grand adventure. Babin was in Alaska on a trip to hunt black bears. What was already sure to be a memorable experience became even more so when Babin got trapped in...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  2 days ago
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Juan Castillo on the Philadelphia Eagles defense: “I don’t think there’s ever been an excuse”

The naming of Juan Castillo as the defensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011 is a shock that many are still trying to overcome. The team’s former offensive line coach was suddenly the architect of the team’s defense, with little experience on the defensive side of the ball and no offseason to prepare. But head coach Andy Reid stood by his selection, even...
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Time out from OTAs: Philadelphia Eagles build a playground

After participating in the first day of the second set of OTAs of the 2012 offseason, members of the Philadelphia Eagles were off to have a little fun on Wednesday afternoon. They took part, along with every other member of the organization, in the 16th annual playground build of the Eagles Youth Partnership. This year’s build took place at Comegys Elementary School in Southwest...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  3 days ago
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Jeff Garcia would pay to return to the Eagles

Image via philly.com Former Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Jeff Garcia dreams of a return to the Birds. Garcia served as backup quarterback for the Eagles in 2006,  stepping in for an injured Donovan McNabb and making an improbable run to win the division with a 10-6 record, beating the Giants in the first round of the playoffs before eventually losing to the Saints. Now...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  4 days ago
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How popular are the Philadelphia Eagles?

The popularity of the Philadelphia Eagles locally is off the charts. But how does the team’s following compare with those of other teams in the National Football League? via espn.com ESPN’s Sports Poll of fans’ favorite teams  finds that the Eagles are the 9th most popular team in the country. But the passion commitment and of Philadelphia’s fanbase and string...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  5 days ago
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Philadelphia Eagles: Mike Kafka takes a commanding lead in the battle for backup QB

The Philadelphia Eagles just completed their first organized team activities (OTAs) of the 2012 offseason and are preparing for their second this week. The practices are, as head coach Andy Reid says, an opportunity for the team to “knock off some of the rust” accumulated from the offseason and provide an early glimpse into who may be a factor during the season. The importance...
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Philadelphia Eagles DE Trent Cole rated 57th best player of 2012

Defensive end Trent Cole is the latest member of the Philadelphia Eagles to appear on the NFL Network’s countdown of the top players of 2012. Cole was named the 57th best player in the league by his peers. Teammate and fellow end Jason Babin expressed admiration of and appreciation for his teammates’s talent, saying “he just goes so hard.” Babin stated that...
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Demetress Bell confident, getting comfortable with new Eagles teammates

The offseason for the Philadelphia Eagles in March was quiet, calm, and everything was going well. Until news that Pro Bowl LT Jason Peters had ruptured his Achilles, that is. Philadelphia’s offensive line was set to finally have continuity in 2012, which would have served to strengthen the foundation laid in 2011 . Peters and the rest of the o-line were no small part of what...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  9 days ago
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Will Philadelphia see a return on its investment in Brandon Graham?

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham hasn’t seen much time on the playing field since being drafted in the first round by the Birds in 2010, but he’s been talked about often. And he has heard all of the criticism. The talk of him being a bust with just 3 sacks thus far in his NFL career. The comparisons made to New York Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul, drafted...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  10 days ago
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Vick: Next season 'critical year for me'

Addressing the upcoming 2012 campaign, the Eagles QB stressed the need for a successful season for the team, saying, "It’s a critical year for coach, it’s a critical year for me."

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OTAs begin today for the Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles will begin their organized team activities today at the NovaCare, representing the first time in 2012 that the Birds will assemble together. Rookies, veterans, and new additions alike will have their first opportunity to work together as a group. Even though there will be not contact, the time together represents an important step for the Eagles. The 2011...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  11 days ago
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Philadelphia Eagles Agree to Deal with QB Nick Foles

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that they had come to terms on a 4-year deal with rookie QB Nick Foles. Foles was selected by the Birds in the 3rd round of the draft (88th overall selection) from the University of Arizona, where he was the all-time leading passer in terms of yards (10,011), touchdowns (67), attempts (1,369) and completions (933) The rookie will compete...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  12 days ago
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LeSean McCoy didn’t need DeSean Jackson’s contract advice

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson provided RB LeSean McCoy with some unsolicited advice this offseason about how to handle McCoy’s  negotiations for a contract extension. Jackson advised his friend and teammate not to do what the wideout did last season: hold out from training camp. Jackson told the Inquirer “I think it would be in his best interest to come...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  13 days ago
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Mike Vick to marry in Miami next month

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike Vick will soon be a married man. He will wed long-time fiancée Kijafa Frink on June 30 in Miami Beach, 4 days after Vick’s 32nd birthday. The wedding will reportedly be for about 300 guests and be held at the swanky Fontainebleau Miami Beach, where Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh got married last summer. The guest list will include head coach...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  14 days ago
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Where does Mike Vick place in the top 100 players of 2012?

Another Philadelphia Eagles player has made the NFL Network’s list of the top 100 players of 2012. But like teammates DeSean Jackson and Nnamdi Asomugha, named earlier in the list, this player saw a major in drop in where his name appeared. Quarterback Mike Vick was named the 20th best player in the league last year. On this year’s list, he fell 50 spots to number 70...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  14 days ago
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5-year, $45 million deal for LeSean McCoy

Following the draft, the biggest offseason priority for the Philadelphia Eagles was to sign Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy. And that important step happened on Thursday, when the 23-year old signing a 5-year, $45 million contract ($20.765 guaranteed). There was none of the drama or acrimony that surrounded DeSean Jackson’s extension. McCoy stayed quiet, trusted a new deal...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  15 days ago
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Mychal Kendricks An Early Star Among Eagles Rookies

The Philadelphia Eagles wrapped up their rookie minicamp on Monday and there clearly seem to be some players winning early favor from the Eagles organization and head coach Andy Reid. One of those players is 2nd-round draft pick LB Mychal Kendricks. Reid praised what he saw from Kendricks, saying he “looked good out here.” The 5’11, 239 linebacker out of California...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  17 days ago
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Philadelphia Eagles Sign DB Wade Bonner

I think we know at least one person who performed well at rookie mincamp this weekend. The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that they signed DB Wade Bonner to their 90-man roster. Bonner participated in the camp on a tryout basis. As the team was already at the 90 person limit, Philadelphia released WR Darnell Williams in order to make room for Bonner. Bonner (5-10, 195),...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  18 days ago
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Philadelphia Eagles LT Jason Peters Re-Tears Achilles, Has Second Surgery

The sense of security the Philadelphia Eagles felt about their offensive line was shaken up earlier this year when Pro Bowl LT Jason Peters tore his Achilles tendon. Peters had surgery to repair the injury and begin the long recovery process, which would likely take all of the 2012 season. Now comes word that Peters re-tore his Achilles recently and required a second surgery. The...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  18 days ago
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The Twitter Beef Continues: Osi Umenyiora Wishes LeSean McCoy a Happy Mother’s Day

New York Giants DE Osi Umenyiora rekindled his love with Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy on Sunday by wishing Shady a Happy Mother’s Day via Twitter. Sigh. Really, Osi? Some people really need the structure of a season, as they clearly can’t find anything to do with themselves in the offseasonn. Umenyiora’s former teammate, 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs saw the tweet...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  19 days ago
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Former Eagles Center Jamaal Jackson Weighing Retirement

One day, the news was that Jamaal Jackson, former center for the Philadelphia Eagles, was trying out for the rival New York Giants. The next, Jackson, 32, was retiring. CBS Sports and other outlets reported on Saturday that Giants coach Tom Coughlin told the media that Jackson had retired. “He came in, he was very nice,” said Coughlin, who was coaching Jackson through a tryout...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  20 days ago
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Eagles Briefs: Observations from Philadelphia’s Rookie Camp, Day 1

The Novacare Complex was abuzz on Saturday as the rookies currently on the roster of the Philadelphia Eagles another invited participants  took part in the first day of rookie camp. It’s a crash course in all-things NFL and all-things Eagles, including terminology, so this weekend will only begin to scratch the surface of determining the talent who will best help the Eagles...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  20 days ago
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Former Philadelphia Eagles QB Vince Young Signs with the Bills

Former Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Vince Young has a new home in the NFL. He signed a one-year, $2 million dollar deal on Friday with the Buffalo Bills. Per ESPN, Young has an additional $1 million dollars in incentives built into the deal. Despite claiming assurances from Andy Reid that he was good enough to be a starter elsewhere in the league, Young will again be a...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  21 days ago
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