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Cowboys-Eagles face-off in Desperation Bowl by Lloyd Vance
Dallas Cowboys stadium will surely be rocking on Christmas Eve as the Cowboys and Eagles square-off in a “Desperation Bowl” with huge playoff implications. Back in Week 8, the Eagles romped over the Cowboys 34-7 Philadelphia Eagles (6-8) at Dallas Cowboys (8-6), Saturday December 24th, 4:15 PM ET on FOX Broadcast Team: Joe Buck, Troy [...]
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December 24, 2011
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2011 Philadelphia Eagles Notebook: December 20th Practice
Desperation will be in the air at Cowboys Stadium this Saturday as the Eagles (6-8) and Cowboys (6-8) renew their heated rivalry. In preparation for the game, Taking It to the House’s Matt Lomabardo stopped by the Eagles’ Nova Care Complex on Tuesday December 20th and record this lockerroom interview footage Eagles LB Brian [...]
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December 22, 2011
2011 NFL Week 15 Remix by Lloyd Vance
In a week full of upsets around the National Football League, none was bigger than Romeo Crennel’s Kansas City Chiefs handing the Green Bay Packers (13-1) their first loss of the season in a 19-14 win at Arrowhead Stadium (Philadelphia, PA) — Week 15 of the 92nd NFL Season is in the books and even though the [...]
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December 20, 2011
2011 Philadelphia Eagles Notebook: December 14th Practice
Taking It to the House Lead Writer Matt Lombardo stopped by the Eagles Nova Care Complex on Wednesday December 14th as the Birds (5-8) prepare to face NY Jets (8-5) in another must-win game for both teams. To the Eagles credit, though some fans have been rooting half-hearted for them — some in hopes of [...]
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December 14, 2011
Despite Win, Eagles Need Change by Matt Lombardo
Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie will have plenty of difficult decisions to make after a disappointing season concludes for his team. Sunday’s win over the Dolphins keeps the Birds mathematically alive for the playoffs, but the question needs to be asked; After a season of high hopes and expectations, is a strong finish good enough? When [...]
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December 12, 2011
Loss to Cardinals Could be the start of Another Cowboys Late Season Swoon by Lloyd Vance
Could the Dallas Cowboys improbable Week 13 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals lead to another late season swoon? We know team owner Jerry Jones and head coach Jason Garrett sure hope not. Week 13 of the 2011 NFL Season was not a good one for the NFC East-leading Dallas Cowboys (7-5). A purely winnable [...]
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December 10, 2011
Eagles Practice Notebook Week 14 vs Miami Dolphins 12/7
=youtube_gdata_player] Taking It To The House lead writer Matt Lombardo was on the scene at Novacare on Wednesday as the Eagles began preparation for their week 14 game against the Miami Dolphins. As the season comes down the home stretch, the Eagles are not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs at 4-8, but the pressure is mounting [...]
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December 07, 2011
Taking it to The House’s NFL Week 13 Power Rankings
Green Bay Packers (12-0) – The Packers wrapped up the NFC North and are now focused on home-field advantage in the playoffs. Week 14: 12/11 vs. Oakland Baltimore Ravens (9-3) – The Ravens offense is best when Ray Rice is the focal point. Week 14: 12/11 vs. Indianapolis New England Patriots (9-3) – The Patriots [...]
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December 07, 2011
2011 NFL Week 13 Remix by Lloyd Vance
Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice was this week’s game ball winner for his 200-yard rushing effort in a dominating win over the Cleveland Browns The third quarter of the 2011 NFL Season completed there is not much time left for teams to either join the San Francisco 49ers and the undefeated Green Bay Packers in [...]
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December 06, 2011
End Days Have Arrived For Andy Reid Regime by Matt Lombardo
Following Thursday Night’s 31-14 loss to the Seahawks, the Eagles are now 4-8 in last place in the NFC East. Much like the ends of the Rich Kotite and Ray Rhodes eras, this season increasingly has the feel of Andy Reid’s last. As the death knell begins to ring louder on this Eagles team with [...]
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December 02, 2011
Philadelphia Eagles face the Seattle Seahawks in a lackluster match-up
CBS Sports video preview of the Eagles-Seahawks game in Week 13 I am sure this is not what NFL Network was thinking when they saw two former 2010 division winning playoff teams on the schedule for a late-season Thursday Night match-up. But this is what they are left with…. In a game that features two [...]
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December 01, 2011
2011 Philadelphia Eagles Notebook: Nov 29th Practice
With their playoff hopes a minimal spark, the Philadelphia Eagles (4-7) head to Seattle for a huge Thursday Night Football Game against the equally inconsistent Seahawks (4-7). Taking It to the House Lead Writer Matt Lombardo stopped by Eagles Practice on Tuesday November 29th and filed this report. Filed under: 2011 NFL Week 13, 2011 Philadelphia [...]
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December 01, 2011
Vick Still Unable to Practice, Young Likely To Make Third Straight Start Thursday by Matt Lombardo
Michael Vick continues to suffer soreness from his two broken ribs and only threw on the side during Tuesday’s practice. with a short turnaround before the team’s game in Seattle on Thursday it appears that Vince Young will make his third consecutive start at quarterback. As the Eagles prepare to board a flight to Seattle [...]
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November 29, 2011
Matt Lombardo Gives His Take on Eagles vs Patriots on 97.3 ESPN FM In South Jersey
Taking It To The House Lead Writer Matt Lombardo joins Mike Krenek and Joe Giglio on 97.3 ESPN FM in South Jersey to weigh in on DeSean Jackson’s performance against the Patriots and Andy Reid’s future following Philadelphia’s 38-20 loss on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Filed under: NFL Tagged: Andy Reid, DeSean Jackson, Matt [...]
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November 28, 2011
Philadelphia Eagles Wrap-up: Patriots throttle Reid’s reeling squad
In a “Must Win” situation, the Philadelphia Eagles (4-7) came-up very small in a humiliating 38-13 home loss — have now lost 8 of their last 9 at the Linc — to the surging New England Patriots (8-3). In the rather easy win, Tom Brady and company could do no wrong, while the Birds after an [...]
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November 27, 2011
Patriots-Eagles Preview: Another Must Win Situation by Lloyd Vance
CBS Sports video preview of the Eagles-Patriots game in Week 12 In a highly anticipated game, the Philadelphia Eagles (4-6) will further try to keep their flickering playoff hopes alive when they take-on the AFC East-leading New England Patriots (7-3) at Lincoln Field this Sunday. The game will be the CBS featured afternoon match-up as [...]
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November 25, 2011
2011 Philadelphia Eagles Notebook: November 23rd Practice
The Eagles returned to practice on Wednesday November 23rd and now they are focused on their next “Must-Win” game against the New England Patriots in Week 12 of the 2011 NFL Season. With both the Thanksgiving holiday and the Patriots approaching, Taking It to the House’s Lead Writer Matt Lombardo returned to the team’s NovaCare [...]
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November 23, 2011
The Case For Vince Young Against Patriots by Matt Lombardo
Vince Young made his first start in exactly a year on Sunday in relief of Michael Vick, leading an 18 play 80 yard game winning drive in the process. Young earned a second start if Vick’s ribs leave him unable to play for the second week in a row. There is no quarterback controversy in [...]
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November 22, 2011
2011 NFL Week 11 Remix by Lloyd Vance
In the Week 11 Remix, the undefeated Green Packers (10-0) continued their march back to the playoffs and possibly a return trip to the Super Bowl, with a solid win over the pesky Tampa Bay Buccaneers. One of the game’s biggest plays was QB Aaron Rodgers hitty emerging WR Jordy Nelson for a 40-yard game-clinching [...]
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November 22, 2011
2011 Philadelphia Eagles Notebook: Team report post Week 11 win over Giants
One day after the Philadelphia Eagles’ hard-fought 17-10 Sunday Night Football win over the stunned New York Giants, Taking It to the House’s Lead Writer Matt Lombardo returned to the team’s NovaCare Complex . The improbable win, led by backup quarterback Vince Young, even gave Eagles fans a slight glimmer of playoff hopes in an [...]
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November 21, 2011
Eagles Stay Alive After Defense, Young Led Win Over Giants by Matt Lombardo
Vince Young made his first start of the season for the Eagles and led the offense on it’s longest drive since 2002 to seal a 17-10 win over the Giants. Last week the much maligned Eagles defense blew their fifth fourth quarter lead of the season, squandering a sure win against the Arizona Cardinals. Then, [...]
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November 21, 2011
Taking It to the House’s Week 11 Power Rankings
Despite the best efforts of All-World RB Adrian Peterson, the reeling Minnesota Vikings continue to fall down the Taking It to the House Power Rankings. This week, the Vikes slide down to #31 on our list Green Bay Packers (9-0) – 14 point favorites at home against a respectable Buccaneers team tells you how good [...]
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November 19, 2011
Can Tim Tebow Become the NFL’s First Successful Run-First Quarterback in Decades by Lloyd Vance
Can Tim Tebow lead the Denver Broncos to an AFC West divisional crown by doing it the, “Steve Grogan” way, i.e. running the football In tonight’s NFL Network Thursday Night Football Game between the New York Jets (5-4) and the host Denver Broncos (4-5), a national television audience will be exposed to a new breed of [...]
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November 17, 2011
2011 Philadelphia Eagles Notebook: November 16th Practice
Only days after a loss that could spell the end for the 2011 Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff hope, Taking It to the House’s Lead Writer Matt Lomdardo returned to the team’s NovaCare Complex insearch of answers before the Birds (3-6) take-on the division leading New York Giants (6-3) in a “Must Win” game to save their [...]
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November 16, 2011
DeSean Jackson, Eagles Digging In by Matt Lombardo
DeSean Jackson is in the final year of his rookie contract that has paid him an average of $769,960 over four years and is making the league minimum $600,000 this season. After sleeping through a meeting on Sunday and being benched against Arizona as a result, it appears his contract battle with the Eagles is reaching [...]
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November 16, 2011
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"Taking it to the House" is the blog of NFL Insider Lloyd Vance. The blog features topical in-depth daily news, rumors, and notes on the NFL. Lloyd is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a frequent radio guest on many national shows.
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