Philly Sports Blogs» DeSean Jackson

$5000.00 Fine for Kolb Necessary?

Marc Fanelle — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:30:37 +0000

The Nonsensical Fines League strikes again!!!! In a league which once fined Micheal Vick, then playing with the Falcons, $15,000 for socks that weren’t right because his out side socks fell down. The fact of the matter was Vick had two pairs of socks on the team socks and one’s underneath for his own comfort. The team socks fell down or were slouched by Vick himself, neither of which is important. He was fined because his socks weren’t pulled… Finish Reading

Are the Eagles suddenly booring?

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:07:26 +0000

Many Eagles fans have been excited about the ongoing training camp do to the fact that the team that will take the field on Sundays starting in September will be vastly different than the ones that have proceeded it for the better part of a decade. We don’t know if it will be better, but right now the word “different” also stands for “hope.”

Then there are those who are not so excited about training camp. Without McNabb shooting off… Finish Reading

Making the case: Kevin Kolb for starter in 2010

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:25:04 +0000

Though his sample size was small (two games) and the defenses he faced weren’t the greatest (Chiefs and Saints), Kevin Kolb’s two performances as the starting quarterback for the Eagles this season should not be overlooked.

In that limited sample he became the first quarterback to pass for 300 yards or more in his first two NFL starts. That’s right, he did something that not even Peyton Manning, Joe Montana or Dan Marino can lay claim to.

Don’t get me wrong, I am… Finish Reading

Athlete of the Decade #2 Donovan McNabb

Joseph Birmingham — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:00:24 +0000

Donovan McNabb was not a popular choice when he was selected in the 1999 draft with the #2 overall pick. He played in nearby Syracuse, but for some reason Eagles fans had their hearts set on Ricky Williams. It is somehow fitting that since that critical pick, the Eagles have ranked near the bottom of the league in average rush attempts per game, but have also been one of the most successful franchises in the league, largely in part to… Finish Reading

Vick redeems himself in return to Atlanta

Joseph Birmingham — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:50:31 +0000

The Eagles finally broke out of their fall doldrums and thoroughly dominated todays opponent. They only led 13-0 at halftime, largely in part to penalties that called back several scores, and their own inability to finish drives. Only a determined goal-line stand to close out the first half and keep it from being a one score game provided them with needed momentum as they came out in the second half with the first possession.

Michael Vick was welcomed back… Finish Reading

Eagles control their own destiny, notch 2nd win in a row.

Joseph Birmingham — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:55:47 +0000

The Eagles dominated every single offensive and defensive category in todays game and in the process managed to just barely win. They had more total plays of offense, more yards passing, more yards rushing, had better yards per pass and rush attempt, had more time of possession, better 4th down efficiency, allowed fewer turnovers, and barely escaped with a win !!

Yes they were not as good on third down, thanks to the Redskins being unnaturally good at that, but… Finish Reading

Westbrook won’t start against G-men

Joseph Birmingham — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:38:40 +0000

The Eagles are about to go up against their primary NFC East competition and they will be doing it without Brian Westbrook, who is still feeling symptoms from last weeks concussion.

I applaud this move on the part of Reid, the coaching staff and Jeff Lurie. While the Eagles have a much better record playing with their star running back over the past decade, they have a perfectly good replacement in McCoy. It probably didn’t hurt that commish Goodell was… Finish Reading

Eagles back with pack in NFC East race

Joseph Birmingham — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:49:16 +0000

The Eagles started their first MNF appearance of the season with a bang. It came in the form of DeSean Jackson running virtually untouched for a 66 yard end around touchdown and 7-0 lead on the opening drive. On Saturday I would have guessed this would be a close game but by gametime 8:42 EST Monday night it was obvious the Eagles had arrived in our nations capital with something to prove.

It seemed evident that Reid heard the criticisms as he… Finish Reading

No McNabb, No Westbrook, No Problem !

Joseph Birmingham — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:51:41 +0000

The Eagles started off strong against the Kansas City Chiefs today, with LeSean McCoy having a strong first quarter and scoring his first NFL touchdown on the Eagles second possession for a 7-0 lead. Kolb stood in there and completed several key throws and Vick looked to be largely ineffective in his limited snaps in wildcat. Kolb hit DeSean Jackson for a 43 yard completion on the third offensive drive. Kolb then leapt in for HIS first rushing TD as… Finish Reading

I am ready for some football, enough with the soap opera already !

Joseph Birmingham — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:37:22 +0000

All right. UNCLE. NFL Gameday, 13 minutes coverage on Michael Vick, 2 minutes coverage on the upcoming Eagles game. I have been anti Vick since his signing, in part because of what his personal choices were, and in part because I don’t feel he is that good of a QB. He is a great runner, a below average passer, and an average team mate.

This team was highly touted BEFORE the Vick signing, why have they been relegated to road… Finish Reading