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Eagles front office nabs DE Darrly Tapp

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:42:31 +0000

After nesting up for the early part of the free agency period the Eagles front office woke up and spread it wings yesterday making a pair of moves that it hopes will help solidify two positions.

While he doesn’t bring the explosiveness or name value of Jullius Peppers, who signed with Chicago, Darryl Tapp looks to be a solid addition to the Eagles front four.

Tapp, who the Eagles acquired in a trade with Seattle for Chris Clemons… Finish Reading

No moves for Flyers, how about Eagles?

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:48:19 +0000

Wiht the NHL trading dealine now oast us it’s time to tunr our focus to the FL free agent market, which opens up at 12:01 a.m. on Friday. There is not as much out there this season as the uncapped year has forced many would be unrestricted free agents to become restricted. That means if teams want to aqcuire any of these players they must be willing to fork over mega bucks as well as draft picks.

Not every deal… Finish Reading

Brian Westbrook says we will not retire

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:11:16 +0000

Brian Westbrook made one thing clear yesterday: Just because his career as an Eagle is over, doesn’t mean his career in the NFL is as well.

Westbrook said that he will not be retiring and is looking forward to the next chapter of his playing career.

“My plan is not to retire,” Westbrook told the Associated Press. “My plan is to continue to play football. I’ve already started training for next season. That doesn’t necessarily mean there are teams that… 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

Bad outweighs the good again for Eagles

Eric Schwartz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:14 +0000

For the second straight week the Eagles suffered a defeat, this time to the San Diego Chargers, 31-23. There were a few positives from the game, mainly Jason Avant’s breakout eight-catch, 156 yards. However, the bad once again outweighed the good. Here is a brief look at what went wrong on Sunday.

- Brian Westbrook’s season and career may be over. A second concussion in a month knocked Westbrook out of Sunday’s game. His season is almost certainly over and… Finish Reading

Wesbrook out tonight against Cowboys

Eric Schwartz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:15:06 +0000

Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will be inactive in tonight’s contest against the Dallas Cowboys. This is a big reversal from earlier in the week when Andy Reid said Westbrook was improving enough to start this week.

With Westbrook out, the workload will go to rookie LeSean McCoy, who has been impressive in two starts this season. Leonard Weaver, who had a long touchdown run last week, will also see a larger role.

Not having Westbrook will be a big… Finish Reading

Westbrook ready to run wild on Cowboys

Eric Schwartz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:24:51 +0000

Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid announced today that running back Brian Westbrook should be able to play on Sunday when the Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys in NCF East action.

Westbrook suffered a head injury two weeks ago against the Redskins and missed the Eagles 40-17 beat down of the New York Giants last Sunday.

If he does indeed return, Westbrook will once again be the featured back meaning, LeSean McCoy goes back to being a change-of-pace runner.

McCoy played… Finish Reading