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No punishment coming for Vick

Eric Schwartz — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:13:39 +0000

For a change there is some good news regarding Michael Vick. According to an NFL spokesman, there will be no suspension forthcoming for Vick after his latest off-field issue.

Eagles coach Andy Reid is scheduled to have a press conference at 5 p.m. to provide further information.

Bellow is the Associated Press report:

An NFL spokesman says there has been no change in Michael Vick’s playing status, so the Eagles quarterback reported to training camp on Monday as expected.

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Mixed Messages

Erin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:18:35 +0000

The Philadelphia Eagles released a statement Saturday saying that they are not considering releasing quarterback Michael Vick at this time. The questions surrounded the star because he is in the midst of an investigation of a shooting. After signing with the Eagles… Finish Reading

Donovan McNabb traded to Redskins

Eric Schwartz — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:31:35 +0000

This time it’s not an April’s Fools joke.

According to espn.com, the Eagles have reached a deal to trade quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Redskins. That’s right, he’s staying in the NFC East.

Bellow is an excerpt:

The Philadelphia Eagles have reached agreement on a blockbuster intra-division trade that will send perennial Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins according to multiple sources close to the situation.

The two sides still must finalize language, but McNabb… Finish Reading

Loud writer has lost touch with city

Eric Schwartz — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:47:58 +0000

To be quite honest I’m surprised it took this long to bring my next guest into the woodshed.

He’s loud, obnoxious, and quite often out of touch with the Philadelphia fans he writes for.

Welcome Stephen A. Smith.

Smith made a name for himself nationally once he joined ESPN but has been known for his hate-spewed ramblings in Philadelphia for much longer.

Today Smith offered this observation on the whole Donovan McNabb trade drama:

McNabb should have demanded a trade… Finish Reading

Reid says Eagles entertaining offers for all three quarterbacks

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:58:34 +0000

Andy Reid has finally come out and admitted what everyone in Philadelphia already knew: The Eagles are entertaining trade offers for all three of their quarterbacks.

You can read the report on espn.go.com

While the news is not a surprise, the fact that it came from Reid is. The Eagles’ coach has been steadfast in his statement that Donovan McNabb will be the team’s starting quarterback next season and they would like to keep all three of their… Finish Reading

Eagles lock up Jason Avant

Eric Schwartz — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:24:36 +0000

Julius Peppers and Aaron Kampman are not coming to town to help the Philadelphia Eagles.

However the team is taking care of its own.

The Eagles announced a contract extension with wide receiver Jason Avant. Avant, who was a restricted free agent, signed a five-year deal, but terms have yet to be disclosed.

The move comes on the heals of the team’s decision to pick up the $1.5 million bonus for Michael Vick. The bonus is part of the $5.25… Finish Reading

It’s the offseason of Donovan McNabb

Eric Schwartz — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:36:19 +0000

In Philadelphia every offseason is about Donovan McNabb.

Only this time, Philadelphia is not alone.

ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio says that the drama around McNabb is the story off the offseason. Bellow is an excerpt:

Philadelphia is the only team in the NFL with all three quarterbacks on its roster going into the final year of their contracts. Teams are calling, wondering who’s available, who’s not and what the Eagles would want in any potential trade.

The Eagles’ front office is… Finish Reading

McNabb rumors swirl

Eric Schwartz — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:19:41 +0000

Not even the Super Bowl can be free of Donovan McNabb trade rumors.

Les Bowen issued a piece in today’s issue of the Daily News talking about the latest speculation in on trades involving McNabb, as well as Vick and Kolb. He also stressed that as of now nothing is close to happening.

Bellow is Bowen’s article.

If there is one day in the NFL year when we ought to be free of worrying about Donovan McNabb and the… Finish Reading

Making the case: The final verdict at QB

Eric Schwartz — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:17:42 +0000

Over the past few days phillysportsblogs has made a case for Michael Vick, Kevin Kolb and Donovan McNabb to be named the starter in 2010 for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Now it’s time to get serious.

Before I unveil the rightful choice for the job, it is time to look at one of the major factors in the decision that not yet been discused.

The last two weeks have been hard on Eagles fans young and old. Entering the final week… Finish Reading

Making the case: Vick for starter in 2010

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:51:11 +0000

Michael Vick is a weapon, plain and simple. He can run, pass and he is capable of the big play at any time.

When the Eagles signed Vick last offseason they did so to give an athlete with a troubled past a chance to rebuild his reputation in the community and show that he could also still get the job done on the field.

I think most would agree that he went 2-for-2.

It is almost a certainty that the… Finish Reading