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Writer way too high on Redskins

Eric Schwartz — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:07:29 +0000

(Grinding My Gears writer Eric Schwartz will be getting married on October 9th and because of this he will be forced to smile much more than he would like to. The only way for this to be plausible is for him to unleash on all that is wrong in the World of Sports over the next 10 days. This is Part 2 of 10 straight days of Grinding My Gears.)

You may have heard that Donovan McNabb and Michael… Finish Reading

Vick now the man for the Eagles – for a week at least

Eric Schwartz — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 03:24:27 +0000

What should we expect from Michael Vick?

This has been a question asked by Eagles fans since Michael Vick was first acquired by the team last preseason. The question has had different values of significance placed during that time. Last year, fans wondered if Vick would, or should even see the field at all. With Donovan McNabb set as the starter and Kevin Kolb as the backup, fans didn’t have to expect much from Vick.

Now with McNabb in Washington… Finish Reading

Kolb, Bradley fail concussion tests

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:16:27 +0000

Kevin Kolb failed his concussion test on Wednesday making it look increasingly likely that Michael Vick will get the start at QB this Sunday at Detroit.

ESPN has a full report here:

Philadelphia quarterback Kevin Kolb and linebacker Stewart Bradley did not pass concussion testing Wednesday. Coach Andy Reid, however, said both players have “made progress” since Monday.

Reid said quarterback Michael Vick will run the offense in practice Wednesday and Thursday and “we’ll take Friday as it comes.”… Finish Reading

Reflections on Eagles Week 1 loss

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:47:12 +0000

Now that the Eagles opener against the Green Bay Packers has come and gone it’s time to reflect on what was Sunday and what could be in the future. The Eagles did a few things right and a few more things wrong in a 27-20 loss that leaves the team still searching for answers at several key positions.

Kolb struggles: After starting his career with back-to-back 300-yard passing games last season expectations were high for Kevin Kolb — maybe a… Finish Reading

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.

When… Finish Reading

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