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Who are the Eagles Really????

Marc Fanelle — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:24:16 +0000

The Philadelphia Eagles are a marvel in this short start of the NFL season. With a 4 and 2 record, they seem to be in control of the season. There are other questions that arise though. Is it all smoke and mirrors? Is the NFC really a true litmus test? Is the Eagles defense and special teams just young and need time to gel? I remember when Jim Johnson first got here with Andy Reid, Troy Vincent being interviewed and… 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

McNabb Apologizes

Erin — Sun, 16 May 2010 00:55:44 +0000

Donovan McNabb apologized Friday, to the fans in Philadelphia for not bringing home a Super Bowl trohpy to the city. The former Eagles quarterback spent 11 seasons in the city of brotherly love, taking the team to the 2004 Super Bowl and 7 playoff appearances, but was unable to bring home the ultimate prize.

The quarterback, who was traded to NFC East rival Washington Redskins during the off-season, feels that he let the city down by not achieving his… Finish Reading

Eagles release Brian Westbrook

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:21:39 +0000

The end of an era has arrived in Philadelphia. Brian Westbrook will no longer be an Eagle.

Philadelphiaeagles.com is reporting that the Eagles will release Westbrook today.

“Brian is one of the greatest Eagles of all time and he is even a better person and leader,” said head coach Andy Reid. “In my mind, there has not been a more versatile running back that the NFL has seen. I had a conversation with Brian this morning to let him know.… 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

David Akers an unsung hero for Eagles

Eric Schwartz — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:44:46 +0000

Whenever talk surfaces about this era of Eagles football, the attention immediately goes to Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb – the duo that has spent the last decade together as coach and quarterback.

However there is another piece which has been vital to the teams’ success. A piece, which like Reid and McNabb, has had big success, while also drawling the ire of fans at times.

And right now, this piece is as responsible for the Eagles’ place in the… 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

Eagles, Vick take ride in spin cycle

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:01:53 +0000

At this rate, Yahoo is positioning itself to be the Next Fox News.

Yahoo is out spinning the truth again and this time Michael Vick and the Eagles are on center stage.

Anyone familiar with Yahoo, knows they put “catchy” but often false headlines on stories to drive audiences to click on them. It just happens to be the Eagles turn.

On the main page of the Yahoo web site there is a photo of Vick with the title “Vick… 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