Just two years removed from hoisting the Lombardi, the Philadelphia Eagles are caught in limbo struggling to find the spark that vaulted them to the highest platform in major sports. Although they have consistently and repeatedly cashed in on the underdog mantra and fed doubters their own words for meal after meal, the team has […]
Read more "Eagles will have three options this offseason, which one should they take?"After a dominant performance against a struggling Jets team, one in which the Eagles had more sacks (10) than their opponent had points (6), there is a new-found belief in the Philly defense. Getting off to a slow start, often allowing teams to jump out to early leads, the defense has since buckled down and […]
Read more "How the Eagles defense can slow down Dalvin Cook"This Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the New York Jets in what seems on the surface to be quite an inconsequential contest. In truth, for the Eagles, a win means a shot at the top spot in the NFC East and for the Jets, this game is a fantastic opportunity to right […]
Read more "How the Eagles’ Ground Game can fly high against the Jets"Everybody loves an underdog. There’s something endearing about a woebegone protagonist overcoming insurmountable odds to best the perennial favorite. From David and Goliath to the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots dynasty, the story never seems to get old. Earned through cunning wits and a dash of charm, the Eagles hoisting the Lombardi […]
Read more "No Longer Underdogs, the Eagles face an identity crisis"It’s only week three, yet the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive performances against the Washington Redskins and Atlanta Falcons have been anything but reassuring for a team that was a popular pick for a Super Bowl run in 2019. Particularly, the team’s slow starts have been the crux of the conversation. It’s not new news for the […]
Read more "Identifying the reasons why Eagles are struggling to start fast"In case you missed it, the Eagles eked out a win on Sunday after a terrible start to week one against the Washington Redskins. Headed into the locker room down 20-7 at halftime, the team finished the game with a statement, putting up 25 unanswered points before a late — and meaningless — Washington touchdown. […]
Read more "What an innovative ‘cornerback by committee’ effort means for the Eagles"Generally, when teams are nearing final roster cuts, it’s fairly easy to tell who has earned the inside track and who will fall by the wayside. Especially with a roster as stacked as the Eagles, with so many entrenched role players, the final roster is pretty cut and dry. Looking at this year’s roster on […]
Read more "Taking a deeper look into the Eagles’ biggest roster cutdown decisions"There have been plenty of rumors concerning Jadeveon Clowney and the Houston Texans drifting apart swirling around the football world. This week it reached a fever pitch, which will apparently culminate in a final decision in the next few days (per NFL Insider Michael Lombardi). Many teams have been mentioned as potential suitors; depending on […]
Read more "What a new deal for Jadeveon Clowney would mean for Eagles’ cap"If you’ve followed my previous articles, you’d know that I love to write about the New Jersey native Corey Clement. From local high school star, Melvin Gordon’s backup, overlooked college prospect with blemishes on his record, undrafted free agent to Superbowl hero — then followed by a disappointing second year ending in injury — not […]
Read more "A slimmed-down Corey Clement is good news for the Eagles"A lot has changed in just a week for the Philadelphia Eagles. We know that Howie Roseman loves to make late summer moves, but unforeseen injuries and unexpected position battles have caused more of a stir than usual. Here are my predictions as to how that shapes the current depth chart and the final roster. […]
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