The Eagles opened their preseason account on Thursday night with a disappointing 27-10 loss to Tennessee. While there’s only so much you can take from the first preseason outing, who were the biggest winners and losers from the matchup? Winners DE Daeshon Hall With defensive end depth lighter than ideal, former Texas A&M Aggie Daeshon […]
Read more "Five winners and five losers from Eagles preseason opener"It took three years, but Doug Pederson was finally able to find a WR2 solution. It wasn’t Dorial-Green Beckham, nor was it Torrey Smith or Mike Wallace. Instead, it was the man who created the void, to begin with; DeSean Jackson. But with a receiver who averaged 18.9 yards per reception last year back in […]
Read more "With the ‘need for speed’ filled, the Eagles are aware that size matters"The pads went on for the first time this year at Eagles Training Camp under the beating sun at the NovaCare Complex. In what was a far more physical practice than yesterday, here’s everything you need to know. Cre’Von’s injury could be more serious than we thought After his mysterious absence yesterday was described as […]
Read more "Breakout candidates emerge: Ten takeaways from day 3 of Eagles Training Camp"I know what you’re thinking. You’ve read the headline and that train of thought has left and is now en-route to typing in caps lock about how silly the idea of drafting a tight end would be given the rise of Zach Ertz and potential of Dallas Goedert…but I need you to hear me out. […]
Read more "Don’t be shocked if the Eagles draft another tight end this year…"The Eagles stunned the world with their win over Chicago on Sunday, but an intimidating challenge awaits against a team who the Birds will remember fondly from earlier this year. However, don’t think for one second that another 48-7 beatdown is on the cards… SUPPORT PHILLY SPORTS NETWORK: https://www.patreon.com/PhiladelphiaSN SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST ON iTunes […]
Read more "Why the Eagles offense can overthrow the Saints | FILM ROOM"In true Eagles’ nature, Philadelphia pulled off a nail-biting, jaw-clenching, up-and-down upset of the NFC North Champion Chicago Bears this Sunday night. Needing all the fortuity the football gods could muster, and a timely timeout by Doug Pederson, the Birds will again look to play spoiler in New Orleans next weekend. Taking no time to […]
Read more "How Eagles wildcard win strengthens what could be a complicated offseason"Coaching legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Vince Lombardi famously stated that “Winners never quit and quitters never win.” It’s a simple and seemingly obvious saying, but one that holds a lot of truth, and a mantra that should be on the forefront of the Eagles’ minds as they head into their virtual hundredth […]
Read more "How the Eagles’ resurgent passing attack could overwhelm houston in Week 16"Early in the week, this article was to be an outline of the Eagles’ path to the 2018 playoffs. It quickly became obvious that the road to the repeat goes through Washington. After the Saints’ convincing win against a previously-undefeated Rams team, who put up quite the fight, it seems unlikely that Philadelphia can count […]
Read more "Eyes on the rivals: Have Atlanta handed the Eagles a blueprint on how to beat Washington?"An unpredictable start to the season has left this once red-hot bold predictions series a little icy. We sit at 8/30 on the season so far, but could a key matchup against the Panthers tilt things back in the right direction? Here are my five bold predictions for tomorrow’s game. Smallwood’s big day: Philly […]
Read more "Five bold predictions ahead of Eagles week 7 showdown with Panthers"The Eagles will welcome the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, for what could be an important match up for playoff seeding. The Panthers (3-2) sit 1 game behind the New Orleans Saints for the lead in the NFC South and are in a position to compete for a wild card spot. Philadelphia is coming off an […]
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