It’s no secret that the Eagles need to upgrade the running back position. They had five different running backs take a snap on offense during the season, with the highest amount going to Wendell Smallwood with 29.67% of the snaps. There are a plethora of names on the free agent market that could interest the […]
Read more "The Low-Risk, High-Reward Move That Could Solve Eagles’ Backfield Bedlam"Last week, I decided to put together a slightly different article that highlighted a domino effect at a position of need for the Eagles. This week, we’re embarking on that rollercoaster all over again by taking a similar look at the running back position. The defensive tackle domino effect that could transform the Eagles front […]
Read more "The domino effect that could revamp the Eagles backfield"The Eagles, like every other team, have needs. Free agency and the draft are ways to fix those needs. With the new league year less than a month away (March 13th), let’s take a look at the best fits for the Eagles and the way they run their offense and defense. *Players listed will be […]
Read more "The Eagles have needs, who are the best Free Agent fits for those needs?"The Eagles made their first signing of 2019 yesterday and it wasn’t one that many people expected. 28-year old linebacker Paul Worrilow signed a one-year extension with the team following a 2018 season that never was. But what does this mean for the positional group moving forward? Worrilow signed a prove-it contract last offseason after […]
Read more "How does the re-signing of Paul Worrilow impact the Eagles offseason?"39 players. 39. That’s how many Eagles suffered an injury at some stage during the 2018 season. Not all of these were season-ending and not every player ended up on injured reserve…but many of them did. By the end of the season, 12 players were still listed on the team’s official Injured Reserve list. While […]
Read more "What does the future hold for Eagles who ended their season on injured reserve?"When Doug Pederson was first hired by the Philadelphia Eagles back in 2016, nobody really knew what to expect. But if you were to go off recent history and how he coordinated the offense in Kansas City, the conclusion would be that a committee effort in relief of an injured Jamaal Charles arguably served him […]
Read more "Three years into the Doug Pederson era and Eagles are no closer to running back stability"The Eagles started out red-hot against New Orleans one week ago. An interception from Cre’Von LeBlanc spiked momentum and the offense pulled away to a 14-0 lead. After the first quarter, Foles threw for a total of just 88 yards. What happened? SUPPORT PHILLY SPORTS NETWORK: https://www.patreon.com/PhiladelphiaSN SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST ON iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-outside-insider-podcast/id1120847683?mt=2 Do […]
Read more "What happened to Nick Foles during the second half of Eagles playoff loss to Saints?"Training Camp is finally here but there’s no rest for the wicked. According to a statement from his agent, Kamar Aiken has signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. Here’s all you need to know: The contract itself: According to a source, the deal is a one-year, minimum contract.In other words, it’s another ‘prove-it’ […]
Read more "Three takeaways: Eagles add another Ravens wide receiver just in time for Training Camp"Training Camp is hours away for the Philadelphia Eagles. As soon as the Sun rises, it’s grind time for the defending Super Bowl champions. Camp is always intense in the City of Brotherly Love, especially with so many players vying to make the roster and start a new chapter. The natural inclination for those whose […]
Read more "Special teams is the name of the game for Eagles underdogs vying to make the roster"“You know, the linebacker position has changed, and it’s changed because of what the offense is presenting to us.” A Jim Schwartz quote from last season that rings louder than ever at the end of May one year later. It was a strange week for the Philadelphia Eagles. In the space of 24 hours, veteran […]
Read more "Eagles may be stuck in linebacker limbo, but solidifying safety depth holds keys to success"