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2010 Season in Review: Evaluating the Tight End Position
Posted on 30. Jan, 2011 by Andrew Gross.
The tight end play of the 2010 Eagles was solid overall. Brent Celek took a step back from his Pro Bowl-caliber 2009 campaign, but was still a solid contributor. He had 42 receptions for 511 yards and 4 TDs, good for a 12.2 YPC average, which ranked him 11th among all NFL tight ends. Meanwhile, [...]
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2010 Season in Review: Evaluating the Runningback Position
Posted on 27. Jan, 2011 by Brennen Dickerson.
Blast Andy Reid all you want. Here’s a few simple facts: The man wins, he knows how to develop quarterbacks, and he really knows how to draft running backs. The man he selected in the second round from Pitt during the 2009 NFL Draft is no exception. No, LeSean McCoy has been nothing but a [...]
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2010 Season in Review: Evaluating the Offensive Line
Posted on 27. Jan, 2011 by Brennen Dickerson.
Humor me for a moment. I’m reminiscing on good times. I’m remembering, very fondly, the days when the Eagles offensive line was simply phenomenal. I see John Runyan and Tra Thomas at the tackles. I see Shawn Andrews and Todd Herremans at the guards. I see Jamaal Jackson at center. These guys were devastating run [...]
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2010 Season in Review: Evaluating the Fullback Position
Posted on 26. Jan, 2011 by Mike Burke.
Coming off an All-Pro season, Leonard Weaver seemed poised to have another big year. During Training Camp, he was one of the players that really stuck out to me. He seemed very explosive on every play, whether he was asked to block or run the ball and also looked good catching passes out of the [...]
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15 Players the Eagles Should Watch for in the 2011 Senior Bowl
Posted on 25. Jan, 2011 by Mike Burke.
The 2011 Senior Bowl will take place this Saturday and will host plenty of talented young players trying to improve their draft stock. Howie Roseman and company will be on hand all week as they try to find players to potentially fill holes on the 2011 roster. There are a few key areas the team [...]
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2010 Season in Review: Evaluating the Wide Receiver Position
Posted on 24. Jan, 2011 by Chris Lex.
It was evident that the most consistent production this season came from the wide receiver position. There were significant strides made this season for DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant and even Riley Cooper. Although Jackson was involved in some unforgettable moments, it was the play of Jeremy Maclin that spoke volumes this season. DeSean [...]
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2010 Season in Review: Evaluating the Quarterback Position
Posted on 24. Jan, 2011 by Andrew Gross.
If you followed the Eagles this year, you know that the QB position has been an extremely hot topic with the Birds all season long. First, this was Kevin Kolb’s team. He went through OTAs and all of training camp as the undisputed starter. This was supposed to be the beginning of a new era [...]
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Should the Eagles Consider Pursuing Albert Haynesworth?
Posted on 20. Jan, 2011 by Mike Burke.
With the Eagles bringing in former Tennessee Titans defensive line coach Jim Washburn, there have been questions as to whether the Eagles might look into pursuing former Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. Haynesworth spent seven seasons under Washburn and has a lot of kind words about his former coach, saying “I owe Coach Wash pretty [...]
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Jim Washburn Named Eagles Defensive Line Coach
Posted on 19. Jan, 2011 by Mike Burke.
The Eagles recently created an opening at the defensive line coach position when they fired Rory Segrest. They filled that opening today when they hired Jim Washburn, who served the same position for the Tennessee Titans. After spending 12 years with the Titans, Washburn said he was “ready to make a change” and said he [...]
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Recap of Today’s NFLPA Conference Call with Kevin Mawae
Posted on 18. Jan, 2011 by Mike Burke.
As part of the NFLPA’s #LETUSPLAY day, they held a conference call this afternoon that I was able to be apart of. George Atallah, the NFLPA Assistant Executive Director of External Affairs, led the call and was also joined by NFLPA President Kevin Mawae, although he came in a bit late. New York Jets safety [...]
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Today is Let Us Play Day for the National Football League Players Association
Posted on 18. Jan, 2011 by Mike Burke.
If you are unaware, the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the NFL is set to expire on March 3, 2011. This means that there is a potential threat of not having an NFL season next year. The players have said they want to play and are determined to get a fair deal done, but [...]
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Could a New Defensive Coordinator Mean a New Defensive Scheme?
Posted on 16. Jan, 2011 by Mike Burke.
With the firing of defense coordinator Sean McDermott, the Eagles are now in the hunt for someone to fill the position. There has been plenty of speculation of who will fill the void with names including: Dick Jauron, Rob Ryan, Jim Mora Jr., Billy Davis, and more. The Eagles defense had it’s fair share of [...]
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Report: Eagles Fire Defensive Coordinator Sean McDermott
Posted on 15. Jan, 2011 by Mike Burke.
According to ESPN.com, the Eagles have fired defensive coordinator Sean McDermott. In a crazy season for the Eagles, there was much scrutiny about the play of the defense. Repeatedly throughout the season, fans, including myself, questioned the coaching ability of McDermott. However, in a press conference following the end of the Eagles season, head coach [...]
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