BirdsFan.com – A Philadelphia Eagles Blog

Eagles vs. Giants – Video Preview

Posted on 11. Dec, 2009 by Brennen.

Continue Reading

Eagles are coming together at the right time

Posted on 10. Dec, 2009 by Mike.

Jeremy Maclin is the only Eagle who did not participate at least on a limited basis today. Akeem Jordan and DeSean Jackson were full participants and Brian Westbrook and Kevin Curtis were listed as limited participants. It is doubtful that Curtis and Westbrook will practice, but it is good to see them back [...]

Continue Reading

Eagles and Giants: Different story this time around

Posted on 10. Dec, 2009 by Mike.

When the New York Giants came to Philadelphia this year, everyone expected your typical NFC East battle. However, shortly after the game had started, everyone could tell this wasn’t going to be the case. A few seconds into the second quarter, the Eagles had jumped out to a 16-0 lead and had the [...]

Continue Reading

Eagles DeSean Jackson & Brent Celek Salute Coaches at Hats Off to Coaches Night

Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Mike.

Philadelphia, PA— Calling all coaches— Little League, Pop Warner, Police Athletic League, college, professional, football, soccer, hockey, baseball, current or past —you’re invited to join Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson as he hosts The DeSean Jackson Show live from the Aloft Philadelphia Airport Hotel, beginning at 7 p.m. on Dec. 21. Tight end Brent Celek [...]

Continue Reading

Friday Five Pack – Week Thirteen

Posted on 04. Dec, 2009 by Mike.

The Birds head south this Sunday to take on the Falcons who are undefeated in their dome this year. It is the return of Michael Vick and a game the Eagles need to win to keep rolling towards the postseason. Atlanta is right outside the bubble so you know they want to win [...]

Continue Reading

Impact of losing DeSean Jackson

Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Mike.

Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson had to leave the game on Sunday against the Redskins due to a concussion. He is the second key player on the Eagles offense to sustain such an injury this year. Brian Westbrook received two this year and it is unknown if he’ll return again this year or [...]

Continue Reading

San Diego, We Have a Problem: A Letter to Donovan McNabb

Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by Tex.

“Veteran leadership is something we don’t have much of.  For the guys out there, we’re trying to get the young guys going a little bit.  But the young guys have to step up this time,” quoting Donovan McNabb.
 
Dear Donovan,
I have to disagree.  The young guys have stepped up, and you haven’t become a veteran leader.  [...]

Continue Reading

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Eagles Midseason Report Card by the Numbers

Posted on 13. Nov, 2009 by Tex.

The Eagles have finally reached the midway point of the season, and it’s been a bumpy ride.  Attempting to forget the soul-crushing losses against the Dallas Cowboys and the Oakland Raiders, it’s time for the Eagles to take a good, long look at themselves because the road to the playoffs won’t be an easy one.
The [...]

Continue Reading

Biggest concerns at this point of the season

Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Mike.

We have reached the halfway point of the regular season and there is a lot of evaluating going on. At this point, a lot of it is negative because of the disappointing loss to the Cowboys on Sunday night. Despite that, there is a lot of football left to be played. At [...]

Continue Reading

Philly Reider: Blue Blood, New Blood

Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Tex.

After two mediocre outings with the Oakland Raiders and the Washington Redskins, the Eagles finally woke up from their slumber and chopped the knees of the New York Giants.  Eli Manning, predictable running plays and a porous Giants defense ultimately contributed to their demise.
Eli was throwing lazily, and his receivers responded in kind. They were [...]

Continue Reading