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Odell Beckham Jr.: Chip Kelly admits Eagles were high on Giants receiver

EAST RUTHERFORD — The Eagles were on the search for a wide receiver in the draft. They selected Jordan Matthews in the second round out of Vanderbilt, and the rookie is already producing in coach Chip Kelly's offense. But Matthews wasn't the only receiver on the Eagles' radar. Kelly revealed Wednesday in a conference call with New York […]

Eagledelphia Staff  •  08 Oct 2014
Nick Foles: I’m not afraid of throwing the deep ball

PHILADELPHIA — Through the first five games of the season, Eagles quarterback Nick Foles doesn't look much like the quarterback who dominated opposing defenses and carried the Eagles to a division title. That Nick Foles led the league in passes that traveled 20 or more yards through the air and made sound ball decisions protecting the football to […]

Eagledelphia Staff  •  07 Oct 2014
Eagles special teams have been dominant, a look at five best plays

After finishing last season with a top five offense and the league's leading rusher, the most dominant aspect of the Eagles this season has been..Special teams. And it isn't even close. Special Teams Coordinator Dave Fipp has his unit playing not just at a dominant level, but a… Continue reading: "Eagles special teams have been dominant, a […]

Eagledelphia Staff  •  07 Oct 2014
Eagles-Giants: Who has the better head coach-quarterback combination? (POLL)

When the Eagles and Giants square off on Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field, two of the more intriguing head coach and quarterback combinations in the league will meet on a national stage. In Philadelphia all of the conversation over the past two weeks has been about what exactly is wrong with Nick Foles and why can't the Eagles' […]

Eagledelphia Staff  •  07 Oct 2014
Eagles coaches see encouraging signs about Nick Foles ahead of game vs. Giants

PHILADELPHIA– While the rest of the world wonders what is wrong with Eagles quarterback Nick Foles who has already doubled his interception total from last season, offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur doesn't seem too worried. "We're 4-1 and he's been out starter throughout," Shurmur said Tuesday when asked to evaluate Foles' performance against the team's fast start. "So, that's […]

Eagledelphia Staff  •  07 Oct 2014
Chip Kelly explains why Darren Sproles has seemed more effective than LeSean McCoy

PHILADELPHIA — Chip Kelly admitted Monday morning that Eagles running backLeSean McCoy took himself out of the game Sunday which led to Darren Sproles recording the final five carries and at his day after press conference the head coach squelched any concern over the situation. "I think he does that a lot," Kelly said. "But people are looking at […]

Eagledelphia Staff  •  06 Oct 2014
Eagles should consider benching Bradley Fletcher or Cary Williams ahead of matchup with Giants

St. Louis Rams receiver Kenny Brit makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Bradley Fletcher of the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. (Tim Hawk | South Jersey Times) PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles' secondary hasn't played well all season and it turned in arguably its worst effort […]

Eagledelphia Staff  •  06 Oct 2014
Eagles Cedric Thornton’s dominant performance underscores his strong start

Eagles defensive end Cedric Thornton (72) recovers a fumble against the St. Louis Rams during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey G. Pittenger-USA TODAY Sports PHILADELPHIA — Eagles defensive linemen are making a habit of scoring the first touchdowns of their careers this season. First was Fletcher Cox in the season opener against […]

Eagledelphia Staff  •  06 Oct 2014