Articles by Eagledelphia Staff (98)
PHILADELPHIA — Christmas isn't for another 22 days and there is no evergreen tree in theEagles' Novacare Complex locker room, but that didn't stop injured quarterback Nick Foles from delivering an early present to his teammates. When every player returned to their locker after Wednesday's practice there was a note and set … CONTINUE READING: Nick […]
PHILADELPHIA — For the first several years of Eagles outside linebacker Brandon Graham's career, any mention of his name was immediately followed by an unflattering comparison to Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas. "But he isn't Earl Thomas" was the familiar chorus that followed Graham … CONTINUE READING: Eagles' Brandon Graham on Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas: 'I can be […]
PHILADELPHIA — Given the structure of theEagles' coaching staff, defensive coordinator Bill Davis Jr. said Tuesday he believes his team has an advantage when it comes to defending Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and their zone-read offense. Because the Eagles coaching staff is comprised of not only head coach Chip Kelly, but also eight … CONTINUE […]
Just like devout followers of any major college football team, Eagles fans may just have to get used to their head coach's name being the subject of a rumored departure every time a perceived elite college coaching job opens up. Last season Eagles head coach Chip Kelly was the supposed apple of the University of Texas' eye […]
PHILADELPHIA — Don't look now, but theEagles offensive line is returning to the dominant form that powered the league's second-rated offense in 2013, and that could be bad news for the remaining opponents on their schedule. Decimated by injuries in the first half of the season to center Jason Kelce, All-Pro guard Evan Mathis, guard Todd Herremans and […]
Ron Jaworski played in some mammoth Eaglesvs. Dallas Cowboys games during his career. Jaworski, now an NFL analyst for ESPN, of course, was the quarterback of the 1980 Eagles that beat the Cowboys at Veterans Stadium in the NFC Championship game to advance to Super Bowl XV in New Orleans. The stakes won't be quite … […]
PHILADELPHIA — Prior to the season,Eagles running back LeSean McCoy boasted about his quest for 2,000 rushing yards and a repeat performance of last season when he finished as the league's rushing champion. After a slow start and running behind an injury-riddled offensive line, McCoy has vaulted up the league's rushing ranks and currently is fourth in […]
PHILADELPHIA — They say the first step towards recovery is admitting you have a problem and on Tuesday, Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Davis fully acknowledged his defense's propensity for giving up big plays. "We're going to stop the X-plays," Davis said prior to Tuesday's practice … CONTINUE READING: Eagles defense must eliminate big plays against Dallas Cowboys
PHILADELPHIA — The play of outside linebacker Connor Barwin has been one of the more pleasant surprises for an Eagles defense that has suddenly developed a dominant pass rush. Already posting a career-high in sacks with 12.5, Barwin's play has been one of the key components to the Eagles posting 38 sacks this season, the second highest total […]
PHILADELPHIA — Growing up a Houston Texans fan, Eagles rookie wide receiver Josh Hoff only had the opportunity to watch his team play against the Dallas Cowboys once every couple of seasons. After being selected by his college coach Chip Kelly and the Eagles, Huff now has the chance to line up against the Cowboys twice every season, […]