Articles by Kevin Durso (5321)
View image | gettyimages.com A 3-1 preseason filled with excitement and a showcase of talent started to open some eyes. There are at least two people that believe the Eagles have what it takes to claim the first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. Highly-acclaimed ESPN reporter Adam Schefter and former Eagles team president Joe Banner, […]
Photo by Kevin Durso/Flyerdelphia The beginning of training camp is nearly upon us. In just eight days, the tryout for so many begins at the Flyers will hit the ice again. For several prospects, most notably the highly-profiled defensemen, this is a chance to stand out. Ron Hextall and the Flyers have done their best […]
View image | gettyimages.com As the sun rises on this Wednesday morning, there is just one day separating football fans from the first true game day of the 2015 season. That first game will just happen to feature the most controversial and talked about franchise in the NFL. And they happen to be defending […]
Saturday afternoon, it all became official as 52 players survived the final round of cuts. One more name was added to the list on Sunday, rounding out the 53 players that will embark on a 17-week journey with the hopes of pushing the Eagles back to the top of the NFC East and into […]
View image | gettyimages.com Earlier today, running back Raheem Mostert tweeted about his signing to the Eagles practice squad, thanking the team for the opportunity and Eagles fans for their continuing support. Mostert will be joined by nine other players who signed with the Eagles as practice squad members.
With the final preseason game in the books, now comes decision time for many of the Eagles. The 53-man roster must be complete by Saturday, and there are plenty of decisions for the Eagles to make between now and then. All in all, it was a solid effort by the Eagles reserves, but a […]
View image | gettyimages.com Thursday night’s game at MetLife Stadium will not be about Sam Bradford, DeMarco Murray or any other starting player. Matt Barkley is starting at quarterback. Most of the second string will start at running back, wide receiver and across the board defensively. This is the final chance for the bubble […]
It has been a long road for Flyers fans. Since making a run at the Stanley Cup in 2010 and being ousted in the second round in 2012, the Flyers have missed the playoffs in two of the three seasons played. It’s not a common occurrence in the history of the franchise. The […]
As Sam Bradford continued to fire perfect passes to all of his receivers – Jordan Matthews, Nelson Agholor, Trey Burton, Brent Celek – the Eagles season expectations grew a little more. Bradford’s perfect night at Lambeau has set off a wave of hope for the quarterback that carries so much of the Eagles season. […]
View image | gettyimages.com For the eighth time this season, and fifth for a starting pitcher, a new member of the Phillies took the field for his major-league debut. This was Alec Asher, joining three other rookies in the Phillies rotation, as a first-time starter in the majors. It wasn't a bad debut for […]