Articles by Patrick Del Gaone (127)
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer The Philadelphia Eagles practiced for the final time of Doug Pederson’s inaugural training camp last Tuesday ahead of their 17-0 shutout victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers. While many young Eagles are solidifying their spots on the 53-man roster, other highly touted players […]
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Statistics show that newly-acquired Eagles wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham is among the most outstanding players in the history of high school football in the United States. Despite his success on the field, evidence suggests Green-Beckham has committed egregious acts of violence against […]
By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer While a number of Eagles continue to miss practice time due to nagging injuries, head coach Doug Pederson has been showing his team that the former NFL quarterback still has some ability of his own. First, Pederson was seen simulating an upright defensive end rusher during drills […]
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer The Phiadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham from the Tennessee Titans this morning in exchange for tackle/guard Dennis Kelly. Green-Beckham has a checkered background stemming from his college days. He was accused of burglary and domestic violence during his time with […]
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer On the opening drive against Tampa Bay last Thursday, Eagles offensive coaches gave a glimpse of the type of power football that many fans have been craving for years. On Monday morning, Doug Pederson continued affirming his commitment to using brawn to […]
By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Following the injury to rookie quarterback Carson Wentz in his first preseason game, Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich doesn’t expect to see the mental growth of his young quarterback stall. In fact, Reich sees an opportunity for Wentz to make expeditious mental strides while he’s out with […]
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Eagles coaches seem to be preparing for the NFL to drop the hammer on right tackle Lane Johnson in regard to the looming P.E.D. suspension reported earlier this week. On Saturday, Johnson was seen taking snaps with the second-team offensive line while […]
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson knows that the best offensive linemen in the NFL are often the most ill-tempered and vindictive football players. The Eagles offensive line allowed four sacks and five quarterback hits in the first half against Tampa […]
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer As No. 1 receiver Jordan Matthews recovers from a left knee strain, Eagles receivers competing to lock down available roster spots have received an abundance of reps both in practice and in the first preseason game against Tampa Bay this past Thursday. […]
Embed from Getty Images "Versatility, intelligence and competitiveness," former Florida head coach Urban Meyer once said regarding all-purpose offensive player Trey Burton. "Those are things you just don’t know until you get your hands on a player." In a time when many college and professional football players are unwilling to convert positions for the benefit of […]