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Patrick Del Gaone

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Week 10 Preview: Eagles-Falcons

Embed from Getty Images   By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  The Eagles dropped to 1-4 on the road, and 0-3 in the division, after being toppled by the Giants 28-23 at MetLife Stadium last Sunday. This weekend, 4-4 Philadelphia looks to avoid their third straight defeat when they return home to take […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  13 Nov 2016
Eagles Focus: Atlanta Falcons

Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  The Atlanta Falcons are currently favored by 1.5 points against the Philadelphia Eagles for Sunday’s NFC showdown at Lincoln Financial Field. As of Saturday, a whopping 88 percent of wagers have been made on the Falcons, according to VegasInsider. Friday’s injury reports […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  12 Nov 2016
Eagles Promote CB Aaron Grymes to 53-Man Roster

By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  Eight days after cutting receiver Josh Huff, Eagles’ coach Doug Pederson announced today that the team has promoted cornerback Aaron Grymes to their 53-man roster. Grymes is expected to be active against Atlanta after Leodis McKelvin suffered yet another setback to his nagging hamstring injury in […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  11 Nov 2016
Reich on Jason Peters: “He might be the best lineman I’ve coached.”

Eagles' offensive coordinator Frank Reich believes athletic hog-mollie Jason Peters might be the best offensive lineman he's has the pleasure of working with. The 34-year-old bookend tackle has been the cornerstone of Philly’s line for seven years now. He’s battled through every injury imaginable, and continues to ensure that his quarterback’s blindside is consistently protected, even when he’s […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  10 Nov 2016
Pederson Unveils Offense’s Plan of Attack

 By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  The Eagles have remained steadfast in their dedication to allowing the running game to set up the pass in three home games this year, and will continue to do so this weekend against the red-hot Atlanta Falcons. Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach Doug Pederson took to the […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  09 Nov 2016
Sproles No. 1 back, Pederson Assigns Blame for 4th Down Failures

 By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  It's now official, the Philadelphia Eagles have a new featured back. This afternoon, head coach Doug Pederson named 33-year-old veteran Darren Sproles the lead tailback after a noticeable uptick in usage over the past two weeks. “I would say that Darren is the No. 1 back right now,” […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  07 Nov 2016
Eagles Focus: New York Giants

Embed from Getty Images  By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  The New York Giants are 2.5-point favorites against the Philadelphia Eagles for Sunday’s divisional battle at MetLife Stadium. Currently, 57 percent of wagers have been made on the Eagles, according to VegasInsider. With injury reports for Sunday’s contest giving us a better […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  05 Nov 2016
Pederson Doesn’t Believe Huff’s Gun Was at Facility

 By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  Even though former Eagle Josh Huff was found to have a gun in his passenger compartment shortly after leaving the NovaCare Complex on Tuesday, Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson rejects the theory that Huff violated league policy by bringing the gun onto the team’s premises. With another divisional […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  04 Nov 2016
Reich on Tempo Offense: “Carson really likes it and handles it well.”

 By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  Last season, Philadelphia had a pro-style quarterback, Sam Bradford, running a tempo offense. Now, with new coach Doug Pederson at the helm, the Eagles run a pro-style system, but with a rookie quarterback who’s a proponent of the up-tempo offense. The Philadelphia Eagles squandered a golden […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  03 Nov 2016
Pederson: Josh Huff Will Suit Up vs. Giants “as of right now.”

 By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  For now, Philadelphia Eagles’ wide receiver Josh Huff will be available when the team squares off against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Huff faces a multitude of charges after being arrested on the Walt Whitman bridge yesterday morning, including unlawful possession […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  02 Nov 2016