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Patrick Del Gaone

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Eagles Focus: Chicago Bears

With anticipation of the Eagles meeting with the Bears building rapidly, here’s a look at how the teams match up against each other.

Patrick Del Gaone  •  17 Sep 2016
Frank Reich Sees Andrew Luck, Jim Kelly in Carson Wentz

Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich was hesitant to compare Carson Wentz to any quarterback in particular, but after making it clear that the rookie wants to “blaze his own trail,” he referenced two gunslingers that Wentz reminds him of, including one Hall of Famer.

Patrick Del Gaone  •  16 Sep 2016
Wentz Credits O-Line, College Experience to Success Against Blitz

Carson Wentz credited the Eagles offensive line and his college experience to his success against the blitz in his debut against Cleveland last Sunday.

Patrick Del Gaone  •  15 Sep 2016
Pederson’s Message to Wentz: ‘Let’s Just Focus on Football’

After a few days to digest the season-opening win against the Browns, Pederson took to the podium on Thursday to discuss their upcoming primetime matchup against the Chicago Bears. To no surprise, the main topic at the press conference quickly became Carson Wentz and the pandemonium surrounding his efficient NFL debut.

Patrick Del Gaone  •  15 Sep 2016
Doug Pederson on Carson Wentz’s Pocket Presence: ‘You Just Can’t Teach That’

Carson Wentz’s debut was a key talking point at head coach Doug Pederson’s day after press conference. “For him to have that kind of poise in the pocket, for his first start, you just can’t teach that,” Pederson said.

Patrick Del Gaone  •  12 Sep 2016
Eagles Focus: Cleveland Browns

Embed from Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles will open the 2016 season hosting Robert Griffin III and the new-look Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Browns finished last season 3-13, tied with Tennessee for the worst record in the NFL. In what is sure to be an unpredictable afternoon, here are how a few of the […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  10 Sep 2016
Doug Pederson Responds to Criticism of Carson Wentz

On Thursday, Browns rookie defensive end Carl Nassib, a former walk-on at Penn State who received infrequent playing time in high school, critiqued the throwing motion of No. 2 overall pick Carson Wentz. “His release is a little slow,” Nassib said. “So we plan to take advantage of that.” On Friday, Philadelphia’s first-year head coach […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  09 Sep 2016
Frank Reich Marvels at Wentz’s Skillset

According to Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich, Carson Wentz possesses every attribute of an elite NFL quarterback. Reich addressed the media today for the first time since the rookie was named starting quarterback on Sunday. As expected, Reich received an assortment of questions regarding the somewhat controversial decision to give Wentz the nod after having […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  08 Sep 2016
Pederson Discusses Motivation Behind Trading Rowe

By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  On Wednesday morning, the Eagles finalized a trade which sent 2015 second-round pick Eric Rowe to New England for a 2018 conditional fourth-round pick. Initially, it was reported that Philadelphia would receive offensive lineman Josh Kline as part of the deal, until a corresponding agreement Howie Roseman had […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  07 Sep 2016
Eagles Release LB Gause, DE Metz Among Others

Embed from Getty Images   With the deadline for finalized 53-man rosters just hours away, the Philadelphia Eagles have gotten a start on their mandatory transactions this afternoon. Linebacker Quentin Gause, defensive end Jake Metz, receiver David Watford and quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson have been released by the team according to various reports. Metz was signed […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  03 Sep 2016