Articles by Patrick Del Gaone (127)
Embed from Getty Images According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford has been traded to the Minnesota Vikings for a 2017 first-round pick and a 2018 fourth-round pick. The Vikings acted in desperation after the season-ending knee injury to starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, as Howie Roseman and the Eagles front […]
Embed from Getty Images Having already pinpointed the Eagles five toughest matchups of the 2016 season, it’s time to scan the rest of the schedule to see which games they're most likely to emerge victorious from. Philadelphia’s schedule becomes progressively tougher throughout the season, making a quick start imperative to long term success in […]
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer It’s Week 4 of the preseason, most NFL starters have been shelved behind lock and key, and your brightest competitors are scouring through every fantasy football draft preview known to man. While working the waiver wire and acquiring players via trade […]
By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz has been eagerly anticipating a return to game action against the Jets in week 4 of the preseason, but according to head coach Doug Pederson, the prized No. 2 overall draft pick is unlikely to play in the exhibition finale on […]
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Over the past two weeks, Vice President of Football Operations Howie Roseman has been busy acquiring assets to improve the Eagles both now and in the future, but CBS Sports insider Jason La Canfora believes Philadelphia’s transactions are far from finished.
By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Earlier this week, Redskins cornerback Josh Norman professed his eagerness to play Philadelphia this fall when asked about Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford. "Have you ever once been one of the top 20 quarterbacks in the league?" Norman said. "Not that I remember — and you want […]
By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Coaches often count on their veteran players to set the tone for a football team heading into a season, and Philadelphia Eagles coordinators Jim Schwartz and Frank Reich are lucky to have some of the hardest working professionals in the NFL to lead by example in […]
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Philadelphia Eagles kicker Caleb Sturgis was back at practice today after having the weekend off due to a concussion suffered in pregame warmups against Pittsburgh. The injury occurred when Donnie Jones’ errant punt ricocheted off Sturgis’ helmetless head during its descent. […]
By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer As the Eagles roster begins to take shape, head coach Doug Pederson elaborated on his philosophy when it comes to cutting players on Monday. Pederson noted that the hardest roster decisions for him to make this year are the players in the trenches. "Offensive and defensive […]
With the uncertainty surrounding the health of top wideout Jordan Matthews, Eagles coaches have been searching for reliable targets after a season in which the pass catchers led the NFL with 37 drops. Undrafted rookie wide receiver Paul Turner has led the team in catches and receiving yards in each of Philadelphia’s first two preseason […]