Pederson Delighted by Eagles Toughness

When Doug Pederson met with the media after training his team this morning, the Eagles first-year head coach was pleased with his team’s physicality after a lively practice that included ferocious hitting. "Today was the first day I had two live periods during practice," Pederson said. "I felt like the energy was good, the competition […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  03 Aug 2016
Comparing Doug Pederson’s 1st Season Situation to Chip Kelly’s

Embed from Getty Images   For the second time in four years, the Philadelphia Eagles are starting over.  A new head coach has been hired, and the franchise that has not won a playoff game since 2008 continues to look for the right path to get themselves back among the NFL's elite.  The situation that […]

Denny Basens  •  03 Aug 2016
Eagles RB Depth an Early Concern at Camp

Embed from Getty Images   Monday marked the fifth straight day that Ryan Mathews missed practice due to an ankle injury. The 28-year-old running back has battled injury problems for his entire career, but now that he's listed as the top running back on the Eagles depth chart, any health concerns are a huge problem […]

Kevin Durso  •  02 Aug 2016
2016 Training Camp Report: Eagles Coaches Endorsing Designed Runs for Carson Wentz

Embed from Getty Images   While many NFL head coaches are reluctant to call designed runs with their quarterback for fear of injury, Eagles coaches aren’t shying away from allowing 6'5", 225-pound Carson Wentz to tuck-and-run. On Sunday, Wentz kept a zone-read when the defensive end followed the running back and scampered down the left sideline […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  01 Aug 2016
Eagles Offensive Coordinator Frank Reich Expects Perfection

Philadelphia Eagles receivers and tight ends have had some trouble securing passes through the first week of training camp. Following Monday’s practice, offensive coordinator Frank Reich sounded similar to coach Herman Boone of Remember the Titans when asked whether he is pleased with the pass catchers thus far. "As a coach you don’t want any drops, so no," […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  01 Aug 2016
Eagles Nuggets: Brian Dawkins Gives Vote of Confidence for Doug Pederson

Last weekend, Eagles legend Brian Dawkins returned to Philadelphia as a part of the scouting department. Dawkins is arguably the best safety in Eagles history, and the legend played the majority of his Eagles career under head coach Andy Reid and had new head coach Doug Pederson as a teammate in 1999. After Pederson spent […]

Kevin Durso  •  01 Aug 2016
Doug Pederson: The Players’ Coach

The Eagles moved their practice venue across the street yesterday, and for the first time fans got a chance to see just what makes Doug Pederson different than his predecessor. Earlier start times and longer practices highlight the major differences between Pederson's training camp and one run by Chip Kelly, but the current coach's biggest […]

Tucker Bagley  •  01 Aug 2016
Pederson Denies Making Changes to Carson Wentz’s Throwing Mechanics

Embed from Getty Images   Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson stepped to the podium on Sunday before his team practiced for about two hours in front of their fans. Pederson was asked whether his team would normally train for three hours like they did on Saturday. "Yeah, today’s a little shorter, today is a little […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  31 Jul 2016
2016 Training Camp Report: Carson Wentz’s Accuracy Manifests at The Linc

Embed from Getty Images   The Philadelphia Eagles were back home at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday as they welcomed fans to get a first-hand look at the revamped Eagles roster. Sunday’s practice theme was "Kids Run the Show," with young fans having the opportunity to participate in the practice session with their favorite Eagles. […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  31 Jul 2016