Around the NFL: Rest of NFC East struggles

A good first impression can mean everything. The Eagles didn't make the best first impression but still won. That was more than the rest of their NFC East counterparts could say. The division struggled as a whole. But only one team claimed a win: the Eagles. In going around the NFL this week, here's a […]

Kevin Durso  •  10 Sep 2014
Eyeing New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles Could Lead Division With Win

Behind the league's leading rusher LeSean McCoy the Philadelphia Eagles could end the weekend in first place with a win over the New York Giants combined with a Dallas Cowboys loss. Photo courtesy Sports Illustrated.  Believe it or not, by the end of the weekend the Philadelphia Eagles could be in first place atop the […]

Matt Lombardo  •  04 Oct 2013
Third Down Holds Key to Philadelphia Eagles Turnaround

Getting off the field on third down has been one of the biggest issues for the Philadelphia Eagles defense and will be critical Sunday against the New York Giants. Photo courtesy Delaware Online.  Much has been made about where blame lies for the Philadelphia Eagles three-game skid since a dynamic opening night win over the Washington […]

Matt Lombardo  •  04 Oct 2013
Chip Kelly: Cedric Thornton Playing Best Defense For Philadelphia Eagles

Chip Kelly said defensive lineman Cedric Thornton is playing the best defense for the Eagles so far this season. Image Courtesy: Zimbio.com On a defense that is ranked 32nd in the National Football League, it's difficult to find silver linings.  However, the team's dismal performance through the first quarter of the season did not stop […]

Matt Lombardo  •  02 Oct 2013
Chip Kelly’s Adjustments Will Be Crucial For Philadelphia Eagles

After dropping two of his first three NFL games, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly must right the ship to silence critics, restore confidence with his players.  Needless to say, it's been a rough ten days for Chip Kelly. The first-year Philadelphia Eagles head coach lost more games in four days than he did all of last season […]

Matt Lombardo  •  24 Sep 2013
Philadelphia Eagles Thursday Nightmare Raises Old Michael Vick Questions

Image via SBNation Performances like last night's certainly qualify as the worst nightmare scenario of having Michael Vick as starting quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles.  Vick completed 13-30 passing for 201 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions and a fumble in a performance that was nowhere near as proficent as his numbers indicated. After a peerless […]

Matt Lombardo  •  20 Sep 2013