Chip Kelly’s Sports Science Paying Dividends For Philadelphia Eagles

One of the elements Eagles head coach Chip Kelly focuses on most is sports science and so far it has paid off for his team.  Beyond the high octane offense the most discussed facet of Chip Kelly's hiring as Philadelphia Eagles head coach was the sports science aspects he was bringing to the NFL.  Through four games, it appears […]

Matt Lombardo  •  03 Oct 2013
It’s Time For Chip Kelly To Consider Benching Michael Vick

Michael Vick has been inconsistent in the last three weeks and due to the overall struggles of the offense, it may be time for Chip Kelly to consider pulling the plug on the Michael Vick Experience.  Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly, offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur and Michael Vick's teammates will sing a familiar chorus […]

Matt Lombardo  •  03 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
Brandon Boykin Has Shoulder Contusion

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Brandon Boykin suffered a shoulder contusion Sunday and was limited in practice Wednesday at the Novacare Complex.  The Philadelphia Eagles already depleted secondary was dealt another blow Wednesday. Head coach Chip Kelly announced that cornerback Brandon Boykin would be limited in practice while dealing with a shoulder contusion. 

Matt Lombardo  •  02 Oct 2013
Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Highs From Season Opener A Distant Memory

Michael Vick and the Eagles offense were brilliant in the season opener against the Redskins. Since then the offensive results have been uninspiring. Photo courtesy: Washington Post Chip Kelly and the 2013 Philadelphia Eagles took the National Football League by storm on September 9th in the season opener against the Washington Redskins.  In the first […]

Matt Lombardo  •  02 Oct 2013
Bill Davis Affirms Confidence In Eagles Defense, Scheme

Despite overseeing the NFL's worst statistical defense, Bill Davis remains confident in his scheme as well as his personnel. Photo courtesy: Philly.com  Popular opinion is that the Philadelphia Eagles defensive personnel is better suited to run a 4-3 scheme.  First-year defensive coordinator Bill Davis Jr. doesn't agree. 

Matt Lombardo  •  01 Oct 2013
Chip Kelly: Alex Henery’s Job Not In Jeopardy

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly backed kicker Alex Henery Monday. Photo: Philly.com Despite an inconsistent start to the season, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly is sticking with kicker Alex Henery.  Already this season Henery has missed three field goals in consecutive games ranging from 40-49 yards and failed to launch a kickoff out […]

Matt Lombardo  •  30 Sep 2013
Could Chip Kelly Be USC Bound?

With the Eagles struggling and USC's job open, one NFL analyst believes Chip Kelly could follow Nick Saban, Steve Spurrier and Bobby Petrino's road map back to college.  USC firing head coach Lane Kiffin over the weekend was one of the worst kept secrets in recent memory.  Kiffin had been on the hotseat for quite […]

Matt Lombardo  •  30 Sep 2013
In Grand Scheme Of Things, Philadelphia Eagles Loss To Denver Broncos is Meaningless

The Eagles 52-20 loss to the Broncos now makes week five's shodown with the New York Giants Chip Kelly's linchpin moment of his first NFL season. Photo courtesy Philly.com  As difficult as it may be in practice, the reality is the Philadelphia Eagles lopsided loss to the Denver Broncos must be viewed in the same scope of an August […]

Matt Lombardo  •  30 Sep 2013