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View image | gettyimages.com Patrick Causey, on Twitter @PhillySportsPMC I had three thoughts immediately after hearing that the Philadelphia Eagles traded cornerback Brandon Boykin to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a conditional fifth round draft pick that can escalate to a fourth round pick if certain performance standards are met. 1. Why? 2. That is a […]
At the end of the 2014 Philadelphia Eagles season, it was clear that—while the team was good—they were still not of the same caliber as the elite teams in the NFC. The following statements were beyond dispute: The offense wasn’t good enough to beat the elite defenses: Seattle, Arizona, San Francisco, etc. The defense wasn’t […]
Tough blow JaCorey Shepherd, the sixth-round pick who had been competing for first-team duties http://t.co/0XzUnEFse9 pic.twitter.com/HHzGjh5Dkf — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 10, 2015 Patrick Causey, on Twitter @PhillySportsPMC The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that sixth round draft pick JaCorey Shepherd has a torn acl and is out for the year. Shepherd, drafted out of the […]
View image | gettyimages.com Connecting the dots last week was not too hard. The San Francisco Giants placed second baseman Joe Panik on the 15-day disabled list. Chase Utley returned from his disabled list stint, and without an option automatically vesting, Utley could be a good trade candidate. While the Giants got better news […]
View image | gettyimages.com The Philadelphia Eagles traded disgruntled cornerback Brandon Boykin to the Pittsburgh Steelers on the eve of this summer's training camp. Boykin was in a contract year, he wanted to get paid outside cornerback money, but the Eagles didn't think Boykin had the size that they were looking for at that […]
In the past I've been accused of not liking some of our 2008 Phillies' heroes, lately that being Chase Utley. I think that's an unfair way to view the different reactions though to Chase Utley's season, and the debate over whether he or Cesar Hernandez should be playing second base now. I think it's […]
The Chippah chatting it up with military dudes. pic.twitter.com/eonItJeVrF — Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) August 9, 2015 Patrick Causey, on Twitter @PhillySportsPMC Today was the final practice open to fans for training camp, and it was also military appreciation day. Chip Kelly greeted service men and women at the start of practice, and the Eagles wore […]
View image | gettyimages.com Patrick Causey, on Twitter @PhillySportsPMC As Nick Foles was signing a two-year contract extension with the St. Louis Rams, the player the Eagles acquired for Foles was starting to show noticeable improvement in practice. As multiple outlets have reported, Bradford impressed on Thursday with his repetitive accuracy, anticipation and arm […]
After last night's late night win, Adam Morgan looks to get back on track in the comfortable confines of Petco Park Starting Pitching Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (43-67) San Diego Padres (52-58) LHP Adam Morgan RHP Tyson Ross (2-3, 4.46 ERA) (8-8, 3.37 ERA) Adam Morgan takes the ball this evening at Petco Park. The pitcher […]
View image | gettyimages.com Prior to Saturday's practice, the Philadelphia Eagles were without two of their most important players. Running back DeMarco Murray missed two practices due to a lack of hydration and a respiratory illness. Linebacker Kiko Alonso suffered a concussion during Tuesday's practice, which has sidelined him for the time being. As for […]
