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A few weeks ago we learned that Jimmy Rollins was not willing to go to the Mets in any trade, but did not necessarily rule out going elsewhere. As the offseason opened, we learned that the Yankees might consider Rollins to take over shortstop in place of the retiring Derek Jeter. Today we learned […]
#163396647 / gettyimages.com The only thing more certain than death or taxes, it appeared, was free agent outfielder Yasmany Tomas signing with the Philadelphia Phillies. Since the Phillies were called the frontrunners for Tomas' services, even way back for that period of time people thought his name was spelled "Yasmani" many other teams have […]
Ron Jaworski played in some mammoth Eaglesvs. Dallas Cowboys games during his career. Jaworski, now an NFL analyst for ESPN, of course, was the quarterback of the 1980 Eagles that beat the Cowboys at Veterans Stadium in the NFC Championship game to advance to Super Bowl XV in New Orleans. The stakes won't be quite … […]
#53134226 / gettyimages.com Welcome to the first installment of "Where are they now?" It's not very often that a professional athlete can spend his entire career with one team. In today's column we will look a player who spent his entire ten year playing career with our beloved Flyers. We are talking about […]
PHILADELPHIA — Prior to the season,Eagles running back LeSean McCoy boasted about his quest for 2,000 rushing yards and a repeat performance of last season when he finished as the league's rushing champion. After a slow start and running behind an injury-riddled offensive line, McCoy has vaulted up the league's rushing ranks and currently is fourth in […]
PHILADELPHIA — They say the first step towards recovery is admitting you have a problem and on Tuesday, Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Davis fully acknowledged his defense's propensity for giving up big plays. "We're going to stop the X-plays," Davis said prior to Tuesday's practice … CONTINUE READING: Eagles defense must eliminate big plays against Dallas Cowboys
PHILADELPHIA — The play of outside linebacker Connor Barwin has been one of the more pleasant surprises for an Eagles defense that has suddenly developed a dominant pass rush. Already posting a career-high in sacks with 12.5, Barwin's play has been one of the key components to the Eagles posting 38 sacks this season, the second highest total […]
PHILADELPHIA — Growing up a Houston Texans fan, Eagles rookie wide receiver Josh Hoff only had the opportunity to watch his team play against the Dallas Cowboys once every couple of seasons. After being selected by his college coach Chip Kelly and the Eagles, Huff now has the chance to line up against the Cowboys twice every season, […]
PHILADELPHIA — it's no secret that theEagles vs. Cowboys showdown on Thanksgiving is a big game. Both teams enter Thursday with matching 8-3 records with all three blemishes being conference losses, which gives the winner a huge leg up in the tiebreaker department in an air-tight race for the NFC East division championship. Eagles outside linebacker Brandon Graham […]
PHILADELPHIA — The Dallas Cowboys have plenty of weapons in the passing game with the likes of wide receiver Dez Bryant and tight end Jason Witten, but head coach Jason Garrett said Tuesday he had his sights set on Eagles rookie wide receiver Jordan Matthews prior to May's NFL Draft. "Absolutely," Garrett said on a conference call … […]
