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Embed from Getty Images Another day, another touchdown for Trey Burton, the Eagles offensive standout through two weeks of training camp. The former University of Florida wide receiver, tight end, fullback and quarterback outmatched Mychal Kendricks for an over-the-shoulder grab on a threaded pass from Sam Bradford this morning. But Burton wasn’t finished, he later […]
Embed from Getty Images The method with which the Philadelphia Eagles approached the 2016 draft was one that was geared towards setting the team up to be stronger years from now, while taking a hit in the short-term. As such, this presents a problem for the 2016 team. The Eagles will receive very little […]
The Phillies cut ties with bullpen lefty Brett Oberholtzer (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) With Phillies prospect Jake Thompson making his Major League debut on Saturday night, the Phillies had to make a move. While one might have thought they would move the likes of Severino Gonzalez or Luis Garcia to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, since both have options to the minor […]
Embed from Getty Images Injuries are beginning to mount for the Eagles during this laborious week of training. Jordan Matthews (knee), Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring), Jason Peters (quad), Rodney McLeod (family funeral), Marcus Smith (concussion) Wendell Smallwood (quad) and Hunter Sharp (undisclosed) all missed practice today. The Philadelphia Eagles left the pads in the locker […]
Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich met with the media following a short practice in helmets and shells on Saturday. During the press conference, Reich shed some light on how coaches evaluate talent at the sport's highest level.
Embed from Getty Images With 11 of 27 training camp practices in the books, Eagles coaches are beginning to indicate which cornerbacks are starters, who will be seen in nickel and dime coverage, and those of whom need to progress before cracking the rotation. The Eagles were among the worst secondaries in the league […]
Embed from Getty Images With running back Ryan Mathews and guard Brandon Brooks back on the NovaCare Complex practice field on Friday, the Eagles continued their most physical week of training camp with the first preseason game against Tampa Bay just six days away. Safeties Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) and Rodney McLeod (personal) were absent […]
After injuries to Jordan Matthews and Zach Ertz on similar low hits by Eagles defensive backs Jalen Mills and Blake Countess on Friday, head coach Doug Pederson defended the plays when he met with the media. "We’re in a live situation too, so I understand the competitiveness of the drill," Pederson said. "I’ve tried to […]
Dylan Cozens may not get a chance in 2016 due to roster space (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) The Phillies announced yesterday that starting pitching project Jake Thompson will make his Major League Debut on Saturday evening in San Diego. While the Phillies remain 10 games under .500. William Hill MLB betting odds certainly shows the Phillies are not expected to […]
Embed from Getty Images By Dashawn Hendricks, Sports Talk Philly writer The Philadelphia 76ers have announced their coaches for the 2016-17 Season. Jim O'Brien and Kevin Young will be Brett Brown's assistant coaches, John Bryant and Alvin Williams will be the player development coaches, John Townsend will be the shooting coach, Chris Babcock will […]
