Rebuilt for the long haul: The Eagles have been successful for years and yet they've turned over their roster with most barely noticing. When the Eagles played the Chiefs on Sept. 27 and scored 34 points, the average age of Philadelphia's starting was 24.5 years. The unit featured Jeremy Maclin (21), LeSean McCoy (21), DeSean Jackson (22), Brent Celek (24) and Kevin Kolb (25). In fact, Jason Peters...
With the amount of chatter concerning the offensive line and what to do with it in the future (and present), it begs a simple question to be asked amidst the chaos: What does it really take to build a championship-level offensive line? Going with the rankings of the top offensive lines heading into the 2009 season by the National Football Post , here's a look at how some of today's best offensive units...
More photos » by Jacquelyn Martin - AP Browse more photos » Vick Speaks at a Church in D.C. - washingtonpost.com Inside of a church in Southwest, with a line of police standing against the back wall and rows of television cameras pointing toward his eyes, Michael Vick clutched the sides of a pulpit Tuesday and took another step toward his redemption. Gonzo: Don't call the fun police | Philadelphia...
More photos » by Mel Evans - AP about 20 hours ago: Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek, from left, runs in for a touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Brown and defensive end Tamba Hali defend in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 34-14. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) Browse more photos » The quote of the week has to come...
THERE WAS a point in the first half yesterday when Jamaal Jackson looked around the Eagles' huddle and realized that at age 29, he was the senior member of the gathering.
Remember the little celebration led by Desean Jackson after Brent Celek caught a TD on Sunday? Well, Jackson and 5 other Eagles were fined 10k a piece by the NFL. Here's the $60,000 celebration. The guy who got it worst here has to be Kevin Curtis , who barely participates... Jamaal Jackson , Kevin Curtis, Stacy Andrews and Alex Smith were also fined.
When looking at the key match-ups from week to week it is easy to always pick the big names (Peppers, Gamble, Beason), which I try to shy away from, instead choosing players that I think will have to step up their game for the Panthers to win. Yet saying it's the first game of the season I thought I'd start with the usual suspects as there are plenty of questions to go around. 1. DE Julius Peppers...
by Nick Wass - AP 8 days ago: New York Jets cornerback Lito Sheppard breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Kelley Washington during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) View full size photo uploaded September 2, 2009 Starters to Get One Series Against Philly - Gang Green Nation The Jets ' starters will probably...
PHILADELPHIA | The Eagles are ready to let loose their wildcat. Prodigal player Michael Vick is set to make his Philadelphia debut Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field. A little more than a month after his release from federal custody, the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback will make his first appearance for the Eagles on the same field on which...
by Calvin Watkins Filed under: Eagles , NFL Notebook The Eagles have concerns about their offensive line going into Thursday night's game against the Colts. Because of injuries, Philadelphia will play only one starter, center Jamaal Jackson , and four backups. Tackle Winston Justice and guard Nick Cole , two of those backups, have plenty of upside. But coach Andy Reid obviously wants his starters...
View full size photo uploaded August 20, 2009 Tonight at 8:00, the Eagles will take the field at Lucas Oil Stadium to face the Indianapolis Colts for their second preseason game. There are several interesting storylines going into the game. Who will step up in place of the injured starters? Which players will help themselves in position battles? How will the first team gel? Andy Reid has announced...
Tags: งานfhm, eagles flight night, hour by hour weather, tide times, weather washington dc, weatherchannel, Jeremy Maclin, Lincoln Financial Field Tonight at Lincoln Financial Field, there will be fireworks, cheerleaders, giveaways, player introductions, a pep band, and a highlight show. Oh, and there will be some football, too. Be there when Eagles #1 pick Jeremy Maclin runs onto...
View full size photo uploaded July 21, 2009 This is the next installment in our series of 12 positions in 12 days previewing the upcoming Eagles training camp. Rookie and selected vets report to Lehigh July 26th and each day leading up to that date we will bring you a preview of a different position battle. With the offense behind us it's time to move onto the defense. We start today with the defensive...
This is the next installment in our series of 12 positions in 12 days previewing the upcoming Eagles training camp. Rookie and selected vets report to Lehigh July 26th and each day leading up to that date we will bring you a preview of a different position battle. The big uglies. The trenches... That's where we look to today as we take on the interior of the Eagles offensive line. Center and Guard....
Jamaal Jackson gave his younger half-brother a valuable scouting report. "He told me it was going to be real fast, not like college. He told me it was going to be hard and physical, so I would have to come with my 'A' game every day, I can't take days off. He told me on my first day I would be like a deer in the headlights, like, 'Whoa!' " said Jervonte Jackson, a rookie free-agent defensive...