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QuoteWhere's the obsession, Philly fans?

This is an Eagles blog, but any Philadelphia sports fan should be offended by the conclusions reached by the folks at Men's Health on this one ...

In its July/August issue, the magazine ranked the sports obsession levels of fans in cities around the country.

Philly was listed as No. 84. Yes, No. 84 and earned a grade of D-.

As we mentioned this to folks around Eagletarian headquarters, each had the same quizzical look on his face and said, "Eighty-fourth? Eighty-fourth?"

Here is a sense of the criteria the magazine used: how many people attended baseball, basketball, and football games (college and pro), and attendance at high school events. NASCAR attendance was factored in as was numbers for TV and radio audiences, the Scarborough Sports Marketing figures on the number of people vying for tickets, sales of team gear and how many people identify themselves as fanatics.

Here are the six cities that earned A's:

1) Arlington, Texas  A+

2) Aurora, Colo.  A+

3) Colorado Springs, Colo.  A+

4) Indianapolis  A

5) Columbus, Ohio  A-

6) Jacksonville, Fla.  A-

Forth Worth and Dallas were next, giving Texas three of the top eight.

At least, Philly can say it is better than New York, which came in 88th and also with a D-.

Or Los Angeles at No. 91, another D-

Or Miami, the bottom of the list, at No. 100, with an F.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on July 02, 2009, 01:21:58 PM
This was not worth a new thread

QuoteMcDermott on 'The System'
"I don't necessarily think there's one particular one that I would say, 'This is what I'm going to do,' " he said. "I think over the years you come up with several. Then, quite honestly, there are things you say, 'If I ever had my chance this is what I'll do,' and when you get your chance you kind of stray away from it for certain reasons that are in the best interest of the team. Until you are in that spot, you never really know what it means to be in that spot. It's like until you do a job you've never done the job. But there are things that we'll add at the right time."

QuoteReid hints at Runyan return
Posted by Mike Florio on August 9, 2009 1:53 PM ET
As former Eagles right tackle Jon Runyan continues to recover from microfracture knee surgery and as new Eagles right tackle Shawn Andrews continues to miss time due to a back injury that knocked out most of his 2008 season, coach Andy Reid has hinted that Runyan could be back.

"I know where he's at," Reid told the media on Sunday.  "I saw him at the funeral service for [former defensive coordinator] Jim [Johnson] and talked to him there.  We have a pretty good idea of where he's at and we'll just see how things go.  He's working hard at getting back and that's really what his primary focus should be, whether it's here or somewhere else."

Reid also said that he doesn't know when Andrews will be back; however, Reid said Andrews is making progress.

As to Runyan, we're told that he's expected to be cleared medically within the next week.

It remains to be seen whether Runyan will be back for yet another season with the Eagles.  Given some fairly significant changes that the team is facing on the defensive side of the ball, it makes sense to keep as many familiar faces as possible on offense.

Quote from: shorebird on August 09, 2009, 03:37:47 PM
This guy (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233022-time-for-philadelphia-eagles-to-end-michael-vicks-nfl-wait) thinks the Eagles should sign Mike Vick.

Quote from: MDS on August 10, 2009, 01:12:10 PM
dont get me started about the friggin webstie

Quote from: ice grillin you on August 10, 2009, 12:45:53 PM
id be fine with it as long as it wasnt as a quarterback....i cant think of a worse offense for him to be in than this one and i dont want that guy anywhere near my young developing wr's

Quote from: rjs246 on August 10, 2009, 01:31:48 PM

Quote from: MDS on August 10, 2009, 01:12:10 PM
dont get me started about the friggin webstie

Websties are the worst.

QuoteRashad Baker, the free-agent safety from Camden who the Eagles signed in the offseason, did not practice yesterday, and his nameplate and number had been removed from the locker room.

A team spokesman, asked to look into the matter, reported back that he had been told to say Baker was "still on the roster."

At the Monroe Township, Gloucester County, home where Baker lives, his stepfather, Ronald Fussell, said Baker's status with the Eagles had not changed.

"He's over at a friend's house," Fussell said, erroneously adding, "He was at practice today."

A large car-hauler pulled up to the house, and people went in and out of a white Cadillac Escalade that Fussell said belonged to Baker. At 9 p.m., the man driving the car-hauler said he was taking the Escalade to Miami.

Baker's agent, South Jersey-based Al Irby, said he had not been able to contact his client or get an explanation from the team.

Quote from: BigEd76 on August 18, 2009, 12:51:54 PM
literally

Even the article above says his stepdad thought he was at Novacare

Quote from: BigEd76 on August 18, 2009, 10:01:16 AM
Philly.com:

QuoteRashad Baker, the free-agent safety from Camden who the Eagles signed in the offseason, did not practice yesterday, and his nameplate and number had been removed from the locker room.

A team spokesman, asked to look into the matter, reported back that he had been told to say Baker was "still on the roster."

At the Monroe Township, Gloucester County, home where Baker lives, his stepfather, Ronald Fussell, said Baker's status with the Eagles had not changed.

"He's over at a friend's house," Fussell said, erroneously adding, "He was at practice today."

A large car-hauler pulled up to the house, and people went in and out of a white Cadillac Escalade that Fussell said belonged to Baker. At 9 p.m., the man driving the car-hauler said he was taking the Escalade to Miami.

Baker's agent, South Jersey-based Al Irby, said he had not been able to contact his client or get an explanation from the team.

QuoteReport: Eagles Check Out TE Curtis

Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reported earlier today that the Eagles "evaluated" tight end Tony Curtis on Friday and could sign him pending a physical. La Canfora cited a team source for the information. The Eagles have made no official announcement regarding Curtis.

In 36 career NFL games, all with Dallas, Curtis has 11 catches for 50 yards and three touchdowns. In fact, all three of his touchdowns came on his only three receptions in 2007. The 6-5, 251-pound Curtis was originally signed as a rookie free agent out of Portland State in 2005 by the Cowboys and spent the entire season on the practice squad. Curtis appeared to have a future in Dallas in the 2008 off-season even with the presence of Jason Witten. Dallas had traded backup tight end Anthony Fasano to the Dolphins paving the way for Curtis. However, the Cowboys used a second-round pick to select Martellus Bennett one day later.

Curtis still played in all 16 games for Dallas last year and caught 8 passes for 32 yards. Curtis was signed by the Chiefs after they traded Tony Gonzalez earlier this off-season. However, Curtis was let go when Amani Toomer was signed.

-- Posted by Chris McPherson, 5:28 p.m., August 21

Quote from: ice grillin you on August 25, 2009, 08:57:29 AM
i dont think one has to do with other...im happy that you can get eagle throwback stuff almost anywhere in the country

Quote from: MDS on August 25, 2009, 12:23:51 PM
i know a few people who are gonna be piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiissed

QuotePats feeling Feeley?
Posted by Mike Florio on August 30, 2009 10:45 PM ET
Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reports that the Patriots' decision to part with quarterback Kevin O'Connell could be the first step in a plan that results in veteran A.J. Feeley landing in New England.

Per La Canfora, the Pats are "among the many teams" to express interest in Feeley, who likely will be the odd man out in Philly once Mike Vick is officially reinstated.

Quote from: Rome on August 31, 2009, 07:28:30 PM
Feeley & Reggie Brown to Miami for a 2010 2nd rounder.

QuoteEagles keeping an eye on Patriots tight ends?
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 2, 2009 1:20 PM ET
We learned a few days back about New England's possible interest in quarterback A.J. Feeley, and the Eagles have reportedly been keeping an eye on the Patriots tight end situation in the meantime.

The Patriots have a surplus of tight ends, so the two franchises have the makings of a trade that would help both sides, at least on paper.

With Patriots 2006 third-round pick David Thomas finally showing the promise he last displayed as a rookie, the Patriots could possibly deal Ben Watson or Alex Smith.  (Chris Baker looks likely to start for the team.)

Both Smith and Watson are catch-first tight ends, which fits in with Philadelphia's usual profile.  The Philadelphia Inquirer writes that the Patriots would "definitely" be willing to deal Smith, who they signed this offseason.

The Eagles may not feel comfortable trading Feeley, however, until Vick is reinstated by the league.

But after rolling the dice on Vick, trading Feeley a few weeks early (maybe) doesn't seem like much of a gamble.

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 01, 2009, 08:59:41 AM

Quote from: Rome on August 31, 2009, 07:28:30 PM
Feeley & Reggie Brown to Miami for a 2010 2nd rounder.

that would be neato seeing as they were traded for each other

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 02, 2009, 03:26:25 PM

QuoteEagles keeping an eye on Patriots tight ends?
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 2, 2009 1:20 PM ET
We learned a few days back about New England's possible interest in quarterback A.J. Feeley, and the Eagles have reportedly been keeping an eye on the Patriots tight end situation in the meantime.

The Patriots have a surplus of tight ends, so the two franchises have the makings of a trade that would help both sides, at least on paper.

With Patriots 2006 third-round pick David Thomas finally showing the promise he last displayed as a rookie, the Patriots could possibly deal Ben Watson or Alex Smith.  (Chris Baker looks likely to start for the team.)

Both Smith and Watson are catch-first tight ends, which fits in with Philadelphia's usual profile.  The Philadelphia Inquirer writes that the Patriots would "definitely" be willing to deal Smith, who they signed this offseason.

The Eagles may not feel comfortable trading Feeley, however, until Vick is reinstated by the league.

But after rolling the dice on Vick, trading Feeley a few weeks early (maybe) doesn't seem like much of a gamble.

I'd love to see Watson here

QuoteAugust 09, 2009, 12:03:20 PM »
   
Im having a hard time believe that they go into the season with that scrap heap of tight ends. Im looking for a trade to happen soon--maybe alex smith on the pats (pats and birds seem to like to deal with each other), maybe even scheffler again under the circumstances

QuotePosted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 5, 2009 12:33 PM ET
It's uncertain if the Patriots will add another quarterback behind Tom Brady, but ESPN's Adam Schefter is confident that they won't be adding Eagles quarterback A.J. Feeley.

Schefter tweeted the news in a response to SI's Peter King, and we followed up asking whether it was the Patriots or Eagles that didn't have interest.

His response: "Not sure which -- it's not clear -- just know that trade won't happen."

So there you go.  The Patriots still could be interested in dealing a tight end to the Eagles.

Quote
Eagles | Four signed to practice squad

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:22:00 -0700
The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have re-signed free agents WR Danny Amendola, OG Paul Fanaika, OG Michael Gibson and TE Robert Myers to their practice squad.

QuoteIkegwuonu lands on Eagles practice squad

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 7, 2009 10:32 AM ET
The Eagles took a chance on cornerback Jack Ikegwonu in the 2008 draft when he was recovering from a torn ACL and facing a possible jail term for his alleged theft of an Xbox (non-360 version.)

Perhaps Ikegwonu showed some loyalty to the team that drafted him when he chose to join their practice squad Monday.  (Or maybe no one else was interested.)

Either way, the fourth-round pick will stay in the organization.   The other seven members of Philly's practice squad: fullback Marcus Mailei, safety Reshard Langfor,  linebacker Jeremy Leman, wide receiver Danny Amendola, tight end Rob Myers, and guards Mike Gibson and Paul Fanaika.

Amendola was a Hard Knocks favorite in Dallas in 2008, but spent last year on Philly's practice squad.  Leman was with the Vikings during training camp.  Fanaika and Gibson were late-round picks by Philadelphia over the last two years.

QuoteAt the beginning of the year, my Super Bowl pick is always based on emotion. I'm picking the Philadelphia Eagles.

Donovan McNabb and Andy Reid deserve a Super Bowl title after agreeing to take on the Michael Vick rehabilitation project. I've always been a huge McNabb fan. He personifies class. I've never been that big on Reid because he hasn't given McNabb the necessary supporting cast.

Well, Reid and McNabb stepped up big for Vick. McNabb can show Vick how to prepare like a professional. If he's willing to listen to and learn from McNabb and Reid, Vick could be the NFL's most valuable trade option during the 2010 offseason and be in position to land another lucrative contract.

Quote from: BigEd76 on September 10, 2009, 03:33:06 PM
Jason Whitlock:

QuoteAt the beginning of the year, my Super Bowl pick is always based on emotion. I'm picking the Philadelphia Eagles.

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 10, 2009, 01:41:22 PM
looks like DonHo is gonna be heading to the Shack

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 16, 2009, 04:57:24 PM
(http://a.espncdn.com/media/apphoto/bd32eca2-0998-4b1c-9be0-d152f8e54c14.jpg)

Quote from: Sgt PSN on September 16, 2009, 07:30:47 PM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 16, 2009, 04:57:24 PM
(http://a.espncdn.com/media/apphoto/bd32eca2-0998-4b1c-9be0-d152f8e54c14.jpg)

lotto numbers? 

Quote from: hbionic on September 16, 2009, 07:33:51 PM
My pin number.

Quote from: hbionic on September 16, 2009, 07:33:51 PM
My pin number.

Quote from: Rome on September 16, 2009, 07:46:33 PM

Quote from: hbionic on September 16, 2009, 07:33:51 PM
My pin number.

They have pin numbers in Mexico?

Quote from: General_Failure on September 16, 2009, 08:02:22 PM

Quote from: Rome on September 16, 2009, 07:46:33 PM

Quote from: hbionic on September 16, 2009, 07:33:51 PM
My pin number.

They have pin numbers in Mexico?

Piñata numbers. You find a white guy, and you beat him with sticks until he gives you his PIN number.

Quote from: NC_Eagle on September 16, 2009, 06:52:46 PM
They brought McMahon out of retirement? Must be more desperate than I thought!  :paranoid

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 16, 2009, 08:46:15 PM

Quote from: NC_Eagle on September 16, 2009, 06:52:46 PM
They brought McMahon out of retirement? Must be more desperate than I thought!  :paranoid

Nope.

Andy Hall

QuoteDeSean Jackson, Brent Celek, and four other Eagles were fined $10,000 each for their end-zone celebration after Celek's second-quarter touchdown in the Eagles' 38-10 win over Carolina.

Jamaal Jackson, Kevin Curtis, Stacy Andrews, and Alex Smith also were fined. The players received notification from the league office yesterday.

After Celek scored on a 9-yard reception, he handed the football to Jamaal Jackson. Several players encircled Jamaal Jackson and DeSean Jackson. Jamaal Jackson spiked the football, at which point DeSean Jackson flopped to the ground. The other players - Celek, Curtis, Andrews, and Smith - hopped upon the spike. Celek plans to appeal the ruling.

Also, Justice was fined $5,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on a running play. He said he would appeal.

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 17, 2009, 06:49:07 PM
You hate black people so its ok

Quote from: Rome on September 17, 2009, 06:58:50 PM
ha - you really are thick, bowzer.

christ.

Quote from: Rome on September 17, 2009, 07:02:57 PM
bosom buddies, evidently.

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 17, 2009, 07:04:12 PM

Quote from: Rome on September 17, 2009, 07:02:57 PM
bosom buddies, evidently.

only if you agree to go steady

Quote from: bowzer on September 17, 2009, 07:12:25 PM

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 17, 2009, 07:04:12 PM

Quote from: Rome on September 17, 2009, 07:02:57 PM
bosom buddies, evidently.

only if you agree to go steady

How come I didn't get the same offer?

Quote from: Rome on September 17, 2009, 07:21:06 PM

Quote from: bowzer on September 17, 2009, 07:12:25 PM

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 17, 2009, 07:04:12 PM

Quote from: Rome on September 17, 2009, 07:02:57 PM
bosom buddies, evidently.

only if you agree to go steady

How come I didn't get the same offer?

because i'm colored.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on September 18, 2009, 11:59:46 AM
but with worse dialogue. 

Quote from: Tomahawk on September 18, 2009, 02:06:20 PM
Riveting

Quote from: Sgt PSN on September 18, 2009, 02:36:17 PM
glad to see the brothers motivating each other out there on the field.   


minnesota's williams >>>> philly's andrews

Quote from: mussa on September 22, 2009, 08:25:06 PM
So how zesty has White Lightening been this year, seems like he's dropping more than catching.

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 22, 2009, 08:41:21 PM
curtis = cole/munson favorite....what do you expect

Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on September 24, 2009, 05:32:19 PM
According to Shefter the Eagles tried out Trotter.

Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on September 24, 2009, 05:32:19 PM
According to Shefter the Eagles tried out Trotter.

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 24, 2009, 07:04:03 PM
the one thing you could always say about banner inc was that they didnt ever do anything crazy always stuck to the script and didnt embarrass themselves....but btwn dawk vick sheldon the andrews gocong and now this....its officially an embarrassment

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 24, 2009, 06:51:54 PM
Brooks or Trotter, lets go trotter

Pretty much means Mays has a farged shoulder

Quote from: Rome on September 24, 2009, 08:37:41 PM
I think you guys might be overreacting just a bit.  Crazy, I know.

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 24, 2009, 08:46:06 PM

Quote from: Rome on September 24, 2009, 08:37:41 PM
I think you guys might be overreacting just a bit.  Crazy, I know.

i have no thoughts whatsoever that he was or is gonna get signed...its just the fact that this is even out there on espn and the wires and wip...to me it just shows that the kingdom is beginning to crumble...which in the end might be what the franchise needs but its still kinda sad that a franchise that has been the envy of most is now turning into a joke

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 24, 2009, 08:46:06 PM

Quote from: Rome on September 24, 2009, 08:37:41 PM
I think you guys might be overreacting just a bit.  Crazy, I know.

i have no thoughts whatsoever that he was or is gonna get signed...its just the fact that this is even out there on espn and the wires and wip...to me it just shows that the kingdom is beginning to crumble...which in the end might be what the franchise needs but its still kinda sad that a franchise that has been the envy of most is now turning into a joke

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 24, 2009, 09:03:55 PM
i dont care about the saints game...that was a loss to a superior team...nothing less nothing more

im talking big picture...maybe they will turn it around and win 10 games this year...but the personnel moves this team has made in the last year or two have been completely out of character and/or just plain awful as if they are losing it

and then with the massive losses of the last several months there is a definite recipe for disaster brewing...we wont know anything until next offseason for sure but i wouldnt be surprised at all if we look back on this time as the beginning of the end

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 24, 2009, 09:03:55 PM
i dont care about the saints game...that was a loss to a superior team...nothing less nothing more

im talking big picture...maybe they will turn it around and win 20 games the next two years...but the personnel moves this team has made in the last year or two have been completely out of character and/or just plain awful as if they are losing it

and then with the massive losses of the last several months there is a definite recipe for disaster brewing...we wont know anything until next offseason for sure but i wouldnt be surprised at all if we look back on this time as the beginning of the end

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 24, 2009, 09:11:49 PM
trotter - the andrews - gocong/lb's - jj - runyan - tra - vick - trotter - the wildcat - dawk

Quote from: QB Eagles on September 24, 2009, 09:16:39 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 24, 2009, 09:11:49 PM
trotter - the andrews - gocong/lb's - jj - runyan - tra - vick - trotter - the wildcat - dawk

the JJ decision was especially terrible

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 24, 2009, 09:11:49 PM
trotter - the andrews - gocong/lb's - jj - runyan - tra - vick - trotter - the wildcat - dawk

this whole time period....not only terrible PP decisions but even more than that uncharacteristically reckless decisions by a organization that always prided itself on even keelness and thinking a few steps ahead rather than right here and now...it appears to me that it very well be falling apart at the seams...well see..

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 24, 2009, 09:28:21 PM
lets wait a year or two and see if this thing collapses like i think it may

Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on September 24, 2009, 09:58:26 PM
igy haven't you been predicting there demise since you have been on the board?

QuoteTrotter: Workout with Eagles went 'really good'

Should the Eagles bring Jeremiah Trotter back?
Yes

     1318 (64.8%)
No

     715 (35.2%)
Total votes = 2033

Retired middle linebacker Jeremiah Trotter worked out for the Eagles, a team spokesman confirmed. The Eagles wanted to see what kind of shape he is in.

The workout was initially reported by Adam Schefter, of ESPN.

"Right now, it was just a workout and that's it," Trotter said in an interview with WIP, for whom he now works. "We will see what happens in the near future ... [Andy Reid] He has my number and we'll go from there.

Trotter, 32, last played two seasons ago with Tampa Bay. He had two stints with the Eagles, 1998-2001 and then 2004-06. He was the team's defensive MVP in 2001 and '05. He played for Washington in between his Eagles stints. Trotter said he feels like he has not lost a step since his departure for the taterskins.

"Going over today, I was nervous as heck," Trotter said. "I didn't play all last year. When I was in Tampa, I really didn't play. I practiced every day, but I didn't play. It's just like showcasing yourself. I was nervous. I knew I had put in good work this offseason. I had a trainer for a while. I trained with Sheldon and Akers and I feel really good. I'm not in football shape. That is going to take me getting out there on the field. For not playing for two years, I'm in pretty good shape. My body feels a lot better. Had surgery on my left calf. I feel really good. I felt explosive. I feel light. I feel like I got my quickness. It was confirmed and I got the feeling that it went really good.

The Eagles have not found a solution at middle linebacker since Stewart Bradley was injured. After giving Joe Mays the chance to win the job, Omar Gaither has started the first two games while Mays rehabbed a shoulder strain.

"When Stewart went down, I talked to Andy about everything that was going with Jim [Johnson]," Trotter said. "I told him I was in great shape and I could help him out. Nothing happened. He called me today and told me to come in for a workout."

Perhaps this is just insurance in case there is another injury at middle linebacker. But even then, it seems like a potentially strange move.

QuoteTrotter: Nervous as heck about workout

The Eagles confirmed that they worked out former linebacker Jeremiah Trotter today at the NovaCare Complex. Trotter last played two seasons ago for Tampa Bay.

"I felt really good," Trotter said on 610-WIP. "I've been training and working out. The indication I got from everybody was that the workout went really well."

Trotter said that he first contacted coach Andy Reid about the possibility of a workout after starting middle linebacker Stewart Bradley tore his anterior cruciate ligament during training camp.

"I told him I was in great shape and I could help him out," Trotter said. "Nothing happened. But he called me today and wanted me to come in for a workout."

"Going over today I was nervous as heck because I didn't play all of last year. When I was in Tampa I practiced every day but I didn't play. ... Obviously, I'm not in football shape. That's going to take me getting out on the field."

There was an initial report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The former Pro Bowler played for the Eagles over two stints, from 1998-2001 and from 2004-06. Trotter was cut just before the 2007 season when the team decided to go with Omar Gaither at middle linebacker. Gaither is currently in the middle.

Joe Mays was given every shot to claim the job, but he failed to put his stamp on the spot and Gaither was handed the starting position. Gaither has nine tackles, a half a sack and fumble recovery through two games. Mays missed the first game with a shoulder sprain but is back practicing.

Trotter was selected to the Pro Bowl four times (2001, 2002, 2004, 2005). He has recently been a talk radio host on (610) WIP-AM. Linebacker Tracy White currently wears Trotter's old uniform, No. 54.

"I ain't worried about that at all," Trotter said. "I just want to get out there on the field."

Quote from: Sgt PSN on September 24, 2009, 05:54:54 PM
i like trott but i seriously doubt dook has anything to offer at this point.  not even phreak can be excited about this, can he? 

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 24, 2009, 08:40:57 PM
farg yes!!

Sign him.

Sign him now.

FIVE FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Quote from: SunMo on September 25, 2009, 08:35:10 AM
it would be kinda cool just for the fact that it would irritate GF so much

Quote from: rjs246 on September 25, 2009, 08:45:32 AM
When did he even last play? Was he on the field last year? Is this really happening? What the farg.

Quote from: BobbyT on September 25, 2009, 10:07:01 AM
they won't put him out there if he can't play.

Quote from: BobbyT on September 25, 2009, 10:07:01 AM
they won't put him out there if he can't play.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on September 25, 2009, 10:17:20 AM

Quote from: BobbyT on September 25, 2009, 10:07:01 AM
they won't put him out there if he can't play.

james thrash, billy mcmullen, matt mccoy, sean considine, lamar gordon and mike mcmahon say hi. 

Quote from: rjs246 on September 25, 2009, 06:38:16 AM
How low can this team sink?

Quote from: rjs246 on September 25, 2009, 10:44:26 AM
What are the chances of Weaver being cut mid season if someone else gets hurt? I'd say they're pretty damn high.

Quote from: reese125 on September 25, 2009, 10:47:27 AM

Quote from: rjs246 on September 25, 2009, 10:44:26 AM
What are the chances of Weaver being cut mid season if someone else gets hurt? I'd say they're pretty damn high.

how this guy is not incorporated more into the gameplan is beyond me.

Quote from: Eaglez on September 25, 2009, 11:10:21 AM
Is Trotter permitted to use a Hover-Round if he would take the field? 

Quote from: BobbyT on September 25, 2009, 10:07:01 AM
they won't put him out there if he can't play.

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 26, 2009, 02:56:37 PM
Someone on the EMB speculated that they are waiting until after Sunday to add Trot and they will cut Garcia in order to do so.

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 26, 2009, 08:52:31 PM
makes Gocong and Jordan better.

QuoteEagles Notes: Reid keeps options open on Trotter

By Jeff McLane

Inquirer Staff Writer
With the Eagles, one should always consider what they do, not what they say.

So when the team brought Jeremiah Trotter in for a workout on Thursday, the logical assumption was that the Eagles were not happy with their current options at middle linebacker.

Still, as was the case two weeks ago with offensive tackle Jon Runyan, the Eagles worked out a former player only to not sign him - yet.

"I haven't made any decisions on it one way or another, but I wanted to make sure that I had a pulse of where [Trotter] was at physically," coach Andy Reid said yesterday.

Ever since Stewart Bradley tore a knee ligament during training camp, the Eagles have struggled to find a replacement.

Joe Mays was given the first shot but couldn't hold the job down. San Diego castoff Matt Wilhelm was signed but eventually released. Even rookie Moise Fokou, who had never played the position, was given a tryout.

Ultimately, Omar Gaither was handed the position, mostly because he had played it before. He fared fine in Week 1, but the four-year pro was nearly invisible against the Saints last week, assisting on just three tackles.

"We just want to make sure that we have everything lined up in case you need to go in that direction," Reid said. "I don't like the questions at the last minute on what people look like, so we're trying to do that in advance."

How did Trotter, who hasn't played in two years, look?

"I thought he moved around very well," Reid said. "I think he felt a little bit better than what he did when he was here the last time."

In August 2007, the Eagles released Trotter after a successful second stint with the team. He had lost much of his burst, in part because of a troubled right knee, and the team went with Gaither.

Trotter ended up in Tampa Bay but hardly played, and was out of football by 2008.

"When I got released from the Eagles, it was rightfully so," Trotter said yesterday on WIP-AM (610) during a show he was co-hosting. "I really didn't have my explosion that I once had. I knew I needed surgery. By that time, it was pretty much too late."

Trotter had his knee cleaned out, maintained that he still wanted to play, and spent the last off-season training with Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown and kicker David Akers.

"He's strong as an ox, I do know that," Brown said. "He was committed. He was a guy that pushed me in the off-season. He showed me that he was training to prepare for the season."

Trotter is still only 32 and has the type of run-stopping size (6-foot-1, 262 pounds) the Eagles lack in the middle. The 6-2, 235-pound Gaither declined to answer questions that had to do with anything other than the Chiefs, tomorrow's opponent.

It appears as if he'll have his playing time cut into by another No. 54. Tracy White, who wears Trotter's old number, has been increasingly running with the first team in practice nickel situations.

"They said they're going to give me a chance this week," said White, normally a special-teams contributor.

Quote from: MDS on September 27, 2009, 01:33:20 AM
hes beyond washed up

might as well sign jerome brown

Quote from: reese125 on September 28, 2009, 02:28:10 PM
whatever...if the surgery helped out his range of motion... fine.

I just know that an average speed, smart Trotter making the correct calls in middle, and hitting those gaps is 5x's better than a Gaither or Mays that can't get it mentally right.

Quote from: reese125 on September 28, 2009, 02:28:10 PM
whatever...if the surgery helped out his range of motion... fine.

I just know that an average speed, smart Trotter making the correct calls in middle, and hitting those gaps is 5x's better than a Gaither or Mays that can't get it mentally right.

Quote from: reese125 on September 28, 2009, 02:28:10 PM
I just know that an average speed, smart Trotter making the correct calls in middle, and hitting those gaps is 5x's better than a Gaither or Mays that can't get it mentally right.

Quote from: reese125 on September 28, 2009, 02:28:10 PM
smart Trotter

Quote from: reese125 on September 28, 2009, 02:28:10 PM
smart Trotter

Quote from: reese125 on September 28, 2009, 07:36:09 PM
not too sure whats funny about that...maybe the fact you quoted it 4 times I guess

Quote from: reese125 on September 28, 2009, 07:36:09 PMyou dont make the pro-bowl if you cant comprehend the position

QuoteTrotter visits the Eagles again
Posted by Mike Florio on September 28, 2009 8:23 PM ET
Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter last played in the NFL nearly two years ago.  And, in less than a week, the Eagles have brought Trotter in for a look-see twice.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Eagles have again visited with Trotter, a day after beating the Chiefs, 34-14.

The Eagles presumably are looking for leadership on defense, given the departure of safety Brian Dawkins and the season-ending injury to Stewart Bradley, the middle linebacker entering camp.

It would be Trotter's third stint with the Eagles.  After four years in Philly, he jumped to the taterskins for two years.  Then he returned to the Eagles for three seasons, re-establishing himself as a key player during the 2004 Super Bowl run.

Though Philly is sitting fairly pretty at 2-1, those 48 points surrendered to the Saints in Week Two surely has caused a few sleepless nights in the eight days since the home-opening defeat.

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 28, 2009, 08:33:46 PM

QuoteTrotter visits the Eagles again
Posted by Mike Florio on September 28, 2009 8:23 PM ET
Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter last played in the NFL nearly two years ago.  And, in less than a week, the Eagles have brought Trotter in for a look-see twice.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Eagles have again visited with Trotter, a day after beating the Chiefs, 34-14.

The Eagles presumably are looking for leadership on defense, given the departure of safety Brian Dawkins and the season-ending injury to Stewart Bradley, the middle linebacker entering camp.

It would be Trotter's third stint with the Eagles.  After four years in Philly, he jumped to the taterskins for two years.  Then he returned to the Eagles for three seasons, re-establishing himself as a key player during the 2004 Super Bowl run.

Though Philly is sitting fairly pretty at 2-1, those 48 points surrendered to the Saints in Week Two surely has caused a few sleepless nights in the eight days since the home-opening defeat.

Come on back, Trot

Quote
According to Shelley Smith of ESPN, Trojans senior running back and Dorsey High standout Stafon Johnson was rushed to the hospital after a weightlifting accident where the bar fell on his throat. Smith is reporting that Johnson was coughing blood and bleeding from the nose. Ben Malcolmson's USC Ripsit blog confirms that this accident occurred while he was bench pressing with a spotter when the bar slipped from his right hand. Johnson is undergoing throat surgery. Supposedly he was pressing 275 pounds when the accident occurred.

QuoteMonday, September 28, 2009
Trot: 2nd Workout Even Better

Jeremiah Trotter worked out for the Eagles again Monday, the team and Trotter confirmed.Jeremiah Trotter, once and future linebacker?

Trotter told your Eagletarian that the session went "two to three times better than last time" -- the workout held for Trotter last Thursday. Eagles coach Andy Reid said after that one he was impressed with how well Trotter moved, after a 2008 knee 'scope, which Trotter feels has given him back some of the agility he'd lost, when he drifted out of the NFL at age 30, at the end of the 2007 season.

Trotter wouldn't say whether he feels he is about to be signed -- "I can't say any more (than that the session went well), I'll leave that to 'Big Red,' " he said. But that certainly would seem to be a reasonable inference from the tone of his remarks.

Trotter said that this time, the Eagles wanted to get a feel for his lateral movement. He worked against a pass receiver -- "one of the rookies" -- in coverage. "Obviously, I didn't have any blockers in front of me, but the feedback I got, it went very well," he said.

Trotter said that to say his knee feels better than it did in 2007 "is an understatement."

Trotter was a four-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker in two separate stints with the Birds, 1998-2002 and 2004-2007. He was cut in the '07 preseason, partly because of the development of Omar Gaither, who led the Eagles with seven solo tackles in Sunday's 34-14 victory over Kansas City. At 6-2, 262, though, Trotter is a much stronger force against the run than the Eagles currently possess, in the absence of original starting middle linebacker Stewart Bradley, who went down with an ACL tear in training cam

Quote from: Eagaholic on September 29, 2009, 02:13:28 AM
just found an update. I hope that kid somehow comes through it ok.

Quote
According to Shelley Smith of ESPN, Trojans senior running back and Dorsey High standout Stafon Johnson was rushed to the hospital after a weightlifting accident where the bar fell on his throat. Smith is reporting that Johnson was coughing blood and bleeding from the nose. Ben Malcolmson's USC Ripsit blog confirms that this accident occurred while he was bench pressing with a spotter when the bar slipped from his right hand. Johnson is undergoing throat surgery. Supposedly he was pressing 275 pounds when the accident occurred.

Quote from: ice grillin you on September 29, 2009, 08:15:52 AM

Quote from: Eagaholic on September 29, 2009, 02:13:28 AM
just found an update. I hope that kid somehow comes through it ok.

Quote
According to Shelley Smith of ESPN, Trojans senior running back and Dorsey High standout Stafon Johnson was rushed to the hospital after a weightlifting accident where the bar fell on his throat. Smith is reporting that Johnson was coughing blood and bleeding from the nose. Ben Malcolmson's USC Ripsit blog confirms that this accident occurred while he was bench pressing with a spotter when the bar slipped from his right hand. Johnson is undergoing throat surgery. Supposedly he was pressing 275 pounds when the accident occurred.

never let the guy behind you on the depth chart spot you

QuoteAccording to a league source, former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Marcus Howard tried out for the Philadelphia Eagles today.

Howard recently tried out for the Houston Texans.

Marcus HowardAPMarcus Howard

A converted outside linebacker drafted in the fifth round by the Colts, Howard ran the fastest 40-yard dash of any linebacker at the NFL scouting combine in 2008 with a 4.45 clocking.

The former University of Georgia standout led the Southeastern Conference in sacks as a senior with 10 1/2 sacks and forced three fumbles.

With the Colts as a rookie, he registered 1 1/2 sacks, had seven defensive stops, six solos, three pressures and one batted pass. He also had eight special-teams tackles.

During the preseason this year, he sacked Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford, beating offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus.

However, Howard was cut during the final major roster cutdown due to the presence of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis as the Colts carried less defensive linemen this year on the active roster.

Howard has played in nine NFL games, so he doesn't have any more practice squad eligibility

Quote from: methdeez on September 29, 2009, 05:42:23 PM
Trotter signed, Garthia cut:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4517060 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4517060)

Quote from: hbionic on October 02, 2009, 03:43:02 AM
Jesus christ....Cunningham and Pederson have aged badly...and they were farging atheletes...time to hit the farging gym!

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on October 02, 2009, 08:41:51 AM
and Mike Zordich looks like a child molester Character from "Sin City".

Quote from: Die-Hard on October 02, 2009, 09:40:01 AM
i also thought celek looked like cooley...mays has some of the biggest guns ive ever seen. too bad it doesnt translate to the field..

Quote from: reese125 on October 02, 2009, 10:50:43 AM
nasty video... with some serious hits and one hell of a pep talk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EgXJEJDqeM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EgXJEJDqeM)

Quote from: BigEd76 on October 12, 2009, 02:21:36 PM
With a sack yesterday, Killa passed Joyner for 6th all-time in Eagles history, and he needs 2 more to pass Andy Harmon for 5th...

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The Eagles signed cornerback Stoney Woodson to the practice squad and released linebacker Jeremy Leman.
Woodson, 24, was originally drafted by the New York Giants in the seventh round in 2009 and saw action in two preseason games before being released on September 6. In those two games, he totaled five tackles and one interception.

Woodson (5-10, 198) played collegiately at South Carolina, where he amassed 109 tackles and seven interceptions during his four-year career.

Leman was signed during the first week of the season after he was cut by Carolina. The thinking at the time was that Leman might have been brought in because he was familiar with the Panthers, having spent the preseason with them, though the team denied this. The Eagles played the Panthers in Week 1. Last week, Leman, who preferred to go by "J," had to change locker stalls, so Jeremiah Trotter could reclaim his old spot. Turned out to be an omen.

Quote from: methdeez on October 13, 2009, 04:47:44 PM
Eagles sign pornstar to roster:

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The Eagles signed cornerback Stoney Woodson to the practice squad and released linebacker Jeremy Leman.
Woodson, 24, was originally drafted by the New York Giants in the seventh round in 2009 and saw action in two preseason games before being released on September 6. In those two games, he totaled five tackles and one interception.

Woodson (5-10, 198) played collegiately at South Carolina, where he amassed 109 tackles and seven interceptions during his four-year career.

Leman was signed during the first week of the season after he was cut by Carolina. The thinking at the time was that Leman might have been brought in because he was familiar with the Panthers, having spent the preseason with them, though the team denied this. The Eagles played the Panthers in Week 1. Last week, Leman, who preferred to go by "J," had to change locker stalls, so Jeremiah Trotter could reclaim his old spot. Turned out to be an omen.

Quote from: BigEd76 on October 12, 2009, 04:14:32 PM
White = 124
Simmons = 76
Douglas = 54.5
Greg Brown (1981-86) = 50.5
Harmon = 39.5

QuoteMcNabb gifted with dynamic WR duo

Maclin eager to pair with Jackson

By GEOFF MOSHER
The News Journal

PHILADELPHIA -- For years, Eagles fans begged coach Andy Reid to give Donovan McNabb just one wide receiver good enough to get the franchise over its Super Bowl hump.

Reid gave them Terrell Owens, but that relationship didn't last.

Now, it appears that Reid has delivered something they never imagined, something that only seemed to be solely for the fans of Arizona, Indianapolis and New England: two upper-echelon wide receivers.

Jeremy Maclin's 142-yard, two-touchdown effort against the Bucs on Sunday in his second start not only helped sink Tampa Bay 33-14, but also gave a potential glimpse into the future of the Eagles' offense.

The Cardinals have Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin; Tom Brady has Randy Moss and Wes Welker; and Peyton Manning made the Colts champions by connecting with Reggie Wayne and Marvin Harrison.

Could the tandem of Maclin and DeSean Jackson emerge as the face of the Eagles' offense and become one the NFL's most fearsome twosomes down the road?

"Why wait until the future?" asked Maclin, after scorching the Bucs' secondary for touchdowns of 51 and 40 yards. "Why not do it now?"

For the moment, Reid isn't ready to make any declarations about his receiving group. Maclin will start until Kevin Curtis' knee heals, and when that happens, Reid hasn't committed to anything else.

Curtis missed the past two games with knee inflammation, a nagging injury that he's been battling since training camp. On Monday, Reid said Curtis would be withheld from any physical activity for a few days as the team tries to get his knee settled.

Curtis is the team's last 1,000-yard receiver, which he accomplished in 2007, but the 31-year old wideout was usurped by Jackson as McNabb's preferred target last season and loses ground to Maclin with each game he doesn't play.

"I'm just trying to get him better right now," Reid said when asked about Curtis' grip on the starting job when he's ready to return. "I have to see how he does here."

But it's clear that Maclin, the All-American wideout from Missouri taken 19th overall in April's draft, is ready to pair with Jackson to compose the team's most prolific 1-2 punch since Reid became head coach in 1999.

The Bucs held Jackson to one reception, his lowest of the season, but only after Maclin had roasted them in single coverage.

Defenses, Maclin said, can't lock down one weapon without getting hurt.

"With the guys that we have, and the talented guys that we have, I think performances like this are going to rotate, just because you have so many different guys who make plays," he said.

The Eagles, under Reid, have had only one Pro Bowl receiver despite multiple attempts at giving McNabb the proper weaponry needed to execute the team's pass-heavy West Coast offense.

But years of poor draft picks -- Freddie Mitchell, Na Brown, Billy McMullen -- forced McNabb to carry the offense on his back.

He had his best set of receivers in their Super Bowl season of 2004 in Owens, a Pro Bowler, and deep threat Todd Pinkston, but running back Brian Westbrook became the offense's complement to Owens in the face of double teams.

After Owens was exiled in 2005 and Pinkston tore his Achilles, the Eagles were back to square one. They paired Curtis with Reggie Brown in 2006 and 2007, but Westbrook remained the team's top receiving weapon for a two-year span until Jackson, a second-round last year, led the team in receiving yards as a rookie.

Never has McNabb had this much playmaking ability and explosion in two wide receivers on the outside, to join up-and-coming tight end Brent Celek and Westbrook.

"Like I've said, there are going to be times where the offense hits a wall, or whatever may be," McNabb said, "but we know [with] the type of talent that we have, that with one play or maybe two plays we can get this thing rolling pretty much right where we want to go with it."

The potential of the Eagles' offense can't truly be judged until the Eagles get into the meat of their schedule. So far, they've feasted off three of the worst teams in football.

How they fare against the taterskins, Giants Cowboys, Chargers and Bears later this year will be a better barometer.

"DeSean had a tremendous rookie year and I think that's a nice goal for Jeremy to set," Reid said.

"And then DeSean has come out and been a good example to Jeremy on how to work and they kind of challenge each other. I think they have a good relationship. That's a positive thing that helps them better as they go on here."

Quote from: General_Failure on October 14, 2009, 11:20:44 AM
They're what, a combined foot shorter than Boldin/Fitzgerald or Moss/Welker? They're leaps and bounds better than what McNabb's had to throw to, but I don't quite see either of them in the hall of fame just yet.
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Agreed. You simply cannot ever, EVER compare these 2 to Fitzgerald and Boldin. Guys who beat down someone going for the ball. Physically superior in every way.

Quote from: General_Failure on October 13, 2009, 11:17:59 PM
He's close, but not quite there.

Quote from: Rome on October 14, 2009, 12:01:58 PM
Who is Geoff Mosher and why does anyone here care about his analysis?

QuoteEagles rebuilding on the fly?

October 17, 2009 2:35 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley

I have a quick layover in Houston en route to New Orleans, so I'm catching up on a little NFC East reading material while downing a suspect turkey and mushroom burger. Frequent Beast contributor Adam Schefter had an interesting nugget in his 10 Spot column today on how the Philadelphia Eagles have rebuilt their offense without having to go through serious growing pains:

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 starters on offense 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 (27) and Jamaal Jackson (29) were the offense's graybeards. In other words, the Eagles' offense is built for the long haul. But it also is built for now. Through four games, the Eagles have averaged 31.75 points. At this rate, Philadelphia would score 508 points -- 92 more than the season franchise record 416 that the Eagles scored last year. This is a novel concept in places such as Oakland and Cleveland, but this team rebuilt without ever going through any of the real suffering.


Of course, the presence of Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook give the Eagles an older look -- but Adam hits on an important point. The Eagles have continued to field a competitive each year while re-making the offense. And something that's not talked about enough is how good a job the Eagles have done at developing young offensive linemen. The presence of players such as Nick Cole and Max Jean-Gilles have allowed the Eagles to get through some tough spots in terms of injuries.

The taterskins have shown us what happens when you don't put a premium on creating depth along the offensive line. I believe they may be fielding the worst offensive line in the league Sunday against the Chiefs.

QuoteEagles Talk
Anyone know the Heimlich Maneuver?
Moderators: Mad-Lad, MURP

QuoteWarpaint Illustrated said Kansas City general manager Scott Pioli got calls from the Eagles, the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins inquired about Derrick Johnson, who is in the Kansas City doghouse.

Quote from: Zanshin on October 20, 2009, 01:49:12 PM
he's completely suited to their style of offense

Quote from: King Cole on October 20, 2009, 03:27:21 PM
but I don't know where they use him in a 4-3.

QuoteNot a good showing on the penalty front for the Eagles Monday night.

They were penalized 12 times for 66 yards and are now seventh in the NFL in penalties (45) and penalty yards (356).

Winston Justice was whistled for his first penalty of the season, a false start. Jason Babin, Todd Herremans and Mike Patterson were also flagged for the first times.

Stacy Andrews now leads the team with four penalties on the season.

DeSean Jackson and Macho Harris lead with 30 penalty yards apiece.

The offense was called for six penalties for 27 yards. The 'D' had four for 17. And there were two on special teams for 22 yards against the 'Skins.

Here's the breakdown on the season:

Number of penalties

Stacy Andrews - 4
Nick Cole - 3
DeSean Jackson - 3
Darren Howard - 3
Todd Herremans - 2
Jason Peters - 2
Sean Jones - 2
Asante Samuel – 2
Macho Harris – 2
Quintin Demps - 2
Donovan McNabb - 2
Winston Justice - 1
Mike Patterson - 1
Juqua Parker - 1
Chris Clemons - 1
Joselio Hanson - 1
Leonard Weaver – 1
Jason Avant – 1
Tracy White – 1
Trent Cole - 1
Moise Fokou - 1
Eldra Buckley – 1
Dimitri Patterson - 1
Chris Gocong – 1
Victor Abiamiri - 1
Jason Babin - 1

Quote from: ice grillin you on November 11, 2009, 05:41:51 PM
well according to banner inc the team has the most talent in the nfl so they should be able to overcome the loss of ellis farging hobbs

Quote from: General_Failure on November 11, 2009, 06:28:44 PM
Whatever happened to that bum?

Quote from: Sgt PSN on November 11, 2009, 06:10:08 PM
along with some rookie named asante samuel. 

QuoteTuesday, November 17, 2009
Reno Mahe on a mission

Reno Mahe won't be home for Thanksgiving this year. While others are eating turkey and watching football, he'll be in American Samoa, helping victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit the island in late September.

The 29-year-old former Eagles running back/punt returner said he got involved when Gabe Reid, a former tight end with the Bears, asked for help in collecting clothing for the victims.

The pair have Samoan roots, are both Mormons, were teammates at Brigham Young and are in business together.

Mahe said he thought the NFL might like to get involved, in part because of the lengthy list of players with Samoan backgrounds. According to several Web sites, there are currently 28 Samoans playing in the league.

Mahe called Eagles coach Andy Reid, who called NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who called Mahe. The result?

The NFL and the NFL Players Association are contributing $50,000 to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts and sending Mahe and Gabe Reid along goodwill ambassadors.

"It [the tsunami] was getting a lot of attention early," Mahe told the Daily News yesterday. "Then it just died out in the media. But there is still a need there. We're going over there to help . . . to say thank you to the Red Cross and FEMA workers. We'll be there for 9 days."

While at BYU, Mahe said he always regretted choosing football over participating in a 2-year service mission, which, while not required, is customary among young Mormons.

Might this, in some small way, make up for that?

"Yeah, in some way. But 9 days won't replace 2 years," Mahe said. "It's going to take me the rest of my life to pay that back."

Mahe, who played for the Eagles from 2003-08 and led the league in punt returning in 2005, said he still has fond memories of Philadelphia.

Perhaps with Brian Westbrook out with a concussion, he'd like to come back and help out?

"I don't think so," he said with a laugh. "Unless they're going to give me a really sweet signing bonus."

-- Tom Mahon

Quote from: Rome on November 24, 2009, 05:23:42 PM
I have something to say.

farg you, mussa.

Quote from: QB Eagles on November 30, 2009, 12:07:33 AM
Because NBC has to make the call based on what they know this week, do you think they'll flex out of the Eagles Week 14 game at the Meadowlands for SD @ DAL? I think they do.

Quote from: Don Ho on November 30, 2009, 02:23:39 AM

Quote from: QB Eagles on November 30, 2009, 12:07:33 AM
Because NBC has to make the call based on what they know this week, do you think they'll flex out of the Eagles Week 14 game at the Meadowlands for SD @ DAL? I think they do.

Without a doubt.  Bolts are one of the hottest teams right now and Dallas, well, just farg them.

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 01, 2009, 11:02:22 AM
Saints have secondary injuries and problems and they go out and sign Mike McKenzie and Chris McAlister.

Eagles sign Ramzee Robinson and Geoffrey Pope.

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 07, 2009, 01:10:08 PM
wow shady is the next westbrook and weavy fo sheezy is keith byars...i see we all took our homer pills this morning...

amazing what a win vs chris redman can do to people

Quote from: General_Failure on December 07, 2009, 01:27:33 PM
Avant is the next Chris T Jones.

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on December 07, 2009, 01:28:10 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 07, 2009, 01:10:08 PM
wow shady is the next westbrook and weavy fo sheezy is keith byars...i see we all took our homer pills this morning...

amazing what a win vs chris redman can do to people

so you dont agree he's the closest thing to Byars the birds have had?  Dude can run, catch, and block.  He needs to be resigned immediately.

QuoteEllis Hobbs has neck surgery
Posted by Mike Florio on December 7, 2009 3:10 PM ET
The Eagles have announced that cornerback Ellis Hobbs has undergone surgery to repair a herniated disk in his neck.

The injury occurred on November 8.  Hobbs landed on injured reserve three days later.

Specifically, the procedure is known as "anterior cervical decompression and fusion," and Dr. Alexander Vaccaro of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia performed the procedure.

"Hobbs is expected to make a full recovery and return to the field next season," the team said in a release.

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 08, 2009, 02:09:38 PM
unfortunately he may be an example of where the eagles philosophy of giving one year free agent deals on the cheap can come back and bite them

Quote"He was able to lose some weight and he was very effective with the taterskins in the preseason," said Eagles coach Andy Reid, a weight-control expert. "He's really just carried that over to what he's doing now. You never know when you bring them in how they're going to fit into your system."

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 08, 2009, 04:24:27 PM
doesnt the year and a day rule die with no cap...or are you assuming (as i believe) that there will be a new cba/cap

Quote from: Eagaholic on December 09, 2009, 04:43:49 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 08, 2009, 04:24:27 PM
doesnt the year and a day rule die with no cap...or are you assuming (as i believe) that there will be a new cba/cap

As things stand now, the cap ends after this season but the CBA won't expire until after 2010. I'd expect the year and a day thing is part of the CBA but not the cap, so would still be in force through next season.

Quote from: shorebird on December 09, 2009, 04:45:19 PM
Bwest back at practice (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/12638716/westbrook-returning-to-practice-after-concussions) If he has anyting left in the tank then this is the time to show it. This team needs all the offense it can get with Reid playing 'name that linebacker' every week.

Quote
Quintin Demps fined $12,500

Posted by Michael David Smith on December 10, 2009 7:31 PM ET
Philadelphia Eagles safety Quintin Demps committed personal foul penalties on Sunday that various sports writers described as "stupid" and "moronic."

Demps can now describe the penalties as "expensive."

The NFL has fined Demps $12,500 for his two personal fouls, a roughing the passer penalty for a high hit on Falcons quarterback Chris Redman and a late hite on Falcons receiver Roddy White.

The Philadelphia Iquirer notes that Demps' 2009 salary is $385,000, and quotes him as saying he thinks the $12,500 fine is steep.

"It's Christmas time," Demps said, "and I don't want to be giving away free money."

Quote from: PhillyPhanInDC on December 10, 2009, 08:02:36 PM

Quote
Quintin Demps fined $12,500

Posted by Michael David Smith on December 10, 2009 7:31 PM ET
Philadelphia Eagles safety Quintin Demps committed personal foul penalties on Sunday that various sports writers described as "stupid" and "moronic."

Demps can now describe the penalties as "expensive."

The NFL has fined Demps $12,500 for his two personal fouls, a roughing the passer penalty for a high hit on Falcons quarterback Chris Redman and a late hite on Falcons receiver Roddy White.

The Philadelphia Iquirer notes that Demps' 2009 salary is $385,000, and quotes him as saying he thinks the $12,500 fine is steep.

"It's Christmas time," Demps said, "and I don't want to be giving away free money."

Dumbest bastich on the team.

QuoteEagles upgrade Martin Rucker, cut P.J. Hill
Posted by Mike Florio on December 15, 2009 2:40 PM ET
The Philadelphia Eagles have made a move that could be a strong hint that running back Brian Westbrook will be returning to action this week.

Running back P.J. Hill has been released, and his spot on the roster has been replaced by Martin Rucker, a tight end signed to the team's practice squad in September, two days after being waived by the Browns.

Rucker is the brother of former Panthers defensive end Mike Rucker, and he's also a former college teammate of receiver Jeremy Maclin.

Recent reports have indicated the Westbrook, who has missed several weeks after suffering a second concussion in two games, could be playing this weekend.

QuoteNew York Giants center Shaun O'Hara and Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Trent Cole were both fined for their fight during Sunday night's game.

Mike Garafolo of the Star-Ledger reports that Cole and O'Hara were fined $15,000 apiece.

The confrontation started when O'Hara shoved Cole in the face mask, and Cole escalated it by punching O'Hara twice. O'Hara then ripped Cole's helmet off.

Both players were penalized, and Cole was ejected. Cole was apologetic when asked about the incident, saying, "I embarrassed myself and my team."

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 16, 2009, 10:05:53 PM
Or kicked a penalty flag therefore negating a sack.

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 17, 2009, 08:09:24 AM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 16, 2009, 10:05:53 PM
Or kicked a penalty flag therefore negating a sack.

or bobbled a snap on a chip shot field goal to beat dallas

Quote from: MDS on December 23, 2009, 01:07:20 PM
mike vick won the courage awards, as voted on by his teammates.

yup.

QuotePETA says Vick getting Ed Block Courage Award is "not appropriate"
Posted by Mike Florio on December 23, 2009 2:41 PM ET
We mentioned earlier today the fact that the Eagles have voted quarterback Mike Vick the team's Ed Block Courage Award recipient, and to the chagrin of some of you (and the delight of others) we shared our opinions in this regard.

Now, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have issued a response.

"The Philadelphia Eagles fumbled when they gave Michael Vick the Ed Block Courage Award, which was named after a man who advocated in behalf of abused children," PETA Senior Communications Coordinator David W. Perle said in a release.  "Michael Vick should not be the person anyone points to as a model of sportsmanship, even though he has now exchanged dogs for touchdowns after serving time for extreme cruelty to animals.  We wish him well in educating others, but this is not appropriate and does not mark a joyous moment in NFL history."

Nearly a year ago, PETA and Vick discussed the production of a Public Service Announcement regarding dog fighting, but PETA declined to proceed after Vick's lawyers reportedly asked PETA to support Vick's reinstatement to the NFL in exchange for his involvement.  PETA also asked the NFL to require Vick to psychological testing, including an MRI brain scan, before allowing him to return to the NFL.

QuoteEagles practice squad linebacker/safety Rashard Langford, who had been the scout team guy mimicking NFL sacks leader Elvis Dumervil this week, got an unexpected Christmas present Thursday night when he was signed by the Chiefs. Eagles practice squadders have been in high demand this season -- Langford was the last member of the season-opening practice squad group still with the team.

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on January 04, 2010, 09:38:31 PM
McDermott rumored to be on the Bills radar for their HC job.

Quote from: BigEd76 on January 06, 2010, 12:03:33 PM
Looks like the Eagles/49ers game next season will be in the UK, and supposedly taterskins/Jaguars will be a second one...

Quote from: MDS on January 06, 2010, 01:06:51 PM
yea they already said colts and texans coming here, on the road to jax and ten

Quote from: ice grillin you on January 06, 2010, 01:21:22 PM
im 1000% going to jacksonville....got a free place stay about 40 minutes away

and tickets will be given away

Quote from: MDS on January 06, 2010, 01:15:02 PM
you couldnt get me to go to jacksonville if you promised me free beers with munson all weekend

Quote from: SunMo on January 06, 2010, 01:23:45 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on January 06, 2010, 01:21:22 PM
im 1000% going to jacksonville....got a free place stay about 40 minutes away

and tickets will be given away

the girl has a hookup in jacksonville as well, we might be able to make that work

Quote from: SunMo on January 06, 2010, 01:23:45 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on January 06, 2010, 01:21:22 PM
im 1000% going to jacksonville....got a free place stay about 40 minutes away

and tickets will be given away

the girl has a hookup in jacksonville as well, we might be able to make that work

Quote from: ice grillin you on January 06, 2010, 01:33:17 PM

Quote from: SunMo on January 06, 2010, 01:23:45 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on January 06, 2010, 01:21:22 PM
im 1000% going to jacksonville....got a free place stay about 40 minutes away

and tickets will be given away

the girl has a hookup in jacksonville as well, we might be able to make that work

ill meet you in the dining car

QuoteEagles hire Bobby April; fire Ted Daisher
Jan 14, 4:14 pm EST

      PHILADELPHIA (AP)—The Eagles have fired Ted Daisher and hired former Bills assistant Bobby April to be their special teams coordinator.

Daisher spent one season as Philadelphia's special teams coach. The team also fired strength and conditioning coach Mike Wolf, and assistant strength and conditioning coach Jay Merlino.

April worked in Buffalo the last six seasons and previously coached in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, New Orleans and St. Louis during 18 years in the NFL.

"Bobby April has proven himself as one of the top special teams coaches in this league," coach Andy Reid said in a statement Thursday. "I have spoken with many coaches and players who have worked with and played under Bobby directly and they have had nothing but the highest regard for him in terms as a coach and as a person."

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on January 15, 2010, 04:42:43 PM
wow, posted 3 separate times outside of this...  I've pretty much avoided the Eagles section of CF on the advice of my doctor

QuotePer Rotoworld: Free agent Dede Dorsey was among three running backs that worked out for the Eagles this week, according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com.

Power back Dwayne Wright was also part of the workout. It's just another sign that the Eagles are preparing for life after Brian Westbrook. LeSean McCoy is likely to enter 2010 as the feature back and Dorsey would provide an even speedier option on passing downs.

Quote from: KDS on January 17, 2010, 11:18:02 PM
well there is the savior, deedee dorsey. so good he couldnt make the bengals. yes.

Quote from: KDS on January 18, 2010, 12:09:35 AM
i cant even begin to describe the talent of deedee dorsey. for gods sakes he was a 2nd string running back in the ufl. what talent. what skill. what a future. im excited. him and donovan are gonna be such a great tandem. go birds!

QuoteSeahawks sign CFL sack leader
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 14, 2010 8:19 AM ET
We noted early this month that Rick Foley, who led the Canadian Football League in sacks last season, was drawing interest from multiple NFL teams.

Now Foley has signed with the Seattle Seahawks, turning down offers from the Rams and Eagles.

Foley told the Canadian newspaper The Province that he's excited to play for new Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, and he thinks he's a good fit in the Seahawks' defense defence.

"New team, new coach, new defence and new position in their defence," Foley said. "Nobody has an advantage going into camp."

Foley was signed by the Baltimore Ravens in 2006 but never got into a game. He says he's a much better player now than he was then, and based on the evidence from the CFL, he may be right: Last year he was named the best defensive player in the CFL as a British Columbia Lions defensive end.

"The last time I tried I didn't know how to study or even read a playbook," Foley said. "I was naive. I'm a better player now and a lot more professional."

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on February 14, 2010, 04:08:33 PM

QuoteSeahawks sign CFL sack leader
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 14, 2010 8:19 AM ET
We noted early this month that Rick Foley, who led the Canadian Football League in sacks last season, was drawing interest from multiple NFL teams.

Now Foley has signed with the Seattle Seahawks, turning down offers from the Rams and Eagles.

Foley told the Canadian newspaper The Province that he's excited to play for new Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, and he thinks he's a good fit in the Seahawks' defense defence.

"New team, new coach, new defence and new position in their defence," Foley said. "Nobody has an advantage going into camp."

Foley was signed by the Baltimore Ravens in 2006 but never got into a game. He says he's a much better player now than he was then, and based on the evidence from the CFL, he may be right: Last year he was named the best defensive player in the CFL as a British Columbia Lions defensive end.

"The last time I tried I didn't know how to study or even read a playbook," Foley said. "I was naive. I'm a better player now and a lot more professional."

Quote from: General_Failure on February 14, 2010, 08:20:43 PM
They're both correct, depending on what country you're in. I'm concerned about this revolutionary double D they're going to have this year.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on March 02, 2010, 12:13:56 AM
  in other words, total recovery for a torn acl is really more like 15 months. 

QuoteBy Adam Schefter
ESPN

Arizona's eventful offseason will continue this week when the Cardinals release former first-round pick Antrel Rolle, an NFL source said Sunday.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on March 02, 2010, 12:13:56 AM
he tore his acl in late december.  there's almost no way he's ready for the season and if he's on the field in september, then it's only because reid wants to literally get mcnabb killed on the field. 

it takes 9-12 months to recover from acl surgery.  that means that hopefully at that point your knee is strong enough to resume all of your normal activities.  but you still need another couple of months to get back into shape so you can perform those activities around the same level you were prior to getting hurt. 

in other words, total recovery for a torn acl is really more like 15 months. 

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on March 18, 2010, 01:50:34 PM
knew that was gonna happen last year when he tried to do it after Booker got cut and the NFL said no since reebok has already produced #29

Quote from: King Cole on March 18, 2010, 04:40:40 PM
Leonard Weaver says Tapp is a combination of Trent Cole and Dwight Freeney.

Quote from: King Cole on March 18, 2010, 04:40:40 PM
Leonard Weaver says Tapp is a combination of Trent Cole and Dwight Freeney.

Quote from: King Cole on March 18, 2010, 05:32:49 PM
Chalk it up to unTapped potential.

Quote from: ice grillin you on February 25, 2010, 01:04:25 PM
hobbs is nice but i think the signing of bobby april trumps a hobbs signing...not that both cant or shouldnt happen but i think they have plenty of talent on special teams they just needed a coach and now they got probably the best in the business

Quote from: Sgt PSN on October 14, 2010, 02:01:00 PM
I'd laugh at IGY for that but I'd also be laughing at myself........as would pretty much everyone here. 

Although he did fix Rocca. 

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on October 14, 2010, 02:09:12 PM
Did anyone see the play that got Bell traded, on one of the big PR's, Bell just stood there being blocked by the same guy for 6 seconds.  Just horrible, no effort to get off the block. 

Quote from: Rome on October 14, 2010, 05:26:36 PM
Pretty much every player on the :CF banner has gotten injured to one degree or another this year.

Nice job there.

QuoteFormer Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Quinn Pitcock worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles today, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.

The former Colts third-round draft pick returned to the NFL this year with the Seahawks after he retired in July of 2008 after playing in the NFL for one season.

Pitcock played collegiately at Ohio State.

The 6-foot-2, 299-pounder was drafted 98th overall after a solid career with the Buckeyes.

He was a first-team All-American selection and All-Big Ten Conference in 2006.

As a rookie with the Colts in 2007, he recorded 18 tackles and 1 1/2 sacks,

Quote from: Sgt PSN on October 14, 2010, 02:01:00 PM
I'd laugh at IGY for that but I'd also be laughing at myself........as would pretty much everyone here. 

Although he did fix Rocca. 

Quote from: Diomedes on October 20, 2010, 07:33:00 AM
why can't the eagles have a deadly linebacker?

Quote from: ice grillin you on November 06, 2007, 08:11:43 AM
james harrison made more plays last night than any eagle defender has in two years

i made a post about the steelers and how they reload with unbelievable athletes along there front seven and have done so for the last 15 years....i just dont get it...the birds get mark simenou omar gaither and chris gocong...while they pass on athletes every draft...just in the last two drafts they could have had demeco ryans and jon beason...they refuse to do it and it drives me farging crazy

Quote1. When police asked McAfee how much he had to drink, he responded, "a lot, cause I'm drunk."

Quote from: Eagaholic on October 20, 2010, 05:58:46 PM
this link was at the bottom of that story http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Colts-punter-arrested-after-drunken-early-morni?urn=nfl-278540

Maybe Rocca's replacement. Hopefully someone point out the Schuylkill to him when Indy gets into town.

Quote1. When police asked McAfee how much he had to drink, he responded, "a lot, cause I'm drunk."[/quote]

thats hilarious!

Quote from: phillymic2000 on October 20, 2010, 06:50:34 PM

Quote from: Eagaholic on October 20, 2010, 05:58:46 PM
this link was at the bottom of that story http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Colts-punter-arrested-after-drunken-early-morni?urn=nfl-278540

Maybe Rocca's replacement. Hopefully someone point out the Schuylkill to him when Indy gets into town.

Quote1. When police asked McAfee how much he had to drink, he responded, "a lot, cause I'm drunk."[/quote]

thats hilarious!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvvvIm6OhHc&feature=related

Quote"You'll be somewhat fine and then all of a sudden you get that two-minute warning until game time," kicker David Akers said. "Out of nowhere it feels like you have to take a huge dump. It's the anxiety. You think about the people watching, the possibility of you letting your team down. So many things go through your mind. It's why Pepto-Bismol is so popular before the game. I take it all the time."

QuoteIke Reese told of a harrowing experience trying to recover a Brian Westbrook fumble during a punt return against the Patriots.

"Mike Vrabel grabbed my sac," Reese said. "We're all scrambling for the ball and Mike Vrabel had my nuts so hard I was screaming. I didn't even have the ball. He had my shtein in his hands and he's squeezing. We don't wear cups. So I'm dying. Everything is fair game. The pile clears and I see him — now Mike, he's an Ohio guy, and I played against him at Ohio State when I was at Michigan State — and he's smiling and shtein at me. I turned to him and said, 'You fargin' icehole.'"

QuoteYes, acknowledged Reese, despite playing victim to Vrabel, you must do whatever it takes. "You're scrambling for the ball and you get a returner — even if you can't get to the ball — you dive on his back," he said. "Forearm on the back of his neck. Grind him to the ground. I've poked guys in the eyes." Namely Reggie Swinton, a former return man for the Cowboys.

"We were smashing them pretty good and we kicked off and Sheldon Brown blasted him," Reese said. "Everybody's trying to cover the ball. I got Swinton. I'm on top of him. Holding him down. I'm sticking my fingers in his eyes. Pokin'' em in and out."

"Yeah, bitch," he told Swinton, "it's gonna be like this all day with your punk ass."

"Got to do it," Reese continued. "Get him scared. If you get him scared, they're not thinking about securing the football. Get him worried about the hit as opposed to running. I did Tiki Barber like that. He fumbled four times against us. We lost 10 – 7 in the Meadowlands. He killed us. He rushed for, like, 200 yards.

"Anyway, he fumbled a punt return and I remember diving for the ball. He's at the bottom of the pile. So I get the heel of my hand under his face mask and I'm bending the face mask. I'm really bending his neck back — and back. Everything is fair game on the ground and scrambling. He was their starting tailback. You have a chance to hurt him — put him out of there — you do it."

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on October 20, 2010, 07:57:12 PM

QuoteYes, acknowledged Reese, despite playing victim to Vrabel, you must do whatever it takes. "You're scrambling for the ball and you get a returner — even if you can't get to the ball — you dive on his back," he said. "Forearm on the back of his neck. Grind him to the ground. I've poked guys in the eyes." Namely Reggie Swinton, a former return man for the Cowboys.

"We were smashing them pretty good and we kicked off and Sheldon Brown blasted him," Reese said. "Everybody's trying to cover the ball. I got Swinton. I'm on top of him. Holding him down. I'm sticking my fingers in his eyes. Pokin'' em in and out."

"Yeah, bitch," he told Swinton, "it's gonna be like this all day with your punk ass."

"Got to do it," Reese continued. "Get him scared. If you get him scared, they're not thinking about securing the football. Get him worried about the hit as opposed to running. I did Tiki Barber like that. He fumbled four times against us. We lost 10 – 7 in the Meadowlands. He killed us. He rushed for, like, 200 yards.

"Anyway, he fumbled a punt return and I remember diving for the ball. He's at the bottom of the pile. So I get the heel of my hand under his face mask and I'm bending the face mask. I'm really bending his neck back — and back. Everything is fair game on the ground and scrambling. He was their starting tailback. You have a chance to hurt him — put him out of there — you do it."

I remember that Brown hit on Swinton.

Quote from: Magical_Retard on October 20, 2010, 09:20:51 PM
don't think eagles have any more tough guys like that on the team. maybe quentin?

i just know asante isn't grabbing anyones balls at the bottom of a pile

QuoteAfter a slow start, Tapp is starting to make a contribution as a decent pass-rushing tackle in their nickel package. But Clemons already has 5 1/2 sacks with the Seahawks, which is just 1 1/2 sacks fewer than he had in two seasons with the Eagles.

Quote from: FastFreddie on October 29, 2010, 10:57:31 AM
blame Andy.

QuoteThe Eagles are working out cornerbacks Fred Bennett and Joe Burnett, but say they do not intend to sign either one.

The team said the workouts were previously scheduled and the Eagles are just kicking the tires for potential spots in the future.

That means Ellis Hobbs is presumably safe.

QuoteHobbs was not at practice yesterday to see a doctor,

Quotealthough the Eagles said the two are unrelated.

QuoteThe Eagles are working out cornerbacks Fred Bennett and Joe Burnett, but say they do not intend to sign either one.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on November 02, 2010, 08:36:07 PM
Relative? 

Quote from: SunMo on November 05, 2010, 11:33:33 AM
@PriscoCBS Bruce Smith was better than Reggie White


say whaa?

Quote from: SD on November 18, 2010, 09:36:35 AM
Great, not only do I have to get bombarded by their stupid 'Go Green' recycling program every 5 minutes, but now I have to look at a bunch of eye sores in the form of solar panels and wind turbines. Go Environment.

Quote from: SD on November 18, 2010, 09:36:35 AMGreat, not only do I have to get bombarded by their stupid 'Go Green' recycling program every 5 minutes, but now I have to look at a bunch of eye sores in the form of solar panels and wind turbines. Go Environment.

Quote from: ice grillin you on November 18, 2010, 09:48:28 AM
thats farging awesome and i am more proud of being a season ticket holder than i was yesterday which i didnt think was possible

ill say it again how is it possible that a guy as good as lurie can have a man like joe banner run his team

Quote from: Diomedes on November 18, 2010, 10:06:15 AM
You can't really think that.

Quote from: SD on November 18, 2010, 09:49:30 AM
shtein like this makes me miss the Vet.

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on November 19, 2010, 04:19:06 PM
What the hell is that

Quote from: SunMo on November 19, 2010, 04:06:01 PM
(http://lulzimg.com/i8/7e6f5624.png)

Quote from: ice grillin you on November 19, 2010, 07:46:48 PM
yeah its not real....most likely a leak by the nfl to guage public reaction

Quote from: Diomedes on November 20, 2010, 07:27:09 AM
they look like power rangers or starship shocktroopers

completely awesome if you're 5

Quote from: SunMo on November 22, 2010, 09:54:17 AM
so the Giants game thread is closed for some reason....but what a farging night.  the stadium was great and was going crazy on that bullshtein Asante penalty.   lots of giants fans around us, but they were abused accordingly.

Quote from: SD on November 22, 2010, 10:22:29 AM
Was it just me or were the Giants fans mouthier than usual.

Quote from: BigEd76 on November 22, 2010, 11:51:02 AM
Andrea Kremer was on WIP this morning and said the Eagles fans were unexpectedly nice to her last night

Quote from: mussa on November 22, 2010, 10:42:21 AM
I burned a Giants fan's inflatable middle finger he was proudly waving around when getting the icehole chant. He was a prick, so I ripped it off his hand. Then burnt it.

Quote from: reese125 on November 22, 2010, 11:59:18 AM
I love when Al Michaels broke to her for a breaking news up date right after Hobbs left on a cart:

Al: Andrea...what do we have on Ellis Hobbs?
Andrea: Its been reported that Ellis Hobbs has a neck injury. We'll know more in a bit.

Thanks cutie.

Quote from: mussa on November 22, 2010, 10:42:21 AM
I burned a Giants fan's inflatable middle finger he was proudly waving around when getting the icehole chant. He was a prick, so I ripped it off his hand. Then burnt it.

Quote from: Die-Hard on November 22, 2010, 03:10:04 PM

Quote from: mussa on November 22, 2010, 10:42:21 AM
I burned a Giants fan's inflatable middle finger he was proudly waving around when getting the icehole chant. He was a prick, so I ripped it off his hand. Then burnt it.

I gotta be honest..I'm doubting this story a bit

Quote from: SunMo on November 22, 2010, 03:26:39 PM
and i don't think mussa is smart enough to think that up on his own.

Quote from: General_Failure on November 22, 2010, 03:38:26 PM

Quote from: SunMo on November 22, 2010, 03:26:39 PM
and i don't think mussa is smart enough to think that up on his own.

On the other hand, is he capable of creating fire?

Quote from: mussa on November 22, 2010, 04:38:19 PM
I got to the point of being so drunk I'd do anything.......I went over waited til he pulled it out, then ripped it.....He sent over 2 guys ......Then another guy came over......he paid a lot of money for it.  The damage was done.

Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on November 22, 2010, 04:42:29 PM
:-D I am surprised he didn't want to fight you. 

Quote from: Sgt PSN on November 22, 2010, 04:43:41 PM
What mussa is really trying to say:

Quote from: mussa on November 22, 2010, 04:38:19 PM
I got to the point of being so drunk I'd do anything.......I went over waited til he pulled it out, then ripped it.....He sent over 2 guys ......Then another guy came over......he paid a lot of money for it.  The damage was done.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on November 22, 2010, 04:43:41 PM
What mussa is really trying to say:

Quote from: mussa on November 22, 2010, 04:38:19 PM
I got to the point of being so drunk I'd do anything.......I went over waited til he pulled it out, then ripped it.....He sent over 2 guys ......Then another guy came over......he paid a lot of money for it.  The damage was done.

Quote from: Eagaholic on November 24, 2010, 03:48:47 AM
Eagles offense is now #2 in the league in both yards and points per game. Shockingly, they are #3 in rushing yards/game and #9 in passing yards/game.

The D, ranked # 19 in pts/game will have a chance to prove something when they play #1 ranked Chicago.

Anyone know where to find a league run:pass ranking?

Quote from: shorebird on November 24, 2010, 09:51:12 AM
He had two amazing runs in the 4th quarter.

Quote from: ice grillin you on November 24, 2010, 12:36:15 PM
future sos is worthless....the numbers presume that dallas wont continue to turn it around...because if they do the eagles schedule turns really hard and contains exactly one "easy" game left....minnesota

QuoteTexans receiver Andre Johnson has reportedly dodged a bullet from the league office, as the NFL has decided not to suspend Johnson for punching Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan on Sunday.

Quote from: General_Failure on November 29, 2010, 02:51:43 PM
Did he at least get fined for the repeated shots to someone's unprotected head? Jesus farg, NFL.

Quote from: FastFreddie on November 30, 2010, 03:49:28 PM
12/12 vs. Cowboys will remain on SNF.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on December 01, 2010, 12:18:48 AM

Quote from: FastFreddie on November 30, 2010, 03:49:28 PM
12/12 vs. Cowboys will remain on SNF.

As it should. Regardless of how good or bad either team is, it's still the cowboys are still a national draw.

Quote from: SD on December 01, 2010, 10:04:27 AM
If the Bears were playing the Cowboys last Sunday that game stays at 1 and they don't draw those ratings.

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 01, 2010, 07:11:38 AM

Quote from: Sgt PSN on December 01, 2010, 12:18:48 AM

Quote from: FastFreddie on November 30, 2010, 03:49:28 PM
12/12 vs. Cowboys will remain on SNF.

As it should. Regardless of how good or bad either team is, it's still the cowboys are still a national draw.

QuoteAkers Named NFC Special Teams Player Of The Month
It's a special time for David Akers.

On Wednesday, Akers was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for the second straight November. Tomorrow, Akers will set the franchise record for most games played.

In four games this month, Akers was successful in 13 of 14 field goal attempts. He had three games in which he had at least four field goals. Akers was also a perfect 13 of 13 in extra point attempts.

This is the fourth player of the month honor for the NFL's All-Decade kicker. He has also won the Special Teams Player of the Week honor seven times in his illustrious Eagles career.

For the year, Akers is 24 of 29 (82.8 percent) in his field goal attempts and leads the league with 104 points. He is also fourth in the league with a career-high 19 touchbacks. This is the 10th 100-point season of Akers' career and fifth in a row.
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Quote from: Eagaholic on December 02, 2010, 12:19:58 PM
Yeah, lack of RZ tds have been a liability this year they have been somewhat getting away with.

Quote from: Tomahawk on December 02, 2010, 12:56:17 PM
I'm surprised that he's 4th in the league for touchbacks

Quote from: Tomahawk on December 02, 2010, 12:56:17 PM
I'm surprised that he's 4th in the league for touchbacks

QuoteVick has become a true leader for young Eagles

This is the perfect locker room for Vick because this team is so young. There are no cliques, no factions, no divisive forces working against the common good. They're all in this together, and it starts with Vick. Vick calls McCoy, DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin his little brothers, and that family atmosphere is pervasive in the locker room. And that hasn't always been the case around here over the past decade. "It's hard to put in words," McCoy said. "I joke with Mike all the time about in high school, my whole team had his cleats when he was playing in the NFL. Now I'm in the same huddle with him, locker room with him, joking with him, texting him, calling him – I'm a fan of his. I just can't show him too much. "It's the same for me, for Maclin, for DeSean. Us young guys, to be playing with him – I mean, we're excited. We look up to him. I think it works out when you look up to your leader instead of just playing with your leader."

Quote from: MDS on December 06, 2010, 12:39:15 PM
the day i actually read what you losers have to say is the day i buy a menorah

Quote from: Sgt PSN on December 07, 2010, 08:02:58 PM
1. Who the hell is Ryan Phillipe?

2. Why do you have pics of his bedroom?

Quote from: Munson on December 07, 2010, 10:06:49 PM(http://mystuffspace.com/graphic/ryan-phillippe-0.jpg)

QuoteThe Philadelphia Eagles, perhaps reevaluating the depth at three positions on defense, worked out three players on Tuesday, a source confirmed.

LB Steve Octavien, S Daniel Bullocks and CB Cletis Gordon worked out for Philadelphia.

Octavien was waived by the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 4. He also worked out for the Green Bay Packers earlier this season. Octavien, who was signed as an undrafted free agent by Dallas in 2008, saw nearly 250 plays for special teams for the Cowboys last season.

Bullocks, who was originally selected in the second of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, was released by Detroit on Jul. 9. He appeared in 31 games and started 22 for Detroit.

Gordon, who most recently spent time with the Florida Tuskers of the UFL, was originally signed as a rookie free agent in 2006 by the San Diego Chargers. He appeared in 30 games and started one for the Chargers. He appeared in one game for Dallas last season.

Philadelphia has now worked out 22 players this season.

-- Adam Caplan

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 08, 2010, 10:21:19 AM

QuoteThe Philadelphia Eagles, perhaps reevaluating the depth at three positions on defense, worked out three players on Tuesday, a source confirmed.

LB Steve Octavien, S Daniel Bullocks and CB Cletis Gordon worked out for Philadelphia.

Octavien was waived by the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 4. He also worked out for the Green Bay Packers earlier this season. Octavien, who was signed as an undrafted free agent by Dallas in 2008, saw nearly 250 plays for special teams for the Cowboys last season.

Bullocks, who was originally selected in the second of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, was released by Detroit on Jul. 9. He appeared in 31 games and started 22 for Detroit.

Gordon, who most recently spent time with the Florida Tuskers of the UFL, was originally signed as a rookie free agent in 2006 by the San Diego Chargers. He appeared in 30 games and started one for the Chargers. He appeared in one game for Dallas last season.

Philadelphia has now worked out 22 players this season.

-- Adam Caplan

QuoteLess than two years after he was released from prison, Michael Vick's reputation has recovered to such a great extent that he might just be the most popular player in the NFL.

The league revealed today that Vick has 729,838 fan votes for the Pro Bowl, which puts him in first place among all players in the entire league.

Quote from: shorebird on December 08, 2010, 03:27:42 PMfriggen'

Quote from: MDS on December 08, 2010, 03:36:07 PM

Quote from: shorebird on December 08, 2010, 03:27:42 PMfriggen'

what

Quote from: Sgt PSN on December 08, 2010, 04:14:40 PM

Quote from: MDS on December 08, 2010, 03:36:07 PM

Quote from: shorebird on December 08, 2010, 03:27:42 PMfriggen'

what

Was part of Jesus' vernacular when he was pinned to the cross. I beleive his exact words were "this friggin' sucks."

Jesus hated the cuss words.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on December 08, 2010, 04:14:40 PM

Quote from: MDS on December 08, 2010, 03:36:07 PM

Quote from: shorebird on December 08, 2010, 03:27:42 PMfriggen'

what

Was part of Jesus' vernacular when he was pinned to the cross. I beleive his exact words were "this friggin' sucks."

Quote from: Don Ho on December 10, 2010, 12:22:09 PM
I'll never forget when he broke his leg against Cleveland in 1994.  Birds were 7-2 going into the game.  They lost 7 in a row after Evans went down. 

Quote from: FastFreddie on December 10, 2010, 05:41:23 PM
Wasn't he the guy who said "if you need a yard, I'll get you 3... if you need 5 yards, I'll get you 3" ??

QuoteThe Eagles have averaged at least 4.0 yards per carry in all 13 games this season, which is the longest streak in NFL history to start a season.

QuoteThe last time a kicker missed a field goal of 50-plus yards against the Eagles was in 2008, the second-to-last week of the season. Kickers have made four field goals of 50-plus yards against the Eagles this season.

Quote from: General_Failure on December 14, 2010, 11:01:55 AM
Kevin Curtis?

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 14, 2010, 02:09:24 PM
phew

Quote from: SD on December 14, 2010, 02:39:23 PM
Good signing this late in the season. I'd like to see Tapp get some more pt.

Quote from: PhillyGirl on December 16, 2010, 02:10:21 PM
http://www.crossingbroad.com/2010/12/eagles-hit-serious-turbulance-after-cowboys-game.html

LOL McGlynn

Quote from: PhillyGirl on December 16, 2010, 02:10:21 PM
http://www.crossingbroad.com/2010/12/eagles-hit-serious-turbulance-after-cowboys-game.html

LOL McGlynn

QuoteNo truth to the rumor that Andy Reid switching seats is what caused the turbulence.

Quote from: QB Eagles on December 18, 2010, 03:11:54 PM
I see on the CNN website that Anderson Cooper has placed Mike Vick on his "RidicuList" because Vick has the audacity to want a pet dog for his daughters. Cooper then played the shower scene from "Psycho", I guess because that's what Mike Vick is to dogs, or something.

Personally I think it's more ridiculous when a gay celebrity who everyone knows is gay decides to stay in the closet, but to each his own.

Quote from: Die-Hard on December 19, 2010, 12:08:03 AM
liar

QuoteLesBowen
 
injured Eagle Brandon Graham watched game from box of giants co-owner steve tisch. Graham went to Mich w tisch's son alan. Awkward at end.

Quote from: Eagles_Legendz on December 19, 2010, 09:39:15 PM
That would make ATL 13-3, so no, best Eagles can do is the 2 unless you think they can somehow lose to a Carolina team that will be possibly more motivated to lose and lock the 1 slot up than the Falcons will be to win.

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 19, 2010, 09:54:22 PM
i wanna go out with every one of you (cept munson) and do shots....i have never felt like this in my entire life....at the risk of sounding really gay i dont want this nite to end...

Quote from: QB Eagles on December 19, 2010, 10:01:44 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 19, 2010, 09:54:22 PM
i wanna go out with every one of you (cept munson) and do shots....i have never felt like this in my entire life....at the risk of sounding really gay i dont want this nite to end...

I can't stop reading about the game and watching clips. The Eagles basically just A-bombed the Meadowlands. What a week for Philly sports.

Quote from: QB Eagles on December 19, 2010, 10:01:44 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 19, 2010, 09:54:22 PM
i wanna go out with every one of you (cept munson) and do shots....i have never felt like this in my entire life....at the risk of sounding really gay i dont want this nite to end...

I can't stop reading about the game and watching clips. The Eagles basically just A-bombed the Meadowlands. What a week for Philly sports.

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 19, 2010, 10:04:37 PM

Quote from: QB Eagles on December 19, 2010, 10:01:44 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on December 19, 2010, 09:54:22 PM
i wanna go out with every one of you (cept munson) and do shots....i have never felt like this in my entire life....at the risk of sounding really gay i dont want this nite to end...

I can't stop reading about the game and watching clips. The Eagles basically just A-bombed the Meadowlands. What a week for Philly sports.

pti around the horn sage steele tomorrow....its gonna be so awesome...

wow did you just see the costas commentary?