Posts Tagged ‘ Philadelphia Eagles ’

Eagles Preseason Monday Morning After Pill – Jacksonville

August 16, 2010
By Kevin O'Connor
Eagles Preseason Monday Morning After Pill – Jacksonville

For the first time in years, the Philadelphia Eagles enter the preseason with a new starting quarterback and a new identity. Let's check out how they look after their first preseason game against Jacksonville.
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Vick Saga Might Bring Garcia Back to the Eagles’ Nest

July 5, 2010
By Jason Branch
Vick Saga Might Bring Garcia Back to the Eagles’ Nest

Legal trouble has found Michael Vick yet again, and Jack thinks that the Eagles should think about resigning Jeff Garcia to replace him. Find out for yourself if Garcia can recapture the magic of 2006.
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Mid-Year Philadelphia Sports Power Ranking

July 2, 2010
By Kevin O'Connor
Mid-Year Philadelphia Sports Power Ranking

We're halfway through 2010, so it's time to check in for a progress report on the four major professional sports teams in Philadelphia. The Phillies are at the top of the ladder but have the Flyers gained on the Eagles? And how far away are the Sixers from the rest of the pack?
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Brushing Away a Decade of ‘Close, but No Cigar’

June 26, 2010
By Jason Branch

In light of the Lakers' revenge against the team that was once coached by Red Auerbach, the man known for lighting up a cigar when victory was in hand (hence the saying, "Close, but no cigar"), I think now is as good a time as any to reflect upon a pain that has tormented...
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Eagles Get Shady on the Ground in SNF Win

November 22, 2009
By Kevin O'Connor

"When will LeSean McCoy stop carrying the football like L.J. Smith?" Those were my exact words to the Phoenix when Shady McCoy fumbled early in the fourth quarter as the Eagles looked headed towards another mind-numbing loss. Ah, but they must play the full four quarters to finish a game. Good thing too because...
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NFL Morning After Pill (Friday Edition)

September 11, 2009
By Kevin O'Connor

What a way to start the season -- overtime in Pittsburgh! Here are some quick thoughts on last night's 13-10 victory for the Steelers.
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Prescription For The Eagles Injury Bug

August 10, 2009
By Kevin O'Connor

With starting middle linebacker Stewart Bradley and rookie tight end Cornelius Ingram out for the season with ACLs (as Al Michaels would say), backup QB Kevin Kolb and star defensive end Trent Cole each were carted off the field this morning with injuries. Everyone’s training camp hero, wide receiver DeSean Jackson, returned to practice today...
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Does Jack Know Mock Drafts?

April 24, 2009
By Jason Branch

Jack of All Sports tackles the NFL draft with his own unique spin. Let's see if the man who predicted the Madden '10 Cover can go for two correct NFL offseason predictions in a row in Taking Back Sports' ongoing NFL Mock Draft competition.
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Strike-Anywhere Sports Journalism

April 4, 2009
By Kevin O'Connor

I have officially had enough. If a sports fan uproar is like a wildfire, then the media provide the lighter fluid and matches. The only problem: They take zero responsibility for that.
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