After signing a new contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, the quarterback stood before reporters knowing he had something to prove to his new coach. Last season he passed for 17 touchdowns, threw 20 interceptions and had a 70.2 QB rating, making the terms of the new contract a bit puzzling. But the veteran spoke to the media with conviction. “I’ve got tremendous faith in my ability,” he said. “I expect to be there opening day. But I’ve got to do that on the field. It’s not going to …
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Can Chip Kelly Take the Eagles & the Fanbase Into the Next Era?
Having gone to Eagles games since 1978, I can say with full confidence that this is the most exciting off-season since Hurricane Buddy blew into town. Chip Kelly has a rather large task in front of him. He has to change the mindset of a fan base that has been beaten into submission by the Andy Reid Era. For 14 seasons we were subjected to a weekly demonstration of trying to fit Square Pegs into Round Holes.
Since taking over in January, Chip, and his offense that he employed at Oregon, has been scrutinized, and put under the microscope by every analyst, talk show host, columnist, and bar patron in Eagles Nation. ‘How can he …
2013 NFL Draft Recap: The Philadelphia Eagles
No draft since 1999 has brought such hype and expectation to the Philadelphia Eagles. Chip Kelly, Howie Roseman, and Tom Gamble took the reins of the Eagles organization, and laid the framework for the Chip Kelly era in the draft. Prior to the draft, the Birds’ team needs were vast at : OL, CB, S, DE, TE, DT, and LB respectively. Through the draft, Kelly and his staff picked out diamonds in the rough in seemingly each of the six rounds they drafted in while addressing many of the team’s needs and finding great value with each selection.
The first round of the draft was very eventful for the Eagles, as Chip …
Eagles Draft Day Rumors: Trade & Likely Pick
According to a front office member of a NFL team the Philadelphia Eagles have been busy working the phones in the last few days into today about moving back out of the #4 spot. The teams they’ve contacted start with the 5th pick Detroit Lions and as far back as Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. Talking with teams that far back in the draft means they’re looking for an accumulation of picks not only in this draft but the 2014 NFL Draft.
It’s not expected any team 5-8 (Detroit, Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals & Buffalo Bills) will want to pay the price to swap with the Eagles …
Chip Kelly’s Pre-Draft Watch List; Getting to Know Some Potential Draftees
The time between free agency and the NFL draft is the slowest portion of the NFL off-season. The free agent pool has been depleted, new rules implemented (sorry Marshawn), new logos created (looking good Miami), playbooks explored and re-written, all that is left is the final piece of the NFL personnel puzzle: the NFL draft. The Philadelphia Eagles will draft fourth overall in this year’s draft, and have eight other selections in addition. The Eagles have draft picks in each of the first five rounds, and four selections in the final round of the draft. With much help needed on the roster, and an …
Will The Eagles Draft Geno Smith?
With the NFL draft just a month away, there has been a ton of discussion about what the Eagles should do with their first round pick. Some believe they should use it on a defensive player. Others feel that drafting the best player available is the best course. Still others think trading down and turning one pick into two picks is the best option. Each of these prospective draft strategies, which have been spouted for months now, hold merit.
In recent weeks, however, a new possibility has arisen.
Since the Eagles worked out West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith in mid-March, speculation about the …
Michael Vick Gets Restructured Contract from Eagles
Chip Kelly has finally made a move with Michael Vick. To many fans displeasure, the Eagles have re-structured Vick’s contract and will not be releasing him for now. Many fans have been hoping that Vick would be released and Nick Foles would be Kelly’s guy under center to start the 2013 season. It could still happen, but is not likely. It has not been guaranteed that Vick will start and he will most likely have to compete against Foles.
Vick’s deal is basically a one year deal were he could make up to 10 million. This may seem high but it cuts out …
Eagles Interview Bradley for 2nd Time + New OC?
Today the Philadelphia Eagles front office staff is meeting with the Seattle Seahawks Defensive Coordinator Gus Bradley for the second time in hopes of hiring him as the new Head Coach. Bradley met with the Eagles once already and flew into Philadelphia today to sit down for a follow-up interview. Bradley is scheduled to interview with the Jacksonville Jaguars in regards to their opening tomorrow if terms are not agreed upon today.
It’s also being reported that with Ken Wisenhunt being interviewed the other day by the Eagles brass that he was not only being interviewed for a possible Head Coaching position but as a possible Offensive Coordinator. Wisenhunt …
Examining The Eagles Coaching Landscape Going Forward
It’s been a week since Andy Reid was relieved of his duties as Eagles head coach and the rumors about who will replace the long-time Philadelphia staple are flying at an impressive rate.
From all corners of the football map, potential replacements have come forth. While the decision about who will be Reid’s successor is unarguably the most important decision Jeffrey Lurie will make since–well, since he hired Reid, and therefore deserves the utmost of consideration, this is a time of rapid movement for team’s in search of a new coach.
Because teams are scrambling to find their new head coach–two of the five teams with vacancies have already made hires. More …
Failure To Replace Key Personnel Led To Andy Reid’s Downfall
The reality of the situation still hasn’t set in.
Truth is, it’ll probably be months before this one exits the realm of surreality. The realization that, after fourteen years, Andy Reid will not be standing on the Eagles sideline is one that will come slowly for fans. For me, it probably won’t truly set in until 2013′s season opener. Sure, we’ll see the press conference announcing the new head coach, we’ll see the draft and we’ll see him during training camp. But it’ll take a regular season game for it to feel like an actuality.
Fourteen years is a longtime. In the sports world, it’s practically a lifetime.
While many are already looking ahead, speculating on who will man the helm next, I think Reid’s tenure in Philadelphia …
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