Articles by Matt Lombardo (328)
Behind the league's leading rusher LeSean McCoy the Philadelphia Eagles could end the weekend in first place with a win over the New York Giants combined with a Dallas Cowboys loss. Photo courtesy Sports Illustrated. Believe it or not, by the end of the weekend the Philadelphia Eagles could be in first place atop the […]
Getting off the field on third down has been one of the biggest issues for the Philadelphia Eagles defense and will be critical Sunday against the New York Giants. Photo courtesy Delaware Online. Much has been made about where blame lies for the Philadelphia Eagles three-game skid since a dynamic opening night win over the Washington […]
Eagles rookie Earl Wolff could be in line for his second consecutive start with Patrick Chung limited in practice all week with a shoulder injury. Image Courtesy: Philly.com Heading into their second NFC east matchup of the season and a pivotal showdown with the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles may once again be forced […]
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly responded Thursday to speculation earlier this week that USC may have him near the top of their wish list to replace fired Lane Kiffin. Earlier this week, Gil Brandt of NFL.com haphazardly linked Chip Kelly to the USC head coaching job that became open over the weekend when the […]
One of the elements Eagles head coach Chip Kelly focuses on most is sports science and so far it has paid off for his team. Beyond the high octane offense the most discussed facet of Chip Kelly's hiring as Philadelphia Eagles head coach was the sports science aspects he was bringing to the NFL. Through four games, it appears […]
Michael Vick has been inconsistent in the last three weeks and due to the overall struggles of the offense, it may be time for Chip Kelly to consider pulling the plug on the Michael Vick Experience. Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly, offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur and Michael Vick's teammates will sing a familiar chorus […]
Chip Kelly said defensive lineman Cedric Thornton is playing the best defense for the Eagles so far this season. Image Courtesy: Zimbio.com On a defense that is ranked 32nd in the National Football League, it's difficult to find silver linings. However, the team's dismal performance through the first quarter of the season did not stop […]
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Brandon Boykin suffered a shoulder contusion Sunday and was limited in practice Wednesday at the Novacare Complex. The Philadelphia Eagles already depleted secondary was dealt another blow Wednesday. Head coach Chip Kelly announced that cornerback Brandon Boykin would be limited in practice while dealing with a shoulder contusion.
Michael Vick and the Eagles offense were brilliant in the season opener against the Redskins. Since then the offensive results have been uninspiring. Photo courtesy: Washington Post Chip Kelly and the 2013 Philadelphia Eagles took the National Football League by storm on September 9th in the season opener against the Washington Redskins. In the first […]
Despite overseeing the NFL's worst statistical defense, Bill Davis remains confident in his scheme as well as his personnel. Photo courtesy: Philly.com Popular opinion is that the Philadelphia Eagles defensive personnel is better suited to run a 4-3 scheme. First-year defensive coordinator Bill Davis Jr. doesn't agree.