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Patrick Causey

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Articles by Patrick Causey (197)

Eagles Eye View: Reaction to Championship Games with the Birds in Mind

  View image | gettyimages.com Five thoughts on Championship Sunday as it relates to the Eagles. Let's get right to it: 1. Importance of a Good Secondary The two teams playing in the Super Bowl have a lot more in common than most people realize. They have great head coaches, consistent play at quarterback, a […]

Patrick Causey  •  20 Jan 2015
QB Situation Part III: Nick Foles is the Eagles Best Bet for 2015

  View image | gettyimages.com This is the third installment of a three part series analyzing the Eagles quarterback situation. In Part I, I broke down how it is virtually impossible for the Eagles to get Marcus Mariota in the draft. In Part II, we examined the lack of options available in free agency and […]

Patrick Causey  •  18 Jan 2015
BREAKING NEWS (not really): Marcus Mariota Expected to Declare for the NFL Draft

  View image | gettyimages.com   In news that can only be described as shocking if you've lived under a rock for the last year, Heisman trophy winner and National Championship runner up Marcus Mariota has reportedly decided to forgo his senior season to enter the NFL Draft. According to a report by ESPN, the […]

Patrick Causey  •  14 Jan 2015
An Eagles Slant to the National Championship Game

  View image | gettyimages.com   Because everything revolves around our beloved Eagles, here is a quick take on last night’s national championship game through Eagles colored glasses. Marcus Mariota uninspiring Based on my twitter feed, I suspect that this was the first glimpse most Eagles fans got of Mariota. I further suspect they came […]

Patrick Causey  •  13 Jan 2015
The Eagles Quarterback Situation Part II: Free Agency and Trade Options

We are breaking down the Eagles quarterback situation into a three part series. In Part I, I addressed the growing sentiment among Eagles Nation that obtaining Marcus Mariota is both realistic and wise. Check it out here.  If you want to get through that article like I did my high school English class, here’s the cliff […]

Patrick Causey  •  11 Jan 2015
The Eagles are not getting Marcus Mariota: A Look at the Eagles QB Situation, Part 1

  View image | gettyimages.com The quarterback position is going to hang around the Eagles offseason like an anvil. Most people believe that the Eagles lack a true franchise caliber quarterback. These same individuals are concerned that the Eagles are in the proverbial no man’s land – too good to land a top quarterback prospect, […]

Patrick Causey  •  08 Jan 2015
Too much Chip: Lurie Failed to Learn from Past Power Struggles

  View image | gettyimages.com Amid rampant speculation that Chip Kelly wanted to leave the Eagles, Jeffrey Lurie gave him the keys to the franchise. Kelly will not only be the head coach and chief play caller, but he will also be the head of player personnel, charged with overseeing scouting, free agency, and the draft. Lurie said that […]

Patrick Causey  •  07 Jan 2015