Articles by Tucker Bagley (213)
Jim Schwartz isn't satisfied. After today's practice, which he described as particularly bad, the Eagles new defensive coordinator was quick to shoot down a lot of the praise that was heaped onto his unit by the media during his press conference. With it being only May and players not wearing pads, Schwartz noted that patience […]
Embed from Getty Images Jim Schwartz is supposed to be a savior. His hiring of defensive coordinator brought more praise from fans and media alike than the hiring of new Eagles head coach Doug Pederson. Not since the passing of Jim Johnson have the Eagles had someone with Schwartz's resume leading their defensive unit. […]
Embed from Getty Images The Eagles are playing the long game, this much we know. Despite some fleeting hope regarding the team's chances at a division title in 2016, the decision to trade up and draft Carson Wentz bought the Eagles' brass some time as they wait for the quarterback of the future to […]
Embed from Getty Images The Eagles will hit the field tomorrow for the first day of OTAs and with a lot of new faces. Thanks to the addition of Jim Schwartz and the implementation of his attacking, 4-3 defensive scheme, the Eagles defense will revert back to a style of play more reminiscent of […]
Embed from Getty Images The pieces are in place. As the Eagles prep to take the field in their first set of OTAs early next week, the roster put together by Howie Roseman and company is more or less complete. Despite changes of both regime and scheme, the Eagles roster didn't experience as much […]
Embed from Getty Images The Eagles made eight selections during the 2016 NFL Draft and a fifth-round pick may have the most impact on the team's success in 2016. With Carson Wentz seemingly heading to the bench for a year of learning and the Eagles lone Day 2 pick, Isaac Seumalo preparing for a […]
Embed from Getty Images The NFL Draft is the most crucial part of the offseason for any team in the league hoping to achieve sustained success. Carson Wentz will forever be considered the deciding factor as to whether the Eagles did a good job this weekend, but the rest of the later round picks […]
Embed from Getty Images Carson Wentz wants to be the best. He doesn't want to be average, or good or great. It doesn't matter if it's football or his schoolwork or even getting his money's worth at a buffet, Wentz wants to be the best at everything, and that competitive spirit is what has […]
Embed from Getty Images It's here. It's finally here. After three months of speculation, two trades involving Top-10 picks and countless rumors, the 2016 NFL Draft will begin with the first round set to kick off at 8 p.m. tonight. Thanks to Howie Roseman's active phone lines, the Eagles will possess the second overall […]
Embed from Getty Images The Eagles have a lot riding on Carson Wentz. Seven picks were surrendered for their potential opportunity to draft the North Dakota State product, but he is by no means a can't-miss prospect. His athleticism and strong arm are tantalizing and it isn't hard to see Doug Pederson sitting in […]