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
Sunday Six Pack: Eagles vs. Jaguars

Opening day of the football season brings on that feeling of a new beginning. After a season where the Eagles rallied from a slow 3-5 start to finish 10-6 and host a playoff game, it was a welcome change to the previous years of struggle that ended the Andy Reid era. Year 2 of the […]

Kevin Durso  •  07 Sep 2014
McNabb: Foles not a franchise quarterback

The Eagles had spent years looking for the next Donovan McNabb, the quarterback that was at the helm for winning seasons on end during the Andy Reid era. It appeared in 2013 that Nick Foles emerged as that franchise player. McNabb doesn't think so.

Kevin Durso  •  02 Sep 2014
Ante Up: Eagles prepare for Year 2 of Chip

  #459068251 / gettyimages.com The Philadelphia Eagles season ended on January 4 with a last-second field goal in the Wildcard round of the playoffs. Given the spring and summer in Philadelphia sports, it feels like a decade ago. But the long wait is almost over. The Eagles season-opener is on Sept. 7. The preseason opener […]

Kevin Durso  •  22 Jul 2014
Why Finding The Right Coach Is Important

Coaching in the NFL continues to change. From the Mike Shanahan’s to the Pete Carroll’s, the role of an NFL coach varies with each team. Depending on the construction of a team, each city sets different priorities for the characteristics they are looking for in a coach.

Hal Greenblatt  •  15 Apr 2014
Brian Dawkins Says Leaving Eagles Was Traumatic

Brian Dawkins played in seven Pro Bowls as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and admitted Monday that leaving the organization as a free agent was a "traumatic experience."  Brian Dawkins didn't have much of a choice.  In 2009 on the heels of advancing to the NFC Championship game the previous season, Dawkins was allowed […]

Matt Lombardo  •  14 Jan 2014
Nick Foles: Andy Reid’s Parting Gift To Eagles

If Nick Foles goes on to be the Eagles franchise quarterback and leads them to great things in the future, he will become part of Andy Reid's lasting legacy in Philadelphia. Photo: Philly.com  It's almost fitting that Eagles quarterback Nick Foles and first-year Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid are off to historic starts this […]

Matt Lombardo  •  19 Nov 2013
Patrick Chung Only Sidelined Eagle

Philadelphia Eagles safety Patrick Chung is the only player who missed Tuesday's practice. Photo Courtesy Philly.com  The Philadelphia Eagles came through their three-games in 11 days pressure cooker to start the season about as healthy as can be expected. Chip Kelly's squad returned to the practice fields of the Novacare Complex on Tuesday for the […]

Matt Lombardo  •  24 Sep 2013
Chip Kelly’s Adjustments Will Be Crucial For Philadelphia Eagles

After dropping two of his first three NFL games, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly must right the ship to silence critics, restore confidence with his players.  Needless to say, it's been a rough ten days for Chip Kelly. The first-year Philadelphia Eagles head coach lost more games in four days than he did all of last season […]

Matt Lombardo  •  24 Sep 2013