Chip Kelly: Cedric Thornton Playing Best Defense For Philadelphia Eagles

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 […]

Matt Lombardo  •  02 Oct 2013
Bill Davis Affirms Confidence In Eagles Defense, Scheme

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. 

Matt Lombardo  •  01 Oct 2013
Philadelphia Eagles Defense Set For Cat And Mouse Showdown With Peyton Manning

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Davis and his troops must prepare for a cat and mouse game against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos Sunday. Photo PhiladelphiaEagles.com In spite of leading the Denver Broncos to the league's top offense and standing alone as the NFL's leading passer through the first three games of the season, […]

Matt Lombardo  •  26 Sep 2013
Philadelphia Eagles’ Earl Wolff In Line For First NFL Start Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles safety Earl Wolff is in line to make his first NFL start against Peyton Manning. Image via PhiladelphiaEagles.com As far as first career NFL starts go, Earl Wolff couldn't have drawn a more difficult opponent.  Wolff, the Eagles fifth round draft choice out of North Carolina State, could be in line for his […]

Matt Lombardo  •  25 Sep 2013
Philadelphia Eagles Defense Gunning For Peyton Manning

The Eagles defense faces a unique challenge in Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning Sunday. It's a tall order, but the Philadelphia Eagles defense certainly knows who is lining up against them on Sunday afternoon in Denver and are gearing up for a showdown with one of the game's greats.  With Peyton Manning under center for […]

Matt Lombardo  •  25 Sep 2013