LeSean McCoy Confident Heading Into Showdown With Denver Broncos

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy figures to be a crucial element of Chip Kelly's gameplan to counteract Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.  LeSean McCoy may not be a betting man, but if he were he'd be throwing money down on himself and his teammates this weekend in their showdown with Peyton Manning and […]

Matt Lombardo  •  26 Sep 2013
Random Thoughts: By Phil Allen

The scoreboard operator at Sports Authority Field may be in for a long afternoon Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles take on Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.  What were you thinking as you watched Monday Night Football? Were you envious of the Mile High citizenry that stand poised collectively on the precipice of the Super Bowl? […]

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
Eagles Front Seven Critical Against Peyton Manning, Broncos

Defensive tackle Isaac Sopoaga and his defensive line teammates will be crucial to the Eagles success against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos Sunday. Image courtesy Philadelphiaeagles.com  Amidst all the uncertainty that surrounded the Philadelphia Eagles 26-16 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last Thursday night, one thing was certain. They had a nine day […]

Andrew Albert  •  25 Sep 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
Philadelphia Eagles’ Chip Kelly Not Concerned With Altitude against Denver Broncos

The altitude at Denver's Sports Authority Field is the least of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly's concerns as he builds his game plan for Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. Photo courtesy ESPN. Outside of how exactly the Philadelphia Eagles hope to contain Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos offense, the biggest issue facing […]

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
Philadelphia Eagles Thursday Nightmare Raises Old Michael Vick Questions

Image via SBNation Performances like last night's certainly qualify as the worst nightmare scenario of having Michael Vick as starting quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles.  Vick completed 13-30 passing for 201 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions and a fumble in a performance that was nowhere near as proficent as his numbers indicated. After a peerless […]

Matt Lombardo  •  20 Sep 2013