Eagles Offseason Preview: Running Backs

Embed from Getty Images   NFL free agency opens up on March 15 and with it, the 2016 NFL season begins. From now until then, I'll take a look at what to expect at each position. I've already covered the offensive line, tight ends and wide receivers. Up today: running backs. 

Tucker Bagley  •  18 Feb 2016
Chip Kelly’s power struggle cost him job

Embed from Getty Images   When the Eagles were knocked out of contention for the second straight season by the Washington Redskins in Week 16 on Saturday night, Chip Kelly was asked about how much responsibility he shouldered for it. The Eagles coach and first-year GM shouldered it all. "One hundred percent," Kelly said. "That's […]

Kevin Durso  •  29 Dec 2015
Eagles fire head coach Chip Kelly

Embed from Getty Images   In a bit of a shocker, the Philadelphia Eagles have parted ways with head coach Chip Kelly. The move is surprising, mainly because the Eagles still have one more game to play. But, with three seasons in and no playoff appearances since his opening season, it appears that Eagles ownership […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  29 Dec 2015
Weekly Report Card: Eagles show improvement is needed

Embed from Getty Images   Well, here we are again, looking at another humiliating loss for Chip Kelly's bunch. The Eagles showed very little in a 40-17 loss at the hands of the Cardinals. The Cardinals clinched the NFC West as a result. The Eagles meanwhile took a two-week span of improvement and a chance […]

Kevin Durso  •  21 Dec 2015
Postgame Perspective: Eagles flaws apparent again in rout by Cardinals

Embed from Getty Images   Mathematically and technically, it's not over. But it sure feels that way. After watching the Redskins cruise to victory against Buffalo, after watching the Cardinals put a beating reminiscent to the three-game losing streak that was snapped by a win in New England — a win that will now look […]

Kevin Durso  •  20 Dec 2015
Eagles dominated by Cardinals, fall to 2nd in NFC East

Embed from Getty Images   The Eagles had gone the previous two weeks playing strong football. They were smarter and smarter and started to show confidence as a football team. Week 15 featured shades of the three-game losing streak that ultimately has them in the position they will be on Saturday night. A 40-17 loss […]

Kevin Durso  •  20 Dec 2015
Postgame Perspective: In control of destiny, Eagles stay on right track

Embed from Getty Images   Two weeks ago, when the Eagles had dropped to 4-7 and had impending doom staring them in the face — the New England game of Week 13 — did anyone think a division title was possible? It continues to be a growing possibility. The Eagles stunning win in New England […]

Kevin Durso  •  13 Dec 2015
Eagles hang on to defeat Bills

Embed from Getty Images   At this stage of the season, every game is a must-win for the Eagles. And for the second straight week, credit the defense for sealing a crucial victory. The Eagles kicked two field goals in the second half as the offense was shut down by Rex Ryan's Bills. But a […]

Kevin Durso  •  13 Dec 2015
Report: Eagles considered benching DeMarco Murray, usage Sunday unknown

Embed from Getty Images   The Eagles have decided to dress four running backs for Sunday's game against the Bills, but that was almost not the case. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Eagles considered benching DeMarco Murray in light of his "meeting" with owner Jeffrey Lurie.

Kevin Durso  •  13 Dec 2015