As training camp has begun we finally get to see competition take center stage as the Eagles looked to continue to shape their roster before the opening day matchup against Washington. With new faces at a multitude of positions, this is supposed to be the time where players earn their stripes for lack of better terms. However, let’s talk about …
Historic Sports Boycotts Turn America’s Attention to Racial Injustice In an unprecedented move last night, four major sports leagues joined in boycotting sports while demanding justice for Jacob Blake. What began as a protest by the Milwaukee Bucks set in motion a nation-wide boycott by the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB. Today the NHL joined in the movement, with its …
The Eagles recently had their first padded practice of training camp, as the players were able to get their feet wet in terms of contact football for the first time since the playoff loss to the Seahawks back in January. After a long off-season of virtual contact, players and coaches are finally allowed back into the Novacare Complex, in efforts …
The city of Philadelphia is one that is largely considered a blue-collared city that fights to earn respect. That same mantra has bled over into what Eagles fans want on the defensive side of the football. Since Jim Schwartz took the mantle of defensive coordinator in 2016, Schwartz has constructed a defense that has become one of the best-known units …
The Eagles open 2020 tied with the Cowboys as favorites to win the East. With the schedule released, let’s take a look at what matchups pave the way to the postseason. Week 1: @ Washington Redskins Preview: The Eagles open against the division rival Washington team for the second time in three years. Washington will be led by sophomore Dwayne …
Slowly but surely, Howie Roseman has delivered on his promise to “shake the league up”. He’s dumped most of the team’s oldest players and acquired new, young talent. The average age of all of his newly acquired assets comes out to 27 years old, a number you want to see for a team set to compete for a championship for …
“I knew that Philly wanted me and was trying to get me last year. I was looking forward to coming. I was pretty excited. It was only a matter of time until it happened. I’m glad it happened. I’m ready.” The Philadelphia Eagles certainly made a splash this Free Agency when the team traded for Darius “Big Play” Slay. The …
The former Lion brings CB1 value to a team desperate for secondary help. The Eagles announced this morning that they have traded two 2020 draft picks to the Detroit Lions for CB Darius Slay. The 29-year-old defensive backfills an enormous need for the Eagles. The trade cost Philadelphia 3rd and 5th round picks (No. 85 and No. 166 overall) in …
Over the last three seasons, the Eagles have played an active role in the trade market. In 2017, the team shipped a fourth-round pick away to the Dolphins to acquire Jay Ajayi. This move was key in helping the team win the Super Bowl. In 2018, the Eagles traded away a third-round pick for wide receiver Golden Tate. Unlike the …
Heartbreaks are tough but you have to move on. With the Lions coming to the Linc this Sunday, there’s no time to dwell on last week. Kickoff is at 1 P.M. on Fox and without a doubt, the Eagles are heavy favorites. Vegas has currently set the betting line to -6.5, but as always, it is subject to change. The …
