http://sportsblogs.org/entries.php?team_id=49&date=2008-07-06&start=0 Sports Blogs :: Philadelphia Eagles Daily Entries en-us According to Rob Ellis of 610 WIP, the Phillies are holding a press conference at 1 this afternoon. Ellis says the press conference is reportedly to announce the signing of closer Brad Lidge to a contract extension. Lidge has earned this extension by pitching “lights out” once again this year. This is a great move by [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1265607&src=rss 2008-07-06T09:24:55 We all read the Don McKee article in Sunday’s Inquirer - A McNabb trade (In theory) - and it looks like the national media have all gotten around to reading it as well. You didn’t read the article? McKee commented on a theory that the Eagles would consider trading Donovan McNabb to Chicago for disgruntled [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1263455&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:09:01 Around the Papers Earth to McNabb: You’re not QB for life - MSNBC.com - Michael Ventre Tight End in Tight Spot - Inquirer - Bob Brookover Spikes, Trotter, Join Gocong on first team - Morning Call - Larry O’Rourke Trotter, focused, hungry, not feeling threatened - Daily News - Les Bowen I hope he’s not too hungry, he’s supposed to [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1263456&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:09:01 When it comes to fans of the Philadelphia Eagles, we certainly have our opinions. For instance, you either love Donovan McNabb or you hate him. You either think Andy Reid & Co. are close-minded, or, you admire the discipline they have to stick to their system of evaluating and obtaining talent for the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1263457&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:09:01 Les Bowen pens a great column in today’s Daily News that captures new Birds QB Kevin Kolb’s background as a Texan. The column is a must read. On hunting wild hogs: “The dogs corral ‘em pretty good. When you know it’s your turn, when you get a slot, you go in and you grab [the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1263458&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:09:01 Newest Eagle linebacker has a distinct look about himself. Who does he remind me of? Any other suggestions here? We may have a winner - from Mike G. - Malibu from American Gladiators: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1263459&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:09:01 Plans have been laid for a 75th anniversary celebration for the Philadelphia Eagles. Part of the festivities will include a game played in blue and yellow throwback jerseys from the 1933 Eagles team. You won't want to miss your chance at one of those retro McNabb jerseys! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261666&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:02:59 The Eagles were so close to the title game. Not this year. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261667&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:02:59 The Philadelphia Eagles have chosen the cheerleaders for the 2006 squad and they will be introduced at the Eagles Draft Day Party. I am not very excited that this is the top story on the Eagles official site because there are more pressing matters such as where this team is headed and who the best person to lead it is. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261668&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:02:59 I was reading an article on the Philadelphia Eagles official site that inferred the team we have is as good as our 2004 squad if looked at player by player. It seems that many still have a lot of faith in Donovan McNabb and believe that he will play to his potential in 2006. The disappointing 2005 season was not his fault by a long shot. The root of the offensive failure was the complete lack of pass protection. So I say we beef up that line before we start predicting pla... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261669&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:02:59 I am really concerned about the state of politics in this country. This ports deal is really weighing on my mind. Bush is not telling us anything about why this deal is being made and is hiding his motivations for defying the American people and vetoing legislation that would stop the deal. He has lied to us, in that every time he speaks on the issue he gives a different answer for why he is doing this deal. First it was because we need to support Middle Eastern countries... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261670&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:02:59 The Pro Football Hall of Fame is considering Reggie White for induction into its hallowed halls. The Philadelphia Eagles are very proud and so are fans. Reggie White is definitely one of the greats. I bet he’s got tickets to the Super Bowl this Sunday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261671&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:02:59 Good new for the Eagles. They added depth and a young talent to their offensive line yesterday by singing fifth round draft pick, Scott Young. The rookie guard signed a four year contract and will be getting plenty of reps this off-season. He caught Andy Reid’s eye earlier in the year at the NFL combine with setting a record in the bench press by doing 43 reps of 225 pounds. That is a pretty strong guy. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261672&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:02:59 Tight end L.J. Smith had a rough start and end last season for the Eagles. There was progress through out the season but nothing too spectacular. The reason being for his slow progress was the fact he never fully recovered from his back surgery and had lost a step. Smith even admitted to Fox sports that he wasn’t ready. Well it is a new season and with no T.O. I can bet the tight end will be more involved in the passing game. Maybe this time around he will ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261673&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:02:59 I guess Terrell Owens does need money, and this is no knock on Tony Danza (I personally think Danza is a cool cat), but Terrell Owens recently went on his show. I have actually seen the Tony Danza show and the guy is quite entertaining. I am just curious why Owens always needs to be in the spot light. He is such a drama queen. Danza’s T.V. show is day time television so I don’t even know how many people ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261674&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:02:59 Andy Reid is beginning to forget about Terrell Owens, his attention and the rest of the coaching staff’s attention his now being drawn towards rookie wide receiver Reggie Brown. Brown is making leaps and breaking boundaries in mini-camps. He is also picking up the West Coast offense very well, which is something most rookies receivers under Andy Reid have a hard time doing. I think this one will be an exception to the rule. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261675&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:02:59 Looking around the league I noticed that the Philadelphia Eagles have probably the best safety tandem in the league. With Brian Dawkins returning to his free safety position and Mike Lewis at strong safety, opposing teams are probably drawing up a game plan to stay away from the deep middle or the middle zone in general. Not that my opinion counts in the NFL but I would have to grade this tandem with an A-. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1261676&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:02:59 I remarked to my wife before Super Bowl XLI began: “I hope we don’t have a blow-out.” My mind harkened back to the lop-sided Super Bowls of the 1980s, when the New York Giants humiliated the Denver Broncos 39-20 in Super Bowl XXI, when the Washington Redskins defeated the Broncos 42-10 in Super Bowl XXII, when the San Francisco 49ers annihilated the … well, Broncos 55-10 in Super Bowl XXIV. This game, with the Bears conservative offense, had the capacity to be as dull and predictable... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1260980&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:01:01 So Super Bowl XLI is this weekend, pitting two very unlikely teams against one another. The Chicago Bears, an offensively inept team that struggled badly at various moments in the NFL season, are playing the Indianapolis Colts, a team that seemed sunk when it fell behind the New England Patriots 21-3 in the AFC title game, but whom nevertheless rallied from the 18-point deficit and won 38-34 in dramatic fashion. I can’t say that I am impressed by either team. The Bears especially seemed to ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1260981&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:01:01 As I watched the seconds bleed off the clock on the Eagles 27-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Saturday night I began to ruminate on the Eagles season. Over the last few seasons we’ve been able to unequivicably state that a season was a success or a failure. 2001? Big success. The Eagles went to the NFC title game and nearly upset the mighty St. Louis Rams. 2003? Failure. The Eagles should have beaten the Carolina Panthers in their ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1260982&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:01:01 It was a grudge match, it was a dog fight, it was everything you’d expect an NFC East football game would be. In the end, the Philadelphia Eagles were tougher, grittier, nastier than their enemy. That is the reason why the Eagles defeated the New York Giants 23-20 yesterday in a game that cause me to shout: “Come on!!!!” about thirty times at the television. A few thoughts: The MVP of the Eagles win was Brian Westbrook. Twenty carries, 141 yards and a TD. Westbrook didn�... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1260983&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:01:01 Well, I just got back from New Year’s break and I haven’t a whole lot of thoughts at the moment on the Phillies ... or the Eagles right now. Today’s post will just be a stream-of-consciousness thing … -I went to Sunday’s Eagles – Falcons game at the Linc. Despite the Eagles first-teamers being removed once the Lions clinched the NFC East for the Birds with their miraculous 39-31 win over the Cowboys, I had a terrific time (first ever time at the Linc) and I got to see... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1260984&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:01:01 Just a quick word on the Eagles game today …. What a commanding performance by the Eagles. It was one of those games where you’d have to say that the Eagles simply took it straight to the Cowboys and hammered them into submission. The Gauntlet, the impenetrable path of three consecutive games road against NFC East foes that people forecast in the preseason would be the Eagles sternest test and their likely undoing, turned into the best part of the season for the Birds. At 9-6 ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1260985&src=rss 2008-07-06T00:01:01