Month: September 2015

Why Chip Kelly Should Have Gone for 4th Down in Week 1 Against Atlanta Falcons

September 16, 2015
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View image | gettyimages.com You couldn’t have scripted a more perfect scenario for new Eagles running back DeMarco Murray late in the fourth quarter of the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.  Trailing 24-23, the Eagles faced a 4th and 1 from Atlanta’s 26-yard-line with just under three minutes remaining. A 44-yard field goal try was a possibility, but given kicker Cody Parkey’s disappointing preseason and minor groin injury, running…

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Who’s to Blame for Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 1 Loss to Atlanta Falcons?

September 15, 2015
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View image | gettyimages.com Few Week 1 games in Philadelphia Eagles history have had the hype of this Monday Night Football matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, as Chip Kelly’s offseason of change was going to be on display before a national audience.   The end result was a massive disappoint for Eagles fans though, as the team went down early, built a lead amidst a furious comeback, temporarily lost the…

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10 Takeaways From Week 1 of the 2015 NFL Season

September 14, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com   1 – Marcus Mariota shines; Jameis Winston not so much You couldn’t have scripted a better debut for Marcus Mariota in Tennessee. And you’d have a hard time scripting a worse start for Jameis Winston in Tampa Bay, as his first pass was returned for an interception touchdown. In the much-anticipated top-two draft pick showdown, the former Heisman winner, Mariota, threw four touchdowns against…

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5 Key Matchups to Watch in Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 1 Game Against Atlanta Falcons

September 14, 2015
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View image | gettyimages.com The much-anticipated start to the 2015 Philadelphia Eagles’ season kicks off with a road contest at the Atlanta Falcons. Chip Kelly’s offseason moves received quite the attention, and he’ll be unveiling a handful of new players in Sam Bradford, DeMarco Murray, Nelson Agholor and Byron Maxwell. It’s safe to say the success of the Eagles this year rests on the health of Bradford. After all, the…

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SwartzSports Podcast #5: 2015 Eagles Preview

September 11, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com   In the fifth SwartzSports podcast, Cody and Bryn Swartz discuss their high expectations for the 2015 season, as well as how important Chip Kelly is to the success of the Eagles’ new-look offense.  They also break down the Eagles-Falcons game on Monday Night Football in Week 1, position by position, while coming to the conclusion that this is a game the Eagles should win…

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SwartzSports Podcast #4: Complete 2015 NFL Preview

September 10, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com   Join us for the fourth edition of the SwartzSports podcast, as Bryn and Cody Swartz break down their complete NFL predictions for the 2015 season: complete team standings, playoff projections, and every award imaginable.  You can listen to the podcast by clicking HERE (and yes, we plan to move this to iTunes as soon as possible).   

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50 Predictions for the 2015 NFL Season

September 7, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com Part of the fun of the National Football League is making predictions and checking back at season’s end to see what was correct and what was drastically wrong. This is my fifth such year of doing these lists. Click below to see previous lists. 2011: 50 NFL Predictions 2012: 50 NFL Predictions 2013: 50 NFL Predictions 2014: 40 NFL Predictions I have had my fair…

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Podcast #3: SwartzSports on Eagles 53-Man Roster, Tim Tebow, Kam Chancellor, 2014 Draft

September 7, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com   Join us for the third edition of the SwartzSports podcast, as Cody and Bryn Swartz discuss the new 53-man roster for the Philadelphia Eagles, including the surprising release of former Heisman quarterback Tim Tebow. Also discussed will be the Kam Chancellor rumors and whether it would be worth it for the Eagles to give up a first-round pick for Seattle’s All-Pro Safety.  The podcast…

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Should Philadelphia Eagles Trade First-Round Pick for Safety Kam Chancellor?

September 6, 2015
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View image | gettyimages.com For much of the offseason, Seattle’s three-time Pro Bowl safety Kam Chancellor has been demanding a new contract. Just a week from Week 1 kickoff, it sounds as though two things are for certain: Kam Chancelor is serious about holding out, even if it goes into the regular season. The Seahawks believe he won’t cave, and thus are shopping him around.   Rumblings among NFL execs…

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Expect Trey Burton to Be a Solid Contributor for 2015 Philadelphia Eagles

September 5, 2015
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View image | gettyimages.com With Chip Kelly finalizing his 53-man roster in lieu of Saturday’s deadline, it’s no surprise that Trey Burton has secured the third tight end spot behind Brent Celek and Zach Ertz. A former 2014 undrafted free agent out of the University of Florida, Burton should have a bright and promising future with the Philadelphia Eagles, largely due to his sheer athleticism and the versatility he has…

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