Author: Cody Swartz

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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15 NFL Players With the Most to Prove in 2015

September 3, 2015
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The fact that NFL contracts aren’t guaranteed means even the highest-paid superstars can be cut in the blink of an eye if their performance drops off for even a season. The 15 players on this list vary from established veterans trying to justify their highly-paid contracts to rookies that have so far failed to prove their worth in the league to stars rebounding from serious injuries. Many on the list…

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How Good Can Sam Bradford Be in Chip Kelly’s Offense?

August 31, 2015
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View image | gettyimages.com By now, it’s been enough time to digest Sam Bradford’s performance from Saturday night’s 39-26 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. Bradford was everything Chip Kelly could have hoped for; he completed all 10 of his passing attempts for 121 yards and three touchdowns. Expectations among Philadelphia Eagles fans are soaring through the roof that this offense can compete with Green Bay and Seattle for…

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6 MLB Free Agents Who Will Cash In This Offseason

August 27, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com While it’s been the unofficial year of the rookie sensation in 2015, there are a handful of quality MLB free agents who can expect top-tier free agent deals this offseason. There won’t likely be a $240 million free-agent prize like Albert Pujols or Robinson Cano, but a handful of pitchers could be seeking six-plus year deals worth north of $25 million per year. That’s exciting…

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Podcast #1: SwartzSports Premiere

August 27, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com Join us for the first edition of the SwartzSports podcast, as Cody and Bryn Swartz discuss the Philadelphia Eagles’ recent Week 2 preseason win over the Baltimore Ravens, what to expect next week against the Green Bay Packers, and the 10 most indispensable players on this year’s Eagles. Listen to the podcast HERE.

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Philadelphia Eagles Extend Inside Linebacker Mychal Kendricks

August 25, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a four-year deal with linebacker Mychal Kendricks, one that should conceivably keep him in Philly through the 2019 season. The deal, which was first reported by NFL Media’s Albert Breer, includes $29 million, $16 million of which is guaranteed.  Kendricks, a 2012 second-round draft pick of Andy Reid’s, has endured an offseason full of trade speculation, but he possesses…

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5 Takeaways From Philadelphia Eagles’ Preseason Week 2 Win Over Baltimore

August 23, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com It may be just preseason, but a 40-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens has to have Philadelphia Eagles fans thinking their team can accomplish great things in the 2015 season. The Eagles clicked on all cylinders, rolling up over 475 yards of offense while adding a special teams touchdown en route to a 30-0 third quarter lead. Most importantly, Sam Bradford and DeMarco Murray made…

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