Philadelphia Eagles

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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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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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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Breaking Down the Roster for the 2015 Philadelphia Eagles

September 5, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com   Following a slew of roster cuts in the last several days, the Philadelphia Eagles have their 53-man roster finalized. Well, actually, it’s only at 52, following the surprise release of quarterback Tim Tebow. Chip Kelly has already said the Eagles will be adding a third quarterback from those released around the league, which includes veteran names like Matt Flynn and Christian Ponder.  As of…

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Philadelphia Eagles Release QB Tim Tebow

September 5, 2015
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View image | gettyimages.com The Philadelphia Eagles released quarterback Tim Tebow on the day of their final roster cuts. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Eagles released QB Tim Tebow, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2015 Tebow had seemingly earned a roster spot last night when the Eagles traded Matt Barkley to the Arizona Cardinals for a conditional seventh-round draft pick. Now the Eagles…

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Eagles Trade QB Matt Barkley to Arizona Cardinals; Tim Tebow On Team?

September 4, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com   The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly traded third-string quarterback Matt Barkley to the Arizona Cardinals for a conditional seventh-round draft pick. The Eagles will earn a sixth-round pick if Barkley is on the Cardinals’ roster for at least six games in the 2015 season, per NFL Network’s insider Ian Rapoport. Barkley, who was unimpressive throughout training camp and the preseason, ends his three-year Eagles career…

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Should 2015 Eagles’ Preseason Dominance Mean Anything?

September 2, 2015
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  View image | gettyimages.com   If there was an award handed out to the best preseason team, the Philadelphia Eagles would win this year’s award unanimously. That’s terrific. It also means absolutely nothing, considering every NFL game played in the month of August (and early September) will quickly be forgotten as soon as the Eagles travel to Atlanta in the real season opener. The big question, however, is whether…

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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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