The first offseason drama surrounding Eagles running back DeMarco Murray came today when NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport rapoported that the Eagles and Murray could be headed towards a staredown in the next few months. When you look at Rapoport’s report closely, it really doesn’t provide any more information that we didn’t already know. Basically, the Eagles are very unhappy with Murray after his dismal 2015 season and they’re looking…
SwartzSports Super Bowl 50 Discussion – QB Legacies, Matchups, Predictions
Embed from Getty Images Cody and Bryn Swartz preview the upcoming Super Bowl 50 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos, and give their take on Cam, Peyton, the defenses, and what will likely happen. Whose legacy will be affected more by this game, Cam Newton’s or Peyton Manning’s? Cody: Quarterbacks are judged by their rings, so this is probably a bigger legacy game for Peyton Manning…
Highlighting Each of the Remaining Free Agents for the Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles have been active in contract negotiations within the last week, locking up tight ends Zach Ertz and Brent Celek to multi-year deals totalling more than $55 million. They also extended offensive tackle Lane Johnson on a $63 million deal that will pay him more guaranteed money than any right tackle in the NFL. With $12.696 million in remaining cap space, per Spotrac, the Eagles have some very tough…
Should the Philadelphia Eagles Cut Jason Peters After Extending Lane Johnson?
A flurry of signings for the Philadelphia Eagles this week has resulted in extensions for three different players: tight ends Brent Celek and Zach Ertz, and now offensive tackle Lane Johnson. Johnson, 25, signed a six-year deal worth $63 million, including $35.5 million in guaranteed money. His new deal makes him the highest-paid right tackle in the National Football League. This is precisely what the Eagles wanted when they selected…
What If the Philadelphia Eagles Traded Kevin Kolb to the Arizona Cardinals for Patrick Peterson?
Former Eagles president Joe Banner dropped quite a bombshell on the NFL Insiders podcast when he revealed that a blockbuster trade never happened before the 2011 season because of the NFL lockout. Banner said that the Eagles, who actively shopped Kevin Kolb following Michael Vick’s breakout season in 2010, had a deal worked out with Arizona to trade Kolb for the Cardinals’ first-round pick (number five overall), plus the Cardinals’…
Philadelphia Eagles Lock Up Emerging Tight End Zach Ertz to New Five-Year Deal
Embed from Getty Images In an offseason that has already seen the Philadelphia Eagles hire a new head coach and one in which quarterback Sam Bradford is still unsigned, the organization made sure that tight end Zach Ertz will be in Philly for the bulk of his career. Per Adam Schefter, Ertz and the Eagles agreed to a new five-year deal that keeps the tight end around through the…
My Predictions for the 2016 Conference Championship Game Matchups
It’s hard to believe that there are just three games remaining in the NFL season, probably the most intense I have ever witnessed in my life. This weekend’s games feature arguably the four best teams in the game. The Denver Broncos came away with home-field advantage late in the season, and after a quarterback change back to Peyton Manning, will host Tom Brady and the New England Patriots for the right…
Previewing a 4-3 Defense for Philadelphia Eagles Under New Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz
The hiring of former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson as the new head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles certainly didn’t excite a fan base that is still recovering from one of the disappointing seasons in recent history. But the addition of Jim Schwartz as the team’s defensive coordinator is a move that is widely accepted and loved by the majority of the fan base, as it should be. …
Predicting the Divisional Round of the 2016 NFL Postseason, Game by Game
The divisional round of the NFL playoffs is easily the most entertaining round of the postseason. The eight teams remaining are all legit Super Bowl contenders, and non-deserving playoff teams like the Houston Texans and Washington Redskins have already been bounced from the postseason. This weekend’s games all feature a matchup where one quarterback was selected number one overall in the draft and the other won a Super Bowl. They’ve…
Doug Pederson’s Tenure in Philadelphia Will Come Down to Who Plays Quarterback
Embed from Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles have named Doug Pederson as their new head coach, according to a report from The Philadelphia Eagles’ Daily News’ Les Bowen. It’s a surprise move from the organization, and perhaps it’s owner Jeffrey Lurie’s attempt to bring in a low-profile coach after three years with Chip Kelly. Pederson’s ties to Philly perhaps made him the most comfortable choice for Lurie and general…