Al Thompson
In case you weren’t sure, NFL coaches Do not game plan for preseason games. When someone asked a verson of that question on Tuesday after practice, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson couldn’t resist. “We play the Steelers. Kickoff is, I believe, at 7:00 o’clock,” said Pederson, getting a chuckle out of the heat-soaked media. “We’re […]
8 Aug 18 - Eagles, Football, Football Training, NFC East, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »
Al Thompson
Running back Donnel Pumphrey was a lost soul his rookie year. The speedster out of San Diego State was drafted in the fourth round to take over role of veteran Darren Sproles who had been a terror out the backfield and as a kick returner. Like Sproles, Pumphrey is tiny, listed at 5-foot-9, 176 pounds. […]
6 Aug 18 - Eagles, Football, Football Training, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »
Al Thompson
This Saturday former Eagles All Pro safety Brian Dawkins will receive football’s ultimate honor..he will be inducted into the 2018 Class of Pro Football’s Hall of Fame. Dawkins was selected in the second round of the 1996 draft and made nine Pro Bowls during his 16-year career 13 in and Eagles uniform. Dawkins is still […]
3 Aug 18 - Eagles, Football, Football Training, Giants, NFC East, NFL - No CommentsRead More »
Al Thompson
Rookies and younger players find ways to impress Eagles coaches even when playing real football isn’t allowed. Those are the kinds of challenges rookies, plus second- and third-year players face trying to get the attention of coaches and improve their chances of making the team.
20 Jul 18 - College football, Eagles, Football, Football Training, High School Football, NFC East, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »
Brian Baldinger
On December 10th, 2017 Carson Wentz tossed his 33rd TD pass of the season to Alshon Jeffrey to take the lead over the LA Rams in the LA Colosseum. Unbeknownst to most people watching that day, he tossed the Eagles record-setting TD passes on a torn ACL injured four plays prior to that throw. Equally […]
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Al Thompson
It is a story many find hard to believe, but it’s true. There are no problems at all in the Eagles quarterback room….none. People keep picking and prodding, but neither Carson Wentz or Nick Foles is having any of it. Having said that, there are plenty of reasons to believe there would be. In 2017, […]
19 Jun 18 - College football, Eagles, Football, Football Training, NFC East, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »
Ashley Shafer
Hello Eagles Nation! Welcome to the dog days of summer! The good news is the Eagles are Super Bowl Champions! I find a way to remind myself of our victory at least once or twice a day. The amazing thing about winning the Super Bowl, which we are all still experiencing for the first time, […]
1 Jun 18 - Eagles, Football, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »
Al Thompson
A Canadian based group looks to come up with intelligence quiz that will replace the fabled Wonderlic Test – Offensive linemen from the Soul and Eagles chime in on the test that rates their positions the smartest in football.
1 Jun 18 - AFL, Arena Football League, College football, Eagles, Football, Football Training, Giants, High School Football, NFL, Penn State, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Soul - No CommentsRead More »
Al Thompson
The NFL will never stop expanding its reach to look for talent that may have slipped through the cracks.
Like most teams, the Eagles expanded their rookie mini-camp to include 24 tryout players who are at NovaCare practicing along with draft picks and undrafted free agents to for a shot at a training camp spot.
Most are not expected to move on past Sunday, but it is certainly worth a shot.
The Eagles brought in some locals including wide receiver Tim Wilson from Wayne, PA.
Wilson played for Tom Ryan at Radnor High School then for East Stroudsburg University.
Also in town is center Eric Gallo who played his high school ball at Council Rock South then Virginia Tech.
12 May 18 - Eagles, Football, Football Training, High School Football, NFC East, NFL - No CommentsRead More »
Al Thompson
Eagles Hall of Fame kicker David Akers was asked to introduce the the Birds second round pick Friday night. He delivered an epic troll of Dallas Cowboys fans, “Hey, Dallas, the last time you were in the Super Bowl, these draft picks weren’t born,” exclaimed Akers, who had to yell over the the thunderous booing […]
28 Apr 18 - College football, Eagles, Football, Football Training, NFC East, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »