Various Beat Writers
Philadelphia Inquirer
Bears DT calls McNabb comments 'a joke'
posted Tue Jun 19 at 11:21:00 ET
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris insists he was joking when he said in Philadelphia last week that the Bears would win a championship with Donovan McNabb at quarterback, rather than current signal-caller Rex Grossman. Attending McNabb’s charity golf tournament, Harris
Full Mini Camp Report
posted Fri Jun 15 at 13:55:00 ET
Minicamp has come to an end without much fanfare. Over the eight-day camp, veterans and rookies worked out for the first time together and new veteran acquisitions began learning a new playbook in preparation for any football player’s favorite two words
Westbrook shows extra effort
posted Wed Jun 13 at 12:47:00 ET
Last week Brian Westbrook spoke about his leadership role on the team. His emphasis was leading by example. As mini camp comes to an end tomorrow, Westbrook continues to display veteran leadership on the practice field at the Nova Care Complex.
McNabb on the field again
posted Tue Jun 12 at 10:38:00 ET
For the second consecutive day, Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb has participated in the mini camp drills at the Nova Care Complex. McNabb looked sharp throwing to his receivers as he continues to rehab from his season ending knee injury. During his
Donovan McNabb Practices
posted Mon Jun 11 at 13:59:00 ET
For the first time since his November 19th knee ligament injury against the Tennessee Titans, Donovan McNabb put on his helmet and ran on the field to practice. McNabb, who looked healthy, worked out with fellow quarterbacks A.J. Feeley, Kelly Holcomb,
Brian Westbrook from Mini Camp
posted Fri Jun 8 at 15:52:00 ET
Eagles pro-bowl running back Brian Westbrook spoke to reporters after practice about his emerging role as a team leader. "I can do it", Westbrook said. "I just try to be a little more vocal and let the guys know that I
Eagles' Mini Camp Report
posted Thu Jun 7 at 16:26:00 ET
The Eagles finished day 3 of mini camp today at the NovaCare Complex as the veterans continue to work with rookies before next month's training camp in Lehigh. With L.J. Smith and Matt Schobel already inactive for camp, the Eagles are
McNabb looks loose, healthy at mini-camp
posted Thu Jun 7 at 15:36:00 ET
Donovan McNabb isn't participating in drills during the current mini-camp, where veterans reported Tuesday and the first full-squad workouts of the 2007 season are taking place through June 14 at the NovaCare Complex, but he has been in uniform and on
Run Defense Again Let Eagles Down
posted Sun Jan 14 at 00:24:00 ET
NEW ORLEANS -- When it comes down to it, an old nemesis bit the Eagles and ended their season. When things have gone wrong this year, a major culprit has been the Eagles' inability to stop the run. And that was
Eagles Need Better Effort Against Saints
posted Sun Jan 7 at 22:47:00 ET
The Eagles realized after their 23-20 playoff win over the New York Giants that a better effort will be needed during Saturday's second round matchup with the New Orleans Saints. This was a game where Jeff Garcia's passer rating of 79.1
Eagles Humble The Many Doubters
posted Sun Dec 31 at 21:19:00 ET
Since the Eagles turned their season around, the players began pointing fingers at all the skeptics, those who didn't believe they could resurrect themselves from their 5-6 landfill. Those who read this blog realize that anybody pointing a finger this way,
Westbrook Didn't Deserve Pro Bowl Snub
posted Tue Dec 19 at 19:30:00 ET
The statistics don't do justice to the value of Eagles running back Brian Westbrook, but too many people vote for the Pro Bowl based on the stat sheet. Which is why Westbrook won't have a flight to Hawaii in the second
Eagles Showing Unexpected Resolve
posted Mon Dec 18 at 13:58:00 ET
The Eagles had just been torpedoed by the Indianapolis Colts, 45-21, in a game that wasn't as close as the score indicated and the season appeared to be down the tubes. There weren't many people who gave the Eagles a chance
QB Play Should Decide Eagles-Giants Outcome
posted Fri Dec 15 at 11:43:00 ET
The Eagles have received much better play than from quarterback Jeff Garcia than anybody could have anticipated, regardless of what the coaches say. Garcia has been an efficient quarterback and more importantly, a leader on the field and in the locker
Eagles Opt For Wins Over Style Points
posted Sun Dec 10 at 19:46:00 ET
LANDOVER, MD -- They don't go for style points when a team is fighting and clawing for a playoff berth. The Eagles made things a little too interesting, turning a 21-3 potential rout into a 21-19 nail-biting win over the Washington
Young QBs Have Hurt Eagles This Season
posted Thu Dec 7 at 17:31:00 ET
Teams with quarterbacks in their first season haven't been too kind to the Eagles this season. Tampa Bay beat the Eagles, 23-21 with rookie Bruce Gradkowski at controls. (Even though Tampa Bay scored two touchdowns on Ronde Barber interception returns, the
Is Eagles Bandwagon Reloading?
posted Tue Dec 5 at 00:57:00 ET
After Monday's 27-24 win over the Carolina Panthers, Eagles offensive guard Shawn Andrews talked about proving to the doubters that this indeed was still a quality team. Consider this writer as one of the big doubters. While one game doesn't turn
Can Eagles Revive Season Against Carolina?
posted Thu Nov 30 at 17:02:00 ET
There is no middle ground. The Eagles will either turn their season around in Monday Night's game at Lincoln Financial Field against the Carolina Panthers, or be finished for good. While this writer still doesn't think the Eagles will earn a
Eagles On A Bad Run
posted Mon Nov 27 at 00:56:00 ET
INDIANAPOLIS -- This is beginning to look a lot like last year and we all remember that wasn't such a pretty site for the Eagles. What is most discouraging is how teams have been literally running over the Eagles during the
Eagles Remain Confident With Garcia In Control
posted Thu Nov 23 at 14:15:00 ET
This is the first time this year that the Eagles will be underdogs when they invade the RCA Done for Sunday night's matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. It sure won't be the last time. And whether the Eagles (5-5) are talking
It's Wait Until 2007 For The Eagles
posted Sun Nov 19 at 20:26:00 ET
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young missed the team flight to Philadelphia on Saturday, saying he forgot his I.D. and then got stuck behind a funeral procession. Young found his way to Philadelphia, only to attend another funeral - one for the
All Wins Are Good Ones In The Balanced NFL
posted Mon Nov 13 at 13:43:00 ET
It's easy to dismiss the Eagles 27-3 win over Washington as no big deal, over a Redskins team that has just kissed its playoff homes goodbye. Yet in the NFL, especially this year, no win should be taken for granted. As
Eagles Can Kiss Playoffs Goodbye
posted Sun Oct 29 at 20:14:00 ET
After each loss the Eagles have talked about what a great team they still are, but that conversation was missing after Sunday's 13-6 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now the Eagles are answering questions (and probably asking them among themselves) whether
Playoffs are Far From a Lock For Eagles
posted Sun Oct 22 at 20:31:00 ET
TAMPA -- The Eagles are now 4-3 and all the players and fans feel they should be 7-0. They have let three winnable games get away, and had the lead in the fourth quarter of all three. While they have all
Tampa Bay Shouldn't Be Taken Lightly
posted Fri Oct 20 at 10:50:00 ET
While most feel that the Eagles will be involved in nothing more than a glorified scrimmage, here's a word of caution - the Birds can't just beat Tampa Bay by simply showing up. Sure, the Bucs are 1-4 and are starting
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