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Should the Philadelphia Eagles Give Chase Daniel a Shot to Win Sam Bradford’s Starting Job?

March 15, 2016
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How offseasons have changed in Philadelphia. A year ago, this city was obsessed with the possibility of flipping one Heisman winner, Sam Bradford, for another, Marcus Mariota. Now there’s legitimate talk about whether a 29-year-old undrafted free agent with one career touchdown pass can win the starting job from Sam Bradford.  It might sound crazy, but even a quick look at Chase Daniel’s contract shows that the Eagles may think…

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Evaluating Sam Bradford’s New Contract with the Philadelphia Eagles

March 2, 2016
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The wait is over, as the Philadelphia Eagles finally agreed to terms with quarterback Sam Bradford on a two-year extension. Bradford’s new deal, worth $36 million with $26 million in guaranteed money, has an interesting breakdown. It’s essentially a one-year deal, similar to the franchise tag, with a team option for the second season. If the Eagles decide not to bring Bradford back for the 2017 season, they can release…

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Should the Philadelphia Eagles Release or Trade Running Back DeMarco Murray?

February 4, 2016
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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…

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Highlighting Each of the Remaining Free Agents for the Philadelphia Eagles

January 30, 2016
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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…

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Should the Philadelphia Eagles Cut Jason Peters After Extending Lane Johnson?

January 29, 2016
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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…

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Previewing a 4-3 Defense for Philadelphia Eagles Under New Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz

January 19, 2016
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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. …

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Predicting the Divisional Round of the 2016 NFL Postseason, Game by Game

January 16, 2016
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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…

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Doug Pederson’s Tenure in Philadelphia Will Come Down to Who Plays Quarterback

January 14, 2016
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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…

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5 Thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles Hiring Doug Pederson as Head Coach

January 14, 2016
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What seemed like the most draining and tedious head coaching search in history is finally finished. According to Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News, the new head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles will be Doug Pederson.  Pederson, 47, can’t officially be announced as the team’s newest head coach because his current team, the Kansas City Chiefs, are still alive in the NFL playoffs. When they’re eliminated, and there’s probably…

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Ranking the Top 15 Head Coach Candidates for the 2016 Philadelphia Eagles

January 4, 2016
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In case you missed last week’s news, the Philadelphia Eagles elected to part ways with Chip Kelly just one season after handing him complete control of all personnel moves. The Eagles’ 6-9 record under Kelly is a far cry below the preseason expectations that included double-digit wins and a playoff win (or several).  It’s been a humbling year for owner Jeffrey Lurie, who raved about Kelly during the offseason and…

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