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‘Shocked’ Players React To Castillo Firing

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Tim McManus — No Comments ↓

Jamar Chaney said the news trickled in through the media. Since it’s the bye week, there was no phone call placed or text sent from the team brass. Just a headline on SportsCenter announcing that Juan Castillo had been fired as defensive coordinator and had been replaced by Todd Bowles.

“I was shocked,” said Chaney. “Our defense was playing better than it was last year.

“We had some really good games – against the Browns, the Ravens and Giants. The Ravens and Giant are considered some of the best teams in the league.”

Tagged with: Jamar Chaney, Juan Castillo, Todd Bowles
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Asante Takes Jab At Reid Over Castillo Firing

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

One person who voiced his opinion publicly soon after the Eagles announced Juan Castillo’s firing was Asante Samuel.

Tagged with: Andy Reid, Asante Samuel, Juan Castillo, Sheil Kapadia
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Eagles Fire Castillo, Promote Bowles

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

The Eagles announced this morning that Juan Castillo has been fired, and the team has promoted Todd Bowles as defensive coordinator.

Tagged with: Andy Reid, Juan Castillo, Todd Bowles
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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Drastic Move Coming From Reid?

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

Andy Reid’s fate in Philadelphia will be determined by what happens in the next 10 games.

Owner Jeffrey Lurie put a number on it during his preseason address, confirming that another 8-8 year would not be enough for the head coach to stay.

That means the Eagles need to go at least 6-4 (possibly 7-3) for Reid to stay put.

Don’t get me wrong. I don’t think Reid is overly concerned with his job security. If Lurie does let him go, he’ll find a job elsewhere. But yesterday’s comments made Reid sound very much like a guy who is willing to do something drastic during the bye week to get his team on track.

Tagged with: Andy Reid, Jeffrey Lurie, Juan Castillo, Marty Mornhinweg, Michael Vick, Nick Foles, Sheil Kapadia, Todd Bowles
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Irritated Reid Leaves His Options Open

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Tim McManus — No Comments ↓

Andy Reid used the word “pathetic” to describe the last two offensive drives against the Lions Sunday. Deemed the league-high 17 turnovers his team has committed “ridiculous.”

The ever-even Reid rarely takes his criticisms to that level. This loss is clearly causing the head coach some extra irritation. Now starts a bye week where he will go back and evaluate and “tear things apart.” What changes will come of it? Reid left his options open.

Tagged with: Andy Reid, Juan Castillo, Marty Mornhinweg
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Asomugha Right To Question Blitz Calls?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

While many of the Eagles defenders said after the game that they’d have to look at the film to figure out what exactly went wrong, Nnamdi Asomugha was more forthcoming. He told Tim and some other reporters that a couple things changed.

One, the defense switched up how it covered Calvin Johnson. For much of the game, Asomugha was on Johnson with safety help. And he did an excellent job. But in the fourth, the Eagles used Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on Johnson and also played some zone.

The other point Asomugha made was that the Eagles blitzed more late in the game, and it cost them. But was that really the case?

Tagged with: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Juan Castillo, Nnamdi Asomugha, Sheil Kapadia, Todd Bowles
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Cheat Sheet: Eagles’ Defense Vs. Lions’ Offense

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

Here are 10 things to know about how the Eagles’ defense matches up with the Lions’ offense.

Tagged with: Akeem Jordan, Brandon Boykin, Brandon Graham, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Jason Babin, Juan Castillo, Nnamdi Asomugha, Todd Bowles, Trent Cole
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DRC And That Ooh-Op-Ooh

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Tim McManus — No Comments ↓

When Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie came up with the interception in the end zone early in the fourth quarter, he (against better judgment) declined to take a knee and instead looped to his left and up the sidelines before being forced out at the nine-yard line. The Pro-Bowl corner then made his way through the sea of leaping green and settled in near midfield.

All the while, Juan Castillo was tracking him.

Tagged with: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Juan Castillo
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Twitter Mailbag: Does Kolb Have the Inside Scoop On Eagles?

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Tim McManus — No Comments ↓

Do the Eagles have to worry about the former QB stealing signs? Plus, a look at the team’s primary concern heading into Arizona.

Tagged with: Dallas Reynolds, Juan Castillo, Kevin Kolb, Twitter Mailbag
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What They’re Saying About the Eagles

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

Some are giving credit to Eagles defensive coordinator Juan Castillo. Others think the Birds are the luckiest team in the NFL. Here’s the roundup of what the national media are saying about the Eagles this week.

Tagged with: Juan Castillo, Michael Vick, Sheil Kapadia
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