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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Bryce Brown Gets His Chance

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

LeSean McCoy doesn’t like to take a breather.

He’s played 610 snaps on the season, the most of any running back in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus. McCoy led the league in playing time last year as well.

But on Monday night, the Eagles will see what life’s like without McCoy, as the running back continues to recover from a concussion he sustained during the final two minutes of last week’s loss to the Redskins. McCoy just turned 24 in July. He’ll continue to carry the load for years to come. But it’s still important for the Eagles to find the right back to complement his talents.

Enter Bryce Brown.

Tagged with: Andy Reid, Bryce Brown, Juan Castillo, LeSean McCoy, Todd Bowles
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Cheat Sheet: Eagles’ Defense Vs. Redskins’ Offense

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

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

Tagged with: Fletcher Cox, Jason Babin, Sheil Kapadia, Todd Bowles, Trent Cole
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Will Curry Finally Get His Chance?

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

Vinny Curry sat at his locker Thursday afternoon, bumping some Michael Jackson from his phone as he got ready for practice.

Minutes earlier, defensive coordinator Todd Bowles was asked what the Eagles’ second-round pick needs to show in practice to get on the field.

Tagged with: Sheil Kapadia, Todd Bowles, Vinny Curry
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All-22: The Unpredictable Eagles Defense

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

Here are some plays that stood out after having looked at the All-22 tape of the Eagles’ defense against the Cowboys.

Tagged with: Brandon Boykin, Brandon Graham, Cullen Jenkins, Darryl Tapp, DeMeco Ryans, Fletcher Cox, Mychal Kendricks, Nate Allen, Nnamdi Asomugha, Todd Bowles, Trent Cole
Posted in All-22

Cheat Sheet: Eagles’ Defense Vs. Cowboys’ Offense

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

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

Tagged with: Brandon Boykin, Brandon Graham, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Jason Babin, Nate Allen, Nnamdi Asomugha, Todd Bowles, Trent Cole
Posted in Featured

Bowles: Players Are In the Right Positions

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

Through six games, the Eagles’ pass defense looked like a much-improved unit from the one that took the field in 2011.

That’s why when Andy Reid decided to fire Juan Castillo and promote Todd Bowles, it made sense on some levels. Bowles, after all, was the man in charge of the secondary. At the time, the Eagles led the league in opponents’ completion percentage (52.7) and were tied for the second-best mark in yards per attempt (6.2).

Results have not been so good in the last two games, as the Eagles have allowed five touchdowns and come up with no interceptions. Matt Ryan and Drew Brees did whatever they wanted, completing a staggering 76.8 of their passes while averaging 8.9 yards per attempt. So what’s been the problem?

Tagged with: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Juan Castillo, Kurt Coleman, Nnamdi Asomugha, Todd Bowles
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Eagles Wake-Up Call: The Difference Under Bowles

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Tim McManus — No Comments ↓

The defense allowed 21 points per game under Juan Castillo through the first six weeks of the season. Over the past two weeks under Todd Bowles, the edge has dulled and the unit has yielded 26 points per game. They gave up 763 yards of offense in that span and have not generated an interception.

Most Eagles players insist that the approach has not changed much at all since Andy Reid decided to make the switch at defensive coordinator. But their instant regression — particularly in the secondary — cannot be pure coincidence.

Turns out, the defense is working through some things as a result of the move to Bowles.

Tagged with: Eagles Wake-Up Call, Juan Castillo, Todd Bowles
Posted in Wake-Up Call

Cheat Sheet: Eagles’ Defense Vs. Saints’ Offense

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

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

Tagged with: Brandon Boykin, Brandon Graham, DeMeco Ryans, Fletcher Cox, Jason Babin, Nate Allen, Nnamdi Asomugha, Sheil Kapadia, Todd Bowles, Trent Cole
Posted in All-22

All-22: Why the Eagles’ Pass-Rush Is Struggling

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

Here’s an All-22 look at the issues plaguing the Eagles’ pass rush, with a focus on last week’s performance against the Falcons.

Tagged with: Brandon Graham, Cullen Jenkins, Darryl Tapp, Derek Landri, Fletcher Cox, Jason Babin, Sheil Kapadia, Todd Bowles, Trent Cole
Posted in All-22

All-22: What the Tape Tells Us About Nnamdi

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Tim McManus — No Comments ↓

Any drops of good will gathered by Nnamdi Asomugha for his performance against Calvin Johnson and the Lions spilled onto Lincoln Financial Field Sunday. The critics are back in full throat and more fed up than ever at their $60 million cornerback. Asomugha, like the rest of his defensive teammates, was largely ineffective in a 30-17 loss to the Falcons.

The tape confirms what many have contended: that the 31-year-old does not possess the kind of recovery speed necessary to be a shutdown corner. Not anymore. But there is more to the story. The blame does not rest solely on Asomugha’s shoulders.

Tagged with: Nnamdi Asomugha, Todd Bowles
Posted in All-22