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What They’re Saying About the Eagles

Here’s a roundup of what the national media are saying about all things concerning the Eagles:

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Vick Over the ‘Blue Moon’

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg.Marty Mornhinweg conceded Monday that the coaching staff, after evaluating the first three games, recognized that they needed to adjust their offensive approach to try and get Michael Vick into a greater comfort zone. Some of it was as simplistic as running the ball more and dialing up shorter passes. And some of it is more complex.

“There’s a lot of things that go into that, certainly,” said Mornhinweg. “There’s all different ways to do it. And you have to design it against the particular defensive structure and talent that you’re playing against as well.”

The design was effective against New York, and undoubtedly helped Vick turn in an efficient, turnover-free performance in the 19-17 win. There is more to it than that, though.

Foobooz

Tonight: Six Savory Plates at Sampan #PHLRW

Very few Restaurant Week menus offer lobster ceviche but Sampan does. It is also the only restaurant offering six savory plates.  Check out the menu […]

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VIDEO: A Philadelphia Couple Held A Zombie Wedding At Barcade

Well, thanks to Vulture (somehow this one slipped under our noses), we are now aware that back in April—at 4:20pm on 4/20/12, to be exact—a […]

Be Well Philly

10 Healthy Apple Recipes for Fall

If you kept up with Be Well Philly on Facebook this weekend, you know I spent yesterday picking apples at Solebury Orchards in New Hope. […]

City Life

The Top 10 Gayest Shows on TV

The top 10 list of gay shows on TV includes everything from drag queens and vampires to gay dads and soon-to-be gay dads.

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Andy Reid Happy With Nnamdi

 Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Juan Castillo talks to cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.Nnamdi Asomugha now has 20 games under his belt with the Eagles, and the jury is still very much out in the court of public opinion.

 Andy Reid on Monday was asked to assess his big-money cornerback following a tight win over the Giants.

Be Well Philly

BeWOW: B Strong Workout

>> Want more BeWOW workouts? Check out the archive. In this week’s workout, you’ll complete four rounds of three exercises each; each round lasts for five […]

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Eagles-Giants Pulls In Big Ratings

Sunday night’s Eagles-Giants tilt pulled in the highest overnight rating for a Week 4 NFL primetime game in 16 years, according to an NBC Sports press release.

The Eagles’ 19-17 win over New York registered a 15.6 overnight rating and a 25 share. That is the best in Week 4 since September of 1996, when the Colts and Dolphins fetched  a 19.1 rating on ABC.

Sunday night’s rating were 23 percent higher than last year’s Week 4 matchup between the Jets and Ravens.

These teams also met in Week 4 of the 2007 season on Sunday Night Football. That game drew a 10.8 rating and 17 share, down 44% from Sunday night’s game.

Foobooz

First Bite: The Chicken at Federal Donuts on Sansom Street

Wednesday morning is the official opening of Federal Donuts at 1630 Sansom Street. Today some lucky emailers were able to taste test the donuts and fried chicken. […]

The Scene

HughE Dillon: Rodin Garden Party

The Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a lively group of young professionals and art enthusiasts, hosted the 21st annual Rodin Garden Party […]

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Eagles Snap Counts: Graham Back At the Bottom

Here’s how the snaps were distributed Sunday night against the Giants.

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DRC And That Ooh-Op-Ooh

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.

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Vick Proclaims, ‘Balance Is Good’

Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick.Michael Vick walked off the field gingerly following the Eagles’ 19-17 win over the Giants Sunday night.

“Something happened with my knee on the last drive,” said Vick. “I’m all right though. I’ll be ready for next week. Hopefully.”

While that is enough to bring out some concern, it is heartening to Eagles fans that Vick was not subjected to the inordinate amount of hits that he had endured over the first three games. The Giants managed just three quarterback hits on the night and finished with two sacks. In contrast, the Cardinals hit Vick 13 times in the pocket and the Browns 11 times. It is no coincidence that Marty Mornhinweg dialed up over 100 pass plays between those two games.

Against New York, however, the Eagles ran it 36 times and threw it 30.

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Instant Observations: Eagles-Giants

Here are some instant observations from the Eagles 19-17 win over the Giants Sunday night: