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RB, WR, TE Review: Examining McCoy’s Role

Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy.Here is a player-by-player look at how the Eagles running backs, wide receivers and tight ends performed against the Cardinals, after having re-watched the game.

Birds 24/7

Podcast: Birds 24/7 Radio

In their usual 6 to 7 p.m. slot on 97.5 The Fanatic, Tim and Sheil broadcast live from 360 at Parx Casino in Bensalem, breaking down the issues facing the Eagles following their 27-6 loss to the Cardinals.

If you missed the show, click here to download the podcast from iTunes or here to listen online.

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Lessons From Kevin Kolb

DeMeco Ryans insisted after the game that the Eagles were not flat against Arizona; they were simply unable to generate a high. “It was a […]

Restaurants

Tonight’s Oyster Special at The Cambridge

James River Oysters with Apple Fennel Mignonette at The Cambridge on South Street tonight.

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Mike Check: Blitz Breakdown And 19 Hits On Vick

The Cardinals employed a couple different strategies to confuse the Eagles’ offense on Sunday. Here’s a look at Michael Vick’s performance against the blitz and what what happened on the 19 plays where the Birds’ quarterback ended up on the ground.

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American Sardine Bar is Hosting a Sausage Fest

It’ll be a Sausage Fest at Point Breeze’s American Sardine Bar this Saturday. Chef Scott Schroeder kicks off the fun at 4 p.m. featuring sausage […]

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Reid Defends DeSean Jackson

 There were two plays in Sunday’s game against the Cardinals involving DeSean Jackson that have been put under the microscope.

The first came early in the second quarter when Jackson appeared to stop tracking the ball after contact with corner Patrick Peterson along the right sideline. Instead, he looked to the officials and put his hands in the air while Michael Vick‘s pass dropped to the ground ahead of him. There was no flag on the play.

“I felt that I got a good route on him,” said Jackson. “Vick threw a great ball. I kind of got in his cushion and was about to run right around him. He kind of just threw his arms at me and dang near almost tackled me. I know if you rewind the play, you will probably see. It’s just something we have to continue to deal with. Once the ball is in the air, you have to play your technique. In my eyes, that’s not right. For a DB to grab you, it’s definitely frustrating. Especially when you can have a big play. Them missing it, it’s just very frustrating. But you just have to keep playing.”

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OL Review: Protection Issues For Bell, Reynolds

Cardinals defensive coordinator Ray Horton saw what everyone else saw when he was game-planning for Sunday’s matchup with the Eagles.

A left tackle in Demetress Bell who was making his first start of the season – someone who was struggling so badly two weeks ago that he didn’t even dress for the opener against the Browns. A center in Dallas Reynolds who was making his first career start and had been on the practice squad for the previous three seasons. A quarterback in Michael Vick who had six interceptions and three fumbles in the first three games.

And a coaching staff that would likely ignore many of those issues, deciding instead to focus on hitting on big plays downfield.

Restaurants

Governor Christie Signs NJ Brewing Bill

On Friday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law legislation to help out Jersey’s craft beer industry. The bill Christie signed will help New […]

Be Well Philly

I Tried It: Boot Camp with Jillian Michaels at Sweat AC

I’ll admit I was a tad nervous going in to Jillian Michaels’s boot camp class on Saturday morning at the Sweat AC fitness festival in […]

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Reid On QB Situation: ‘We’ll Evaluate As We Go’

Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Andy Reid.At what point, Andy Reid was asked at his day-after press conference, does he consider making a quarterback change if the turnovers continue to pile up the way they have through three games.

“Right now we’re with Michael [Vick], and that’s what we’re doing,” said Reid. “We’ll evaluate as we go.”

It was an interesting response from the head coach. It suggests that he has not shut the door on a quarterback switch if the struggles mount. It tells us that he’s open to maybe trying a life raft on for size if it’s clear the main vessel is taking on too much water.

City Life

Bill Clinton Coming to Philly for Kathleen Kane

Bill Clinton is reportedly set to make an appearance in Philadelphia at the Warwick Hotel on October 1st. Clinton will stump for Kathleen Kane as […]

The Scene

HughE Dillon: Rittenhouse Row Fall Gathering

The chock-full closing evening of the Philadelphia Collection last Thursday saw the annual Rittenhouse Row Fall Gathering held once again at the Comcast Center. The […]

Be Well Philly

BeWOW: 20 to 2

>> Want more BeWOW workouts? Check out our archive. In this workout, you’ll complete 20 reps of the six exercises listed below, followed by a […]

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Light Workload Leaves McCoy Shaking His Head

Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy.LeSean McCoy shook his head as the question came his way, undoubtedly frustrated by his light workload in Arizona Sunday.

You are considered by many to be a top three back in this league. Only five running plays were called in the first half. What gives?

“Um,” said McCoy, getting his politically-correct response in order. “Sometimes it goes like that. Who knows? If we got more carries or…I don’t live like that. I just go with the plays that are drawn up for us. We just got to do better, man. Simple as that.”