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When we released our third issue of Be Well Philly a few weeks ago, we were overwhelmed by the excitement on Facebook and Twitter. Our […]

Birds 24/7

Jason Avant Sounds Off On Replacement Refs

Reaction in the Eagles locker room was almost identical from player to player when the question about replacement referees came up. There would be a telling smile followed by an involuntary groan, both indicating a nerve was struck. Michael Vick literally let out an, “Ahhh!” before conjuring up a politically correct response.

Jason Avant went through the same process, waited a beat, and chose to let his real feelings seep through the crack.

“This league is all about — our commissioner is all about — player safety,” said Avant. “And with the deal not being done, there’s a definite compromise, kind of an oxymoron so to speak, when it comes to player safety with the refs not being there. A lot of guys are kind of concerned about it. That’s a big deal for us as far as player safety.”

Birds 24/7

Players Choose: Which Eagle Will Have a Big Year?

Philadelphia Eagles DE Phillip HuntThis afternoon, I posed a simple question to players in the Eagles locker room: Based on what you’ve seen, which teammate do you think is poised to have a really good year?

Selection was based simply on who was available. But it just so happened to be four defensive players and four offensive players. Here are their responses.

Be Well Philly

I Tried It: Watsu Aquatic Bodywork

My first experience with Watsu was a few years ago at a spa in Sedona, Arizona. While planning my spa vacation I asked a staff […]

City Life

Happy Birthday, Freddie Mercury

Queen frontman Freddie Mercury would have turned 66 years old today. He died of AIDS complications when he was just 45. We share the full performance from Live Aid in 1985.

Birds 24/7

Eagles Snapshot: Defensive Line Preview

Throughout the course of the week, we’ll be providing position-by-position previews of the entire Eagles roster. We start with the defensive line.

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Bracing For ‘Nickel Nnamdi’

With the established veteran out the door and the job handed to a fourth-round rookie, it is fair to ask what the contingency plan is at nickel corner, and how this all might affect Nnamdi Asomugha‘s role. Brandon Boykin has essentially been handed a starting gig, as the Eagles were in the nickel almost half the time as a defense last season.

The decision to part with Joselio Hanson (now with the Raiders) and ride with Boykin was driven by both performance and finances, as general manager Howie Roseman explained.

Birds 24/7

Eagles Props For the 2012 Season

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael VickBovada released  a list of Eagles props Tuesday, which includes the chances of Michael Vick staying healthy and Andy Reid getting fired in-season.

Take a look:

Be Well Philly

Intensive Care: What It Takes to Move a Hospital

Moving a one-bedroom apartment is annoying. But moving an entire hospital? The phrase “logistical nightmare” might come to mind. But at the end of this […]

Birds 24/7

What They’re Saying About the Eagles

With national predictions rolling in fast and furious, it’s time to once again round up what people are saying about the Eagles.

Birds 24/7

Polk Thought He Was a Goner

Philadelphia Eagles running back Chris Polk.When Chris Polk saw the number on his phone, he figured his time in Philadelphia was up.

The Eagles running back sat around and waited Friday. He couldn’t eat. He couldn’t sleep. He made sure he had his ringer on loud.

About 16 hours earlier, Polk was in the end zone, celebrating a 3-yard touchdown in the Eagles’ final preseason game against the Jets. Now, he was waiting to find out if it was time to turn in his playbook.

“It didn’t ring until Coach Duce [Staley] called me from his office phone, which I didn’t have stored,” Polk said. “It’s a 2-1-5 number, so I was like ‘Oh man, I’m cut.’ I waited until the last ring to actually answer it.”

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Mike Kafka Works Out For Patriots

An update on the former Eagles backup:

Mike Kakfa worked out for the Patriots Tuesday, according to a source.

Several teams inquired about the signal-caller upon his release Friday, including New England, Kansas City, Green Bay and Cleveland.

Of those teams, it appears the Patriots and Browns are two of the more interested parties.

The 25-year-old Kafka, entering his third NFL season, has appeared in parts of four regular-season games, going 11-of-16 for 107 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. The Eagles felt comfortable enough in him to head into the season with Kafka backing up the high-flying Vick. However, Nick Foles and Edwards proceeded to have dynamite preseasons while Kafka was forced to sit out because of a fracture in his non-throwing hand.

City Life

Pennsylvania Race Is Close, But Still Tilts to Obama

Is Pennsylvania still a swing state? Both the Democratic and Republican parties think so. They’re once again sinking resources into advertising and get-out-the-vote operations in […]

The Scene

HughE Dillon: Made in America

The Budweiser Made in America festival opened in grand style with Gary Clark, Jr. on Saturday and finished on a grand note with a two-hour […]

Foobooz

Night Market Returning to Chinatown

Mark your calendars, Night Market is making a return appearance to Chinatown. The last Night Market of the year is set for Thursday, October 4th […]