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Trent Edwards Pleads His Case

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Trent Edwards.Trent Edwards was wide-eyed as he fielded questions at his locker Thursday night. The same emotion that he showed following scoring drives  was written all over his face. It looked like some combination of excitement, hope and desperation.

Edwards got to run the show for the majority of the preseason finale against the Jets and again capitalized, going 22-of-32 for 197 yards with two touchdowns. He is officially in the conversation for the third and final quarterback spot behind Michael Vick and Nick Foles. 

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Lurie Sidesteps Castillo Question

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Juan CastilloWith so many other topics to cover – Andy Reid, Michael Vick, Joe Banner – it took until the final question of Jeffrey Lurie’s press conference for someone to mention Juan Castillo.

Luckily, though, our boy McManus was able to ask the owner about the Eagles’ defensive coordinator. And his response was telling.

Is Lurie comfortable with Castillo? Does he feel he is the right man for the job?

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Lurie: Eagles Need More From Vick

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael VickThe fact that Eli Manning has quarterbacked two Super Bowl teams in the last two seasons is not lost on Jeffrey Lurie.

He has long appreciated Tom Brady and got an up-close view of the quarterback’s ability in Super Bowl XXXIX.

Aaron Rodgers? Drew Brees? Lurie called them “some of the greatest players ever to play football.”

It was a long way of getting to his point: If the Eagles are going to be a Super Bowl team this season, it will be on the back of Michael Vick.

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Diary of a Marriage: Reconnecting On Vacation

A few weeks ago, I sat across from J. at an open-air restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The air was warm and salty, the bridges […]

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Jeffrey Lurie: 8-8 And Reid Is Out

It may not have been his intention going in, but Jeffrey Lurie defined the level of success he needs to see in 2012 in order to keep Andy Reid as his head coach. At a minimum, this team has to be .500 for Reid to keep his job.

Lurie, at his annual state of the team address, reiterated that he expects to see a substantially improved team from last season.

Would an 8-8 record, a reporter asked, be good enough for the  longtime head coach to come back?

“No, it would not,” Lurie replied.

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Live Chat: Eagles Vs. Jets

Join Tim and Sheil for a live chat as the Eagles close out the preseason vs. the Jets at the Linc. Kickoff is set for 6:30.

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To Do: Unite Fitness Decathlon

Put your fitness to the test at Unite Fitness Decathlon on Saturday, October 6th, in Wissahickon Park. Before running a muddy trail 10K through the park, […]

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In Case You’re Wondering, This Is How You’ll Die

No, you can’t get one here (at least not yet). And no, this isn’t some sort of hoax (because that would just be a little […]

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Twitter Mailbag: Top Receiving Tandem, ’04 Or Today?

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy MaclinIn this edition of the Twitter Mailbag, we look at DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin against T.O. and Todd Pinkston. Also, is Fletcher Cox in jeopardy of being a bust? And will we be seeing Donovan McNabb back at the NovaCare soon?

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Pizza Cooking Classes at In Riva

In Riva’s chef Arthur Cavaliere will soon become a teacher. Well, sort of. Cavaliere will be teaching monthly hands-on pizza cooking classes at In Riva […]

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Five Eagles Leftovers, Things To Watch

Eagles quarterback Nick Foles.From Nick Foles to Cedric Thornton to Dennis Kelly, here are some things to watch tonight and a few leftovers I didn’t get to earlier in the week.

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Save the (Race) Date: Your Annual Calendar for Philly’s Best Races

JANUARY PSCI Icicle Run 10 miler Automatic bragging rights go to finishers of this Wilmington race, where you can expect below-freezing temps and a hilly […]

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Eagles 53-Man Roster: The Final Draft

Sorry, Sheil, sometimes that’s the way the cookie crumbles. You went first, you selected Mat McBriar as your punter, and hours later the news came down that he would be cut.

So I submit my final projections for the Eagles’ 53-man roster at plus-one. And no, I take no shame in gaining an advantage this way. On the line is a night of whiskey drinking on the loser for the victor and a few of his friends. Tell my wife not to wait up Friday night.

Here we go.

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Early September Bridal Trunk Shows in Philadelphia

We told you the trunk show scene would pick back up again after Labor Day! The salons are gearing up for fall and have already […]

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Could Eagles Look To Trade an RB?

Philadelphia Eagles running back Dion Lewis.Andy Reid said as recently as two days ago that the phones are “very active” this time of year as teams try to shape their rosters before the deadline to get down to 53 Friday night.

According to one analyst, the team could look to deal a running back.