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Eagles Wake-Up Call: A King’s Thoughts On Reid and Vick

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy ReidPeter King had some interesting things to say about the Eagles during an interview with 97.5 The Fanatic Wednesday, including his thoughts on Andy Reid‘s job security and potentially pulling the plug on the Michael Vick era.

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How the Eagles’ Defensive Talent Stacks Up

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Trent ColeYesterday, we went over how the Eagles’ offensive talent stacks up.

Today, let’s take a look at the defense.

I sometimes wonder if Sean McDermott looks at the moves the Eagles have made on that side of the ball the last two years and thinks: Where was this when I was the defensive coordinator?

This offseason, the Eagles used three picks in the first two rounds on defensive players. They also acquired middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans from the Texans. But is the Birds’ talent where it needs to be on defense?

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Agent: Eagles To Release Mat McBriar

The Eagles will release punter Mat McBriar, according to his agent, Jack Bechta.  Delivering the news on his Twitter account, Bechta adds that the move […]

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Foles’ Ascension Could Give Edwards the Leg Up

The dynamic has shifted, and that could mean a spot on this team for Trent Edwards.

Coming into the preseason, each quarterback had his defined role. Michael Vick would be the starter; Mike Kafka the developmental backup with a couple years in the system; and Nick Foles the rookie unknown who would watch and learn and hopefully show some promise. Edwards, struggling to complete balls to unguarded receivers in practice, was an afterthought.

What no one accounted for was how well Foles would perform. He has become the story of the preseason and has earned the No. 2 spot behind Vick. The 6-6 slinger has stolen not just the backup spot from the injured Kafka, but also the title of the primary developmental quarterback in the system. If the goal is now to not just serve as a viable emergency option but help shepherd Foles along, then Edwards  might be the better choice.

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15 Healthy Recipes for Your Labor Day Barbecue

If you have big BBQ plans for your day off on Monday, let us help you plan your menu. From mains to sides to drinks, […]

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A ‘Humbled’ Brian Westbrook Officially Retires As An Eagle

Villanova head coach Andy Talley said he only brought up Brian Westbrook‘s name to Andy Reid once. It was at a banquet, and it was short and to the point.

“I just shook hands with him, and I just said: ‘Our No. 20 is very special.’ I never said another word to him,” said Talley. He trusted the Eagles would see the value all on their own.

A decade later, Westbrook stood at the podium inside the NovaCare auditorium, in front of a large gathering of family, friends and former teammates, to deliver his retirement speech and be honored as one of the team’s all-time greats.

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JG Domestic Meet the Maker Dinner with Luna Farm

Thursday September 13th at 6:30 p.m. JG Domestic will host a “Meet the Maker” Dinner featuring local produce from chef Jose Garces’ own Luna Farm. Garces, JG […]

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Bride-to-be Blogger Carly: Our Engagement Party—And What I Learned

I love, love, love parties. I love planning birthday parties, surprise parties, theme parties and, not to toot my own horn, I think I’m pretty […]

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Tonight: Battle of the Brewers at Morgan’s Pier

Tonight at Morgan’s Pier fourteen beers featuring local favorites like Dogfish Head and Philadelphia Brewing Co. will be facing off in the Battle of the […]

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Vest CEO Guarantees Vick Won’t Get Hurt

If you were looking for the one person who isn’t concerned about Michael Vick getting hurt this season, I think I’ve found him.

Rob Vito, CEO of Unequal Technologies, the company that has produced a custom-fit Kevlar vest for the Eagles quarterback to wear during games, thinks Vick will be just fine.

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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Philly Restaurants

Photography by Jason Varney. Use the tools in the bottom right corner to enlarge the image.

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Final Take: Projecting the Eagles’ 53-Man Roster

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Trent Edwards.With cuts just two days away, it’s time for the Kapadia/McManus battle to reach its conclusion.

My final 53-man roster projection is below, and Tim will unveil his on Thursday.

If a player gets injured against the Jets, or if the Eagles make a trade before the Friday 9 p.m. deadline, I’ll update this post. But unless one of those two things happens, here’s how I see things shaking out.

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: After Cuts, More Work For Roseman

Teams have until Friday night at 9 p.m. to trim their rosters down to 53.

For now, coaches and general managers are focused on making sure they keep the right guys. They’re exploring potential trades (as Andy Reid explained yesterday) and probably making practice-squad projections.

But they’re also looking at what’s going on around the league. With 31 other teams forced to let go of 22 guys each, Reid and Howie Roseman will need to have opinions formed on a new pool of about 682 players.

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Best of Gay Philly 2012

Best of Gay Philly: Where to Eat in Midtown Village Best New Restaurant Jamonera, the newest eatery from chef Marcie Turney, is all about small […]

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Reid Says Trade Phones Are ‘Very Active’

It’s that time of  year when teams are actively molding their rosters in search of that perfect blend of potency and balance. The Eagles just so happen to have an excess of talent at a couple key positions. It is a perfect case of supply and demand, and the calls are coming in fast and furious.

“They’re very active. People are…Howie [Roseman] is constantly on the phone,” said Andy Reid. “That’s how it works.”