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Did Andy Reid Use Donovan McNabb’s Injury as an Excuse to Play Kevin Kolb?
Posted: 9th April 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
When Donovan McNabb got hurt in Week 1, most of Philly cringed at the thought of Kevin Kolb becoming the starter. I think even most Kolb supporters were very uneasy about the notion of Kolb starting and finding a way to lose both of those games due to his inexperience.The reports were mixed as to whether or not McNabb would be able to play against the New Orleans Saints the ...
Philadelphia Eagles, Kevin Kolb Look to Finalize Extension Before Draft
Posted: 6th April 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Now that the Eagles have traded Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins (words I never thought I'd have to write), the next move for both teams will be to sign their new quarterbacks to extensions immediately. Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News isn't so sure that the Redskins and McNabb are making progress on a deal , but there's no doubt the Eagles will want to get Kevin ...
Washington Redskins Called Philadelphia Eagles About Donovan McNabb?
Posted: 4th April 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
According to Jay Glazer and his Twitter feed, the Washington Redskins put a call into Andy Reid and the Philadelphia Eagles regarding the availability of quarterback Donovan McNabb. When asked what teams, besides Oakland, have expressed interest in McNabb, Glazer responded: "Here's a new one, actually heard 'Skins made inquiry." Of course, the obvious problem with this is that the Redskins and Eagles both play in the NFC ...
Philadelphia Eagles Should Part Ways With Offensive Coordinator Marty Mornhinweg
Posted: 3rd April 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
It won't ever happen because of head coach Andy Reid's relationship with him, but it's time to move on from offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg. His pass-happy, highly-predictable offense will always hold back this offense, regardless of who the quarterback is and how many weapons he has. Mornhinweg is often touted as an "offensive genius" who creates powerhouse offenses that set and break records, but his offense is also easily ...
"I'm listening (to offers) out there (for all three quarterbacks). I'm not saying I'm doing anything, but we're keeping our ears open." That is what Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid told the media a couple weeks ago in Orlando at the NFL's owners meetings. Since then, all of the rumors have surrounded Donovan McNabb and little to no attention has been placed on Kevin Kolb or Michael Vick. ...
Do the Eagles Have a Specific Player in Mind for the First Round?
Posted: 2nd April 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Before his team traded away Sheldon Brown and Chris Gocong, I thought the Eagles would simply sit at the 24th pick and take the best player available. They would, of course, make a move if a player would begin to slip as was the case with Jeremy Maclin last year, but that would be the only way they would make a move. Now, with the two extra draft picks, ...
Philadelphia Eagles in the Mix For Seattle Seahawks Guard Rob Sims
Posted: 2nd April 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Could Sims be the second Seahawk-turned-Eagle? According to Jason La Canfora of NFL.com, the Eagles are one of three teams in the mix to make a move for Seattle Seahawk's right guard Rob Sims. Sims is currently a restricted free agent, but anyone acquiring him would do so via a trade rather than an offer sheet. Sims started in 14 games for the Seahawks last season, according to ...
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Must Suspend Ben Roethlisberger
Posted: 1st April 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
No charges have been filed as of now and no one is even sure if charges will ever be filed, but it doesn't matter. Commissioner Goodell must step in and take care of Ben Roethlisberger in order to preserve the perception of the league as tough and, maybe most importantly, indiscriminate.After Pacman Jones was suspended for an entire year (after being convicted of nothing), Chris Henry was suspended half the ...
Jeff McLane: Michael Vick Expected To Stay with Philadelphia Eagles for 2010
Posted: 1st April 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane, who recently made his name known when he jumped on a clearly fabricated story about Donovan McNabb being traded to the Rams, is apparently breaking out more of his "sources" for another "bombshell" that has most of Philly snickering. Apparently, according to McLane, who cites "team sources," the Eagles have decided not to take any more calls for Michael Vick and intend to keep ...
2010 NFL Draft: Should the Philadelphia Eagles Consider a Cornerback First?
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
During my usual semi-interested stroll around the mock drafts to see what everyone thought the Eagles were going to do, I noticed a few of them, including some national guys, think the Eagles should select a cornerback with their first round pick. But, as is usually the case with outsider Eagles news or opinion, I'm left shaking my head wondering why in the world the Birds would consider such ...