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Whether you love him or hate him one thing is certain: Michael Vick is a playmaker with the ball in his hands.
After NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell reinstated Vick back into the NFL after serving 24 months in prison for dog fighting, the Eagles brought him in as a third string QB.
Michael Vick, a former pro bowl QB and the highest paid player in the NFL at one point in time ...
The Philadelphia Eagles selected UTEP product FS Quinitin Demps in the fourth round (117th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft.
At that time, draft experts raved about his ball hawking abilities, speed, and athleticism. Demps was breaking school and college records, such as total yards gained on INT returns (404 yards), which blew away the previous record of 256 yards by Richie Wright from 1986-88.
He also ranked second in Texas-El Paso's history for ...
Albert Haynesworth a Titan Again: Why This Would Be a Very Bad Decision
Posted: 17th April 2010 by Dan Dubrow in NFL
There is chatter among the NFL rumor mill saying that DT Albert Haynesworth could be rejoining the Tennessee Titans and it made me scratch my head—why?
I understand Haynesworth is a tremendous force at the defensive tackle position, when he decides to play, but why bring back a player solely for the name—you can't say he had a good 2009 season because he stunk for the Redskins.
He only appeared in 12 ...
Philadelphia Eagles Player Spotlight: RT Winston Justice
Posted: 17th April 2010 by Dan Dubrow in NFL
Over the next few days leading up to the draft I will be looking at some players on the Philadelphia Eagles roster that have drastically improved their game during the course of their NFL careers or need to improve their games.
My first player in the spotlight is offensive lineman, Winston Justice.
Justice is a mammouth of a body at right tackle, 6'6"-320 pounds, and has become a very valuable piece to the ...
2010 NFL Draft: Eight Teams That Have Something To Prove in 2010
Posted: 14th April 2010 by Dan Dubrow in NFL
It was just a few days ago I did a slideshow on the same topic and I had my eyes reopened to the NFL world by its fans. Needless to say they provided me with feedback.
I would like to apologize to the many readers on B/R who took the time to go over my previous slide who felt their time was wasted--This slide should (hopefully) do it justice!
For my "do-over", ...
Roy Halladay Completes Sweep of Astros With a Dominating Performance
Posted: 11th April 2010 by Dan Dubrow in MLB
In the final game of the Phillies-Astros series, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay, who pitched a complete game on Sunday, seems to be in mid-season form.
With offensive help coming from Jimmy Rollins, thanks to his solo home run to start the game off, and Carlos Ruiz's second-inning sacrifice ground ball that sent Raul Ibanez home, for the Phillies second and last run of the game.
In his second start with the Phillies, Halladay ...
Philadelpia Phillies: Howard, Werth Assist in Phillies Win over Houston Astros
Posted: 11th April 2010 by Dan Dubrow in MLB
For the third consecutive game in the four game Phillies-Astros series, the Philadelphia Phillies once again were triumphant in the end with the help of a few key players.
Up through the first two innings the Phillies held a one point lead over the Astros when Jason Werth hit a sacrafice pop up to center field, bringing in Ryan Howard to take the lead.
Then a spark in the top of the third ...
Philadelphia Eagles Rumor Board: Is QB Jeff Garcia Returning to Philly?
Posted: 10th April 2010 by Dan Dubrow in NFL
In the latest of news, it is rumored that QB Jeff Garcia could potentially once again be a Philadelphia Eagle.
Sources are telling Fox 29 that the Philadelphia Eagles, Jeff Garcia, and his agent have spoke on multiple occasions during the 2010 offseason in regards to resigning Garcia to the team...again.
Les Bowen of Philly.com reports that if Michael Vick were to be traded in the weeks leading up to the draft that [Jeff] ...
Baltimore Ravens’ Future Bright with Joe Flacco and Anquan Boldin
Posted: 9th April 2010 by Dan Dubrow in NFL
In 2008 the Baltimore Ravens made a change in the head coach department, firing former coach Brian Billick after a dismal 2007 when they had a 5-11 season and won only one game in their division.
They brought in first-year head coach John Harbough, who served his entire coaching career with the Philadelphia Eagles as the team's defensive backs and also was the Eagles' special teams coach for nine years.
Harbough has a ...
Will Donovan McNabb Expose the Philadelphia Eagles Secondary in 2010?
Posted: 9th April 2010 by Dan Dubrow in NFL
You have to think for just one second why Donovan McNabb preferred going to the Washington Redskins over any of the other teams that were rumored to be in the race to acquire the veteran QB.
At first glance one would believe all the things he is saying in the press conferences, where he says that he is glad to be with a coach like two-time Super Bowl winner Mike Shanahan, ...