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So far, the Eagles have signed eight rookie free agents following the 2010 NFL draft. That brings the roster total to 79. When camp opens they will be restricted to 80 players, but likely will carry a few extra during the OTAs. Out of the eight free agents there are three receivers, two running backs, a quarterback, a defensive tackle and a promising cornerback. All but two are offensive players. Blue Cooper ...

A few hours ago, I was ready to rip Howie Roseman for an inept draft strategy. Then I decided to wait, think and analyze the draft on the whole. The first bit of credit needs to go to the organization for consistently owning a tremendous bundle of draft picks. But such draft flexibility does not excuse the squandering of an opportunity. There are a myriad of vantage points when inspecting the draft. I ...

Day two of the NFL draft began like most imagined. With the 37th overall selection, the Eagles addressed the secondary with an excellent free safety prospect in Nate Allen from South Florida. This was a great pick and it needed to be. Everything was right for the Eagles to take Allen here and this of course was the Donovan McNabb pick. Allen is both a ball-hawk and solid in run support. He ...

The last NFL player-coach was Dan Reeves in 1971. He was a running back and an assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys. In 2010, could Jeff Garcia be the next? The Eagles offensive system and play-calling has come under heavy scrutiny as of late, despite putting up franchise scoring records under Marty Mornhinweg. The offensive criticisms have encircled an inconsistency that seems to be correlated to a disconnect between the play-calling ...

The draft is coming quickly, but in the NFL, it's still open season on free agents. With a plethora of valuable draft picks, the Philadelphia Eagles are in a prime position to grab any of the elite safety prospects. They have the trade bait to move up into the top six and secure the top rated safety in the draft—Eric Berry from Tennessee. They could also wait to see if Earl Thomas from ...

This is certainly an offseason to remember if you are an Eagles fan. It has been full of conflicting emotions as the old guard has been systematically disassembled and rebuilt with newer, younger talent. The uncapped offseason has been a unique opportunity for NFL teams to clear big contracts and commitments without penalty. Considering that, the Eagles managed that aspect well and this preparation for a presumably reinstated 2011 salary cap benefits the Eagles ...

Droves of antagonistic McNabbamaniac journalists have enjoyed sensationalizing the reaction of the Philadelphia Eagles' fanbase to their own (the journalists') widespread fabrication of rumors surrounding McNabb trades and the connected impending consequences that are allegedly beyond the comprehension of an Eagles fan. First, I implore all reckless journalists to stop using this anonymous, "source close to the matter."   I don't know that guy. Andy Reid says, "we're listening to offers" and suddenly, Eagles fans ...

Who is Geoffrey Pope and what is he doing on our roster? I'd bet half of Eagles nation didn't even know this guy was on our team and for good reason. It was early in 2009 when the Eagles released the ineffective Jack Ikegwuonu and made the move for Pope. Pope was picked up from the Bengals' practice squad and added to the Eagles' thinning cornerback depth chart. The Bengals had activated and ...

Akeem "The Dream" Jordan was signed as a rookie free agent in 2007 out of James Madison. He has become the incumbent starter at the weak side linebacker position (WILL) heading into 2010. Jordan has earned his top spot on the depth chart by steadily improving his productivity and that of the WILL position in general.  He was a playmaker at JMU, recording 140 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and three interceptions in ...

If you didn't think the seventh-round compensatory picks that were award to the Eagles had value, take a gander at these fine prospects that are projected to fall in the very tail of the draft and possibly into free agency. These players look like the kind of diamond-in-the-rough sleepers that the Eagles could use. If they can get one or two of them to challenge the incumbents and potentially contribute in ...