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Eagles Season Review

Eagles Season Review

After a questionably timed pulling of starting QB Jalen Hurts in the fourth quarter of the season finale vs Washington, the Eagles dreadful 2020 season finally came to an end.  From the questionable NFL draft

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Eagles Special Teams Were The Biggest Disappointment

Eagles Special Teams Were The Biggest Disappointment

The biggest disappointment of the game for the Eagles was the play of the special teams.  Eagles head coach Chip Kelly spent substantial amounts of his practice time each day during the offseason and training

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DeSean Jackson’s Punt Return Voted NFL’s Greatest Play

DeSean Jackson’s Punt Return Voted NFL’s Greatest Play

Amazingly Eagles former Pro Bowl punt returner DeSean Jackson's game ending punt return in 2010 against the New York Giants was voted "The Greatest Play In NFL History" on NFL.com.   The play capped off a

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Eagles Sign Former Texans Punter, Donnie Jones

Eagles Sign Former Texans Punter, Donnie Jones

The Eagles have been terrible in the special teams area for the last couple of years, so it wasn't a surprise when they jumped at the opportunity to sign a Pro Bowl level punter.  The

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This Is The Eagles Worst Special Teams During Andy Reid’s Tenure

This Is The Eagles Worst Special Teams During Andy Reid’s Tenure

Eagles head coach Andy Reid brought special teams coach Bobby April to Philadelphia because he was supposed to be one of the best if the not the best in the league.  April's special teams have

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Is It Time To Give DeSean Jackson A Chance To Return Punts?

Is It Time To Give DeSean Jackson A Chance To Return Punts?

There's a slight chance the Eagles could give wide receiver DeSean Jackson the chance to get the team going by putting him back there on some of the punt returns.  Rookie punt returner Damaris Johnson

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The Special Teams Could Cost The Eagles This Week

The Special Teams Could Cost The Eagles This Week

The one area of this game against the Cardinals that I'm most concerned about is the Special Teams.  I think the Eagles have the better offense and the defenses are very comparable, but the Cardinals

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Matt McBriar Feeling Healthy

Matt McBriar Feeling Healthy

A Dallas Cowboy from 2004-11, punter Mat McBriar is poised to win the starting job over second-year man Chas Henry as he suits up for his first-year in a Philadelphia Eagles uniform. The 33-year old

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Rookies Are Leading Candidates For Punt And Kickoff Return Positions

Rookies Are Leading Candidates For Punt And Kickoff Return Positions

We got one guy we expected and another guy who was a surprise when special teams coach Bobby April was asked on Thursday who were the leading candidates to be the return guys this season.

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Eagles Hoping Cliff Harris Or Brandon Boykin Can Handle Return Duties

Eagles Hoping Cliff Harris Or Brandon Boykin Can Handle Return Duties

For the third year in a row, the Eagles plan on reducing DeSean Jackson's involvement in returning punts.  Jackson was a Pro Bowl returner during after the third season of his career, but the Birds

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