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Eagles LB’s Will Be At Major Disadvantage Against NFL Tight Ends

Eagles LB’s Will Be At Major Disadvantage Against NFL Tight Ends

The Eagles currently have DeMeco Ryans starting at middle linebacker, rookie Mychal Kendricks starting at SAM or strongside (tight end side) linebacker and second-year backer Brian Rolle starting at WILL or weakside (away from tight

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DeMeco Ryans Will Show This Young Defense How To Take Care Of The Details

DeMeco Ryans Will Show This Young Defense How To Take Care Of The Details

It was fitting that DeMeco Ryans was wearing number 59 yesterday, which was the number former Eagles linebacker Seth Joyner wore back when the Eagles had a defense that made opponents fear coming to Philadelphia.

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Eagles Defensive Projections: Linebackers

Eagles Defensive Projections: Linebackers

Throughout the Andy Reid era, the Eagles have always seemed to not place a high priority on the linebacker positions. That mindset has changed this year with the trade for former Pro-Bowl linebacker DeMeco Ryans,

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Analysis Of Eagles LB’s, And What LB’s They Should Pursue In The Draft

Analysis Of Eagles LB’s, And What LB’s They Should Pursue In The Draft

One of the main areas of scrutiny on the Eagles defense was the linebackers. Undersized, lack of technique, and youth were all words used to describe Brian Rolle, Casey Matthews, and the other players that

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Reid Says He Hasn’t Thought About His Job Status for Next Season

Reid Says He Hasn’t Thought About His Job Status for Next Season

Andy Reid just finished his weekly Monday.  He admitted that he and everyone in the team's organization were disappointed by the fact that they won't be in the playoffs. You know what he said about

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Close Up On Marshawn Lynch’s 15-Yard Run:  Eagles “D” Quit On The Play

Close Up On Marshawn Lynch’s 15-Yard Run: Eagles “D” Quit On The Play

I think many times you can see the mindset of each team and capture their commitment level by looking closely at defining plays in each game.  I think last night's game could be captured  by

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Eagles Mail it In, As Soft Defense Is Run Over By The Seahawks

Eagles Mail it In, As Soft Defense Is Run Over By The Seahawks

Pathetic. It is the first word that comes to mind after seeing the Eagles put together one of the most uninspiring and disappointing performances in years. The Seahawks, another team with little to play for,

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Eagles Have Tough Matchup with Patriots’ Tight Ends

Eagles Have Tough Matchup with Patriots’ Tight Ends

After a season-saving win against the Giants on Sunday night, the Eagles have another do-or-die game against the New England Patriots this week. Tom Brady brings the number two-ranked offense into Lincoln Financial Field riding

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Eagles Linebackers Had Their Best Game Of The Season

Eagles Linebackers Had Their Best Game Of The Season

People are talking about the 80-yard march in the fourth quarter, by the Vince Young-led Eagles offense, but it was the Birds defense which shined most of all on Sunday night.  They held a good

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Stopping Eli Manning And The New York Giants Offense

Stopping Eli Manning And The New York Giants Offense

29. That is the number of points Eli Manning and the New York Giants put up on the Eagles in Week 3. It was a number large enough to end the Birds’ six- game win

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