They say when your fan base boos you, it is a sign that they care about the team. If indeed that is the truth, then Eagles fans care very much about their football team.
The Birds shook off a 17-point deficit and angry fans to rally for a 34-17 win at the Linc. Evan Mathis and Allen Barbre are hurt during first half.
No more offseason workouts, OTAs, mini-camps, training camp or exhibition games for second round pick Jordan Matthews. Sunday he lines up for his first real NFL game. The former Vanderbilt standout says he is ready.
Going by their preseason play, the 2014 draft class has a chance to be a special one.
Size, speed and football IQ are qualities this group has shown. What kind of impact will this class have on the success or failure of this season?
It is going to be fun to watch and see as the season unfolds starting Sunday at the Linc against Jacksonville.
Here is one look at this year’s draft picks who could have the biggest impact on the season.
Ray (Lewis) helped the Ravens win two Super Bowls as the Captain and undisputed team leader of the Ravens. Something Malcolm Jenkins hopes to be able to do as the new-found leader of what promises to be a new and improved Eagles defense.
Five days before their season opener, the Giants today added versatility and experience to their offensive line by signing 10-year veteran Adam Snyder.
The 6-6, 325-pound Snyder played eight of his first nine seasons for the San Francisco 49ers. He has started games at all five offensive line positions.
Beckham, the Giants’ first-round draft choice this year, missed most of training camp and all five preseason games with a strained hamstring. Coughlin has been asked repeatedly about Beckham and little has changed in weeks. So he explained to reporters why he wants the queries to cease for the foreseeable future.
From the moment he injured his foot on June 12, Jon Beason’s goal was to play in the season opener in Detroit on Sept. 8.
He reiterated that desire many times in the ensuing weeks. But it wasn’t until Monday, Aug. 18 that Beason was certain he would face the Lions.
Eagles named eight players to its 10-man practice squad. Again no surprises.
No shockers as Chip Kelly and his staff made their final cuts to get the roster down to the league required 53 players. More moves and a practice squad will follow.
“It’s tough to make any decision when you’re cutting anybody. That’s the one thing, they’re still human beings on that side of the ball. So I don’t look at it that way. I look at it as tomorrow’s not a real good day and Saturday’s not a good day. You have 22 guys that are not going to make the team.” — Eagles second-year head coach Chip Kelly after the preseason finale against the Jets.
