Archive for November, 2007

Eagles McNabb Sits Again

 It appears more and more likely Eagles backup quarterback A.J. Feeley will start against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday at the Linc.  Donovan McNabb missed his second straight day of practice Thursday as he battles a sprained ankle and thumb.  If he does not practice today, it is unlikely he will play Sunday.  McNabb did [...]

No Change in Reid’s Stance on McNabb

During his Wednesday press conference, Eagles coach Andy Reid again told reporters that if Donovan McNabb is healthy, he will be the team’s starting quarterback Sunday against the Seahawks.  Reid has been answering questions about McNabb’s status since backup A.J. Feeley led the team to a near-win against the unbeaten Patriots.  McNabb did not practice [...]

Reid Reflects On Taylor’s Death

On Tuesday, Eagles coach Andy Reid offered his and the organization’s condolences to the family and friends of Washington Redskins free safety Sean Taylor.  The 24-year-old Taylor died after being shot in the leg by an assailant in his Miami, Florida home early Monday morning.  His final NFL game was against Philadelphia on November 11th [...]

Reid: McNabb Will Start If Healthy

On Monday, Eagles coach Andy Reid reiterated what he said Sunday night: Donovan McNabb, if healthy, will start against the Seattle Seahawks this week.  The controversy started right after backup quarterback A.J. Feeley led the Eagles to a near-win over the unbeaten Patriots on Sunday night.  McNabb has been sidelined with ankle and thumb injuries [...]

Almost – Eagles Close to Upsetting Undefeated Pats in 31-28 Loss

  Despite being overwhelming underdogs, the Eagles gave New England all it could handle on Sunday Night Football.  Philadelphia nearly pulled off a monumental upset, but in the end the Birds lost to the unbeaten Patriots 31-28 in Foxborough.  The Eagles actually led heading into the fourth quarter, but the Patriots proved too much.  Backup [...]

NFL Matchup: Eagles at Patriots

Feeley to Start; McNabb to Sit Sudnay Night in New Engalnd

The task of beating the best team in the league may have just gotten tougher for the Eagles, as QB Donovan McNabb is for sure going to miss the primetime Sunday game against New England tomorrow night.  Donovan will miss the game with a sprained ankle and thumb.  He has not practiced this week, and [...]

McNabb Injured, Feeley May Get Start

Donovan McNabb’s status for next Sunday’s Eagles’ game is uncertain.  Team officials say he has a sprained ankle and injured thumb.  McNabb left the game against Miami in the second quarter Sunday after he hurt his right ankle.  X-rays of the ankle were negative and McNabb spent the second half on the sideline.  An MRI [...]