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Archive for December, 2007

Westbrook Expected To Make Pro Bowl

The NFL will announce its Pro Bowl teams today and Eagles running back Brian Westbrook should be a lock to make the NFC squad.  Westbrook leads the NFL in total yards and yards from scrimmage and he is second in the NFC in rushing yards.  Westbrook has never been voted to the Pro Bowl.  He [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 18 2007

Spikes Injures Rotator Cuff

Linebacker Takeo Spikes suffered a torn rotator cuff in Sunday’s win over Dallas.  It is unclear at this point if he will play Sunday at New Orleans.  If he can’t go, coach Andy Reid said they might move starting middle linebacker Omar Gaither to Spikes’ weakside spot and play rookie Stewart Bradley in the middle. 

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 18 2007

Eagles Eliminated From Playoffs

The Eagles have been officially eliminated from playoff contention.  Philly was knocked out after the Vikings beat the Bears on Monday Night Football.  At a disappointing 6-and-8, the Eagles held the slimmest chance of even making the playoffs.  Chicago, Detroit, and Arizona were also eliminated.  The Eagles play the Saints Sunday afternoon in New Orleans. 

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 18 2007

Defense Dominates Dallas as Eagles Win 10-6

Donovan McNabb’s one-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Brown in the second quarter put the Eagles up for good, as they went on to beat the Cowboys 10-6 at Texas Stadium.  McNabb finished with 208 yards through the air with one touchdown and also rushed for 53 yards on nine carries.  Brian Westbrook rumbled for 81 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 17 2007

Eagles Get Ready For Dallas

The Eagles will practice today before heading down to Dallas to take on the 12-and-1 Cowboys Sunday afternoon.  Besides trying to remain in the playoff picture, Philadelphia will also be looking to exact some revenge.  The Birds had their worst defensive game against Dallas back in Week Nine when they were beaten 38-17 at the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 14 2007

Eagles Banged Up Getting Set for Sunday

The banged up Eagles took to the practice field Wednesday as they prepare for their Sunday showdown in Dallas.  Five players did not participate including running back Correll Buckhalter who will most likely miss the game after suffering a concussion in the team’s loss to the Giants.  Rookie Tony Hunt will likely be activated for [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 13 2007

Reid Staying Put; Dismisses Talk of Going to Atlanta

Forget the notion of Eagles head coach Andy Ried taking the head coaching job in 2008 with the Atlanta Falcons. Reid’s name came up almost immediately after Bobby Petrino high-tailed it out of Georgia on Tuesday, and by early Wednesday the Eagles coach was mentioned just about everywhere as a possible replacement once the 2008 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 13 2007

Banged Up Eagles Return To Practice

The Eagles return to the practice field today as they prepare for a tough challenge Sunday against the 12-1 Dallas Cowboys.  Philadelphia is dealing with a host of injuries.  Guard Shawn Andrews suffered a sprained MCL in the loss to the Giants and tight end L.J. Smith has torn cartilage in his ribs and a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 12 2007

Eagles Postseason Hopes All But Done after Loss to Giants

The Eagles were all but eliminated from the playoffs with a 16-13 loss to the New York Giants Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.  The offense struggled in Donovan McNabb’s first game back after missing two starts due to injuries.  Philadelphia looked sharp on its opening drive, marching 68 yards for a score, but after [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 10 2007

Eagles Face Giant Task Sunday at Home

The Eagles take on the Giants Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.  Barring any setback, quarterback Donovan McNabb should return after missing the last two starts with ankle and thumb injuries.  At 5-7, the Eagles are barely hanging on to any playoff hopes.  The team will be looking for a little revenge against New York.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 07 2007