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Archive for January, 2008

Eagles Make Coaching Moves

The Eagles have made several coaching moves now that John Harbaugh has moved on to Baltimore.  Sean McDermott, who was the linebackers coach, will now coach the secondary, which Harbaugh did last season.  Bill Shuey will now coach the linebackers and former Eagle players, Otis Smith and Mike Caldwell, have also been added to the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 29 2008

Eagles Tab McDermott To Run Secondary

The Philadelphia Eagles took very little time to replace former secondary coach John Harbaugh as they hired Sean McDermott to replace Harbaugh in that capacity.  McDermott coached the linebackers last season; he previously served as secondary coach from 2004-06.  As a result of the hiring of McDermott, the Eagles shifted some other personnel around; they […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jan 28 2008

07 Second-Round Pick DE Abiamiri to Start in 08?

 
Looks like DE Victor Abiamiri will be one player called upon that could be starting when the 2008 season kicks off. Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson stated on Tuesday to PhiladelphiaEagles.com that Abiamiri has the skills to be a starter, and the 07 second-round pick may be good in Johnson’s defensive scheme. Right now you have […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 23 2008

Cole Going To Pro Bowl

                                 
Add one more Philadelphia Eagles player to the NFC Pro Bowl roster; because of an injury to Seattle Seahawks defensive end Patrick Kerney, Eagles defensive end Trent Cole will make his inaugural trip to Honolulu, joining fellow Eagles running back Brian Westbrook and guard Shawn Andrews.
Cole will join Green Bay’s Aaron Kampman and New […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jan 17 2008

Heckert Staying Put; Not Headed To Atlanta

Eagles general manager Tom Heckert will not be heading to Atlanta.  Heckert interviewed for the Falcons’ GM position last Monday, but owner Arthur Blank decided to hire Tom Dimitroff, who was the director of scouting for the New England Patriots.  At one point last week, the 40-year-old Heckert had been considered the front-runner for the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 14 2008

Eagles’ Harbaugh Interviews With Ravens

Eagles secondary coach John Harbaugh interviewed for the vacant head coaching job with the Baltimore Ravens Tuesday.  Harbaugh was the sixth candidate to interview for the job, which opened up after the team fired Brian Billick after nine seasons.  The 45-year-old Harbaugh has been with the Eagles since 1998 where he spent most of his […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 09 2008

Celek Has Surgery; Birds Sign Three Others to Multi-Year Deals

Eagles tight end Brent Celek had surgery today to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.  Celek played in all 16 games this season, catching 16 passes for 178 yards and one score.  He may be called on a heck of a lot more in 2008 if L.J. Smith moves elsewhere.  There is no […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 08 2008

GM Heckert Meets with the Falcons

Eagles general manager Tom Heckert was in Atlanta Monday interviewing for the vacant GM position.  The 40-year-old Heckert met with Falcons owner Arthur Blanks, who is looking to replace Rich McKay.  Heckert has been with the Eagles since 2001 and became the GM in July 2006.  While he holds the title of general manager, all […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 08 2008

GM Heckert To Interview With Falcons

Eagles general manager Tom Heckert will interview for the same position with the Atlanta Falcons.  The 40-year-old Heckert will talk with Falcons owner Arthur Blanks on Monday.  Heckert has been with the Eagles since 2001 and became the GM in July 2006.  While he holds the title of general manager, all personnel decisions within the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 04 2008

Eagles Make Moves

The Eagles made several roster moves on Wednesday.  Wide receiver Michael Gasperson, who spent most of the past three seasons on the Eagles practiced squad, was re-signed to a three-year-deal.  Also re-signing to three-year-deals were wide receiver Bill Sampy, defensive tackle Jeremy Clark and cornerback Therrian Fontenot.  Defensive tackle Ian Scott was released.  Scott spent […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 03 2008