Archive for February, 2011

Kolb’s Trade Stock Very High Around The NFL

After interviewing GMs and coaches at this week’s NFL scouting combine, Clark Judgde of CBS Sports writes that he would be surprised if the Eagles don’t wind up trading quarterback Kevin Kolb since there just seems to be too much interest in the guy — and too many teams willing to bid on him — [...]

Eagles Will Look To Upgrade Their Offensive Line This Offseason

Eagles GM Howie Roseman spoke about the team’s needs on the offensive line, which allowed 49 sacks last season. With the switch to OL coach Howard Mudd, there could be some new personnel. Andy Reid typically has favored bigger, stronger offensive linemen, but Mudd traditionally has favored quickness. Roseman spoke about how that affects the [...]

Should The Eagles Look QB Late in The Draft?

At this point, there is no way that Kevin Kolb will be wearing Philadelphia green next season, as he will be shipped off in exchange for draft picks. In the process of trading Kolb, that changes the Eagles quarterback depth entirely, giving them no reliable backups. With Michael Vick starting, that leaves the Eagles with [...]

2011 Eagles Gab NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – CB Patrick Peterson

Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU, 6’1 222 Position Ranking: #1 Strengths: The new prototype for the position; outstanding combination of size, speed, and strength. Physical stature and strength is that of the ideal NFL strong safety, but skill set and abilities are that of the ideal NFL cornerback. Extremely physical and excels in press coverage. Very [...]

New Sideline Concussion Evaluation to be Adopted by NFL

In a release on Wednesday, the NFL says it will use a new sideline test to determine concussions next season according to the Associated Press. The details will be announced in Indianapolis on Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine. The new test will include a checklist of symptoms, a limited neurological evaluation and a balance [...]

Should The Eagles Pursue OJ Atogwe or Bob Sanders?

When the news came across that both OJ Atogwe and Bob Sanders were released from their respective teams, the football world was a bit surprised. Not so much to see that two very capable players had been dumped, but to see that they were available to every other team. The Eagles are a team that could use [...]

OT Winston Justice May Need Microfracture Surgery

Eagles right tackle Winston Justice is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left knee on Tuesday, Geoff Mosher of The News Journal reports. Citing a team source, Mosher adds that Justice may require microfracture surgery, which could sideline him for the 2011 season. Justice’s surgery will be performed by Dr. James Andrews, who will make [...]

CBA Talks Going Well According to Steelers QB

The good news keeps coming in on the CBA front for the NFL, as Steelers player rep Charlie Batch did give the media some comments after meetings on Monday, and they were mostly positive. Today Batch attended meetings, which was the fourth day in a row of negotiations between the NFL and the players’ union. [...]