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Reid solely to blame for Raiders disaster

October 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Philadelphia Eagles

“This is my fault; I need to put my players in a better position to make plays.”
For more than a decade, Eagles fans have been subjected to that patronizing statement from coach Andy Reid after every loss.
This is one week we must accept that line simply because it’s true. Sunday’s embarrassing 13-9 loss the the [...]

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Reid: Eagles injuries not long term

October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Philadelphia Eagles

Since we all know coach Andy Reid is the only person in the world who is allowed to discuss injuries to his players, we’re left to take his word on the status of four of his guys who got banged up in Sunday’s humiliating 13-9 loss to the Raiders.
According to Philadelphiaeagles.com, Victor Abiamiri (knee sprain) [...]

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Add DeSean Jackson to injury list

October 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Philadelphia Eagles

EDITED: DeSean is OK, as he just returned a punt for the Eagles. The loud noise you just heard was a collective sigh of relief from Eagle Nation.
Original text: The Eagles have been ravished by injuries today, and now star wideout DeSean Jackson is down. He took a big hit on the sideline late in [...]

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Eagles still can't cover the tight end

October 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Philadelphia Eagles

JaMarcus Russell just hit tight end Zach Miller for an 86-yard touchdown. Miller hauled in the pass and then followed his blockers to the house.
Jeremiah Trotter couldn’t cover Miller on the play, and reminded some of Levon Kirkland and Joe Jurevicius.
In any event, the Raiders now lead, 7-3, and the Eagles offense has shown almost [...]

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Peters out, Eagles squander opportunity

October 18th, 2009 · No Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

Asante Samuel picked off the 30th pass of his career, setting the Eagles up at the Raiders 29-yard line and putting them in a position to take a lead. Three plays later, the Eagles hadn’t moved the ball.
David Akers then pushed a field goal attempt wide left.
Also, starting left tackle Jason Peters went down with [...]

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Eagles should soar past Oakland

October 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

The Los Angeles Clippers and Arizona Cardinals have been bumped down the list of professional sports most dysfunctional organizations. The top spot now belongs to the Philadelphia Eagles opponent for this week — the Oakland Raiders.
In the last year, owner Al Davis fired one coach he accused of being a liar and replaced him with [...]

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AFC West Preview

September 5th, 2009 · No Comments · Sports

Turnover and turmoil define this division, which is the weakest in the NFL. Three new coaches from a year ago, one good young quarterback is out, a head coach tries out for UFC, Baby T.O. acts like his nickname, and Weapon X joins the land of misfits. If HBO needs a male soap opera to [...]

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