Category Archives: Philadelphia Eagles

Average Fan Loses in Network Prime Time Choices

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Paul Schwartz at the New York Post comments upon the state of the Giants: “Gee, wonder how happy the NFL and TV network suits are about their decision to flex Sunday’s Giants-Vikings game to the prime time Sunday Night Football … Continue reading →

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Terrell Owens Still Crazy After All These Years

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com quotes 41 yer old former wide receiver Terrell Owens as he claims that he could still play for the Eagles: “‘You think that I shouldn’t be playing right now?’ Owens said on the same day his … Continue reading →

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Use of the Zone Read Adds a Nice New Wrinkle to the Bears Offense

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

One positive from Sunday’s game is highlighted by Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune points to offensive coordinator Adam Gase‘s use of the zone read with quarterback Jay Cutler as a positive from Sunday’s game: “‘We did it the last … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Late Sunday Afternoon Games

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Baltimore – Oakland Oakland surprised me this game by taking Baltimore head on at the line of scrimmage and they competed very well. Quarterback Derek Carr once again had a good game this week (30/46 for 351 yes). Significantly, he … Continue reading →

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How to Replace the Irreplaceable?

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Reid Hanson at Sports Dallas-Fort Worth explains how to replace the irreplaceable. Guess what he’s going to say. You can’t: “It’s hard to understate the loss of Dez Bryant, yet that very thing seems to be happening everywhere. Numerous columns … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments on the Monday Night Games

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Eagles  – Falcons: Sam Bradford didn’t look sharp early. Too many missed passes and miscommunications. This was exacerbated by the job the Falcons did stopping the run. Eagles head coach Chip Kelley gave up on it and decided to lean … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Reason Why Twitter Is a Bad Idea for NFL Personnel

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Former Eagles and Browns executive Joe Banner really should know better.  And maybe the fact that he doesn’t tells you all you need to know about why he’s currently an ESPN analyst instead of a NFL front office man. Banner tweeted to his … Continue reading →

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Forte Jerseys Burning Hot in Wisconsin. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears Rich Campbell at the Chicago Tribune states categorically that the Bears defensive linemen will play one-gap. But I’m reasonably certain that it will depend upon who the player is (e.g. Eddie Goldman Vs. Will Sutton) and what defensive alignment … Continue reading →

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Intelligence Is a Talent, Too. And Other Points of View.

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Bears I’m not going to bother to post much related to the fourth preseason game Thursday night. But if you want some things to watch, Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune has a list: Zac Dysert Vs. David Fales Charles … Continue reading →

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Reaction to Rounds One thru Three

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Tom Shannon

He, guys.  New podcast with reaction to the first three rounds from representatives of the Bears (me), Patriots, Eagles, and Panthers.  Give it a listen. Check Out Football Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Next Fan Up on BlogTalkRadio

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