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A place for draft news, trades, rumors and venting,.

Established 1933




Team History

Philadelphia Eagles (1933-1942)
Philadelphia-Pittsburgh (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Steelers) "Steagles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steagles)" (1943)
Philadelphia Eagles (1944–present)
NFL Championships (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NFL_champions) (3)
1948 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Championship_Game,_1948), 1949 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Championship_Game,_1949), 1960 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Championship_Game,_1960)
Steve Van Buren (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Van_Buren) led the team to three consecutive NFL Championship Games, winning two of them in 1948 and 1949. Those two Championships mark the Eagles as the only NFL team ever to win back to back Championships by shutouts, defeating the Chicago Cardinals 7-0 in 1948 and the Los Angeles Rams 14-0 in 1949.
The Eagles won their third NFL championship in 1960 under the leadership of future Pro Football Hall of Famers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro_Football_Hall_of_Fame) Norm Van Brocklin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Van_Brocklin) and Chuck Bednarik (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Bednarik); the head coach was Buck Shaw (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_Shaw). The 1960 Eagles, by a score of 17-13, became the only team to defeat Vince Lombardi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Lombardi) and his Packers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packers) in the playoffs

Super Bowl record
0-2 1980 and 2004


Conference Championships (3)

NFL Eastern: 1960
NFC: 1980, 2004
Division Championships (11)

NFL East: 1947, 1948, 1949, 1960
NFC East: 1980, 1988, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006
Playoff Appearances (21)

NFL: 1947, 1948, 1949, 1960, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008


Fight song

Fly, Eagles Fly, on The Road to Victory!
Fight, Eagles, Fight, Score a Touchdown 1-2-3!
Hit 'em low, hit 'em high,
And watch our Eagles fly!
Fly, Eagles fly, On The Road to Victory!
E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles!




Pro Football Hall of Famers

Chuck Bednarik (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Bednarik) (1967) - 1949–1962
Bert Bell (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Bell) (1963) - 1933–1940
Bob Brown (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Brown_(offensive_lineman)) (2004) - 1964–1968
Mike Ditka (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Ditka) (1988) - 1967–1968
Bill Hewitt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Hewitt_(American_football)) (1971) - 1937–1939
Sonny Jurgensen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Jurgensen) (1983) - 1957–1963
James Lofton (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Lofton) (2003) - 1993
John Madden (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Madden_(American_football)) (2007) - Drafted in 1958, never played in a game due to training camp injury
Ollie Matson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ollie_Matson) (1972) - 1964–1966
Tommy McDonald (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_McDonald) (1998) - 1957–1963
James Arthur "Art" Monk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Monk) (2008) - 1995
Earle "Greasy" Neale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earle_%22Greasy%22_Neale) (1969) - 1941–1950
Pete Pihos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Pihos) (1970) - 1947–1955
Jim Ringo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Ringo) (1981) - 1964–1967
Norm Van Brocklin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Van_Brocklin) (1971) - 1958–1960
Steve Van Buren (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Van_Buren) (1965) - 1944–1951
Reggie White (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_White) (2006) - 1985–1992
Alex Wojciechowicz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Wojciechowicz) (1968) - 1946–1950


Retired numbers
15 Steve Van Buren (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Van_Buren), HB/S, 1944–51
40 Tom Brookshier (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brookshier), DB, 1953–61
44 Pete Retzlaff (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Retzlaff), RB/WR/TE, 1956–66
60 Chuck Bednarik (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Bednarik), C/LB, 1949–62
70 Al Wistert (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Wistert), OT, 1943–51
92 Reggie White (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_White), DE, 1985–92
99 Jerome Brown (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Brown), DT, 1986–92
Home fields

Baker Bowl (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_Bowl) (1933–1935)
Philadelphia Municipal Stadium (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_Stadium) (1936–1939; 1941)
Connie Mack Stadium (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Mack_Stadium) (1940; 1942–1957)

a.k.a. Shibe Park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shibe_Park) (1940–1953)

Franklin Field (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Field) (1958–1970)
Veterans Stadium (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Stadium) (1971–2002)
Lincoln Financial Field (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Financial_Field) (2003–Present)


taken from Wikipedia

[TheSpirit]

News Feb 11 2008


Ex-Eagles receiver under drug investigation: report

2 days ago
LAKELAND, Florida (AFP) — Former Philadelphia Eagles receiver Freddie Mitchell is being investigated after receiving a package with seven pounds of marijuana, the Lakeland Ledger reported Wednesday.
Mitchell has not been arrested and there have been no charges filed in the incident, in which Mitchell signed for a package at a barbecue restaurant last week after it was originally delivered to his 90-year-old grandmother.
Mitchell said he thought the package contained restaurant supplies and called the acceptance of the drug package "a case of mistaken identity."
Police confirmed marijuana was in the package.
Mitchell, who last played in the NFL in 2004, made 90 catches for 1,263 yards and five touchdowns in 63 career games for the Eagles.






LMAO I guess he was high during that press conference too.

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Draft needs

Help on the O'line, a blocking tight end, a bigger receiver with hands or (a proven receiver ala Boldin, TJ), a back to replace Westbrook in a couple years.

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Mel Kiper Mock Draft 1st round projection for Eagles

Chris beanie Wells RB Ohio State
Mike Moore OT Ole Miss

[Mike Hunt]

1171 1172 1173
1174 1175

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Welcome. The more Bird fans the better.

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All the following players are free agents

Brian Dawkins (http://www.nfl.com/players/briandawkins/profile?id=DAW041411) (S) declared free agent.
Jon Runyan (http://www.nfl.com/players/jonrunyan/profile?id=RUN804626) (T) declared free agent.
Tra Thomas (http://www.nfl.com/players/williamthomas/profile?id=THO405547) (T) declared free agent.
Correll Buckhalter (http://www.nfl.com/players/correllbuckhalter/profile?id=BUC578164) (RB) declared free agent.
Sean Considine (http://www.nfl.com/players/seanconsidine/profile?id=CON682616) (S) declared free agent.
L.J. Smith (http://www.nfl.com/players/l.j.smith/profile?id=SMI423798) (TE) declared free agent.


Bucks and Dawk are in talks with the broncos
LJ is in talks with Falcons.
SC is in talk with the Jags

[Thad]

Looks like Buckhalter and Dawkins have signed with Denver.

[thachozenonebx]

ahhh this place can be my second home...i am pissed to have lost DAWK!..what the hell is andy reid doing...that fat fuck!

i am glad that mcnabb is holding the team accountable to get him some help

[Thad]

ahhh this place can be my second home...i am pissed to have lost DAWK!..what the hell is andy reid doing...that fat fuck!

i am glad that mcnabb is holding the team accountable to get him some help
Dawkins is a badass. He can really help a defense. The Eagles are going to miss him dearly.

[thachozenonebx]

i hear tj hous is about to resign with the bengals ( what a moron)
that leaves us with old ass marvin harrison
maybe boldin if we can make a trade happen

i like celek so i am not big on going after a TE, he blocks decently and can be a offensive weapon if we had a number 1 reciever

we def need a change of pace back to dispell westbrook especially with buckholter being gone

[TheSpirit]

Looks like Buckhalter and Dawkins have signed with Denver.

I am still waiting for the confirmed info from ESPN not the "reported" info


ahhh this place can be my second home...i am pissed to have lost DAWK!..what the hell is andy reid doing...that fat fuck!

i am glad that mcnabb is holding the team accountable to get him some help

Welcome

Yes he wants a guy that can catch the ball when thrown to him. A guy that is athletic ehough to make something out of nothing. A possesion recevier. We already have two good speed guys.


Dawkins is a badass. He can really help a defense. The Eagles are going to miss him dearly.


agreed but Dawk is hurt. Mikel will take over now.


i hear tj hous is about to resign with the bengals ( what a moron)
that leaves us with old ass marvin harrison
maybe boldin if we can make a trade happen

i like celek so i am not big on going after a TE, he blocks decently and can be a offensive weapon if we had a number 1 reciever

we def need a change of pace back to dispell westbrook especially with buckholter being gone


I hope TJ doesn't sign with them. Celek is not a blocking TE and based on the way Reid likes to play offense we have to have a blocking TE.

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New York and Philadelphia are completing a trade that will send cornerback Lito Sheppard to the Jets while the Eagles will receive a 2009 fifth-round pick and a 2010 conditional draft pick.
The pick could be as high as a second-round choice in 2010 and as a low as a fourth. But the Eagles will get two picks and the Jets get Sheppard, who will be in New York Saturday for a physical.

[thachozenonebx]

I am still waiting for the confirmed info from ESPN not the "reported" info



Welcome

Yes he wants a guy that can catch the ball when thrown to him. A guy that is athletic ehough to make something out of nothing. A possesion recevier. We already have two good speed guys.




agreed but Dawk is hurt. Mikel will take over now.




I hope TJ doesn't sign with them. Celek is not a blocking TE and based on the way Reid likes to play offense we have to have a blocking TE.

no he is not a typical blocking te but i have seen him block on run plays.we may need a blocking te but clearly andy doesnt go after one. LJ isnt a blocking TE either and he drops balls. his style of the west coast offense is barely run, throw a bunch of 10-20 yrd passes and try 2-3 home run shots...its to predictable and with that offense u need a stud TE who can gain yrds after the catch. i am not a fan of this style and i think the philosophy shud change

[Everex238]

westbrook is INSANE isnt he?

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Eagles news right off the wire

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80efa952&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

The Philadelphia Eagles (http://www.nfl.com/teams/philadelphiaeagles/profile?team=PHI) completed a deal with offensive lineman Stacey Andrews on Saturday, signing the unrestricted free agent to a six-year contract.
Andrews, 27, spent his first five seasons with Cincinnati and is the older brother of Eagles right guard Shawn Andrews (http://www.nfl.com/players/shawnandrews/profile?id=AND725489), a former All-Pro coming off a troubled year. Stacy Andrews (http://www.nfl.com/players/stacyandrews/profile?id=AND726755) projects to replace right tackle Jon Runyan (http://www.nfl.com/players/jonrunyan/profile?id=RUN804626), who started every game with Philadelphia since 2000.
Published reports indicated Andrews traveled to Philadelphia on Friday to undergo a physical. The Eagles later announced he was scheduled to be made available to the media on Saturday.
"That would be great," Stacy Andrews told the Philadelphia Daily News prior to signing with the Eagles. "It'd be a great feeling. It'd be a boost for Shawn and me, (and) the organization. It's something I'm looking forward to ... It'd be great to be playing right beside my brother, dominatin' over there."
Andrews was designated as the Bengals' franchise player last offseason and made $7.5 million in 2008, starting the first 15 games at right tackle. He tore two ligaments in his right knee in Week 16 and underwent reconstructive surgery in January.
A fourth-round draft pick by the Bengals in 2004, Andrews has started 32 of his 62 career games, all in the last three seasons.

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no he is not a typical blocking te but i have seen him block on run plays.we may need a blocking te but clearly andy doesnt go after one. LJ isnt a blocking TE either and he drops balls. his style of the west coast offense is barely run, throw a bunch of 10-20 yrd passes and try 2-3 home run shots...its to predictable and with that offense u need a stud TE who can gain yrds after the catch. i am not a fan of this style and i think the philosophy shud change
Well LJ didn't really do anything well, so he can go. Celek is better fit for the birds but either they get a possesion WR or get a TE that can block and catch...which is a much harder challenge. Thats why TJ is a better fit for the birds.

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Lito physical passes today the trade will be complete with the jets for a 4th round and a second round pick from 2010.

[Thad]

Dawkins has signed with Denver.

[thachozenonebx]

Well LJ didn't really do anything well, so he can go. Celek is better fit for the birds but either they get a possesion WR or get a TE that can block and catch...which is a much harder challenge. Thats why TJ is a better fit for the birds.

Come on TJ...dont be a fool...you have a better chance winning in philly than that wasteland! so would you be open to signing marvin harrison?

[TheSpirit]

its official we lost Bdawk and my jersey goes into retirement untill he retires :(


ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- The Denver Broncos (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/teams/broncos) have signed seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/3558), who spent his entire 13-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/teams/eagles).

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/02/28/bronocs.dawkins.ap/index.html

[kraken]

its official we lost Bdawk and my jersey goes into retirement untill he retires :(


ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- The Denver Broncos (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/teams/broncos) have signed seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/3558), who spent his entire 13-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/teams/eagles).

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/02/28/bronocs.dawkins.ap/index.html
This is why I can't get behind my hometown team. Was Dawkins asking for too much?

[thachozenonebx]

im not sure what dawk was asking for but i know philly offered ima one yr deal. and i think heckert and Candy Reid underestimated his value on the open market...

[TheSpirit]

We lost lito today as well

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Jets (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/teams/jets) shored up their shaky secondary Saturday, acquiring two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Lito Sheppard (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/5912) from the Philadelphia Eagles (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/teams/eagles) for undisclosed draft picks.


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/02/28/eagles.jets.trade.ap/index.html

[TheSpirit]

This is why I can't get behind my hometown team. Was Dawkins asking for too much?

yes a 5 yr deal.


im not sure what dawk was asking for but i know philly offered ima one yr deal. and i think heckert and Candy Reid underestimated his value on the open market...

details to come out later... be patient JJ will figure a way to make the defense roll.

[kraken]

yes a 5 yr deal.



details to come out later... be patient JJ will figure a way to make the defense roll.
Dawkins brought soo much to the field besides his play. HUGE loss.

[bean44]

Life long Eagles fan here. Usually the Eagles make the right move when they let veteran players go, but Dawkins leaving is a big blow. The Heart and Soul of the defense. It is like if the Flyers let Bobby Clarke sign somewhere else in the 70's. I hope 09 isn't another heart break, but you know the Eagles.

[TheSpirit]

Dawkins brought soo much to the field besides his play. HUGE loss.
I feel it man, I have a BDawk jersey on retire mode now. It was my favorite to wear when the chips were down against the Birds

Life long Eagles fan here. Usually the Eagles make the right move when they let veteran players go, but Dawkins leaving is a big blow. The Heart and Soul of the defense. It is like if the Flyers let Bobby Clarke sign somewhere else in the 70's. I hope 09 isn't another heart break, but you know the Eagles.


Hey We had to let Troy Vincent go too. He was a great player for us. Sad to seem him go, but I can rest assured that Jim Johnson still has playmakers and pride left on that defense.

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Greg charmin Lewis is gone

Eagles trade WR Lewis to Patriots for fifth-round draft pick

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA -- The New England Patriots (http://www.nfl.com/teams/newenglandpatriots/profile?team=NE) acquired veteran wide receiver Greg Lewis from the Philadelphia Eagles (http://www.nfl.com/teams/philadelphiaeagles/profile?team=PHI) in exchange for a draft pick Thursday.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f19564&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

[Goodfellas]

Draft Willy Mo

[TheSpirit]

2009 EAGLES SCHEDULE

September
@ Panthers
Saints
Chiefs

October
BYE
Bucs
@ Raiders
@ Redskins

November
Giants
Cowboys
@ Chargers
@ Bears
Redskins

December
@ Falcons
@ Giants
49ers
Broncos

January
@ Cowboys

[TheSpirit]

NO

We need Moreno and Pettigrew

[TheSpirit]

The Buffalo Bills have agreed to trade Jason Peters to the Philadelphia Eagles after failing to negotiate a new contract with the disgruntled two-time Pro Bowl left tackle.

[TheSpirit]

Two good draft picks.


Jeremy Maclin

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LeSean McCoy
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Weapons have been added ;)

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2009 NFL Draft selections
Round 1 (via CLE): WR Jeremy Maclin http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/wr/Jeremy-Maclin.php
Round 2 (53): HB LeSean McCoy http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/rb/LeSean-McCoy.php
Round 5 (153): TE Cornelius Ingram http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/te/Cornelius-Ingram.php
Round 5 (157): CB Victor Harris http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/cb/Victor-Harris.php
Round 5 (159): T Fenuki Tupou http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/ot/Fenuki-Tupou.php
Round 6 (194): WR Brandon Gibson http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/wr/Brandon-Gibson.php
Round 7 (213): G Paul Fanaika http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/og/Paul-Fanaika.php
Round 7 (230): LB Moise Fokou http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/olb/Moise-Fokou.php



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[Goodfellas]

This is my autographed mini collection. 15 are Eagles...

[TheSpirit]

A sad day yesterday. Our beloved Defensive Coach since 1999, Jim Johnson passed away. My heart goes out to him and his family.



JJ you will always live in our hearts and the Hall of Fame waits for you.