By ESPN.com news services Chip Kelly on Wednesday didn’t sound like a coach worried NFL referees might slow down his up-tempo Philadelphia Eagles offense. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at ESPN Headlines
Tag Archives: Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles fine Riley Cooper for insensitive comments
By Hanzus, Dan Riley Cooper is facing consequences after a video surfaced of the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver using racially insensitive language at a concert. Cooper issued a public apology Wednesday. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Riley Cooper apologizes for insensitive comments
By Hanzus, Dan Riley Cooper is facing consequences after a video surfaced of the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver using racially insensitive language at a concert. Cooper issued a public apology Wednesday. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Eagles' Cooper sorry for video of racial slur
By ESPN.com news services A video of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper uttering a racial slur at a Kenny Chesney concert surfaced Wednesday. In the video, Cooper vowed to “fight every n—–” at the July concert in Philadelphia. Riley issued an apology Wednesday. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at ESPN Headlines
Chip Kelly’s new Eagles offense to be held up by refs?
By NFL.com Chip Kelly’s offense ran at breakneck speeds at the University of Oregon. Could NFL referees slow his plans to do the same with the Philadelphia Eagles? …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
NFL refs could hold up Chip Kelly’s up-tempo offense
By NFL.com Chip Kelly’s offense ran at breakneck speeds at the University of Oregon. Could NFL referees slow his plans to do the same with the Philadelphia Eagles? …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Donovan McNabb’s No. 5 jersey to be retired by Eagles
By Rosenthal, Gregg Donovan McNabb made history with the Philadelphia Eagles history when owner Jeff Lurie announced Monday that McNabb’s No. 5 jersey would be the eighth to be retired in team history. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Donovan McNabb’s No. 5 jersey retired by Eagles
By Rosenthal, Gregg Donovan McNabb made history with the Philadelphia Eagles history after owner Jeff Lurie announced Monday that McNabb’s No. 5 jersey would be the eighth jersey to be retired in team history. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Riley Cooper to fill void left by Jeremy Maclin on Eagles
By Rosenthal, Gregg Riley Cooper knows this is his chance to be a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles. It comes at the expense of an injury to his friend, Jeremy Maclin, but Cooper would be wise not to look back. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Riley Cooper first in line to take Jeremy Maclin’s role
By Rosenthal, Gregg Riley Cooper knows this is his chance to be a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles, even if it comes at the expense of an injury to his friend Jeremy Maclin. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Today in History for 28th July 2013
Historical Events
1402 – Battle at Ancyra/Angora/Ankara: Timur Lenk beats sultan Bajezid I
1858 – William Herschel of the Indian Civil Service in India
1858 – Nadar takes 1st airborne photo (in a balloon)
1943 – World War II: Operation Gomorrah: The British bomb Hamburg causing a firestorm that kills 42,000 German civilians.
1988 – Israeli diplomats arrive in Moscow for 1st visit in 21 years
1991 – Buffalo Bills beat Philadelphia Eagles, 17-13 in American Bowl in Wembley
Famous Birthdays
1833 – James Henry Lane, Brigadier General (Confederate Army) [or Jun 22 1814]
1947 – Elena Novikova-Belova, USSR, foils (Olympic-gold-1968)
1948 – Sergei Bodrov, Khabarovsk Russia, director (Katala, Somebody to Love)
1954 – Gerd Faltings, German mathematician
1964 – Bruce Wilkerson, NFL tackle (Jaguars, GB Packers-Superbowl 31)
1985 – Tynisha Keli, American singer
Famous Deaths
1057 – Victor II, [Gebhard], Pope (1055-57), dies
1711 – Gerard Lairesse, painter, buried
1956 – Ludwig Klages, German philosopher/graphologist, dies at 83
1969 – Frank H Loesser, US songwriter/composer (Guys and Dolls), dies at 59
1973 – Royal Butler, actor, dies at 80
1980 – Cecil Burleigh, composer, dies at 95
Source: FULL ARTICLE at HistoryOrb.Com – This Day in History
Eagles’ Jeremy Maclin preps for second comeback from ACL tear
By NFL.com Wire Reports Jeremy Maclin was entering the final year of his rookie contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. His contract situation now is uncertain as he prepares for his second comeback from a torn ACL. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Michael Vick: I added ‘four pounds of pure muscle’
By Hanzus, Dan A noticeably bigger Michael Vick showed up at Philadelphia Eagles training camp this week. The increase in mass was by design. Vick is hoping to better absorb big hits in his 11th season. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Nick Foles confident in Philadelphia Eagles’ QB battle
By Hanzus, Dan Nick Foles enters training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles in a wide-open competition for the team’s starting quarterback job. How does Foles size up his battle with Michael Vick? …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Nick Foles: I’m not here to be Philadelphia Eagles’ backup
By Hanzus, Dan Nick Foles enters training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles in a wide-open competition for the team’s starting quarterback job. How does Foles size up his battle with Michael Vick? …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Nick Foles on QB battle: ‘I’m not here to be a backup’
By Hanzus, Dan Nick Foles enters training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles in a wide-open competition for the team’s starting quarterback job. How does Foles size up his battle with Michael Vick? …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles agree to contract
By Rosenthal, Gregg Lane Johnson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, agreed to a four-year, $19.853 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, Albert Breer reported. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
Report: Peters clear of drag-racing charges
By ESPN.com news services Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jason Peters paid a $656.50 fine after drag racing charges were reduced to driving with improper equipment, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at ESPN Headlines
DeSean Jackson: Michael Vick will win Eagles’ QB job
By Hanzus, Dan DeSean Jackson recently was asked to weigh in on the Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback competition. Did he pick Nick Foles or Michael Vick? …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL
DeSean Jackson thinks Michael Vick will win Eagles job
By Hanzus, Dan DeSean Jackson recently was asked to weigh in on the Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback competition. Did he pick Nick Foles or Michael Vick? …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at NFL