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Longenhagen: Eagles Draft Speedy Backs But Disregard Size
Last week we talked about a system which, in my opinion, the Eagles use to evaluate college defensive ends. This week I want to talk about a running back evaluation tool that clearly the Eagles do not use: The Speed Score. Before I get into the specifics of the Speed Score, a quick riff on [...]
Eagles’ Vick Winless Against Bears, But Ready For All Comers
NOVACARE COMPLEX, PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is 0-4 as a starter against the Chicago Bears, including last year’s 31-26 loss that saw the resurgent signal caller throw his first interception of this season. Now, after dissecting the Cowboys’ defense to the tune of 279 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions on [...]
Young Leaves With Injury After Guiding Eagles to 14-7 Lead Over Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Vince Young tossed a touchdown and completed 14-of-22 passes for 189 yards before leaving the game with what appeared to be a right knee injury. The Eagles jumped out to a 14-7 lead over the Jets in the first half. Young found Chad Hall for a 16-yard touchdown strike to cap [...]
Homecoming for LeSean McCoy and Two Other Eagles
LeSean McCoy and Dion Lewis return to Pittsburgh as two of the greatest Panthers running backs of all time. They won’t be wearing the navy blue and gold of Pitt when they take the field tonight, but they’re still excited about returning. Mike McGlynn is another Pitt alum on the roster. McCoy and Lewis rank [...]