49ers-Eagles Week 2 Matchup Preview
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49ers-Eagles Week 2 Matchup Preview

After a thrilling week 1 in which the Eagles had a commanding blowout victory over the Atlanta Falcons, they now travel back home to face Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers. The team seems to be riding high with both sides of the ball exceeding expectations last Sunday, but can this translate to better teams than…

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Eagles-Falcons Week 1 Matchup Preview

Regular season football is finally here, and the Eagles are traveling to Atlanta to take on the Falcons in the season opener. In our first Eagles matchup preview, we will go position by position to determine which team has the edge in Philly’s premier bout of the 2021-2022 NFL season.

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Around the League: NFC Quarterback Observations
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Around the League: NFC Quarterback Observations

The football season is finally upon us. While some fanbases are (justifiably) more nervous about the next three months than most, each team starts the year 0-0. What happens over these next few months is largely determined by the quarterback. Some fans hope they’ll see their high draft pick, some are hoping their QB takes…

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Bama, Benches, and Birds: The Jalen Hurts Story
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Bama, Benches, and Birds: The Jalen Hurts Story

Jalen Alexander Hurts was born on August 7, 1998, in Channelview, Texas, attending the aptly named Channelview High School. Ever since Jalen was a kid, it was obvious how gifted he was as an athlete. He played football at Channelview High, where his father, Averion Hurts, coached. Hurts would prove himself a star on the gridiron, passing for over 2,000 yards and rushing for over 1,000, with 51 total touchdowns as a senior en route to being named the District 21-6A MVP and ranking as one of the top dual-threat QBs in his recruiting class.

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Mike Maher’s Instant Observations: Preseason Week 2, Patriots at Eagles

Well, that was ugly. The Eagles rested a bunch of their starters, and most of the players who did suit up played some pretty uninspiring football. The Patriots won 35-0, and it was clear early on that Thursday was going to be a long night for Eagles fans. Now, this is the preseason. Not much…

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Eagles-Patriots joint practice roundup

Over the past few days preceding the Eagles' second preseason game vs. the Patriots, the two franchises have come together in a couple of joint practices, where players can get reps against fresh faces and break up the monotony of camp with some real, coach controlled competition. Even though coaches often keep gameplans vanilla in…

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4 players and storylines to watch in Eagles’ second preseason game vs. Patriots
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4 players and storylines to watch in Eagles’ second preseason game vs. Patriots

Eagles football is officially underway. In the Bird’s first preseason game, we saw hype pay off for players like Quez Watkins and Tyree Jackson, who have caught the eyes of coaches and reporters throughout camp. However, some more players flew under the radar in the preseason opener that we think will have the opportunity to…

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