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Will the Philadelphia Eagles’ Defense Have Issues With Tackling Again in 2012?

Filed: August 19, 2012 1:08 AM CDT by Bryn Swartz
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One of the biggest issues surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles for the past three seasons has been the struggles with tackling, particularly out of the secondary.

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Predicting the Probability of All 87 Players on the Philadelphia Eagles Making the Roster

Filed: August 17, 2012 10:15 PM CDT by Bryn Swartz
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There are currently 87 players on the Philadelphia Eagles roster. 53 will make the team and 34 will be cut. Below is my attempt at predicting the probability for each player for making the team this season. These are all obviously just estimates. I’m going to group them into percentages, and in each group, they’ll [...]

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Philadelphia Eagles Rodgers-Cromartie fined $21K for Leftwich hit

Filed: August 17, 2012 4:36 PM CDT by Marina
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The NFL has fined Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie $21,000 for his hit on quarterback Byron Leftwich in the preseason opener. Rodgers-Cromartie was flagged for a 15-yard roughing-the-passer penalty after striking the Pittsburg Steelers backup in the head and neck in Thursday’s game. The league said Rodgers-Cromartie struck Leftwich in the head and neck area [...]

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Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Fined $21,000 for Preseason Hit

Filed: August 17, 2012 2:47 PM CDT by Bryn Swartz
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The National Football League has chosen to fine Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie $21,000 for his hit in the first preseason game on Thursday, August 9th.

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Philadelphia Eagles: Position Battle at Fullback

Filed: August 17, 2012 10:30 AM CDT by Carl Conrad
Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE

The fullback position is one spot in the NFL that some teams feel the need is not imperative.  The Philadelphia Eagles, on the other hand, realize the importance of the position.  Head coach Andy Reid said so himself on Thursday when he proclaimed “You need a fullback, yeah.  In our offense, yeah, you need a [...]

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NFL Rumors: Philadelphia Eagles Could Pursue Olympian Jeff Demps

Filed: August 16, 2012 1:28 PM CDT by Carl Conrad
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Olympic silver medalist Jeff Demps has been drawing a lot of attention from teams in the NFL as of late, and you can count the Philadelphia Eagles among those interested.  Demps, a member of the United States 400 meter relay team has expressed his interest in trying his hand at football, as he officially filed [...]

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Analyzing My Projected Philadelphia Eagles’ 53-Man Roster for 2012: Defense

Filed: August 15, 2012 4:35 PM CDT by Bryn Swartz
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I published my official 53-man projection for the 2012 Philadelphia Eagles’ roster on Friday. I analyzed the players who did and did not make the team for the offense. Now it’s time to do the same for the defense.

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2012 Training Camp: The 10 Best Players for the Philadelphia Eagles

Filed: August 15, 2012 1:15 AM CDT by Bryn Swartz
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Training camp has officially ended for the Philadelphia Eagles, and just three weeks and three preseason games separate the beginning of the 2012 season for the Eagles.

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NFL Rumors: Will the Philadelphia Eagles Cut Safety Jaiquawn Jarrett?

Filed: August 15, 2012 12:32 AM CDT by Bryn Swartz
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Perhaps the biggest disappointment for the Philadelphia Eagles in training camp and the first preseason game has been safety Jaiquawn Jarrett.

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NFL Rumors: Philadelphia Eagles Interested in Olympic Sprinter Jeff Demps

Filed: August 14, 2012 11:39 PM CDT by Bryn Swartz
Howard Smith - US PRESSWIRE

The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the fastest teams in the National Football League. Among the team’s starters, quarterback Michael Vick, running back LeSean McCoy, wide receiver DeSean Jackson, and cornerback Domonique Rodgers-Cromartie rank among the quickest players at their respective positions. The majority of the offensive and defensive linemen are undersized and quick, as [...]

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