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Sunday’s contest between the Philadelphia and Washington Redskins will answer many questions concerning both teams and both quarterbacks. For Donovan McNabb, it’s his first in Philadelphia as a visitor, how will handle the crowd and his emotions to do well. For Michael Vick, he’s in a game that the Eagles want to win because it is afterall the Redskins and it’s McNabb. But more importantly for Vick it’s another turn on Redemption Road. This week it’s a Redskins defense that employs the 3-4 scheme.
Who is facing the most pressure heading into Sunday?
After going 12-4 last week, things get a little tougher in week 3. One game that has my interest is Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay. Both teams are 2-0, which we expected from the Steelers, but the Bucs are reminding many of the upstart Bucs that blossomed under Tony Dungy. A young vibrant defense and a unheralded leader in quarterback Josh Freeman has things looking up in Tampa.
I held off until after the second week of games to compile the power rankings. I considered waiting longer and rolling them out like the BCS Standings. As always I welcome your feedback.
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In a shocking development Andy Reid has named Michael Vick as the Eagles starting quarterback Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars and for the forseeable future.
The Michael Vick Project in Philadelphia has ended - The Michael Vick Experience looks like it may be up and running again (for a limited time only). Andy Reid is faced with his second biggest decision as head coach, while the Donovan McNabb trade will be questioned for the forseeable future, failure to nip this brewing quarterback controversy in the bud could cost Reid more than a few games.
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“Won’t you help to sing…these songs of freedom…”
Bob Marley – Redemption Song
As the NFL season shifts gears from training camp to the preseason…a lot of talk has been about Tom Brady and his return from injury…however there is another quarterback that didn’t play last year…and he has dominated his fair share of headlines too.
“I holla at AI peoples…”
50 Cent – Ski Mask Way
Andre Iguodala and the Philadelphia 76ers have managed to turn things around…recently winning their last 5 games. Iguodala scored a season-high 29 points yesterday. Over the past 21 games, he is averaging 20.4 points and has scored 20+ points in nine of the past 12 games. Read more »
“The Buffalo Soldiers, dredlock Rasta’s…”
Lauren Hill – Ready Or Not
The Philadelphia Eagles will enter their 5th NFC Championship game (6th in team history) within the last 8 years, and what’s more surprising than the Eagles opportunity at a Super Bowl berth…is the fact that they will face the Arizona Cardinals.
“No one on the corner have swagga like us…”
M.I.A. – Paper Planes
This has been one of the most interesting seasons within the history of the NFL. Not only are the Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship, but Rookie quarterback Joe Flacco has led…along with a top tier defense…the Baltimore Raves to the AFC title game.
As we close out another preseason, the debate rages on as to if, when and how league officials should shorten the NFL’s dress rehearsal.
Movin’ right along this week, we’ll preview the Philadelphia Eagles defensive and special teams units. We’ll open up today with a look at the Eagles deepest group, the defensive line. Led by All-Pro DE Trent Cole.
Welcome to Football Friday. Each Friday I’ll focus in on some of the goings on around the NFL and offer my insight as well.
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Let’s get dirty as we enter the trenches of the Eagles offensive line. Shawn Andrews has returned to the team after it was revealed that he had been battling depression. It looks like Andy Reid is going to slowly work Andrews into the starting rotation as he continues his recovery.
Since the departure of Terrell Owens, the Philadelphia Eagles have been in search of a primary receiving target with the ability and intangibles that Owens brought to the Birds back in 2004.
For now, the Eagles are working with vitually two secondary receivers; Reggie Brown doubles on the slot and outside, while Kevin Curtis is the deep ball burner. The third spot seems to be up for grabs for Greg Lewis, Jason Avant and Hank Baskett, or could the rook DeSean Jackson shake up the depth chart. Read more »
