Analyzing the Sixers 26-game losing streak

26 games, 58 days, and nearly two months. That’s the length of time the Sixers spent losing. Do you think they got sick of it? Yeah probably, and it finally reached the point where it boiled over and they demolished the pathetic-looking Detroit Pistons at home by 25 points. No, I didn’t think they’d ever win again this season, but a firm confirmation that they have a lot of heart like that was the best … Continue reading →

Has DeSean Jackson become the new T.O.?

Yes, this is a pretty firm accusation, but it’s starting to feel more and more like it. They were both a top WR for their team (and still performing at a tremendous level), both were distractions both on and off the field, both ended up being released, and both went on to sign with a division rival. In Owens’ case, the Cowboys, but in Jackson’s case, the Redskins. Even Jeremy Maclin compared the two situations a … Continue reading →

Evan Mathis joins Jackson on Eagles trade block

As the Eagles continue to consider trading Pro Bowl WR DeSean Jackson, they have added an All-Pro to the mix: G Evan Mathis. Mathis, who has started all 32 games with the Eagles over the past two years with the team, had his best season of his career last year when he was named as one of the top guards in the entire league. So the Eagles decide they should put him on the trade … Continue reading →

DeSean Jackson trade rumors: he may be gone after all

Yes, this goes against my firm affirmation that DeSean Jackson wasn’t going anywhere, but new development suggests he may indeed be on his way out. The Eagles have confirmed that they are shopping Jackson around the league, but have not announced whether they will trade or release him. The teams I discussed last week are all still part of the rumors, as well as a couple more such as the Seahawks and Panthers. Regardless, it … Continue reading →

Michael Vick’s career in Philly: good or bad?

It’s not that it was much of a surprise, but Michael Vick is no longer an Eagle. His tenure in Philadelphia ended after five years with the team after he signed a 1-year deal with the Jets. The Jets decided to release former franchise QB Mark Sanchez following the signing, meaning that Vick will get to compete for the starting job with 2nd year player Geno Smith. There’s no denying that he had a few … Continue reading →

Why DeSean Jackson shouldn’t be and won’t be traded

Some reporters say he’s staying, some say he’s leaving. Some say he should be traded, some say he should stay. Some say Jackson doesn’t get along with Head Coach Chip Kelly, some say there’s no problem. All I know is this: he should not and will not be traded this offseason. So many different people have been saying so many different things, so it’s hard to determine what the actual report is. First, there are … Continue reading →

Sproles and Carroll join Eagles on day three of NFL free agency

The Broncos may be signing all the top names in free agency, but the Eagles are slowly adding a solid group of people to join their already solid team. After being relatively busy in the past two days, they were once again one of the first teams to make a move today, first trading for Saints RB Darren Sproles and then signing former Dolphins CB Nolan Carroll. Both of these guys will be really solid … Continue reading →

Eagles add two special teams players on day two of NFL free agency

After a very good first day of free agency, the Eagles got right back to work. They made what was possibly the very first NFL transaction of the day by signing former Seahawks S Chris Maragos and then later signed former Texans LB Bryan Braman. Both of these guys will be nice depth players and will contribute greatly on special teams. Very early this morning, the Eagles agreed to sign Maragos to a 3 year, … Continue reading →

Eagles make a trio of moves on day one of NFL free agency

It wasn’t a groundbreaking or jaw-dropping first day of free agency, but sometimes that’s a good thing. The Eagles went into the day with a plan, and they came out of it with some solid moves. The most noteworthy was the signing of former Saints S Malcolm Jenkins, which fills a massive hole at the safety position. They also decided to re-sign P Donnie Jones and release S Patrick Chung, moves that actually came before … Continue reading →

Possible free agent targets for the Eagles in 2014

It’s been the talk for the past couple months that the Eagles need a starting-caliber safety, and this free agency could be the perfect time to fill that need. Whether they’re going to go after a top guy at the position such as Jairus Byrd or T.J. Ward remains to be 100% confirmed, but they have said that they don’t want to spend a ton at the position, which theoretically rules out those two guys. … Continue reading →