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Howard Eskin Blasts Philly Sports Media: 'They Became Pussy Cats'
The legendary Philly broadcaster says today's sports media has become an extension of teams' PR departments. And he's not wrong.
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The Eagles' Biggest Quiet Crisis: Who Develops the Interior O-Line Without Jeff Stoutland?
Everybody's talking about edge rushers, safeties, and the A.J. Brown soap opera. Meanwhile, the single most important position group in Philadelphia — the...
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The 2026 QB Class Is a Wasteland for the Eagles — And That's Perfectly Fine
Every draft cycle, some team talks itself into reaching for a quarterback.Every cycle, it ends in tears.
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Should the Eagles Draft a QB? The Drew Allar Debate
The 2026 QB class is weak, but Drew Allar and NDSU's Cole Payton could be Day 2 options worth considering for Philadelphia.
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Jaelan Phillips Free Agency: Why the Eagles Must Be Aggressive
Spotrac says $17.3 million. The real market could be $20M+. Here's why the Eagles can't afford to let Phillips walk.
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Mike Evans Is the Perfect Eagles Stopgap — And Maybe More
If AJ Brown is traded, Mike Evans gives Philadelphia a Hall of Fame presence, locker room leadership, and a familiar connection with Josh Grizzard.
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Is the Eagles' New Coaching Staff Setting Jalen Hurts Up to Fail?
Let's ask the question that every Eagles fan is thinking but few are willing to say: Is the new coaching staff setting Jalen Hurts up to fail?
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The Eagles Should Pay Reed Blankenship — Even After a Bad Season
Reed Blankenship's PFF grade was ugly. But Vic Fangio values him for a reason, and the Eagles can't afford to keep letting defensive leaders walk out the door.
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Stop With the A.J. Brown Trade Nonsense — Here's the Reality
A.J. Brown trade rumors are dominating Eagles YouTube. But the reality inside the building tells a very different story.
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Forget Max Crosby — Here's Why the Eagles Should Keep Jaelan Phillips Instead
Eagles fans love the idea of Max Crosby, but the math doesn't add up. Here's why Phillips is the smarter play for Philadelphia.
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Bryce Harper's Pity Party: Philadelphia Doesn't Do Soft
Harper is stunned that people are questioning his .261 average on a $330 million contract. Philly's response: shut up and hit.
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Has Sirianni Made Philadelphia Undesirable for Coaches? The Evidence Says Yes
Experienced coaches don't want to work in Philadelphia. The offensive staff hires prove it — and the defensive hires make it even more damning.
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Eagles Coaching Hires: Young, Inexperienced, and Nobody Else Wanted Them
Sean Mannion, Parks Frazier, Chris Kuper — the Eagles' new offensive staff is a fraternity of coaches nobody else was knocking down doors to hire.
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Jalen Hurts Is the NFL's Most Hated Player — And Its Greatest Overachiever
A new study claims Jalen Hurts is the most hated player in the NFL. The reality? He's one of the greatest overachievers in the sport, and mediocre minds can't handle it.
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Cut Jake Elliott: The Eagles Can't Afford a Bottom-Five Kicker at $6 Million
Jake Elliott has been a bottom-five kicker for two consecutive seasons while earning $6 million. The Eagles have bigger problems, but paying premium money for a liability isn't how you build a championship roster.
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Friendships Are Killing the Eagles: How a Fraternity Culture Is Destroying Philadelphia's Future
The Eagles' coaching hires read like a fraternity recruitment list — Parks Frazier at 34, Sean Manion at 33, Chris Kuper with no head coaching experience. When merit takes a back seat to relationships, championships don't follow.
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A.J. Brown's Trade Value: Stop Pretending You're Getting a First
His contract kills first-round value. Social media antics hurt it further. The realistic return? A second-round pick and some extras — if you're lucky.
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The Sean Mannion Experiment Is the Boldest Offensive Gamble in Eagles History
Sean Mannion has been a coach for 24 months.He has never called a play in a real NFL game.He has never worked directly with a quarterback as a position coach.
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The Eagles' Practice Facility Is Becoming a Competitive Disadvantage — And Jeffrey Lurie Knows It
Visit the NovaCare Complex and then visit the New York Jets' facility.Visit the Miami Dolphins' new building.Go check out what the Baltimore Ravens built.
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Travis Kelce to the Eagles? Plus the Coaching Overhaul That Could Make or Break 2026
Travis Kelce wants to play another year, and the Eagles need a tight end. Meanwhile, Philadelphia's decision to gut the offensive coaching staff is either genius or franchise-altering madness.