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News
Franchise Tag Window Opens Tuesday — Why the Eagles Won't Use It (Again)
The Eagles haven't used the franchise tag since DeSean Jackson in 2012. That streak isn't breaking this year — and the philosophy behind it tells you everything about how this organization operates.
Analysis
21 of 32 Teams Have New OCs — The Continuity Narrative Is Officially Dead
Nearly two-thirds of the NFL changed offensive coordinators this offseason. Stop using continuity as an excuse — it never existed.
Analysis
Mark Trestman: West Coast Offense Is Perfect for Eagles
Former NFL head coach Mark Trestman breaks down why the West Coast Offense is the ideal scheme for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles under new OC Mike Mannion. Historical context from Walsh to Shanahan shows the blueprint.
News
AJ Brown Trade at the Combine Is Very Real
The Eagles will listen to offers for AJ Brown at the NFL Combine. With cap implications mounting and frustration boiling over, a trade is no longer a hypothetical — it's a legitimate possibility.
Analysis
Eagles Should Draft a QB to Pressure Hurts
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the Eagles could target a day-two quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. It's smart football — and exactly the kind of insurance Philadelphia needs behind Jalen Hurts.
Opinion
Kelce Called AJ Brown Soft — And He Was Right
Jason Kelce's WIP comments about AJ Brown letting frustrations affect his play were spot-on. The walkback was weak, and now AJ has to prove the doubters wrong this offseason.
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Offseason
Eagles Need a Tight End: Ranking the Best Free Agent and Trade Options to Replace Dallas Goedert
With Dallas Goedert's future uncertain and Grant Calcaterra done, the Eagles face a real hole at tight end. From David Njoku to Isaiah Likely, here are the names to watch this offseason.
Opinion
Doug Pederson's Offense Is the Blueprint Sean Mannion Should Follow
Sean Mannion comes from the Shanahan-McVay coaching tree, but the best version of the Eagles' offense might look more like what Doug Pederson built — a hybrid system tailored to the roster's strengths.
Analysis
A.J. Brown Trade Buzz Is Real — But the Cap Math Tells a Different Story
Reports say the Eagles will entertain A.J. Brown trade offers at the Combine. But moving AJ doesn't just cost you a star receiver — it costs you cap space. Here's why this is more complicated than the headlines suggest.
News
Eagles QB Coach Search: Why This Hire Matters More Than Ever Under Sean Mannion
With Sean Mannion bringing a Shanahan-McVay scheme to Philadelphia, the Eagles' QB coach hire becomes critical. Greg Olson, Connor Singler, and Scott Lefler are all in the mix — and the choice will shape Jalen Hurts' development.
Interviews
Howard Balzer Breaks Down Hall of Fame Voting and Super Bowl Predictions
Howard Balzer, one of just 50 Pro Football Hall of Fame voters, joined The National Football Show to pull back the curtain on the HOF voting process and share his Super Bowl insights.
Analysis
Lane Johnson's 94-41 Record Tells You Everything About the Eagles' OL Crisis
The Eagles are 94-41-1 with Lane Johnson and 15-27 without him. At 36, his future is uncertain — and replacing him might be harder than replacing AJ Brown.
Analysis
Jalen Hurts vs Josh Allen: The Debate That Defines the Eagles' Future
The Hurts vs Josh Allen debate has reached a tipping point. With Lamar Jackson's next contract looming and the Eagles locked into Hurts long-term, where does Philadelphia's quarterback really rank among the NFL's elite?