A trade seems likely to happen between the Philadelphia Eagles and the St. Louis Rams on quarterback Donovan McNabb, who could become a starter for the Rams instead of a backup with the Eagles if the trade succeeds.
According to reports, the Rams plan to sent their best defensive player, safety O.J. Atogwe, to Philadelphia, along with their 2010 second-round pick (33rd overall in the draft) in exchange for McNabb. Such offer would fill the Eagles’ need of an immediate impact playmaking safety.
As for the Rams, acquiring McNabb would bring them a powerful threatening weapon and improve their rank in the Weak NFC West, especially as the Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner has retired and the San Francisco 49ers are banking much on Alex Smith. With McNabb to put on the Rams jersey and team up with Steven Jackson, the Rams will definitely have a much better offensive line. Therefore, the deal is really a win-win one and seems very likely to happen soon.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Vick did not do his best in Atlanta
With his status for 2010 season still remaining a big question mark, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick recalled some old days when he was playing for the Atlanta Falcons. And his comment was: I was somewhat lazy.
“I think if I woulda applied myself,” Vick said, “there was a lot more I could have done off the field and also in the film room that could have elevated my game to a totally different level. I was complacent at the time, somewhat lazy, and I kinda settled for mediocrity.”
What he said was really somewhat surprising. Vick, actually, had many accomplishments with the Falcons, including leading the first visiting team to win a playoff game at Lambeau Field in 2002. Well, as he admitted he may never perform with his 100 percent, what did he learn after putting on NFL jersey again to join the Eagles following his incarceration? There is hardly anything as Vick did not even get a chance to start a game, let alone nay accomplishment.
“I think if I woulda applied myself,” Vick said, “there was a lot more I could have done off the field and also in the film room that could have elevated my game to a totally different level. I was complacent at the time, somewhat lazy, and I kinda settled for mediocrity.”
What he said was really somewhat surprising. Vick, actually, had many accomplishments with the Falcons, including leading the first visiting team to win a playoff game at Lambeau Field in 2002. Well, as he admitted he may never perform with his 100 percent, what did he learn after putting on NFL jersey again to join the Eagles following his incarceration? There is hardly anything as Vick did not even get a chance to start a game, let alone nay accomplishment.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Eagles RB Westbrook is expected to play against Broncos
Running back Brian Westbrook puts on his Eagles jersey in time for the playoffs and makes the Philadelphia Eagles even more dangerous. According to Eagles Coach Andy Reid, Westbrook was cleared to play after recovering from two concussions.
Reid said on Wednesday that Westbrook did “perfect” on his testing and is expected to return for Sunday’s home game against the Denver Broncos. Playing only six games for this season because of the concussions, the former All-Pro running back is “ready to roll” for the NFC East-leading Eagles (10-4).
Westbrook missed the last five games after suffering his second concussion in three weeks during the game against the San Diego Chargers on Nov. 15. His first career concussion came on Oct. 26 while playing against the Washington Redskins. Sitting out two games, he returned prematurely against the Chargers to sustain the second concussion.
DeSean Jackson has become top playmaker as replacement to Westbrook by having 11 touchdowns this season, including eight that were 50-plus yards. Westbrook’s returning gives Philadelphia another option and forces defenses to be aware of another threat, although the previously starting running back will likely only have a limited role in the offense.
Reid said on Wednesday that Westbrook did “perfect” on his testing and is expected to return for Sunday’s home game against the Denver Broncos. Playing only six games for this season because of the concussions, the former All-Pro running back is “ready to roll” for the NFC East-leading Eagles (10-4).
Westbrook missed the last five games after suffering his second concussion in three weeks during the game against the San Diego Chargers on Nov. 15. His first career concussion came on Oct. 26 while playing against the Washington Redskins. Sitting out two games, he returned prematurely against the Chargers to sustain the second concussion.
DeSean Jackson has become top playmaker as replacement to Westbrook by having 11 touchdowns this season, including eight that were 50-plus yards. Westbrook’s returning gives Philadelphia another option and forces defenses to be aware of another threat, although the previously starting running back will likely only have a limited role in the offense.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Westbrook may start this Sunday against Broncos
This Sunday the Philadelphia Eagles will play against the Denver Broncos and welcome back one of the greatest players in team history to their stadium as seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins will start the game, wearing his Broncos jersey, against the Eagles, a team he spent 13 seasons with before signing with the Broncos.
And the Eagles are also ready to welcome back another great Eagles player who may start at running back, in Eagles jersey as Brian Westbrook has been fine enough to practice with his teammates.
Westbrook has been out since suffering his second concussion in three weeks, Nov. 15 against the San Diego Chargers, with first concussion being suffered in a Monday night game against the Washington Redskins on Oct. 26. He returned to practice last week but was inactive for Sunday’s win over the San Francisco 49ers.
“I think he’ll be pretty fresh,” Eagles Coach Andy Reid said about Westbrook’s possibility to play Sunday’s game. “He’ll have fresh legs out there. Obviously he’s not going to play the whole game. (We will) make sure we keep track of how many plays he plays if it comes down to that.”
And the Eagles are also ready to welcome back another great Eagles player who may start at running back, in Eagles jersey as Brian Westbrook has been fine enough to practice with his teammates.
Westbrook has been out since suffering his second concussion in three weeks, Nov. 15 against the San Diego Chargers, with first concussion being suffered in a Monday night game against the Washington Redskins on Oct. 26. He returned to practice last week but was inactive for Sunday’s win over the San Francisco 49ers.
“I think he’ll be pretty fresh,” Eagles Coach Andy Reid said about Westbrook’s possibility to play Sunday’s game. “He’ll have fresh legs out there. Obviously he’s not going to play the whole game. (We will) make sure we keep track of how many plays he plays if it comes down to that.”
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Eagles awarded grants to support animal welfare groups for signing Michael Vick
By signing convicted dogfighter Michael Vick after he served 18 months in prison for his involvement in a dogfighting ring, the Philadelphia Eagles did not only brought in a great quarterback to the team, but also brought in criticism, which forced them to do something to stop dogfighting and other cruelty to animals.
Both the team and Vick himself have done what they are expected to do. On Monday, the Eagles unveiled a program called TAWK, which stands for Treating Animals With Kindness. They planned to reduce animal abuse, encourage spaying and neutering and end dogfighting through public education and awareness through the program.
Besides, they have also awarded grants of $50,000 each to Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, the Humane Society of Berks County and the Humane Society of the United States. And Michael Vick himself has been with children to discourage them from dogfighting since he put on No.7 Eagles jersey.
Both the team and Vick himself have done what they are expected to do. On Monday, the Eagles unveiled a program called TAWK, which stands for Treating Animals With Kindness. They planned to reduce animal abuse, encourage spaying and neutering and end dogfighting through public education and awareness through the program.
Besides, they have also awarded grants of $50,000 each to Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, the Humane Society of Berks County and the Humane Society of the United States. And Michael Vick himself has been with children to discourage them from dogfighting since he put on No.7 Eagles jersey.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
RB Westbrook will likely not for the rest of preseason
Originally listed as a probable starter at running back, Brian Westbrook was not playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, although his ankle was healthy enough to play.
It was coach Andy Reid’s plan. He felt it safe to hold Westbrook out of preseason action although he wanted Westbrook to practice and prepare for the game as if he were playing. A reasonable precaution for Westbrook is coming off two offseason surgeries - one to clean out his left knee, the other to remove bone fragments from his right ankle.
Because the Eagles typically do not have their starters playing during the final preseason game, Westbrook will unlikely to play until Week 1.
It was coach Andy Reid’s plan. He felt it safe to hold Westbrook out of preseason action although he wanted Westbrook to practice and prepare for the game as if he were playing. A reasonable precaution for Westbrook is coming off two offseason surgeries - one to clean out his left knee, the other to remove bone fragments from his right ankle.
Because the Eagles typically do not have their starters playing during the final preseason game, Westbrook will unlikely to play until Week 1.
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