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| Giants GM promises playoffs despite defections |
NFL Football |
08/11/2011 |
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| knows what would have happened if that happened. It didn't happen. ``So, we'll make the plays this time and get in the playoffs and make a run.'' Bold words, indeed, from the embattled Reese. And they came a day after Smith signed with the rival Philadelphia Eagles. The general manager, who helped this team to a Super Bowl title with many of the same players still on this roster, was defensive on Thursday, maintaining the Giants made responsible offers to keep Smith and Boss. He also said a reasonable offer |
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| Eagles WR Maclin returns to St. Louis for tests |
NFL Football |
08/11/2011 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin has returned to his hometown to undergo medical tests on an as-yet undiagnosed malady. CSN Philly reported on Thursday afternoon that the third-year wideout came back to St. Louis for further testing, but a team official said the trip was announced earlier in the week and originally scheduled to take advantage of a four-day gap in training camp. The Eagles open up their 2011 preseason slate with a home date against the Baltimore R |
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| Eagles bring in former Giants WR Smith |
NFL Football |
08/10/2011 |
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| Bethlehem, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia Eagles made yet another depth move to fill out their roster on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with former New York Giants wideout Steve Smith to a one-year contract. "He's a Pro Bowl quality receiver that we will work into our offense as soon as he is ready to go," said Eagles head coach Andy Reid. "We feel very good about our current group of receivers and Steve adds another dimension to that position. He's played very well against us in the past few years and we'r |
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| After 5 practices, Kolb leads Cardinals at Oakland |
Headlines |
08/09/2011 |
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| I think really you obviously want to see how he handles the situation. It will give us a better feel of what we can do, what we can put in, how we can adjust things going forward. That's what this is all about." Kolb, obtained in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, could not practice until last Thursday after he signed a five-year, $63 million contract with $21 million guaranteed. He said he's a perfectionist and it's been frustrating when he struggles sometimes with the terminology of the Cardinals offense.< |
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| Defensive back Brown likes Browns' new defense |
NFL Football |
08/09/2011 |
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| dinator Dick Jauron's defense. It looked as if he had been playing for years in the scheme that features four down linemen, three linebackers and a lot of activity in the backfield. It is the same basic concept he learned in eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles before coming to Cleveland in a trade a year ago. Fully recovered from offseason shoulder surgery, Brown is eager to play in it again. He says that while the unit will get chances to react quicker and make plays, it may not necessarily result in |
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| Eagles sign DE Wilson |
NFL Football |
08/08/2011 |
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| Bethlehem, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Washington Redskins defensive end Chris Wilson to a one-year deal on Monday. Wilson spent his first four NFL campaigns with the Redskins. He recorded 65 tackles and six sacks during his time in Washington. The 29-year-old signed with the Redskins as a free agent in 2007. He spent the 2005-06 seasons with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League and helped lead the Lions to a Grey Cup title in 2006. The Eagles also released wide receivers D |
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| Eagles' Jackson ends holdout |
NFL Football |
08/08/2011 |
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| Bethlehem, PA (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson ended his holdout and arrived at the club's training camp on Monday. Jackson missed the first 12 days of camp at Lehigh University and is still asking for a new contract. He is in the final season of his rookie deal. The fourth-year product of California has been a Pro Bowl choice each of the last two years. In 2009 he became the first player to earn Pro Bowl honors at two positions, having been selected as both a receiver and kick |
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| Eagles soaring in hype, but there's plenty of competition |
NFL Football |
08/08/2011 |
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| of expected contenders. Raise your hand if you foresaw the Tampa Bay Buccaneers winning four more games than the Dallas Cowboys in 2010 last August. With that premise in mind, it may be best not to get too sucked in over the incessant buildup of the Philadelphia Eagles, this season's designated trendy choice to achieve Super Bowl glory, even as difficult as may be to downplay the enviable ensemble of talent the team has collected during its recent spending splurge. There's no debating the bang-up job head coach An |
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| Is cricket-mad India ready for some football? |
This Day in Sports |
08/05/2011 |
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| pro league is made up of Indian players and coaches and will open next year in this country of more than 1 billion people. The league says investors include former Green Bay Packers linebacker Brandon Chillar, an American of Indian descent, former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski, Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin of the Dallas Cowboys and Hall of Fame tight end and former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka. The inaugural season is to run from November 2012 to February 2013.Copyright © 2005 |
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| Cincinnati Bengals |
NFL Football Transaction |
08/05/2011 |
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| Claimed tight end John Nalbone off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles; waived running back Steven Robinson. |
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