Name an industry that brings in $1.2 billion in revenue each year, employs more than 4,000 people, and had a double-digit percentage of growth every year from 2007 to 2012, according to one research firm. Yes, you guessed correctly if your answer was Fantasy Football! The game is a simple head to headContinue reading “Fantasy Football’s Rise to Prominence”
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Soaring Without Desean
Can the Eagles be productive without Desean Jackson…? A few weeks ago when this rumor came out it was almost instantly dispelled, but now it seems like it has some legs. As we approach the NFL free agency period, the Philadelphia Eagles are exploring any and all options to upgrade their roster, including the ability toContinue reading “Soaring Without Desean”
Will the Eagles soar into the Playoffs?
The Philadelphia Eagles came into this season with new life and a profound attitude under first year Head Coach Chip Kelly. After their dismal 4-12 seasons, Eagles management decided it was time for a change. They decided the Andy Reid ship had sailed after a 14 year tenure and it was time to floatContinue reading “Will the Eagles soar into the Playoffs?”
The Rise of the Beast
The Green Bay Packers have been looking for an established workhorse to line up in the backfield ever since the departure of Ahman Green. I understand there have been guys like Ryan Grant and Cedric Benson, but neither of these guys could stay healthy enough or were built to be the 20+ carry a gameContinue reading “The Rise of the Beast”
A Star in the Making…
In a coaching era that had been mired in controversy, Andy Reid may have actually done something right when he drafted cornerback Brandon Boykin in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. During his tenure as Philadelphia Eagles head coach, he wasn’t known for his draft picks, but this one may be an exception. Continue reading “A Star in the Making…”
Showdown in the NFC East
The Philadelphia Eagles opened up the season against the Washington Redskins and gave the NFL a taste of what was perceived to be Chip Kelly’s offensive machine in motion. Unfortunately, there has been some breakdown in the machine but, so far it has become apparent that the coach has grown with the team, leadingContinue reading “Showdown in the NFC East”
Mediocrity, Inconsistency, and Patience……..
Following the horrific 2012 football season, the Philadelphia Eagles decided it was time to begin a new regime and let Andy Reid ride out into the pastures of the NFL coaching pool, waiting until his next stop. His next destination wound up being Kansas City and he is now enjoying a road of relief and newContinue reading “Mediocrity, Inconsistency, and Patience……..”
First Piece of the Puzzle
The mold of Chip Kelly‘s coaching staff is starting to take shape, giving us an idea of what direction he may be headed into this season. When he was introduced as Eagles coach, he let everyone know he had already stared to conduct his search for the many positions on his staff. After the dustContinue reading “First Piece of the Puzzle”
A Giant Smoke Screen…..
In the December 31st press conference to announce the firing of Andy Reid, Jeffery Lurie used words like, innovative, enthusiastic, and strong leadership to describe what the Philadelphia Eagles were looking for in the next head coach. Could it be that he was actually talking about Brian Kelly, head coach of Notre Dame? The Eagles haveContinue reading “A Giant Smoke Screen…..”
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