Aug

15

2009 Preseason - Game 1 Vs. Detroit - 1st Offense Analysis

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August 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The first-team offense played the first quarter against Detroit - and played pretty well.  They scored a touchdown on their second drive after a first down and a handful of plays on the first series.
Anytime in the preseason that you can get the starters some playing time and avoid injuries is a victory.  The offense [...]

Aug

14

Michael Vick’s 2009 Schedule - Coming Back To Atlanta

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August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

A few highlights from the Eagles’ 2009 schedule with Michael Vick on board -
Roger Goodell will make a decision about Michael Vick’s suspension ending by week 6.  Ironically, the Eagles play their only Monday Night game of the year in week 7 against the Redskins.  So Vick’s first game could be in the Nation’s Capitol [...]

Aug

14

Philadelphia’s Strong Organization - The Perfect Fit For Vick

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August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Phiadelphia Eagles have the perfect recipe for Michael Vick to succeed after rejoining the NFL.  He has Tony Dungy in his corner, but that only helped him get in the door with an NFL team after being released from prison. 
The Eagles have great ownership, a great coaching staff, strong veteran leadership and a loyal [...]

Aug

14

Michael Vick Signs With Philadelphia - How Will They Use Him?

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August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Michael Vick finally found a team - the Philadelphia Eagles.  The question is how will they use him.  Well, it depends on his football skills and shape after two years away from the game.  I personally think he’s a natural athlete that can get back in the swing pretty quickly.  Not his timing with receivers [...]

Aug

10

Roddy White Ends Holdout, Signs Long-Term Deal

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August 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Roddy White returned to training camp today and was the 1st one in line for drills.  It was a welcome sight to Falcon fans as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL - and Matt Ryan’s favorite target from 2008 - was absent since the start of camp. 
After Harry Douglas was lost for [...]

Aug

5

Harry Douglas Injured At Camp

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August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Harry Douglas was carted off of the field at training camp on Wednesday, which is sending a shockwave through Atlanta fans’ hearts right about now.  Coach Smith has yet to comment on the injury and there has been no official report.
Rumors are swirling from a torn ACL to only some cramping from the heat.  Those [...]

Aug

4

Wide Open Battle At Cornerback In Training Camp

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August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Atlanta Falcons’ training camp is only a few days old, but the cornerback battle is already in full swing.  Coach Mike Smith has spent a significant amount of time over in the secondary for drills because there are a number of guys competing for the starting spots.  Most of the other positions on the [...]

Aug

2

Roddy White Holdout

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August 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Yes, he’s holding out because it’s the last year of his rookie contract and he wants to get things stright before getting out on the field.  That’s understandable.  Many fans are making this situation out to be that White is lazy and selfish and doesn’t believe in team football.  Most football players would like to [...]