WOW! Nobody saw this coming today! The Philadelphia Eagles just traded star running back LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso. No back in the league has more rushing yards or yards from scrimmage than McCoy in the past six seasons. ESPN’s Adam Schefter Reported the trade first. Hit the jump for more details.
Attention Eagles Fans: Jason Kelce Set To Have Hernia Surgery
The Eagles started off solid last year have taken a bit of a hit. They will be starting the next game missing 3 of their 5 starting linemen after a complete season of having all 5. Jason Kelce is in route to have surgery for a “sports hernia” which he acquired in last Sunday’s game against Washington. (ouch!)
NFL: Oh Really?? Chip Kelly Says This Is The Real Reason Eagles Cut DeSean Jackson
Rumors took off like an airplane when the Eagles released star receiver DeSean Jackson earlier this year. Everyone thought they knew why the team would make such a drastic move. Some people thought it was because of Jackson’s alleged gang affiliations. Others thought it was because he disrespected coach Kelly and was only concerned about himself. In anticipation of this weeks matchup between Jackson’s new team the Redskins and his old team, Coach Kelly himself spoke on why the Eagles really let him go. It is actually pretty simple, but that depends if you believe him or not. Hit the jump.
NFL: Dolphins Using Uptempo Offense Like Chip Kelly & Eagles Last Year
Chip Kelly made the seamless transition from head coach at Oregon to the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and he brought his uptempo offense with him. It proved successful as the Eagles went from 4-12 to 10-6 and a playoff spot last year. Now the Miami Dolphins are hoping to have that same success using the Eagles type of offense.
NFL: DeSean Jackson Wanted to Know Why Eagles Cut Him & Coach Chip Kelly Wouldn’t Say
Initially there were reports that DeSean Jackson was released from the Philadelphia Eagles because of suspected gang affiliations. Later on another report was released saying that Jackson was let go because of his attitude and that he was a cancer to the team. Well we’re not the only ones confused because apparently Jackson asked head coach Chip Kelly why he was being released and even he couldn’t get an answer!
NFL: Is This The Real Reason The Eagles Released DeSean Jackson?
The way the Eagles released DeSean Jackson last week and all the reports that were leaked, you knew there was more to the story than what was on the surface. The initial report was the Eagles were not comfortable with the “affiliations” Jackson had with alleged gang members back in California. The more time that has passed however, a different story is developing. One that has more to do with his relationship with the coaches and players in the Eagles locker room. You have to see what people within the organization had to say. Hit the jump.
