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Cornelius Ingram Is Out: Torn ACL

The word has just been released that tight end Cornelius Ingram has suffered an ACL tear and is presumably heading for the injured reserve list and thereby out for the season. Ingram underwent an MRI this morning and the news is not good...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 3 months ago 324 reads 1 comments
Another Eagles Injury: DeSean Jackson's Knee

DeSean Jackson had to be carted off of the field during Saturday's practice. The initial report is a hyper-extension of the knee, although no official statement has been issued to clarify the extent of the injury...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 3 months ago 626 reads 0 comments
Jim Johnson Is Gone But Not Forgotten

With the most regret I can offer, Jimmy Johnson, our beloved defensive coordinator, has lost his battle with cancer. Aside from the spectacular adjustments and play calls that he made as a football coach, Johnson was a model man...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 4 months ago 1,206 reads 3 comments
Brian Westbrook Back on the Field for the Philadelphia Eagles

After two off-season surgeries, Philadelphia's favorite warrior has been sighted at Lehigh University. That's right, it's Brian Westbrook, hereinafter affectionately referred to as B-Dub...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 4 months ago 117 reads 2 comments
Why Victor Abiamiri Will Complete the Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Line

In the second round (57th overall) of the 2007 draft, the Eagles selected the stand out defensive end from Notre Dame, Victor Abiamiri. He would seem to be heading for the starting job in 2009 opposite of elite right defensive end, Trent Cole...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 4 months ago 595 reads 6 comments
An Eagles' Fan Perspective on the Giants Rivalry Games of 2009

The Giants were not the same in the final quarter of 2008 as they finished their season without Plaxico Burress, but in fairness, his sudden long term departure left Tom Coughlin little opportunity to adjust his game plan...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 4 months ago 526 reads 40 comments
Jeremy Jarmon Is a Washington Redskin

The Washington Redskins scored the only player selected in the 2009 supplemental draft, Jeremy Jarmon, a defensive end from Kentucky. At 6'3" and 276 pounds, Jarmon is a big physical presence that might be able to step in and produce at the NFL level...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 4 months ago 260 reads 10 comments
Why Kevin Curtis Isn't the Eagles' Best Option To Start at Wide Receiver

Despite my gut instinct, I have to admit that I didn't have the courage to make this statement until Eagles aficionado, Tommy Lawlor, scribed a similar question regarding Kevin Curtis' 2007 production...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 4 months ago 682 reads 80 comments
Linebacker Byron Evans: One of the Eagles' All-Time Greats

Part of a long tradition of great Eagles' inside linebackers, Byron Evans, is unquestionably the most underrated Eagle at that position ever...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 4 months ago 225 reads 7 comments
Eight Offensive Play-Calling Changes Andy Reid Should Consider for 2009

In general, Andy Reid does a great job managing all of his duties as the Philadelphia Eagles' head coach and Head of Football Operations. He designs fantastic plays that underline his offensive creativity and has been outstanding in roster management...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 382 reads 36 comments
Eagles Split-Back Case Study: No Need to Platoon Running Backs

Brian Westbrook is one of the most dangerous players that could ever be on a football field. LeSean McCoy figures to be a second coming of the same basic skill set...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 320 reads 7 comments
How Brian Westbrook Will Silence Critics Again and Make Eagles History

Brian Westbrook is closing in on the all-time Philadelphia Eagles' rushing record. He needs just 817 rushing yards to lay claim to the title...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 511 reads 26 comments
One of the All-Time Philadelphia Eagles Greats: "Arkansas" Fred Barnett

Fred Barnett did some very impressive things on the hard, unenviable playing surface at Veterans Stadium from 1990 until 1996...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 413 reads 21 comments
One Of The Great Players in Philadelphia Eagles History: Keith Byars

It's time to show some love for former Eagles' running back Keith Byars. He will never get the respect he deserves because he came out of college as a highly rated running back and he did not ...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 336 reads 10 comments
NFL Quarterbacks and Offensive Skill Positions: Break-Out Names to Watch in 2009

Every season there are surprises. Players who underachieved will overachieve and stars will be born. Rookies will be thrust into starting positions and exceed their developmental expectations...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 389 reads 18 comments
Year Two: LB Joe Mays' Opportunity To Play for the Eagles in 2009

In the sixth round of the 2008 draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected linebacker Joe Mays from North Dakota State University. Mays is a guy that die-hard Eagles fans love to see on the field...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 764 reads 4 comments
Year Two: DE Bryan Smith's Opportunity To Play for the Eagles in 2009

In the third round of the 2008 draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Bryan Smith, defensive end from Division 1-AA McNeese State. He was the 11th defensive lineman selected in that draft...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 518 reads 2 comments
Brent Celek Is Going To Be a Favorite Target of McNabb in 2009

If you did not know, it is a brand new era at the tight end position in Philadelphia. McNabb has always looked to his tight ends in clutch situations—partly because he had mediocre receivers, and partly as a primal instinct...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 349 reads 5 comments
Dirty Words: What if Terrell Owens Was Still a Philadelphia Eagle?

How could any so-called Eagles fan have any love left for Terrell Owens? He was possibly the biggest tease in Philadelphia sports history. I kept trying to delete this article, but time and again, it appeared in the writing box...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 247 reads 20 comments
Eagles Offseason Articles: The Ultimate Guide

There has been a lot of excitement amongst Eagles fans this offseason. In the last few months, some really good Eagles articles have been written on Bleacher Report...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 163 reads 4 comments
Trent Cole is a Man on Fire and a Leader in the Trenches

Defensive end is a position in which Eagles fans have become accustomed to seeing nothing but greatness. From Reggie White and Clyde Simmons, to William Fuller, Hugh Douglas, Jevon Kearse and ...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 343 reads 7 comments
Lost in the Shuffle: A Closer Look at Eagles Receiver Hank Baskett

Prior to the draft, Hank Baskett appeared to have a very good opportunity to play a much bigger role in the 2009 Eagles passing attack. How does he fit in with the Eagles offense now? Eagles fans have mixed and completely divergent opinions on Baskett...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 1,007 reads 21 comments
Pizzini's NFL Power Poll: Training Camp Edition

A quick and subjective grade of the 2009 preseason power rankings. Many things will change as rookies and free agents emerge into new roles and veterans fall to injury...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 292 reads 55 comments
Philadelphia Eagles OTA Wrap-Up with Andy Reid

As the Eagles closed their OTAs, head coach Andy Reid offered some interesting comments about the team. When asked about the hot-button rookies Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy, and Cornelius Ingram, ...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 323 reads 4 comments
Philadelphia Eagles Cut Amon Gordon, Walter Mendenhall, Adam DiMichele

The Eagles have made some room on their roster. They can only carry 80 players into training camp and had 82 signed, with Jeremy Maclin and LeSean McCoy still to go...

Written by Leo Pizzini about 5 months ago 1,133 reads 6 comments

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Leo Pizzini Article Archive

Cornelius Ingram Is Out: Torn ACL

Another Eagles Injury: DeSean Jackson's Knee

Jim Johnson Is Gone But Not Forgotten

Brian Westbrook Back on the Field for the Philadelphia Eagles

Why Victor Abiamiri Will Complete the Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Line

An Eagles' Fan Perspective on the Giants Rivalry Games of 2009

Jeremy Jarmon Is a Washington Redskin

Why Kevin Curtis Isn't the Eagles' Best Option To Start at Wide Receiver

Linebacker Byron Evans: One of the Eagles' All-Time Greats

Eight Offensive Play-Calling Changes Andy Reid Should Consider for 2009

Eagles Split-Back Case Study: No Need to Platoon Running Backs

How Brian Westbrook Will Silence Critics Again and Make Eagles History

One of the All-Time Philadelphia Eagles Greats: "Arkansas" Fred Barnett

One Of The Great Players in Philadelphia Eagles History: Keith Byars

NFL Quarterbacks and Offensive Skill Positions: Break-Out Names to Watch in 2009

Year Two: LB Joe Mays' Opportunity To Play for the Eagles in 2009

Year Two: DE Bryan Smith's Opportunity To Play for the Eagles in 2009

Brent Celek Is Going To Be a Favorite Target of McNabb in 2009

Dirty Words: What if Terrell Owens Was Still a Philadelphia Eagle?

Eagles Offseason Articles: The Ultimate Guide

Trent Cole is a Man on Fire and a Leader in the Trenches

Lost in the Shuffle: A Closer Look at Eagles Receiver Hank Baskett

Pizzini's NFL Power Poll: Training Camp Edition

Philadelphia Eagles OTA Wrap-Up with Andy Reid

Philadelphia Eagles Cut Amon Gordon, Walter Mendenhall, Adam DiMichele

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