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The Time Is Now: The Official 2009 Philadelphia Eagles Preview

They lost six games (and failed to win a seventh) during the 2008 season. Their franchise quarterback temporarily lost his starting job in the season's most crucial game. They needed a Sunday of miracles to even qualify for the postseason...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 6 months ago 1,245 reads 47 comments
In the Trenches: The Five Biggest Positional Battles for the 2009 Eagles

Positional battles. They might be the most underrated part of training camp. Training camp is not just about getting yourself into supreme physical condition. It's about competition...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 6 months ago 352 reads 31 comments
Five New Playcalling Trends for the 2009 Philadelphia Eagles

With all of the changes to the Philadelphia Eagles' roster, the coaching staff will need to adjust their playcalling in order to take advantage of the talent they will have on the field...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 6 months ago 235 reads 12 comments
Philadelphia Eagles: Why the Big Three Coaches Are Among the Best

In Major League Baseball, a team can capture a world championship without a truly successful manager. In the National Basketball Association, a team can win a title without a great coach...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 6 months ago 174 reads 8 comments
Just For Kicks: 20 Questions With David Akers

I love the Philadelphia Eagles. I love all 53 members of the team. I would give anything to sit down and talk with each and every member of the team...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 6 months ago 103 reads 10 comments
Do You Believe in Miracles? The Story of the 1960 Philadelphia Eagles

They are my favorite team in NFL history and I never even saw them play. The Eagles entered their third season under head coach Buck Shaw. The 1958 season had marked disaster, as the club won just 2 of 12 games...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 6 months ago 452 reads 63 comments
The 10 Greatest Postseason Quarterbacks in NFL History

Let's admit it. The playoffs are how we judge quarterbacks. Sometimes it's the only thing used to judge quarterbacks. Why else are guys like Troy Aikman and Bart Starr considered to be among the finer passers in the game's history? It's simple...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 7 months ago 8,266 reads 302 comments
Where Have You Gone, Lawrence Taylor?

I love football history. I love reading about it, writing about it, and learning about it. I have a whole slew of players from the Eagles that I would have loved to see play—Reggie White, Jerome Brown, Eric Allen, Randall Cunningham, and Seth Joyner

Written by Bryn Swartz about 7 months ago 588 reads 133 comments
The Greatest Athlete You've Never Heard Of

Everybody knows who the greatest athletes in the world are. Guys like LeBron James. Alexander Ovechkin. Albert Pujols. Michael Phelps. And many more. These are the athletes who dominate their respective sports to the point of absurdity...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 7 months ago 1,404 reads 161 comments
Heart of a Champion: The Unbelievable Story of Kyle Maynard

I have always had a special place in my heart for athletes who overcome specific obstacles on the path to greatness. Jim Abbott, who was born with one hand and pitched a no-hitter in the major leagues...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 8 months ago 1,239 reads 122 comments
The Ultimate List: My 20 Greatest Moments as a Philadelphia Sports Fan

This is a list of the ultimate, the best, the greatest...the 20 most incredible moments of my life as a Philadelphia sports fan. These are the moments that make me smile every single time I think of them...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 8 months ago 802 reads 179 comments
Why Jerry Rice Is NOT the Greatest Wide Receiver in NFL History

There are some things in sports that one just accepts without hesitation. The New York Yankees are the greatest franchise in professional sports history. Michael Jordan is the greatest clutch player in basketball history...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 8 months ago 3,533 reads 381 comments
The 10 Greatest Running Back Seasons in NFL History

Did you ever realize that the quarterback is considered to be the most important position in all of sports, but it's a successful running game that is considered to be arguably just as important ...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 8 months ago 3,023 reads 148 comments
The 10 Greatest Quarterback Seasons in NFL History

I have always had a fascination with the quarterback position. Maybe it's because the position is the single most important position in all of professional sports...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 9 months ago 6,732 reads 261 comments
Should the Philadelphia Eagles Bring Back Terrell Owens?

On March 4, around midnight, the Dallas Cowboys officially released six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Terrell Owens. Owens had spent the previous three seasons as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, ...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 9 months ago 763 reads 114 comments
Brian Dawkins: Thanks for the Memories

It's official, Eagles' fans. Brian Dawkins is no longer a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. ESPN reported several hours ago that the Denver Broncos signed seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins to a five-year, $17-million dollar deal...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 9 months ago 1,188 reads 195 comments
Why Kurt Warner Is NOT a Hall of Famer

The talks have been swirling around since the day the Super Bowl ended: Will Kurt Warner officially retire after this season? And the ever-popular question: Is Kurt Warner a Hall of Famer? It's close...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 9 months ago 1,326 reads 227 comments
The 32 Best Quarterbacks in the NFL

What makes a quarterback great? There are so many things: Statistical accomplishments. Winning—in the regular season and the postseason. Leadership, both on and off the field. The strength of the receiving corps...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 10 months ago 6,879 reads 442 comments
The 10 Most Passionate Fan Bases in the NFL

10. Denver Broncos Denver Broncos fans are underrated. I don't hear much about them, but they always rank in the top five in attendance. The team has sold out 301 consecutive home games and they have a season-ticket waiting list of 27,600...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 10 months ago 10,633 reads 512 comments
The 20 Greatest Catches in Football History (Video)

20. Calvin Johnson In the fourth quarter of a close game against NC State, Georgia Tech wide receiver Calvin Johnson reached back with his right hand to snare a poorly thrown ball by the quarterback...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 10 months ago 2,485 reads 168 comments
10 Things We Learned From the 2008 Philadelphia Eagles

1. Donovan McNabb is the greatest offensive weapon in team history. It's not Steve Van Buren or Wilbert Montgomery. It's not Ron Jaworski or Randall Cunningham. It's not Terrell Owens or Harold Carmichael...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 10 months ago 453 reads 87 comments
Bo Jackson: What Could Have Been?

I'm an Eagles' fan. I own 19 jerseys—all members of the Philadelphia Eagles. I would never wear a jersey of another team...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 10 months ago 1,899 reads 86 comments
15 Reasons Why the Philadelphia Eagles Will Beat the Arizona Cardinals

1. Brian Westbrook The Eagles' superstar running back has been virtually shut down the entire postseason. This won't last. It can't last...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 10 months ago 1,338 reads 139 comments
The Eagles Win! The Eagles Win! The Eagles Win!

Is it destiny? Did we really just do this again? Could this really be OUR year? January 11, 2009. We just traveled into East Rutherford, New Jersey and dismantled the Super Bowl champions...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 11 months ago 339 reads 72 comments
Could the A-11 Formation Be the Future of the NFL?

There are some things in the world of sports that are generally accepted by the public: the tallest player on a basketball team is the center; the best fielder on a baseball team is the shortstop; ...

Written by Bryn Swartz about 11 months ago 3,273 reads 122 comments

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Bryn Swartz Article Archive

The Time Is Now: The Official 2009 Philadelphia Eagles Preview

In the Trenches: The Five Biggest Positional Battles for the 2009 Eagles

Five New Playcalling Trends for the 2009 Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles: Why the Big Three Coaches Are Among the Best

Just For Kicks: 20 Questions With David Akers

Do You Believe in Miracles? The Story of the 1960 Philadelphia Eagles

The 10 Greatest Postseason Quarterbacks in NFL History

Where Have You Gone, Lawrence Taylor?

The Greatest Athlete You've Never Heard Of

Heart of a Champion: The Unbelievable Story of Kyle Maynard

The Ultimate List: My 20 Greatest Moments as a Philadelphia Sports Fan

Why Jerry Rice Is NOT the Greatest Wide Receiver in NFL History

The 10 Greatest Running Back Seasons in NFL History

The 10 Greatest Quarterback Seasons in NFL History

Should the Philadelphia Eagles Bring Back Terrell Owens?

Brian Dawkins: Thanks for the Memories

Why Kurt Warner Is NOT a Hall of Famer

The 32 Best Quarterbacks in the NFL

The 10 Most Passionate Fan Bases in the NFL

The 20 Greatest Catches in Football History (Video)

10 Things We Learned From the 2008 Philadelphia Eagles

Bo Jackson: What Could Have Been?

15 Reasons Why the Philadelphia Eagles Will Beat the Arizona Cardinals

The Eagles Win! The Eagles Win! The Eagles Win!

Could the A-11 Formation Be the Future of the NFL?

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