Smallthoughts: Old School Tuesday …Reggie White

Reggie White made life extremely uncomfortable for many offensive players on Sunday afternoons during his career which spanned from 1984 -2000. After college, White signed with the Memphis Showboats of the USFL. He played for Memphis for two seasons, starting in 36 games. As a member of the Showboats, he racked up 23.5 sacks, 198

Smallthoughts: Rant of the Week …Philadelphia Eagles

What’s going on with the Eagles? They made a big trade with the Cleveland Browns for the number 2 pick in this upcoming 2016 NFL draft. Word has it they are going to select a quarterback either the University of California’s Jared Goff or North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz, depending on who is available after

Chip Kelly Fired in Philly

When this story broke a friend of mine text me that Chip Kelly was fired and my response was Like no one saw this coming? Let’s be honest here, this wasn’t unexpected to say the least. Kelly knew his time in the City of Brotherly love was short especially when his moves backfired like trading

It’s Ugly in the City of Brotherly Love

The Eagles are 4-7 and fading fast even in the division now known as the NFC Least…Trust me there is nothing after Thursday’s stinker in Philly against the Lions to suggest they are going to run the table and win the division and make noise in the playoffs. Nope. The talk is now how soon

Smallthoughts: Rants and Raves

Rants: Chip Kelly…The Eagles are 0-2 and the fan base isn’t feeling good with you with all the changes this off season and the one move you decide to do after you go 0-2 is to swap thrid string quarterbacks? Seriously? Really? Rants:New York Giants Defense … 2 fourth quarter leads 2 fourth quarter collapses

Eagles make Change at Quarterback Position …Seriously

You’re 0-2 supposed to have a high octane offense so you make a change …at Quarterback…ok. Eagles coach Chip Kelly said Sunday night he’d evaluate everything, and he’s started at the quarterback position. According to Reuben Frank of CSNPhilly.com, the Eagles have swapped out third quarterbacks, releasing Stephen Morris and signing Thad Lewis. Maybe it isn’t

Smallthoughts: Old School Tuesday …Herschel Walker

When you think of great athletes …many people forget about Herschel Walker. In college he was a sprinter and a football player, Heisman Trophy winner and challenged the NFL in court for Juniors to be allowed to play pro football before his senior year. Walker ended up starting his pro career in the rival league 

Jets continue spending spree, DeMarco soars with the Eagles

Day 2 of free agency and the Jets continued their spending spree by bringing back Antonio Cromartie. Cornerback Antonio Cromartie agreed to terms with the Jets on a four-year contract, worth $32 million in base salary, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The move Thursday comes a day after New York

Kelly pushes Chips in big trade with Bills

LeSean McCoy to Buffalo for Kiko Alonso As you can imagine each coach or manager wants to have guys that are his guys, and Chip Kelly is no different. Kelly though has the power to actually do just that. For the second straight year Chip Kelly, has traded his top player (Desean Jackson last year)

Smallthoughts: Old School Tuesday…Randall Cunningham

 Before Michael Vick, Before Robert  Griffin III, there was Randall Cunningham. Cunningham was the Eagles’ second-round pick in the 1985 NFL Draft. Cunningham was also sought by the United States Football League‘s Tampa Bay Bandits that same year. Eagles owner Norman Braman refused to negotiate with Cunningham if he accepted offers from the Bandits. Ultimately,