Author Archives: Tommy Lawlor

The Eagles love to run the ball, but they do it creatively and that puts a lot of pressure on defenders. Former NFL Safety Matt Bowen is impressed. Lots of moving parts makes a simple play seem so much more … Continue reading →

I made this joke on Twitter last year. What's changed since we first talked to Chip Kelly? Eagles signed OL Allen Barbre. Seems to me Chip is coming here so he can coach Barbre. — Tommy Lawlor (@lawlornfl) January 16, 2013 … Continue reading →

Connor Barwin might be the most likable Eagle of them all. He’s only been part of the team for a year, but you just get the feeling he was meant to be an Eagle. He loves the city of Philadelphia. … Continue reading →

One of the most fascinating rookies the Eagles added is Trey Burton. He went to Florida to play QB and moved around while there. The Eagles have him playing TE, but Burton is only 6-2, 224 so he’s an interesting … Continue reading →

Matt Bowen was a SS for a few teams in his NFL career. He is now a good writer and football analyst. He recently posted a piece on rookies trying to learn some concepts as they are introduced to the … Continue reading →

The Eagles offense was fast last year, but it appears they want to play at an even faster pace this season. From Nick Fierro: After witnessing the first of four practices at organized team activities (OTAs) that will be open … Continue reading →

Mike Tanier came up with an interesting way of rating teams. He judged them based on “hope”. His formula: Recent Super Bowl Appearances: 5 points for the 2013 season, 4 points for 2012, and so on down to 2009. The … Continue reading →

#PhillySportsBirthday May 26, 1941: Jim Johnson (Eagles) [Deceased] pic.twitter.com/JzneyIstZp — PhillySportPast (@PhillySportPast) May 26, 2014 One of a kind.

This cartoon has been out there a while, but in case anyone missed it… Funny stuff.

The Eagles reportedly signed Nebraska star Taylor Martinez. Notice I didn’t mention a position. Martinez was a QB for the Huskers,  but worked out as a QB, DB and WR at his Pro Day. Eagles DB coach John Lovett was at … Continue reading →