Author Archives: Tommy Lawlor

From Greg Cosell: * Doesn’t feel Geno Smith is a good fit for Chip Kelly’s offense.  Also doesn’t feel that he’s worth the #4 overall pick.  Did stress that’s just his opinion.  Said if Kelly feels Smith is a good … Continue reading →

From stats guru Russell Baxter: “Most Total TD Allowed NFL 2012: Titans (55), Bills & Saints (53), Eagles (52), Raiders (50), Lions (49), Jaguars & Buccaneers (48)” Boy, was the Eagles defense bad last year or what?  Excited to see … Continue reading →

Eagles Rewind is a sort of new blog that is worth checking out.  Brent does a lot of research and is real good with charts and stats.  Here he took a look at what the Eagles gave up for Benn … Continue reading →

New WRs coach Bob Bicknell has been a busy man. He’s checked out several prospects at their Pro Days, most recently Marshall star Aaron Dobson.  The Senior WR is 6-3, 211 and a talented prospect.  Here’s more on his Pro … Continue reading →

Per PFT, Jake Long will sign with the Rams.  He had been in Miami talking to his former team about re-signing, but maybe the Rams upped their offer. Long was the top OT available in FA.  His deal will help … Continue reading →

Jimmy Bama and I recorded a show today on the Eagles and the first week of free agency.  We covered each player for a few minutes.  We talked about the team’s aggression and the type of players they signed.  Lasted … Continue reading →

Tim McManus of Birds 24/7 posted an article on the defense and how everyone might be used. Jeff McLane also shared his thoughts on the defense, especially the front seven. We’re all playing a guessing game right now.  Interesting to see … Continue reading →

* The Eagles have already had a workout with WR/RB/RS Tavon Austin. He’s not in play at pick #4, but should the team move back, he could definitely be a target.  Austin might be the ultimate Chip Kelly type of … Continue reading →

Maryland TE Matt Furstenburg said he’s talked to the Eagles. Really good athlete.  6-3, 242. Ran 4.62 at the Combine and had a vertical jump of 35.5 inches.  For his career, Matt was 60-769-5.  Those are pedestrian numbers, but Matt … Continue reading →

Jimmy Bama has some details on the Benn trade.  Find out what the Eagles gave up and then there are some interesting stats for Benn as well. And here are thoughts from Sheil Kapadia.