http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F The latest Eagles coverage. en-us Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:30:56 GMT 2008-12-05T11:30:56Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35589669&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081205_Phil_Sheridan__Giants_stick_with_a_plan_and_succeed.html The visiting locker room at FedEx Field is divided into two cramped spaces. When the Eagles play there, the offense is in one room, the defense in the other. So it was natural last Sunday to assume that the mammoth, scowling Giant near the shower entrance was a linebacker or defensive end. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 8a0c1cd9b307b18a29271d787bb36f4a 2008-12-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35588934&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081205_Rich_Hofmann__Playcalling_not_the_problem_with_Eagles__running_game.html ANDY, MARTY: Run the ball. Do it even if it doesn't work. Do it even if it means beating your head against a brick wall. Do it even if it results in fewer points being scored. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:30:56 GMT df00f66be0abc94bcf13b12e16bee47e 2008-12-05T11:30:56Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35589614&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081205_Even_without_Burress__Giants_have_plenty_of_weapons.html Unlike the New York Police Department, the Eagles were never able to put the handcuffs on Plaxico Burress. When it comes to Eagles tormentors, the 6-foot-5 Giants receiver with the stork-like reach and soft hands ranks right up there with the best of them. Or worst, depending on your perspective. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT d12a7d4e65bf943a6407960921aab977 2008-12-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35589644&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081205_NFL___Chargers_continue_dominance_of_Raiders.html SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers finally looked like the world-beaters they were predicted to be, but it's probably too late. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 2ba0276914df93b860ef94d81b7de7c9 2008-12-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35589649&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081205_NiFfLe___Pennington_king_of_QB_hill.html Man on a mission Forget about it, Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco. Chill out, Brett Favre and Jeff Garcia. Take a number, Gus Frerotte, Kurt Warner and Kerry Collins. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 899339386ffa85dafeab7a9b127bfe30 2008-12-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35589619&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081205_Eagles_Notes___Herremans_wants_to_be_there_at_start.html Eagles Notes Todd Herremans is going to attempt to do something Sunday that he hasn't been able to do the last two times the Eagles played the New York Giants. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT b43de4ec1c2b74e6a4273b4b32395145 2008-12-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35589634&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081205_Attorney__Pierce_had_no_knowledge_of_Burress__gun.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Antonio Pierce did not know Giants teammate Plaxico Burress was carrying a gun last weekend until it accidentally discharged, injuring the receiver in the right thigh, Pierce's attorney said yesterday. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT cb118936a9d62a441e725463821b9aba 2008-12-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35588914&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081205_Eagles_-_Eagles_must_stop_Giants__offensive_line_if_they_want_to_pull_off_upset.html YOU CAN TALK about that huge late failure to convert on fourth-and-1, and a couple of crucial replay challenges that didn't go the Eagles' way, and a hobbled Brian Westbrook, but none of that was the biggest reason the Birds lost their last meeting with the Giants, 36-31, on Nov. 9 at Lincoln Financial Field. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 03a62687414b3615ef98d0a18094bcd4 2008-12-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35588939&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081205_Jets__veteran_Ellis_arrested.html New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, speeding and driving without insurance after being pulled over by police last weekend. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 09ec1f997d5f522383728644543a22d5 2008-12-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35588924&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081205_Eagles_-_Howard__Eagles_not_ready_to_concede_to_Giants.html The Giants have lost just once in their last 16 games. They swept to the Super Bowl championship last season and are on an 11-1 run this year. New York has won seven in a row, six against teams with winning records. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT c89275aca30a0802dd93930e1b4ab1ec 2008-12-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35588919&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081205_Eagles_Notebook__Eagles__Eckel_plays_his_way_into_mix_after_good_showing_against_Cards.html He might not get a standing ovation this time for converting third-and-1 - Sunday's game is to be played at the Meadowlands, after all - but Kyle Eckel will continue to be a part of the Eagles' running-back mix, offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said yesterday. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 4f135e2d2e67c0a4524e259c34be4e53 2008-12-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35588904&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081205_Paul_Domowitch__Fewer_targets_may_have_helped_McNabb.html THERE WERE a lot of reasons for Donovan McNabb's impressive performance in the Eagles' 48-20 Thanksgiving night win over the Arizona Cardinals, not the least of which was the fact that the Cardinals have a pretty lousy pass defense (a league-worst 26 touchdown passes allowed). Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 838d5dbec94916bb856f2e823cced5c2 2008-12-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35524944&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Rich_Hofmann__Twins__birth_might__might_not_have_affected_McNabb_s_play.html DONOVAN McNABB, through everything, has not tended to be a big excuse guy. He mostly acknowledges failure and then buries it in circumlocution. When he talks about something going wrong, you get the impression he is searching for the politically correct explanation, and that search is often a pretty tortured journey. Most of the time, though, there are no excuses. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:56:23 GMT 6d9c0d632fad45b7cc369977f398612e 2008-12-04T10:56:23Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35525459&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Eagles_Notes___Westbrook_feeling_better_after_time_off.html The Eagles will need running back Brian Westbrook to be at peak form if they are to pull off the win they desperately need against the Giants on Sunday, and it appears that's what they're going to get. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 1320bb0a6ecfa11b3025ebe0400ca5fd 2008-12-04T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35525449&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Eagles__undrafted_free_agents_paid_dues.html They show up at preseason football camps as second-class citizens, with modest contracts and the hope the decision-makers take their attention away from the draft picks now and then and look their way. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 6c752e0b2d866e008f146003bfa6e704 2008-12-04T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35525494&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_NFL___Judge_blocks_suspension_of_2_Vikings.html A Minnesota judge yesterday temporarily blocked the NFL's suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 1474a5622fe27b3705cdcc2897442b60 2008-12-04T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35525479&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Giants__Pierce_expected_to_play_amid_Burress_probe.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Watching Antonio Pierce in the New York Giants' linebacker meeting yesterday morning, fellow linebacker Danny Clark did not sense anything was wrong. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:42:08 GMT 3b26c712e7f591e96b7dee6ead4e223d 2008-12-04T10:42:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35525429&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Ashley_Fox___Family_strain_affected_McNabb_s_play.html Now we know. When Donovan McNabb was struggling there for weeks on end, zinging passes past receivers and getting benched in the second half against Baltimore, there was something much more important gnawing at his insides. It didn't cause him to play poorly - there were other things, some well beyond his control, that contributed to that - but it had an effect. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 0de120f3d251251f859ed016ad867e69 2008-12-04T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35525454&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Brian_Dawkins_set_for_Eagles_milestone.html Brian Dawkins has reached a fascinating point in his magnificent career. For the second straight week, his name is going into the Eagles' record book for a significant accomplishment, but it is fair to wonder if he is also in the process of writing the final chapter of his Philadelphia story. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 03774133cb739f96527c66033f404b8e 2008-12-04T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35524904&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Eagles_-_Distractions_aside__Eagles__McNabb_wants_to_win.html AMONG THE many things we don't know is whether the impending birth of twins affected Donovan McNabb's play last month. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT ec80479f008a7535757385ed0e4da685 2008-12-04T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35524869&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Giants_reveal_details_about_shooting.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Linebacker Antonio Pierce called a New York Giants trainer almost immediately after Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself and was told where to take the wounded receiver. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:59:25 GMT 524ddcbce39e975d68ab539fa6494cf9 2008-12-04T11:59:25Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35524899&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Sam_Donnellon__Not_having_Burress_no_problem_for_Giants.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - This is the way dynasties start. A team wins the big one when it's not supposed to, then continues to win, defying the odds in one way, shape or form. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:42:07 GMT 92a51198d05112a730867510e48dfc87 2008-12-04T10:42:07Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35524909&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Eagles_Notebook__Healthy_Westbrook_gives_Giants_something_to_focus_on.html Last month, as the New York Giants prepared to play the Eagles, Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talked about "22 eyes on No. 36." Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 1473039d78e07df195e8fd4fd7750f14 2008-12-04T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35524914&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Eagles_-_Eagles__Dawkins_aware_of_what_game_vs__the_Giants_means.html While many fans dislike the Cowboys more than the other NFC East teams, Eagles safety Brian Dawkins has always considered the Giants as the biggest rivals. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT e74cf0826db851beddc7e5d6a41bc28d 2008-12-04T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35525019&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Builder_giving_away_house_at_Eagles_game.html It's the fourth quarter, the clock is running, and your team needs to score big to stay in the playoffs. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:42:08 GMT e386df421777e014aef34eef7f5684a6 2008-12-04T10:42:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35524954&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081204_Judge_blocks_suspension_of_Vikings_players.html A Minnesota judge yesterday temporarily blocked the NFL's suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy, but the players' status for Sunday's game at Detroit remained uncertain. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT ec6edf4d9dc2fc28ba6b939fdab30800 2008-12-04T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35457319&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081203_Paul_Domowitch__Eagles_coach_Reid_should_follow_NFL_lead__stop_being_GM.html WHEN EAGLES owner Jeff Lurie decided to make Andy Reid king 7 1/2 years ago, monarchies were all the rage in the NFL. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 0565693b699a0b27e33977a8d91effa2 2008-12-03T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35481249&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081203_Vegetarians_eat_well_at_the_Linc.html The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says Eagles fans have the third-best stadium in the NFL for vegetarian food. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:00:30 GMT de47b5252af4f0e88a52b34169c93195 2008-12-03T19:00:30Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35457939&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081203_Gonzo___Where_s_Burress_now_.html While wondering how much it would hurt if you accidentally shot yourself, it's time for another look inside the e-mail bag . . . Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:52:10 GMT c67bdc03221aaac8be93dba4f4f5aeac 2008-12-03T10:52:10Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35457344&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081203_Burress_a_distraction__but_Giants_keep_winning.html THERE PERVADED in the Giants locker room a distinct sense of expected fatigue. Yes, they had just toiled in the rain for more than 3 hours to beat the Redskins, moved to 11-1, best in the NFC, tied for the best record in football, and, in the next 2 weeks, they were to face the other staunch tests the NFC East presents: Eagles this weekend, Cowboys the next. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:52:10 GMT 98f58300e20b45f970bb31d118f03c14 2008-12-03T10:52:10Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35457324&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081203_Eagles_-_Jordan_earns_way_into_linebacker_spot_with_Eagles.html It's not unusual for players at the I-AA level to be overlooked by the NFL - particularly linebackers on the smallish side, compared with their Division I-A peers. Like most 'tweeners, all that Akeem Jordan wanted was a chance. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT df6dd5d22e5e2ca321d0b4e5270554a7 2008-12-03T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35457919&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081203_Giants_will_be_tough_to_beat.html Stop the run and beat the New York Giants. That's the theory. If you can take down mighty Brandon Jacobs and slow down the speedy Derrick Ward, then you've discovered the formula to beat the best team in football. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT cacd3cd7df18d3376cbc3e3384516d15 2008-12-03T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35457949&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081203_NFL___NFL_suspends_6_players__says_masking_agent_used.html The NFL said yesterday that six players, including the heart of the Minnesota Vikings' defensive line, were suspended for four games without pay for violating the league's anti-doping policy. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 87ef5e2eedc49e9620cf1ec8a7a9438e 2008-12-03T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35457104&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081203_Dan_Gross__McNabb___wife_score_twins_-_a_boy___a_girl.html CONGRATS to Donovan McNabb and wife Roxie, who welcomed twins early yesterday. As NBC 10's John Clark was first to report, the babies, who have a 4-year-old sister, Alexis, are a boy and a girl. No names or birth weights are yet revealed, but McNabb is expected to discuss the happy news today at his regular weekly press conference. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:57:56 GMT fbc2381ddde80b87019b2831a467ffb3 2008-12-03T10:57:56Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35457384&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081203_League_suspends_six_players_for_violating_anti-doping_policy.html Six players, including the heart of the Minnesota Vikings' stout defensive line, were suspended for four games without pay by the NFL yesterday for violating the league's anti-doping policy. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 57fdbec012427e2409c56c406b3e180d 2008-12-03T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35411674&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_ap_giantssuspendsuperbowlheroburresss.html Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress is done for the year. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:57:32 GMT 31337ba365120dd9a7bc00ce11d8f9a4 2008-12-02T23:57:32Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35357329&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_Birds__Andrews_returns_from_California.html Shawn Andrews returned from California on Wednesday a vegetarian; four pounds lighter; with a sort of Mohawk-fashion, rust-colored strip of hair down the middle of his head; and happy to be standing upright. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT fe98be1d255ffda854e326a43ff6876b 2008-12-02T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35357359&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_Gonzo___Taking_shots_at_Plaxico.html A week ago, if you had asked me to pick the most likely NFC East player to shoot himself, I would have gone with Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones or Redskins tight end Chris Cooley. Jones has had a number of problems over the years, making him the safe choice. As for Cooley, beware the man who puts pictures of his junk on the Internet. He's capable of anything. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:38:33 GMT 50b5906693ad36940cc296b92f045325 2008-12-02T10:38:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35357354&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_Will_Giants_allow_Burress_to_play_.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants might make a decision on Plaxico Burress' immediate football future before the justice system or the NFL hands down rulings. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 28413d1e541df509f1cceef3e847902e 2008-12-02T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35358749&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_ap_burresspostsbailwillappearincourtinmarch.html It was just 10 months ago that Plaxico Burress became an instant New York sports hero after his clutch performance in the Super Bowl. But on Monday, Burress was hauled out of a police precinct in handcuffs facing two weapons charges that could send him to jail. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:38:33 GMT ae88d56daa49ee871342497b2e185f7f 2008-12-02T10:38:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35356759&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_Bill_Conlin__Eagles_fans__there_s_no_running_from_the_winter_blues.html WHEN I'M KING of the World . . . Winter will be canceled . . . Unless it is Australian winter, of course. Maybe it's the post-World Series blahs, the knowledge that all there is to sustain many of us until pitchers and catchers report are three teams going nowhere. Look, if Eagles fans aren't offended by the "Wh Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:38:33 GMT edf2b4f49740f6e166657321d89144e1 2008-12-02T10:38:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35356769&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_Eagles_-_Defensive_giants__except_in_division.html THE EAGLES' defense has been more consistent and less one-dimensional than the offense this year. It ranked eighth in the NFL against the rush, ninth against the pass, and seventh overall, heading into last night's action. The team's most impressive victories of the season, over the Steelers and over the Falcons, were largely forged by the defense. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT e6ff5ba3098b58713ccb6843dfce00bd 2008-12-02T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35356744&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_Burress_posts_bail_.html NEW YORK - Taken to court in handcuffs, Plaxico Burress posted $100,000 bail on weapons possession charges yesterday as the frenzy grew around the Giants star receiver who accidentally shot himself in a nightclub. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:38:33 GMT 3c77d71699b3d95a9753c243292dcfd1 2008-12-02T10:38:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35356884&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_John_Smallwood__Any_way_you_slice_it__Andrews_happy_to_be_back_with_Eagles.html THE RECENT economic times have been tough for most of us, but if you are a local operator of a California Pizza Kitchen restaurant, relief may be coming your way. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:38:33 GMT 8de1d1a21a7c7ae07b6f2fa4d159cf01 2008-12-02T10:38:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35356774&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_Eagles_Notebook__Injured_Eagles_guard_Andrews_praises_backup_Nick_Cole.html Shawn Andrews watched Nick Cole last Thursday against the Cardinals, thought the squat, solid backup center did well when pushed into the Eagles lineup following the season-ending broken ankle suffered by Max Jean-Gilles. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 68bda03961d5d5c180e0b5dc363b283b 2008-12-02T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35357289&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_Ashley_Fox___NFL_stars_need_to_be_prudent.html Brian Dawkins' strategy to avoid trouble is simple. Don't look for it and certainly don't court it. Don't go to a club. Don't go into a crowd. Don't carry a gun. Don't flaunt what you have. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 1b1979bb8d576e4f48598e3879944918 2008-12-02T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35357374&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_NFL___Slaton_stars_in_Texans__win.html HOUSTON - Steve Slaton put on quite a show in the Houston Texans' Monday Night Football debut. Slaton ran for 130 yards and a pair of touchdowns, including a 40-yarder, as the Texans whipped the Jacksonville Jaguars, 30-17. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 7cd089367c7c93c44c2808ba61b3f595 2008-12-02T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35357334&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_Eagles_Notes___Klecko_believes_Giants_are_resilient.html Eagles Notes Eagles fullback Dan Klecko watched Sunday's game between the Giants and Redskins and noticed that New York did not seem to miss troubled receiver Plaxico Burress, who has been a major problem for the Eagles. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT 0c72fb84211e8779fe4bc0f64b7bde04 2008-12-02T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35356814&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081202_Browns__Anderson_out_for_season.html Derek Anderson's season is officially over, yet another slap for the down-on-their-luck Cleveland Browns. Anderson, who lost the starting quarterback job to Brady Quinn several weeks ago, will miss the final four games after tearing a ligament in his left knee on Sunday against Indianapolis. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:01:00 GMT c7510a3898ecaa559d186e31a631e426 2008-12-02T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=35305074&32=3796&7=195322&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20081201_ap_giantswrburressturnshimselfintopolice.html Plaxico Burress planned to plead not guilty to a weapon possession charge at a court appearance Monday, two days after accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh at a Manhattan nightclub. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:03:47 GMT d8ba894b6cd9f0321203e2720801594a 2008-12-01T15:03:47Z