Archive: July, 2010
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
When Tennessee running back Chris Johnson and Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson skipped voluntary workouts with their respective teams this spring there was a tendency to draw parallels between the two Pro Bowlers.
Both had become, in two seasons, offensive stars, and both had become dissatisfied with the contracts they had signed as rookies.
But in reality, their situations are much different.
Jonathan Tamari
Is Kevin Kolb ready for his big chance? Don Banks takes on the question at the center of the Eagles’ season, and foreseeable future, in a column up on SI.com today.
Banks lists Kolb’s first year at the helm as one of the 20 top issues to consider as fans look ahead to the 2010 NFL season.
He points to some strengths – Kolb’s accuracy and the time he’s had to learn – and potential pitfalls – saying the quarterback might benefit from a stronger running game and defense than the Eagles currently have. Banks concludes that “My sense is Kolb will reward (Reid) with a solid and occasionally spectacular first season on the job.”
Jonathan Tamari
The prospect of actual football news is creeping closer, with the first practice of training camp set for July 27. To get ready, I’m taking a brief look this week at the story lines at each offensive and defensive position.
Yesterday I compared these write ups to a light warm up. Maybe the better analogy would be to think of them as one of those quick recaps shown at the start of TV serials – “previously . . .” - before they pick up the story and get to the new stuff. Jeff and I will have more thorough looks at some of the key position battles starting Sunday.
Today, though, as football stirs from its summer-time nap, I’m doing a quick review of two areas where injuries are already a big factor for the Eagles: offensive line and safety.
Jonathan Tamari
The prospect of actual football news is creeping closer, with the first practice of training camp set for July 27.
To get ready, I’m going to take a brief look this week at the storylines at each offensive and defensive position. We’ll do one area on each side of the ball per day.
Today it’s a picture of contrast: stability and a wealth of talent at wide receiver and tight end, compared to change and a very large hole to fill at corner back.
Jonathan Tamari
The suit, brought by the trustee overseeing Vick’s bankruptcy resolution, is trying to recover the value of those gifts from nine recipients, including the mother of Vick’s first child; his fiancee, the mother of his second and third children; his brother Marcus; other relatives and friends; and a business entity run by one of the friends. Documents show at least $2 million given to the defendants. Part of the suit seeks an accurate accounting of all the gifts.
Vick’s bankruptcy attorney, Paul Campsen, told the Associated Press that the filing is “a garden variety attempt to collect money.”
Jonathan Tamari
The prospect of actual football news is creeping closer, with the first practice of training camp set for July 27.
To get ready, we're taking a brief look this week at the storylines at each offensive and defensive position. We’ll do one position on each side of the ball per day.
Today it’s running back and linebacker, where the two biggest stories aren’t necessarily who is fighting for a position, but how much some familiar faces will contribute this year.
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Michael Vick has more than just the support of the Philadelphia Eagles front office.
He has the team's starting quarterback by his side.
Kevin Kolb and Vick, fast friends since the Eagles acquired the former Falcons quarterback last August, have been texting back and forth since the June 25th shooting that occurred outside a Virginia Beach nightclub that was hosting the backup quarterback's birthday bash.
Jonathan Tamari
The prospect of actual football news is creeping closer, with the first practice of training camp set for two weeks from today.
To get ready, I’m going to take a brief look this week at the story lines at each offensive and defensive position. We’ll do one area on each side of the ball per day.
Quarterbacks: Until a few weeks ago, it seemed pretty straight forward: the question of the year for the Eagles is whether or not Kevin Kolb is ready to be a full-time starter. That’s still the number one story heading into training camp and the season. Real, consistent NFL success hinges on having a good, if not great, quarterback. Training camp will be Kolb’s last chance to prepare before we finally see how good he can be over 16 games.
