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Cowboys Linebacker Victor Butler To Visit Birds Today

Cowboys Linebacker Victor Butler To Visit Birds Today

According to numerous reports, the Eagles will host Cowboys free agent linebacker Victor Butler today at the Nova Care Complex. Butler is a 6'2" 231 pound outside backer, who has had four years of experience

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All The Signs Are Pointing Toward A 3-4 Defense For The Birds

All The Signs Are Pointing Toward A 3-4 Defense For The Birds

I've heard from numerous NFL sources here in Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl, that the Eagles assistant coaches and scouts are talking about getting players for a 3-4 defense. Specifically they've been asking and

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Linebacker Player Reviews: Week 5

Linebacker Player Reviews: Week 5

On paper, it didn’t look like a very good day for the Eagles linebackers.  The Eagles allowed 136 yards on the ground, but that stat is misleading and I’ll explain why below. DeMeco Ryans: Ryans

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Eagles LB’s Doing A Great Job Of Playing Pass Defense

Eagles LB’s Doing A Great Job Of Playing Pass Defense

The Eagles linebackers have come a long way.  You can see it in their play versus the pass in zone coverages and in man-to-man coverages.  They're getting their hands on the football and making big

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The Real DeMeco Ryans Showed Up Today

The Real DeMeco Ryans Showed Up Today

The Eagles defense led the way today, but we can’t ignore the fact that they were playing against a rookie quarterback, Brandon Weeden in the first game of his career.  Still it was an impressive

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DeMeco Ryans Was Supposed To Be A Three-Down Linebacker

DeMeco Ryans Was Supposed To Be A Three-Down Linebacker

I've stood on the sidelines at the Eagles practices with my eyes fixed on number 59, DeMeco Ryans, the Eagles new starting middle linebacker.  I've waited for him to explode from one point to another

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The NFL Education Of Rookie Linebacker Mychal Kendricks: Part 1

The NFL Education Of Rookie Linebacker Mychal Kendricks: Part 1

During my eleven years in the NFL, I learned that prior to the game, as a linebacker you're kind of like a criminal detective, who is looking for information about your suspects.  You must look

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Kendricks On Richardson: “I trained with him, so I know his strengths”

Kendricks On Richardson: “I trained with him, so I know his strengths”

The Cleveland Browns were no match for the Eagles in their preseason game a couple of weeks ago, but there's a chance things could be different this time around because the Browns will have their

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Eagles Bench Brian Rolle And Promote Akeem Jordan

Eagles Bench Brian Rolle And Promote Akeem Jordan

The Eagles have promoted outside linebacker Akeem Jordan to the starting weakside linebacker job over Brian Rolle.  They had to do something at this position because Rolle has been struggling throughout the preseason. Jamar Chaney

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Eagles Linebackers Must Expect Screens And Draws On Each Play

Eagles Linebackers Must Expect Screens And Draws On Each Play

The Eagles' defense must do a better job of playing screens and draws.  Anytime a team faces a defense which does a good job of rushing the passer, they make sure to have an abundance

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