Since the dominating story in the NFL news cycle during the dog days of summer seems to be the impending return of Brett Favre from only 4 months of retirement, I explore the reasoning of his comeback and what could occur if he made his way to Philly and donned the NFL’s darker shade of green.
As of now, the Powers that Be in the NFL media circles are all but certain that Favre will announce his desire to return within the next two weeks. Peter King meticulously lists all the options available to both Favre and the Packers in his Sports Illustrated column. The possible outcomes consist of the Packers keeping Favre and benching an aggravated Aaron Rodgers, the Packers trading Favre to the suitor of their choice, or the Packers cutting Favre so that he can play wherever he wishes. I won’t examine all the details surrounding where Favre could or should play in 2008, but I will say that Green Bay’s best bet to avoid humiliation …
Dust off your calendar, double check your date book and cancel any Thanksgiving travel plans because the 2008 NFL schedule is out. That Turkey Day memo is pertinent to all Eagles fans since the Birds will be hosting the Cardinals on November 27th for what will be the Eagles’ fifth Thanksgiving game in franchise history.
Other 2008 schedule highlights include the Eagles’ first season opener at home since 2004, a week 2 Monday night visit to Texas Stadium, six prime-time nationally-televised games and a finale that features 3 out of four games against division rivals. Needless to say, the last stretch of the 2008 season will carry heavy playoff implications for all teams in the NFC East.
The thirteen opponents the Eagles will face in the upcoming season have a combined 2007 record of 101-107. The fact that it is a sub .500 record will hardly make it an easy 2008 campaign for the Birds. Since the Redskins, Cowboys and Giants all made the playoffs last season, the Birds play six games against playoff teams …
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In their ongoing effort to quell the wide receiver woes that have plagued the city of Philadelphia since the departure of Terrell Owens, the Eagles latest attempt involved an interview with the University of California rookie prospect DeSean Jackson. Jackson boasted the fastest 40-yard dash for all wide receivers at the scouting combine in Indy, clocking in at a blazing 4.35 seconds. However, what he has in speed, he lacks in size. Jackson’s 5-foot-10, 169 pound stature isn’t likely to intimidate an opposing cornerback on the professional level, but players of similar size have found success in the NFL. Jackson can be most easily likened to Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers, who at 5-foot-9, still manages to to draw double coverage when running routes. Jackson recorded 6 touchdowns, 65 receptions and 762 receiving yards in his junior year at Cal.
Although he probably wouldn’t make a drastic or immediate impact in the Eagles’ passing game, his speed could lend a much needed boost to the punt return team. Jackson was …
The Eagles made yet another addition to their defensive unit yesterday in what has been their most aggressive offseason in recent history. His name is Rocky and he will be playing in Philadelphia. Cue the theme music and training montage.
Putting aside all of the marketing possibilities and similarities between Philadelphia’s favorite fictional son and Rocky Boiman, this is a very intelligent pick up. Boiman will join a very, young linebacking corps that boasts Omar Gaither as its most experienced player with a grand total of 2 seasons completed on his NFL service record. Boiman is a versatile contributor who has played all three linebacker spots in the 4-3 defense. His flexible abilities will give defensive coordinator, Jim Johnson, plenty to experiment with. Although he will most likely serve as a back-up for Gaither, Chris Gocong and Stewart Bradley, Boiman will provide depth and veteran leadership, as well as a spark on special teams.
Boiman earned his keep as a special teams player and back-up linebacker in Tennessee and Indianapolis, but he’s …
Although the 76ers organization promised they hadn’t made any special plans for Allen Iverson’s much anticipated, first game back to the Wachovia Center, it didn’t matter because the Philadelphia faithful welcomed him as a hero returning home. Iverson graciously received his 50 second standing ovation and kissed the center court during warm-ups. The moments before the game contained a feeling of nostalgia. It was the first time in fifteen months that Iverson set foot on the floor that he so vigorously competed on many times before. This time, A.I. donned a different uniform, and he was here to beat Philadelphia, nostalgia or not. The Sixers knew this, and after tip off, they were all business.
Some of the key elements that allowed the Sixers to come away with a win included the 30 points scored by bench players, along with solid performance by Andre Miller. Miller finished with 28 points, 1 rebound, 12 assists and 1 steal. Not to be outdone in the building he used to call home, …
