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Weekend Reading: Why the Mayor Quit On Chip

A selection of good Eagles-related weekend reading as the search for the team’s next head coach continues, and the playoffs get underway Saturday afternoon.

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Bill Belichick ‘Disappointed’ By Eagles Firing Kelly

Two days after the Eagles fired Chip Kelly, a friend of the former coach came to his defense. Bill Belichick talked extensively today with Patriots reporters […]

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Johnson: ‘Tension Upstairs’ Led To Kelly’s Firing

Lane Johnson was asleep when his head coach was fired. He woke up from a nap to a text message from a teammate, telling him […]

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Numbers And Reasoning Behind Chip Kelly’s Exit

Jeffrey Lurie’s hiring of Chip Kelly had long been viewed as a risky one with high upside, but also with plenty of room for failure. Before […]

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All-22: How Billy Davis Confused Tom Brady

It was a laughing matter. Literally. Tim and I explained in last week’s Press Coverage how the Eagles would need to generate a good pass rush […]

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Chip Kelly “Proud” Of Eagles After Upset Win

After a shocking upset few outside of the NovaCare Complex saw coming, Chip Kelly seemed even-keel. He told reporters that he understood the gravity of beating Tom […]

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Press Coverage, Ep. 12: Can Chip Kelly Save Himself?

In the latest episode of Press Coverage, Tim and Josh discuss what Chip Kelly needs to show in the final five weeks of the season […]

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What They’re Saying: Following Belichick’s Lead?

Here is what the national media are saying about the Eagles. Sharon Katz of ESPN.com looked at the teams who fared the best in the NFL […]

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Kelly’s Clout

As Sheil explained on Friday, we’re going to try something new for the Wake-Up Call in the offseason. Each day, we will choose a reader […]

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Chip And the Up-Tempo Movement

Bill Walsh predicted the up-tempo movement in his 1997 book titled, Finding the Winning Edge. In a chapter called “Determining the Future Dynamics of Offense in […]

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Ertz Opening Eyes In New England

FOXBORO, MASS. — There is a growing buzz about Zach Ertz as he gets set to enter his second NFL season. Is he aware of what’s being said […]

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Belichick On Kelly, Foles

FOXBORO, Mass. — Bill Belichick said he didn’t study the Eagles’ offense last year. He had no reason to since they weren’t on the Patriots’ […]

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Foles: If You Don’t Play Well, You’ll Be Gone

Chip Kelly doesn’t have to worry about Nick Foles saying the wrong thing. He doesn’t have to concern himself with Foles getting too comfortable or […]

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Eagles-Patriots Practices: What To Expect

The Eagles will hold their first joint-practices since 1998 when they welcome in the New England Patriots starting today. Here is what you can expect:

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Kelly On Joint Practices: Belichick Called Me

Asked about holding joint practices with the Patriots, Chip Kelly said Bill Belichick approached him with the idea.

The Eagles’ head coach also downplayed the notion that he taught Michael Vick how to carry the football.