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Head coach Herm Edwards of the Arizona State Sun Devils

The Life And Career Of Herm Edwards

Most NFL fans know Herm Edwards as an analyst for ESPN and a former head coach in both college and professional football. What those same fans may not know is that Edwards was an undrafted player who spent a decade in the league with three teams. He also made one of the most memorable plays i...

Ben Donahue • 2 weeks ago

A Philadelphia Eagles helmet is pictured during the football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Life And Career Of Mike Quick

Mike Quick may not have been the quickest receiver in NFL history, but he had great hands and could turn a routine catch into a huge gain. A first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1982, he led the NFL in receiving yards in just his second year. By the end of his fourth season, Quick h...

Ben Donahue • 5 months ago

A Philadelphia Eagles helmet is pictured during the football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Life And Career Of Wilbert Montgomery

The Philadelphia Eagles have had several notable running backs play for the franchise. Steve Van Buren, Duce Staley, Brian Westbrook, and LeSean “Shady” McCoy are some of the memorable players. Then there is Saquon Barkley, who just joined the organization in 2024 and is already a member of t...

Ben Donahue • 1 year ago

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Coach Dick Vermeil of the St. Louis Rams

The Life And Career Of Dick Vermeil

There is little doubt that Dick Vermeil was born to coach football. After playing college football as a quarterback, Vermeil transitioned into the coaching profession in 1959. A decade later, he jumped to the NFL and quickly ascended the ladder until becoming the head coach of the Philadelphi...

Ben Donahue • 1 year ago

Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles poses for a portrait

The Life And Career Of Donovan McNabb (Story)

The NFL Draft is normally a time of great excitement and joy for those players selected by pro teams. In 1999, Syracuse quarterback Donovan McNabb was eager to learn which team would pick him. When then-NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue announced McNabb’s name as the second overall selection of...

Ben Donahue • 2 years ago

Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins acknowledges the crowd

The Life And Career Of Brian Dawkins (Story)

The Philadelphia Eagles have had some of the best athletes at the safety position in NFL history. Players such as Wes Hopkins, Andre Waters, Bill Bradley, Randy Logan, and Malcolm Jenkins are just some of the names that terrorized opponents through the years. Then there was Brian Dawkins. Aft...

Ben Donahue • 2 years ago

Brian Westbrook #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball

The Life And Career Of Brian Westbrook (Story)

Ben Donahue • 2 years ago Not every NFL running back is adept at running the ball and catching passes. That’s why those who do both well are considered a precious commodity to their teams. For nine seasons, Brian Westbrook was one of the best dual-threat backs in the league. His ability to not only run the ball but ca...

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES TIGHTEND KEITH JACKSON SHOWS WHO IS NUMBER ONE

The Life And Career Of TE Keith Jackson (Story)

Ben Donahue • 3 years ago Between 1984 and 1996, Keith Jackson was consistently one of the best tight ends in college and professional football. He was 6’2 and nearly 260 pounds during his career, but opponents marveled at his uncanny speed, agility, and exceptional hands. At the University of Oklahoma, the player fan...

Freddie Mitchell of the Philadelphia Eagles during the game

What Happened To Freddie Mitchell? (Story)

Ben Donahue • 3 years ago Freddie Mitchell went by many nicknames: “Fast Freddie,” the “Sultan of Slot,” “Hollywood,” “First Down Freddie,” the “People’s Champ,” and “FredEx” (because he “always delivered”). Mitchell was the stereotypical receiver, known for his flashy style and boisterous personality. In college, he...

A general view of the Philadelphia Eagles helmet after the game against the Washington Redskins at the Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 17-14.

NFL Fans React To The Passing Of Frank LeMaster

Robert Marvi • 3 years ago On Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles delivered the depressing news that Frank LeMaster, a former star linebacker for the team, had passed away at just 71 years of age. https://twitter.com/Eagles/status/1639733901986807810 Even though he had been retired for four decades, he had remained a par...

Kevin Turner #34 of the Philadelphia Eagles

The Life And Career Of Kevin Turner (Story)

Poch de la Rosa • 3 years ago Former Philadelphia Eagles fullback Kevin Turner was the epitome of winning football games in the trenches. Turner had earned a reputation as a versatile all-purpose back during his eight-year pro football career from 1992 to 1999. Turner's sure hands made him a reliable option in short-yarda...

Jeremy Bloom #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles

The Life And Career Of Jeremy Bloom (Story)

Ben Donahue • 3 years ago The year 2021 marked the first time the NCAA allowed college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. For Jeremy Bloom, that decision came about two decades too late. Bloom was a talented athlete who competed as a skier in two Olympic Games and played college football for the...

Defensive lineman Mike Golic of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on

The Life And Career Of Mike Golic, Sr. (Story)

Poch de la Rosa • 4 years ago When someone mentions the name "Mike Golic, Sr.," images of the popular, long-running ESPN morning sports talk show Mike & Mike probably come to mind. Golic is, after all, one of the most respected figures in the sports media industry. However, there's more—much more—to Mike Golic, Sr. th...

Defensive back Andre Waters

The Life And Career Of Andre Waters (Story)

Poch de la Rosa • 4 years ago Former Philadelphia Eagles' strong safety Andre Waters always went all out on the gridiron. Since Waters's high school days in Pahokee, FL, his objective had always been to knock the stuffing out of the ball carrier. He hit them as he could. Waters's hard-hitting style soon made headlines for...

Jerome Brown #99 of the Philadelphia Eagles

The Life And Career Of Jerome Brown (Story)

Poch de la Rosa • 4 years ago Just as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jerome Brown served notice he was one of the best in the National Football League, unspeakable tragedy struck without warning. Brown and his 12-year-old nephew were killed in an automobile accident in Brooksville, FL on June 25, 1992. Brown became...

Harold Carmichael, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Clas

The Life And Career Of Harold Carmichael (Complete Story)

Ben Donahue • 4 years ago For most NFL receivers, high-pointing the football is a measure of talent. Depending on their height, a receiver may need to outleap a defender for a crucial catch. Harold Carmichael didn’t have to worry about that. At 6’8”, the “King of the Contested Ball” could almost stand flat-footed and...

Defensive End for the Green Bay Packers during the National Football Conference Central game against the Detroit Lions on 3 November 1996 at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. The Packers won the game 28 - 18.

The Life And Career Of Reggie White (Complete Story)

Ben Donahue • 4 years ago In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Philadelphia Eagles had one of the most terrifying defenses in the NFL. Every position group boasted at least one All-Pro who played with a chip on his shoulder and their assembled ferocity resembled a junkyard dog hunting for a piece of meat. The leader...

Jeremiah Trotter #54 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the field

What Happened To Jeremiah Trotter? (Story)

Poch de la Rosa • 4 years ago Jeremiah Trotter was one of the greatest linebackers in Philadelphia Eagles history. Trotter earned this lofty status from a relentless work ethic he developed chopping wood as a youngster in Texas. Trotter eventually became "The Axe Man" during the pinnacle of his pro football career with th...

Linebacker Mike Mamula of the Philadelphia Eagles

The Life And Career Of Mike Mamula (Complete Story)

Poch de la Rosa • 4 years ago Fans and experts alike will remember former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Mike Mamula for his otherworldly performance at the 1995 NFL Scouting Combine. Mamula was a workout warrior who prepared for the combine and the NFL dating back to his college days with the Boston College Eagles. He...

Danny Watkins #63 of the Philadelphia Eagles

The Life And Career Of Danny Watkins (Complete Story)

Poch de la Rosa • 4 years ago Some die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fans will argue offensive lineman Danny Watkins was a complete bust. After all, the 6'3", 310-lb. Watkins hardly made any inroads during his two-year career in the City of Brotherly Love. However, Watkins, the 23rd overall selection of the 2011 NFL Draft, has...

A Philadelphia Eagles helmet is pictured during the football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Life And Career Of Kevin Allen (Story)

Robert Marvi • 4 years ago Who was the worst draft pick in National Football League history? There are many names that are thrown around whenever this question is asked. There is Ryan Leaf, who was drafted second overall in the 1998 NFL Draft, whose career almost instantly fell apart due to a bad attitude, injuries and...

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES QUARTERBACK RANDALL CUNNINGHAM LOOKS TO PASS DOWNFIELD DURING THE EAGLES 23-21 VICTORY OVER THE PHOENIX CARDINALS AT SUN DEVIL STADIUM IN TEMPE, ARIZONA.

The Life And Career Of Randall Cunningham (Complete Story)

Ben Donahue • 4 years ago For too long, the NFL believed black quarterbacks could not succeed in professional football. In the eyes of many owners, coaches and scouts, black quarterbacks were fine at the college level, but the NFL was different. Stories abound about how college quarterbacks of color were asked to swit...

Eagles HOF LB Chuck Bednarik during induction ceremonies at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium next door to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

The Story Of Chuck "Concrete Charlie" Bednarik (Bio)

Ben Donahue • 4 years ago It takes a special type of person to play in the National Football League. The commitment is unique because a player is sacrificing his blood, sweat, tears and body to play the game. Every player who has ever put on an NFL uniform knows this. However, some have exuded their dedication to the...