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Friday, November 17, 2017
Flashback Friday Interview!
On May 2nd 2014 we had the privilege to interview former Philadelphia Eagles CB Bobby Taylor. Mr. Taylor provided us with an interesting perspective from his time with the Eagles. He provided input on what it was like to play not only in the NFL, but in the toughest sports city. Bobby Taylor is still considered one of the toughest and most consistent Corners ever to play for the Birds. Hopefully, our future Eagles will play as tough as him!
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Thursday, October 19, 2017
Throwback Thursday Interview!
Starting today every Thursday we will post a past interview with our thoughts and feelings! It will be an exciting opportunity to hear our past work from over the years! We hope you enjoy!
Below is our interview with former Philadelphia Eagles TE Chad Lewis. This was the first ever professional athlete interview that we did on our show. Chad was more than willing to talk about his career, retirement, and his current tenure with BYU. Chad provided interesting insight on the NFL's expansion into foreign countries specifically China. Mr. Lewis was seen as one of the top NFL Ambassadors in the game, and helped the NFL grow exponentially.
Please Enjoy!
Below is our interview with former Philadelphia Eagles TE Chad Lewis. This was the first ever professional athlete interview that we did on our show. Chad was more than willing to talk about his career, retirement, and his current tenure with BYU. Chad provided interesting insight on the NFL's expansion into foreign countries specifically China. Mr. Lewis was seen as one of the top NFL Ambassadors in the game, and helped the NFL grow exponentially.
Please Enjoy!
Chad Lewis Former Eagles TE
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Say NO to Kaepernick!
Now that Colin Kaepernick is no longer the
starting QB for the San Francisco 49ers, the question on everyone’s mind is
where will he go? This is now leading many Eagles fans jumping on the bandwagon
and screaming that he should eventually play for the Birds. However, now that
the trade deadline is over it means that no move will be made this season for
Kaepernick to join the Eagles. But, once the off-season hits get ready for the
screaming to start once again! Below I have listed 5 reasons why Kaepernick is
a bad fit for the Eagles.
Does not have passing skills
It is time to be honest; Kaepernick does not
have the skills to be an NFL QB. When he takes the field he tries to base his
game off moving rather than throwing the football. Though on paper he may seem
as though he is an NFL passer, in reality he is not. He adds nothing to the
offense of a team. In my opinion, for a guy that has really never broken the
top 10 in NFL QB category he would just be another Bradford that can move.
Attitude
In reality Kaepernick does not have the NFL QB
attitude. As many reporters have said, he seems to have the c'est la
vie attitude of not really caring much about anything. He seems to
like what comes along with the fame of being an NFL QB more then actually
playing the game. This seems to be what many are saying is his problem is he
lacks intensity. He seems to always want to be by himself and he is not a true
team player either.
Not
a winner
Lets be honest he is not a winner. Now I know
everyone will start screaming about how he lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl in
2012-13 season. But, he really didn’t. The defense of the 49ers lead the team
to victory, and the team wasn’t Kaepernick’s to start. It was Alex Smith’s
team, and they would have still seen success any way with Smith or Kaepernick.
Since becoming the overall starter he has not won his division, finishing 2nd and
3rd consecutively. Proving that his production has gone down.
Mental
There is no doubt that a strong point Kaepernick
has is that he can lead near comebacks in games… That
is right I said near comebacks, because that is what they are. No matter what
the situation or what the 49ers were down by, it has seemed Kaepernick has
always made an end of the game push. However, in those close games he seems to
make mental mistakes. Rather then flat out choking, as in throwing a timely
interception or fumbling the ball. Kaepernick does other things that make you
want to pull out your hair. He will sometimes let too much time come off the
clock or even forget to go out of bounds.
HE LOOKS
LIKE SQUIDWARD TENTACLES
He looks like the character
from Spongerbob! That should be reason enough that he shouldn’t be a starter
for the Eagles!
-Brett
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Sunday, December 22, 2013
Foles Real
After the Dallas victory on December 22, the Eagles are now thrown into basically a one game playoff for the NFC East title. This upcoming game is the Eagles season in a nutshell, if they win, they are going to be the hot team coming into the playoffs, lose Chip Kelly had a great first season coaching the Eagles. This game will be the game to prove and finally decide the question on everyone's mind, who is better the Eagles or Cowboys. One reason, and probably the main reason that the Eagles are at this point in the season is due to Nick Foles, or as he has come to be known as St. Nick in Philadelphia.
Foles was thrown into a Quarterback controversy at the end of last season after starting in six games, and proving himself worthy for consideration as the starter. Though doing well Foles would once again lose this starting job during the Preseason to Eagles veteran Michael Vick. With Chip Kelly coming in as the new coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. It was expected that the team would need a fast, smart,and a veteran to run the high pace Ducks style offense. Though losing the starting job, this would make Nick Foles strong all-around, and become a better player. As he grew so would his chances, and he would once again be thrown into the starting position, and finally would put all controversy talks aside.
Nick Foles can now place himself at the top with other great Quarterbacks in the NFL, based alone on his statistics this season. He has twenty-five passing touchdowns this season, and came very close to breaking the record of most touchdowns without an interception. Foles has proven himself as a great Quarterback based off this season, a basic guaranteed Pro Bowler, as well as placing his name into MVP talks. Foles has ran this Chip Kelly fast-paced offense with such confidence, creating himself a very successful season for not just himself but the Eagles. He had the ability to place all talks of the terrible 2012-2013 season the Eagles had, in the back of everyone's mind. Foles now is making the people of Philadelphia believe that the Eagles are a playoff team, and a possible Super Bowl contender.
Nick Foles has had an unbelievable season, as well as the Eagles as a whole. He has proven himself as a great Quarterback and has solidified himself as the Eagles starter in the future. Chip Kelly has helped Foles strive to great lengths this season, and reach unbelievable abilities, that he himself never thought he could reach. The last test for the regular season for Nick Foles will be Dallas, he will have to prove himself once more, and prove the Eagles are the playoff team people believe they are. Nick Foles will need to prove that he is Foles real as the Eagles QB.
-Brett
Foles was thrown into a Quarterback controversy at the end of last season after starting in six games, and proving himself worthy for consideration as the starter. Though doing well Foles would once again lose this starting job during the Preseason to Eagles veteran Michael Vick. With Chip Kelly coming in as the new coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. It was expected that the team would need a fast, smart,and a veteran to run the high pace Ducks style offense. Though losing the starting job, this would make Nick Foles strong all-around, and become a better player. As he grew so would his chances, and he would once again be thrown into the starting position, and finally would put all controversy talks aside.
Nick Foles can now place himself at the top with other great Quarterbacks in the NFL, based alone on his statistics this season. He has twenty-five passing touchdowns this season, and came very close to breaking the record of most touchdowns without an interception. Foles has proven himself as a great Quarterback based off this season, a basic guaranteed Pro Bowler, as well as placing his name into MVP talks. Foles has ran this Chip Kelly fast-paced offense with such confidence, creating himself a very successful season for not just himself but the Eagles. He had the ability to place all talks of the terrible 2012-2013 season the Eagles had, in the back of everyone's mind. Foles now is making the people of Philadelphia believe that the Eagles are a playoff team, and a possible Super Bowl contender.
Nick Foles has had an unbelievable season, as well as the Eagles as a whole. He has proven himself as a great Quarterback and has solidified himself as the Eagles starter in the future. Chip Kelly has helped Foles strive to great lengths this season, and reach unbelievable abilities, that he himself never thought he could reach. The last test for the regular season for Nick Foles will be Dallas, he will have to prove himself once more, and prove the Eagles are the playoff team people believe they are. Nick Foles will need to prove that he is Foles real as the Eagles QB.
-Brett
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
USC... Where Quarterback Careers Go To Die
The University of Southern California has always been considered the peak of College Football, the place where players careers take off for the NFL. USC has produced great players such as: Marcus Allen, O.J. Simpson, Lynn Swann, Clay Matthews, and Troy Polamalu. Though with eleven National Championships, thirty-eight Conference titles, and eight Heisman winners; USC has lacked with the successful production of NFL ready Quarterbacks. In the last fifteen years those perceived to be NFL can't miss Quarterbacks have combined for one Super Bowl Championship and two Pro Bowls. With Quarterbacks like Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, Mark Sanchez who were all first round draft choices. For a college that has been known for their great players, their championship caliber teams, their true winners, they can't even produce a successful Quarterback. Every Quarterback produced by this school has been a failure, an NFL flop, a disappointment to all viewers and USC alumni. USC is where Quarterbacks NFL careers go to die.
Matt Barkley
Matt Barkley is the most recent Quarterback flop to be produced by USC, Barkley was projected pre-injury as a definite first rounder, some even believing he was first overall type talent. Matt Barkley was a distinguished Quarterback in College Football, putting up numbers that to many seemed to be the best in football, which would allow him an invite to the Heisman voting in 2011. Barkley was seen as a can't miss prospect in the eyes of NFL Scouts, Quarterback coaches, and NFL Executives everywhere. However, a shoulder injury plagued young Barkley causing his value to slip in the NFL Draft. When Barkley's name was called it would be with the Philadelphia Eagles. Many considered Barkley to be a threat coming into training camp as a possible candidate as the number two starter on this quarterback plenty team, with thoughts of him being the starter in the near future. However, this would all soon fade for Barkley after his poor showings he would be placed in the third Quarterback spot for the team. However, Barkley's lack of success would continue, not having to wait long until his first poor NFL performance would come. In parts of three games Barkley has proven he is not ready for the NFL; he is 30 for 49, with 4 Interceptions and no touchdowns. Besides the number aspect of Barkley's performance there is the unpreparedness, Barkley came into all three games without a fixed plan. Where many Quarterbacks in the NFL would be dying for an opportunity to get into a game, Matt Barkley failed to prove his worthiness. He stared at those receivers he was passing to, he under threw targets, and even missed opportunities to scramble for big gains. Matt Barkley is the most recent of victim of the USC QB curse.
Mark Sanchez
After the 2009 Rose Bowl Championship season, the Mark Sanchez NFL hype began. In 2009 USC played Penn State in the Rose Bowl, after this victory and his MVP game. Mark Sanchez would jump start his NFL career. Sanchez seeing many of his competitors not leaving College Football for the NFL, felt he could take advantage of the lack of high profile Quarterbacks available in the draft. Mark Sanchez would be right in this theory, he would be selected fifth overall to a desperate New York Jets team. The Jets traded two draft picks and three players so that they would have the opportunity to select Sanchez. Ownership wanted to put the future of the team in the hands of Mark Sanchez, they felt as though he was their best opportunity to have a future in the NFL. Though with all the hype surrounding Sanchez, lack of performance was sure to follow. Though Sanchez was able to put a couple Jets playoff seasons together, he was never able to get the team over the hump. Sanchez has never been seen as the answer for this team to succeed, with more interceptions then he has touchdowns, and with more time being injured then he has been healthy; the fifth overall pick's success has been truly lacking. Mark Sanchez's fall from grace came very quickly from being the golden child for USC to becoming one of the must hated draft choices for the Jets in recent years. Mark Sanchez has been another victim of the USC curse.
Matt Leinart
Matt Leinart was a Heisman candidate, a National Championship winner, Quarterback of The Year in College. However, this success would not follow the young Leinart in his path to the NFL. Leinart coming out of college was seen as a can't miss Quarterback prospect, a no doubt superstar. In 2006 Leinart would become the tenth overall pick in a draft that was bursting with talent such as fellow USC star Reggie Bush. Matt Leinart would go to the Arizona Cardinals, at the time a very dangerous offensive weapon looking for the right Quarterback to do the job. Matt Leinart was seen as the man to take this team to a Super Bowl. Leinart came into the league with a bang, breaking NFL single game rookie records, and grabbing the attention of fans everywhere. However, injuries and lack of performance would eventually plague Leinart's career causing him to become unsuccessful and not living up to his expectations. Matt would be the Arizona Cardinals on and off Quarterback until 2008 when he would officially lose his job to veteran Quarterback Kurt Warner. In 2010 after the retirement of Warner, he was officially handed his job back during training camp. However, Leinart would lose his position to competing Quarterback Derek Anderson. Matt Leinart would be released from the Cardinals in 2010, and has been in and out of the league since then. Matt Leinart's career has been one of disappointment and lack of performance. Matt Leinart is another USC QB who did not live up to their standards.
Carson Palmer
The last Quarterback to that will be used to prove the USC Quarterback theory is one that had decent success in the NFL, but for a very short amount of time. Carson Palmer's number is retired at USC, he was a Heisman Trophy winner, and a very successful college football player. Carson Palmer was the first overall pick in the 2003 Draft to the Bengals, and had great expectations to follow. In Palmer's rookie season he would not see a snap. The Bengals were smart with their investment, teaching him how to Quarterback in the NFL before ever placing him in a game. After, a season of learning Palmer was ready to take the helm and the NFL by storm, he would lead the Bengals to an 8-8 record his rookie year, and winning seasons after that. In the 2005-06 playoffs Palmer would hit his first point of bad luck. This would be seen in the playoffs, Palmer threw his first pass for 66 yards down field to Chris Henry, however this touchdown would be at a price. Carson Palmer would have his meniscus torn from a hit by Kimo von Oelhoffen. This would end the Bengals hopes for a Super Bowl Championship. Though Palmer would go on to have a few more good seasons with the Bengals, becoming a two time Pro Bowler, his career burnt out causing him to lose his position to Andy Dalton. Now the starter of the Arizona Cardinals Palmer is looking to revitalize his career. Though he had some NFL success Carson Palmer never lived up to the expectations surrounding him. He never was able to bring his success he had with the Trojans to the NFL, he can be considered another USC failure.
Though USC has produced many great players it lacks in the Quarterback position. By just looking up the numbers of USC QB's in the NFL one realizes that they were all unsuccessful.
-Brett
Matt Barkley
Matt Barkley is the most recent Quarterback flop to be produced by USC, Barkley was projected pre-injury as a definite first rounder, some even believing he was first overall type talent. Matt Barkley was a distinguished Quarterback in College Football, putting up numbers that to many seemed to be the best in football, which would allow him an invite to the Heisman voting in 2011. Barkley was seen as a can't miss prospect in the eyes of NFL Scouts, Quarterback coaches, and NFL Executives everywhere. However, a shoulder injury plagued young Barkley causing his value to slip in the NFL Draft. When Barkley's name was called it would be with the Philadelphia Eagles. Many considered Barkley to be a threat coming into training camp as a possible candidate as the number two starter on this quarterback plenty team, with thoughts of him being the starter in the near future. However, this would all soon fade for Barkley after his poor showings he would be placed in the third Quarterback spot for the team. However, Barkley's lack of success would continue, not having to wait long until his first poor NFL performance would come. In parts of three games Barkley has proven he is not ready for the NFL; he is 30 for 49, with 4 Interceptions and no touchdowns. Besides the number aspect of Barkley's performance there is the unpreparedness, Barkley came into all three games without a fixed plan. Where many Quarterbacks in the NFL would be dying for an opportunity to get into a game, Matt Barkley failed to prove his worthiness. He stared at those receivers he was passing to, he under threw targets, and even missed opportunities to scramble for big gains. Matt Barkley is the most recent of victim of the USC QB curse.
Mark Sanchez
After the 2009 Rose Bowl Championship season, the Mark Sanchez NFL hype began. In 2009 USC played Penn State in the Rose Bowl, after this victory and his MVP game. Mark Sanchez would jump start his NFL career. Sanchez seeing many of his competitors not leaving College Football for the NFL, felt he could take advantage of the lack of high profile Quarterbacks available in the draft. Mark Sanchez would be right in this theory, he would be selected fifth overall to a desperate New York Jets team. The Jets traded two draft picks and three players so that they would have the opportunity to select Sanchez. Ownership wanted to put the future of the team in the hands of Mark Sanchez, they felt as though he was their best opportunity to have a future in the NFL. Though with all the hype surrounding Sanchez, lack of performance was sure to follow. Though Sanchez was able to put a couple Jets playoff seasons together, he was never able to get the team over the hump. Sanchez has never been seen as the answer for this team to succeed, with more interceptions then he has touchdowns, and with more time being injured then he has been healthy; the fifth overall pick's success has been truly lacking. Mark Sanchez's fall from grace came very quickly from being the golden child for USC to becoming one of the must hated draft choices for the Jets in recent years. Mark Sanchez has been another victim of the USC curse.
Matt Leinart
Matt Leinart was a Heisman candidate, a National Championship winner, Quarterback of The Year in College. However, this success would not follow the young Leinart in his path to the NFL. Leinart coming out of college was seen as a can't miss Quarterback prospect, a no doubt superstar. In 2006 Leinart would become the tenth overall pick in a draft that was bursting with talent such as fellow USC star Reggie Bush. Matt Leinart would go to the Arizona Cardinals, at the time a very dangerous offensive weapon looking for the right Quarterback to do the job. Matt Leinart was seen as the man to take this team to a Super Bowl. Leinart came into the league with a bang, breaking NFL single game rookie records, and grabbing the attention of fans everywhere. However, injuries and lack of performance would eventually plague Leinart's career causing him to become unsuccessful and not living up to his expectations. Matt would be the Arizona Cardinals on and off Quarterback until 2008 when he would officially lose his job to veteran Quarterback Kurt Warner. In 2010 after the retirement of Warner, he was officially handed his job back during training camp. However, Leinart would lose his position to competing Quarterback Derek Anderson. Matt Leinart would be released from the Cardinals in 2010, and has been in and out of the league since then. Matt Leinart's career has been one of disappointment and lack of performance. Matt Leinart is another USC QB who did not live up to their standards.
Carson Palmer
The last Quarterback to that will be used to prove the USC Quarterback theory is one that had decent success in the NFL, but for a very short amount of time. Carson Palmer's number is retired at USC, he was a Heisman Trophy winner, and a very successful college football player. Carson Palmer was the first overall pick in the 2003 Draft to the Bengals, and had great expectations to follow. In Palmer's rookie season he would not see a snap. The Bengals were smart with their investment, teaching him how to Quarterback in the NFL before ever placing him in a game. After, a season of learning Palmer was ready to take the helm and the NFL by storm, he would lead the Bengals to an 8-8 record his rookie year, and winning seasons after that. In the 2005-06 playoffs Palmer would hit his first point of bad luck. This would be seen in the playoffs, Palmer threw his first pass for 66 yards down field to Chris Henry, however this touchdown would be at a price. Carson Palmer would have his meniscus torn from a hit by Kimo von Oelhoffen. This would end the Bengals hopes for a Super Bowl Championship. Though Palmer would go on to have a few more good seasons with the Bengals, becoming a two time Pro Bowler, his career burnt out causing him to lose his position to Andy Dalton. Now the starter of the Arizona Cardinals Palmer is looking to revitalize his career. Though he had some NFL success Carson Palmer never lived up to the expectations surrounding him. He never was able to bring his success he had with the Trojans to the NFL, he can be considered another USC failure.
Though USC has produced many great players it lacks in the Quarterback position. By just looking up the numbers of USC QB's in the NFL one realizes that they were all unsuccessful.
-Brett
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