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DeSean Jackson’s stunning 65-yard punt return against the Giants voted greatest play in NFL history

Published on April 10, 2013 in NFL and Philadelphia Eagles. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .
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It is a moment that will never be forgotten by any Philadelphia Eagles fan, and it has now been voted the best play in NFL history on NFL.com.

Picture it: a game against the hated New York Giants, on their home turf, and the Birds were being beaten. Badly. On that December day in 2010, with 8 minutes in the game remaining, the Eagles trailed the Giants by a score of 31-10. Stick a fork in ‘em—these Birds were done. Even the most die-hard fans knew the game couldn’t be salvaged and were waiting for the misery to end. Continue reading ‘DeSean Jackson’s stunning 65-yard punt return against the Giants voted greatest play in NFL history’

Eagles v. Cowboys: Hoping to avoid a prime time embarrassment

Published on December 2, 2012 in Game preview, NFL and Philadelphia Eagles. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .
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To state the obvious, the Philadelphia Eagles games are incredibly painful to watch these days. The prime time games have become particularly worrisome, as it’s not just a segment of the country seeing how far the Birds have fallen this season. It’s the entire nation.

While we hope against hope that the Eagles can stop their seven-straight losing streak, particularly at Cowboys Stadium, I’m not sure that any of us who truly believe the Birds can pull it off. Continue reading ‘Eagles v. Cowboys: Hoping to avoid a prime time embarrassment’

Injuries keep piling up for the Philadelphia Eagles as DeSean Jackson placed on IR

Published on November 27, 2012 in NFL and Philadelphia Eagles. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , .
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To say that the  Philadelphia Eagles offense has been unlucky when it comes to injuries in the 2012 season is to put the situation mildly. The o-line has been decimated by injuries, Mike Vick and LeSean McCoy are struggling to recover from concussions, and another key weapon was added to the list on Tuesday: DeSean Jackson.

Head coach Andy Reid said the wideout was placed on IR after suffering fractures to ribs in the first quarter of the Monday Night Football contest against the Carolina Panthers, ending his season. Jackson finished the season with a disappointing 45 catches for 700 yards and 2 touchdowns.

In related news, Reid also revealed on Tuesday that Jason Peters is also headed to IR. He had previously been placed on the non-football injury list.

It doesn’t like the Eagles offense will catch a break anytime soon as the injuries continue to pile up.

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VIDEO: DeSean Jackson takes family on Thanksgiving shopping spree

Published on November 22, 2012 in Eagles in the Community, NFL and Philadelphia Eagles. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .
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DeSean Jackson and the Thanksgiving shopping spree. Image via @EaglesCommunity

There’s not much to feel about with regard to the performance of the Philadelphia Eagles on the field this Thanksgiving. However, wideout DeSean Jackson used his celebrity and place in the community to help a family in need with their holiday grocery shopping.

Jackson invited Trina Houston and her two grandsons, one of whom is bound to a wheelchair, to load out at what they needed at the grocery store. The boys’ mother Samantha was tragically murdered three years ago and their grandmom is doing the best she can to support them. The season may be a wash but if you want a moment where you feel proud of members of this team, watch this video.

Oh yes, and you’ll also be amused at the adorable, inquisitive young men, one of whom asks directly,”DeSean, what happened last weekend?”

We’d love to know that as well. But alas..

Happy Thanksgiving!

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DeSean Jackson on Mike Vick: ‘I don’t think he’s as comfortable as he usually is’

Published on October 30, 2012 in NFL and Philadelphia Eagles. 11 Comments Tags: , , , , .
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DeSean Jackson made his rounds on the airwaves on Tuesday morning, giving interviews to ESPN’s “Mike and Mike in the Morning” show as well as appearing on NFL AM on the NFL Network. And his comments are making waves.

A big topic of discussion on both programs was, of course, the question of Mike Vick’s benching in Philadelphia.

On “Mike and Mike”, Jackson said that he still sees Vick as an elite quarterback. However, on NFL AM his support of the QB seemed to be lukewarm at best. Continue reading ‘DeSean Jackson on Mike Vick: ‘I don’t think he’s as comfortable as he usually is’’