Want more info on the Eagles Draft? Buy our team-specific guide! What do we do for an encore? The Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl in February, with an improbable victory over the defending champion New England Patriots. The team had to weather not only the Patriots, but injuries to star quarterback Carson Wentz,…
The “How Were They Built” series is a 32-part set of pieces showcasing how each team’s roster in the National Football League was constructed. I’ll dive into how the players were acquired, either by trade, the draft, or free agency, how much money is spent on each position, and give a brief summary of the…
While playcalling could seem simple at times (insert Darrell Bevell joke here), it’s far more complicated in actuality. Offensive coordinators may come out with a formation or motion in the first quarter, only to return to it late in the second half and repeat that concept or tweak it just enough to confuse the defense.…
The ability to move a defender with your eyes is one of the more important tools in a quarterback’s arsenal. At some point in a game you will need to get a defender out of position, to convince him to move out of his zone, or away from a receiver, to make a play in…
When the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the red hot Atlanta Falcons in Week 10, many of the storylines focused on the job Philadelphia’s defense did in shutting down the highest scoring offense in the league. Limiting the top offense to just over 300 total yards and 15 points is no small feat, but just as much…
After being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, no one was sure when the North Dakota State product would make his debut, but a desperation trade by the Vikings made the picture much clearer. Mark Schofield analyzes the good and bad of the much-anticipated Carson Wentz debut. Carson Wentz made his NFL debut on Sunday against the…
The 2015 season has been a roller coaster for the Philadelphia Eagles, with an anemic running game part of the problem. Mark Schofield shows how they got back on track against the New Orleans Saints, thanks to an efficient Eagles drive and defenders colliding. After dropping their first two games, Chip Kelly’s team earned their first win…
The Philadelphia Eagles escaped an 0-3 start with a win over the New York Jets. Mark Schofield says the difference was the Eagles minor tweaks in the running scheme. The Eagles dropped their first two games of the 2015 season, and their anemic running game played a role in both losses. In the season-opening loss…
Football offensive personnel packages refers to the kinds of players used on each play. In addition to the quarterback and five offensive lineman, teams use a variety of skill players (running backs, wide receivers, tight ends) to create favorable matchups and execute their play book. At all levels of football, teams use various terms to…