ProFootballTalk.com » Philadelphia EaglesThe Best Pro Football Scoop on the InternetANDREWS SAYS HE CREATED RUMORS TO HIDE DEPRESSION- August 16, 2008 On the day that Eagles guard Shawn Andrews returned to practice with the team for the first time during training camp, Andrews said that, as to the rumors that were floating regarding his absence, Andrews was floating them himself in order to hide his clinical depression. &8220;I admitted to my teammates that I created a lot ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/16/andrews-says-he-created-rumors-to-hide-depressio... PHILADELPHIA EAGLES PRESEASON ONE-LINERS- August 15, 2008 WR DeSean Jackson caught seven passes for 71 yards in a 24-13 win over the Panthers. Jackson said, &8220;They have a lot of confidence in me and are giving me an opportunity to help this team out. I feel I&8217;m better from the last game to this game. Coming off the ball. Running my routes.&8221; QB Donovan ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/15/philadelphia-eagles-preseason-one-liners-4/ EAGLES DEMOTE SHEPPARD- August 14, 2008 In the initial depth chart published by the Eagles for the 2008 season, the right cornerback position had two starters &8211; Sheldon Brown and Lito Sheppard. A reader points out that the depth chart has changed. Brown is now the starter, and Sheppard is the second-stringer. We assumed that the team was listing Sheppard as a co-starter ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/14/eagles-demote-sheppard/ SAINTS LOSE THOMAS FOR TWO MONTHS- August 14, 2008 Saints defensive tackle Hollis Thomas, who left practice on Thursday with an arm injury, has a torn triceps. He&8217;ll miss two months. Thomas suffered the injury during one-on-one pass-rushing drills. The 12-year veteran joined the Saints in 2006 after spending a decade with the Eagles. He started 14 games for the Saints in 2007. Thomas is listed as ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/14/saints-lose-thomas-for-two-months/ HORN WANTS TO PLAY FOR COWBOYS OR EAGLES- August 14, 2008 Falcons receiver Joe Horn, who has made it clear that he wants out of Atlanta, said on The Dan Patrick Show that he&8217;d like to play for the Dallas Cowboys or the Philadelphia Eagles. But while Horn says his primary goal is to play for a Super Bowl contender (and acknowledged generally that there are other ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/14/horn-wants-to-play-for-cowboys-or-eagles/ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES PRESEASON ONE-LINERS- August 13, 2008 OT Tra Thomas is still missing practice with back pain. CB Asante Samuel isn&8217;t worried about missing training camp: &8220;Last year, I missed all of training camp and came out and had a pretty good year.&8221; Asked which of the coaches he&8217;s played for is more personable, Bill Belichick or Andy Reid, Samuel said, &8220;You know ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/13/philadelphia-eagles-preseason-one-liners-3/ BUNKLEY GETS BURGLED- August 13, 2008 More than two years ago, we reported that Eagles defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley had been cited for illegal possession of a firearm. He had the ultimate alibi &8212; it wasn&8217;t him. Instead, it was receiver Jabar Gaffney. (And we&8217;re pleased to announce that all applicable statute of limitations have expired.) Moving forward, Bunkley has another alibi, if ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/13/bunkley-gets-burgled/ ASANTE OFFERING LITO CONTRACT ADVICE- August 13, 2008 As Lito Sheppard continues to want a trade or new contract from the Eagles, agent Drew Rosenhaus isn&8217;t the only one guiding the cornerback. Asante Samuel, signed to a six-year, $57.1 million contract this offseason to ostensibly either render Sheppard redundant or reduce him to backup, has drawn on his experience lobbying for a new contract ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/12/asante-offering-lito-contract-advice/ MCNABB SEES BIG THINGS FOR EAGLES- August 12, 2008 Rcent remarks from Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb to Matt Mosley of ESPN.com are getting plenty of attention, primarily because of McNabb&8217;s comments regarding former teammate Terrell Owens, whose assault against the franchise in 2005 included more than a few shots at McNabb. But McNabb talking about what might have been with T.O. in Philly is old ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/12/mcnabb-sees-big-things-for-eagles/ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES PRESEASON ONE-LINERS- August 11, 2008 CB Asante Samuel was back at practicefor the first time since straining his hamstring 15 days ago. Unfortunately, Samuel took himself out of practice midway through, apparently having aggravated the injury. LT Tra Thomas had to leave practice because of back spasms. Todd Herremans, who has worked at both guard and tackle in camp, says tackle is easier ...http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/11/philadelphia-eagles-preseason-one-liners-2/ |