Last week QB Donovan McNabb was the man in the spotlight with the Eagles. Fairly soon, the attention could turn to head coach Andy Reid and the front office. Few are talking about it now, but assuming the Eagles fall short of the playoffs, the organization could undergo a shakeup that could involve the coaching staff and the ... More> Read past WWHI for Philadelphia >
Nov. 24, 2008
Amid a sea of confusion in Philadelphia, Eagles head coach Andy Reid set out to make one thing perfectly clear Monday morning. “Donovan (McNabb) is the quarterback for this football team,” Reid said. “I don’t want to leave here until you understand that.” The murky situation arose following Sunday’s brutal loss to the Ravens, 36-7. McNabb turned the ball over three times in the second quarter, and with the Eagles trailing 10-7, Reid benched McNabb in favor ... More>
Dec. 3: Reserve/injured: OG Max Jean-Gilles (leg). Roster addition: OT Chris Patrick (from Eagles practice squad). Practice-squad addition: OG Tala Esera (released by Colts 8/30, from Colts practice squad 9/11).
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Free Agents
UFAs — RS Reno Mahe. RFAs — none. Key arrivals — Traded for Dolphins RB Lorenzo Booker, April 26 (2008 fourth-round pick); Ex-Chiefs UFA TE Kris Wilson, March 26 (three years); Ex-Colts UFA LB Rocky Boiman, March 24 (one year); Ex-Raiders UFA DE Chris Clemons, March 1 (five years); Ex-Patriots UFA CB Asante Samuel, Feb. 29 (six years, $57 million). Key departures — UFA DT Ian Scott signed by the Panthers, April 29; UFA CB William James signed by the Bills, March 18 (two years); Released LB Takeo Spikes, March 6; UFA FB Thomas Tapeh signed by the Vikings, Feb. 29. Released DE Jevon Kearse (signed by the Titans, March 6), Feb. 28. Key re-signings — UFA DT Kimo von Oelhoffen, June 13 (one year); FFA TE L.J. Smith signed one-year tender, April 2 ($4.522 million); RFA CB Joselio Hanson, April 1 (one year). Other personnel moves — Signed ex-Colts UFA DT Dan Klecko, March 14 (one year); Re-signed S J.R. Reed, Feb. 28 (one year).#
TEAM DIRECTORY
Andy Reid
Philadelphia Eagles
NovaCare Complex
One NovaCare Way
Philadelphia, PA 19145
215/463-2500
Official Web site: www.philadelphiaeagles.com
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
Capacity: 67,594
Playing surface: DD GrassMaster (natural grass)
2007 record: 8-8; fourth in NFC East
Owner: Jeffrey Lurie; President: Joe Banner; General manager: Tom Heckert; Vice president of player personnel: Howie Roseman; Director of college scouting: Ryan Grigson; Director of pro personnel: Jon Sandusky Head coach/executive V.P. of football operations: Andy Reid Assistant coaches: Mike Caldwell, defensive quality control; Juan Castillo, offensive line; David Culley, wide receivers; Pete Jenkins, defensive line; Jim Johnson, defensive coordinator; Sean McDermott, secondary; Tom Melvin, tight ends; Jay Merlino, asst. strength and conditioning; Marty Mornhinweg, asst. head coach/offensive coordinator; Jeff Nixon, special-teams quality control; Barry Rubin, strength and conditioning assistant; Rory Segrest, special-teams coordinator; Bill Shuey, linebackers; Pat Shurmur, quarterbacks; Otis Smith, asst. secondary; James Urban, offensive assistant/quality control; Trent Walters, secondary; Mark Whipple, offensive assistant; Ted Williams, running backs; Mike Wolf, strength and conditioning.
