DeSean Jackson Named MVP

No, the Eagles aren't back in Arizona to re-play the 2008 NFC Championship Game, if that's what entered your mind while reading this post's headline. Instead, Philly's starting QB Donovan McNabb and several other players are out west for the next few days to get some extra practice in before Training Camp begins. McNabb owns a home in an area of Arizona called Chandler, and annualy invites teammates to join him in a brief series of workouts and preparations for the season. It was initially expected that all of the Eagles' Wide Receivers were going to travel with McNabb to Arizona, but it is now believed that at least a few them--including Hank Baskett--were not able to attend this event. It is known that other players (not just WRs) came along, including rookies Cornelius Ingram, LeSean McCoy, and Jeremy Maclin. Unfortunately, Brian Westbrook was not able to make the trip to the Phoenix area, for he remains in rehabilitation for his ankle surgery earlier in the offseason. While near McNabb's residence, the players run through passing drills and basic routes, and word is that these select Eagles' practices are running smoothly. According to Philadelphia sports writer Garry Cobb:

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Stories from the Nest: Unique Tales of Eagles Fans' Experiences

In a brand new post series entitled Stories from the Nest: Unique Tales of Eagles Fans' Experiences, we will feature interesting recollections of Eagles fans' personal experiences at a special event, game, or any other moment having to do with the beloved Philadelphia football franchise.

You can submit a unique story or brief summary of an Eagles memory that appeals to you and that you believe other fans would enjoy. We will read each and every submission entered into this "system", and although not all of your stories will always be shared, it is likely that your unique experience will be interesting enough to be displayed for Eagles nation to view. The "winner(s)" of the process will have their tales of Eagle experiences published in the next edition of this post series. For instructions on how to submit a story, read below:

• Entries can be submitted via email to Alec82@gmail.com or cjben0511@aol.com.
  
• When sending, please insure that your story has been saved as a "Rich Text Format" if attaching the document rather than writing it out in the actual email.
  
• Please include your name. Also, include a brief summary of yourself or an interesting fact about your love for the Eagles (although we do not require this, it will make your experience appear as official as possible). Additionally, it would improve the quality and authenticity of your story if you choose to include a relative location of your residence (example excerpt of story: John Smith, from Miami, Florida, a devout birds fan since 1995, has had the chance to meet quite a few of the finest Eagles ever to play the game...). An included photo of the event would also boost the appeal of your story, however a picture is not required.

This unique post series should allow all of us fans to express some of our fondest Eagles moments, as well as pass some time in this seemingly frozen time of the offseason. We cannot wait to read your stories!

Philly's New Macho Man

The city of Philadelphia has been built on the toughness of their residents, and throughout the history of the Philadelphia Eagles, toughness was never questioned among their players. The list is never ending, there is Bucko Kilroy, who was once accused of biting opposing linemen, Tommy McDonald, who was the last NFL player to not wear a facemask, Chuck “Concrete Charlie” Bednarik, who was the last NFL player to play both offense and defense, one of my favorites, Brian Dawkins, and now there is Victor “Macho” Harris. The 157th pick in this year’s draft, Macho Harris (see picture) seems to fit the role of a true Philadelphia Eagle. His combination of toughness and courage will make him a fan favorite among the Eagles’ fans. Just look at the man’s nickname, Macho, that already tells me that he is a hard-nosed football player. So how did Victor Harris become “Macho” Harris? At the age of 2, he was a very challenging kid. His father said he would be running around the house with his bike, and this led his father to think of a “tough guy” name, eventually deciding on Macho.

The 5’11” Virginia Tech standout received the honor of being an All-American and a two-time All-ACC honoree during his collegiate career. While in high school, Harris suffered third degree burns on both his arms, and a minor burn mark to his face. After the heartbreaking loss of his mother, Harris promised to be the best player he can be. With all his success in college, Harris will look to carry that over into the NFL.

"I feel great," Harris said. "I thank God for this opportunity. I've been waiting, it's been a long ride and to be drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, I'm close to home. The Philadelphia Eagles are going to have great player. I'm going to be coachable and a game-changer, so they don't have to worry about that. I'm so excited man."

Macho Harris certainly does not lack confidence, and personally, I feel that Harris has a great shot at making some big plays for the Birds in the 2009 season. You will never see Harris quit on a play, that is what makes him so dangerous, he will never give up and he will eventually break out a big play. With Jim Johnson’s aggressive defense, Harris should be a favorite among the longtime defensive coordinator.

"I know he likes to attack," Harris said. "The front seven is going to attack and the secondary has to hold up. Like I said, they have great players in the secondary that hold up throughout the years. All I can do is come in and continue the tradition of a great secondary and continue the (tradition) of great defensive players that the Eagles have had. I'm excited to go ahead and make it happen."

He provides special teams value, is flexible enough to play safety and cornerback, and was an electric stand out at Virginia Tech. In early June, Harris began making his NFL dollars, signing his first ever NFL contract. As fans of the Eagles, we all should be cheering for the toughest little guy on the field, and expect to see Harris making spectacular plays on Sundays.

Victor “Macho” Harris’s Career Stats At Virginia Tech
125 Tackles
2 Forced Fumbles
15 Interceptions
4 Touchdowns

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Andy Reid Is Awesome!

It's July 8th.

The only thing going on in the football world at this time every year is Brett Favre deciding whether or not to play the game again.

Because the Eagles don't need a QB, and because the Eagle faithful could care less about the never-ending Brett Favre "drama", we usually have little to talk about.

I was surfing the web, thinking of ideas for a story, when I got the urge to look up some NFL draft history. (Has that statement ever been said before in the history of the English language?)

Out of curiosity, I decided to browse through the past Philadelphia Eagles drafts. And after a lot of grueling research and analysis, I came up with one conclusion: During Andy Reid's tenure, the Eagles have found a vast amount of "under-the-radar" talent within the 5th round of the draft. In other words, while the rest of the coaches are taking a snooze during this round, Andy Reid raids the fridge for a midnight snack.

Let's take a look at the history of the 5th round:

1999: No Selection
Andy Reid's first draft as a head coach. Although Reid and Co. do not have a 5th round selection, they strike gold with a different aspect of the number five; Donovan McNabb.

Significant players drafted in Round 5 that year: TE Jerame Tuman, DT Rod Coleman

2000: No Selection
Andy Reid's second draft as a head coach, and second draft without a 5th round choice.

Significant players drafted in Round 5 that year: LB Clark Haggans, DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila

2001: TE Tony Stewart, QB AJ Feeley
Okay. Maybe TE Tony Stewart wasn't a real fond pick, but QB AJ Feeley isn't bad at all. In fact, he is a quality back up. He has done more than his fair share for the Eagles, including getting traded to the Dolphins for a 2nd round pick, not doing so well there, and then coming back to us. I personally think it was all apart of an Andy Reid plan. A conspiracy! Just kidding. But all I know is that QB AJ Feeley was the best player drafted in round 5 of that year. Chalk one up for Reid!

Significant players drafted in Round 5 that year: RB Derrick Blaylock

2002: WR Freddie Milons
This is truly the only 5th round where Andy dropped the ball. Freddie Milons was in the league for two years and was done, never ever finding a team. The 5th round this year was loaded with talent, but Andy wasn't attracted. It's okay, though. Even Einstein made some mistakes, right?

Significant players drafted in Round 5 that year: LB Andra Davis, DE Aaron Kampman, LB Scott Fujita

2003: No Selection
Another draft in which the Eagles didn't have a fifth round pick. Only two players that were drafted in this round of 2003 caught my eye, but I am glad we chose not to take them. For we have better now.

Significant players drafted in Round 5 that year: G David Diehl, C Dan Koppen

2004: FB Thomas Tapeh
The Eagles drafted late in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and in due process we missed out on RB Micheal Turner. However, we did pick up a pretty decent FB in Tapeh, who, while he was in an Eagles uniform, did perform pretty well.

Significant players drafted in Round 5 that year: FB Mike Karney, RB Michael Turner

2005: DE Trent Cole, G Scott Young
Boom! This is the Eagles best fifth round draft of the decade. DE Trent Cole was the signature draftee. He had the most sacks in his first three years than any other drafted Philadelphia Eagle with 25.5. He also made the Pro Bowl in 2008. Pretty fantastic for a 5th round pick if you ask me. The other player that was drafted that round was G Scott Young. He was Andy Reid's Mormon Player of the Draft, and has provided the Eagles with a serviceable back up in case of a tragedy. Chalk another one up for the big man.

Significant players drafted in Round 5 that year: T Daniel Loper, OLB Michael Boley

2006: WR Jeremy Bloom, LB Omar Gaither
2006 was a "hit and miss". The Eagles drafted WR Jeremy Bloom, the Olympic skier, to provide for a serviceable punt return and kick return game. Bloom's biggest accomplishment in the NFL was being recorded for an Under Armor commercial. Certainly not what the Eagles had in mind. However, they did strike gold with their other 5th round pick, LB Omar Gaither from Tennessee. Gaither is a loud, vocal leader who provides depth at the linebacker position, and may push for the starting gig this upcoming pre season.

Significant players drafted in Round 5 that year: TE Quinn Sypniewski, T Ryab O'Callaghan, S Dawan Landry

2007: CB CJ Gaddis, TE Brent Celek
2007 was also a "hit and miss". The Eagles drafted CB CJ Gaddis out of Clemson, and released him two months after they signed him. The Eagles had no opportunity to draft WR Steve Breaston, the only other player worth drafting in the round that year, simply because he was selected before the Eagles' pick. The Eagles had no use for him anyway, with wide receivers Reggie Brown, Hank Baskett, and Jason Avant under development. Andy Reid found his "diamond in the rough" with TE Brent Celek. Celek is still young and developing, but has shown glimpses of a dependable TE, especially in the NFC Championship Game, where he hauled in two touchdown receptions. His performance was enough to boot former Eagles TE LJ Smith out of town.

Significant players drafted in Round 5 that year: TE Kevin Boss, WR Steve Breaston

2008: No Selection
The Philadelphia Eagles did not have a fifth round selection in this draft. In my opinion, they didn't miss much.

Significant players drafted in Round 5 that year: RB Tim Hightower

2009: TE Cornelius Ingram, S Victor "Macho" Harris, T Fenuki Tupou
Most experts' final grade of the overall 2009 draft was an A, and most of their picks were selected in the fifth round and beyond. Therefore many people believe that Andy and his staff did an excellent job in the later rounds. Cornelius Ingram is a versatile, athletic TE who may have went higher if not for an injury. "Macho" Harris brings toughness and character to the safety position, and Fenuki Tupou brings his 314 lbs. self to the masses of the offensive line. Time will tell if any of these picks will pan out. We have every reason to be optimistic.

Significant players drafted in Round 5 that year: To be determined.

I'm not sure how he does it, but Andy Reid has a knack for finding talent in this round, especially the past five drafts. He may have excellent scouts, he may have a keen eye, or he may have one massive gut-feeling (probably the answer), but he does do work. These may not be the most engrossing pieces of information, but I thought it was at least a little bit interesting.

And even if Andy totally whiffs on the 2009 5th round selections, he chose three men named Cornelius, Macho, and Fenuki.

For some reason, I respect that.

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