Author: fanofphilly

  • A sad twist in the Passing of Garrett.

    Well we all hoped in whispers that it was not due to old habits and many made it seem as if it was not due to old habits.  But truth be told that was not the case.  Here is a statement by Andy himself.  God bless that family….maybe they find rest in their child /…

  • Prayers and Thoughts go out to Eagles nation

    Today Howie stepped up to the podium and announced that Andy Reid was absent from early morning workouts due to the passing of his son Garrett Reid.  First and foremost my heart and prayers go out to the Reid family and the whole Eagles organization.  Now let me say this… I do no like using…

  • Bobby Ryan and the Cap

    Im posting this from a user in a forum that I frequent.  He broke this down in a way that I really liked…  Check this out. Brayden Schenn won’t get a raise. His cap hit is already at 3 million. Couturier is looking at maybe getting a 1.7 mil raise assuming your 3 million. Read…

  • Flyers HUGE FA signings

    Flyers announce 2 signings today. Ruslan Fedotenko – returns back to the team but this time almost 10 years later hes coming back.  He will not be a player that will light the lamp often for us but he will bring solid depth and SIZE.  Something that we needed after losing Jagr and JVR.  Regardless…

  • The Lurie’s Divorce

    As Per both the Birds Eye View and also Philly website. Eagles owners Jeffrey and Christina Lurie are ending their 20-year marriage, the couple told team employees Wednesday evening. The two sent a message to the organization, calling it a “difficult decision.” “This was not a decision made easily or without deep consideration for each…

  • Eagles 2012 Training Camp Schedule

    This year training camp for the Eagles will once again be in Bethlehem at Lehigh University.  I have a training camp thread if you have never been to one before and what you should expect or bring.  Its a great experience and more then likely the only time most of you will be on a…

  • Rookie salary cap numbers for 2012

    Ok so the numbers are not 100% final but with the new CBA you can get very very close to being accurate. Now these are their paycut for just this year against the cap. 1-12     Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State – $1.8m 2-14     Mychal Kendricks, ILB, California – $807k 2-27     Vinny Curry,…

  • Peters down again.

    Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters ruptured his Achilles’ tendon for a second time this offseason, according to a report from CSNPhilly.com’s Derrick Gunn. The Eagles later confirmed the injury. It’s devastating news for the Eagles and a player who was voted first-team All-Pro last season. A ruptured Achilles is the worst NFL injury we…

  • Well Flyers fans….

    And with that loss last night the season is sadly over. First and foremost let me say this. I love the Flyers… LOVE them but I am also a hockey fan as well. To say the officials have been good during this playoffs has been the understatement of the year. AS A NHL FAN I…

  • Story of the day – Suspensions.

    So unless your living under a rock the story of the day is suspensions Cole Hamels suspended 5 games for ADMITTING he hit Bryce Harper the other night for 5 games.  Wow 5 games because he said – “I was trying to hit him,”  “I’m not going to deny it. I’m not trying to injure…