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Ranking all 32 NFL teams’ coaching staffs, coordinators in 2025 - ESPN 8. Philadelphia Eagles. Here’s what we don’t know: how the Eagles’ fourth offensive coordinator in four years will perform. Patullo steps into Kellen Moore’s shoes, and the last time an internal promotion replaced an outgoing offensive coordinator following a Super Bowl appearance (just two years ago), the Eagles took a big step back. It’s unlikely they crash out again, as offensive line
coach Jeff Stoutland keeps the floor quite high, and the presence of Saquon Barkley this time around is a difference-maker. But this system is not as plug-and-chug as others in the league. And then there’s Sirianni. On the one hand, the Eagles had the most EPA generated by optimal fourth-down decisions last season. Of course, they play for fourth down a little more than the average team on account of the tush push, but Sirianni is still one of the best in-game decision-makers in football. And although his grip on the locker room grew so tenuous as to put his job in jeopardy following the 2023 season, he seems to have firmly reclaimed the room. But winds change fast in the NFL — Sirianni should know that better than anyone. It’s hard to have unflapping confidence in Sirianni’s position as the tip of the spear. Very tough team to rank. I would not fault a ranking with the Eagles in the top five — or outside the top 10. [BLG Note: Some are asking ... does BGN alumnus Ben Solak hate the Eagles?]
Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Saquon Barkley looks primed for another big season - BGN
Sticking with the Eagles’ rushing attack, that Saquon Barkley guy looks pretty good. He made an impact as both a ball-carrier and pass-catcher on Friday morning. Barkley had multiple good runs. There was a red zone sequence that especially stood out where he 1) caught a short reception to put the offense just shy of the goal line (and it looked like he may have been a little banged up), 2) took a carry up the middle to fight his way into the end zone and immediately got in Jeremiah Trotter Jr.’s face to talk trash (Reed Blankenship got between the two to try to diffuse the tension), and 3) took another carry up the middle for another score for more trash talk. While listening to the most recent episode of The Exciting Mics, Blankenship commented on Barkley’s competitiveness: “Saquon gets so mad. Like in OTAs and stuff. ‘Wait ‘til we get pads on! Wait til’ we get pads on!’ Like, bro, chill! You just add fuel to the fire, if you mess with him, he can’t stand it.” Barkley was also talking some trash after a touchdown run earlier this week in a practice where the defense mostly got the better of the offense. All of this is to say that Barkley looks great. He’s primed for another big season.
Recalibrating the Eagles biggest positional needs after the start of training camp - PhillyVoice
In my opinion, edge rusher has emerged as the clear position of need heading into the regular season. Again, guys like Ojulari and Uche probably have some more time to show what they can do, but I imagine Roseman is going to start calling around for edge depth if we don’t see something more soon.
Bark and Bite - Iggles Blitz
While I like Shipley as a third down back, I have concerns with him as the primary backup RB. He doesn’t have top speed and didn’t show a lot of wiggle last year. I hope he proves to be better than I think. I would love him to become a terrific role player. I happen to like AJ Dillon a lot. Last year Gainwell was the backup RB and third down back. I hope they mix in both Shipley and Dillon this season.
Under-the-radar Eagles receiver making strong roster push - NBCSP
Elijah Cooks has a pretty simple goal in training camp: Make a play every day. He’s pretty much on target. “Just make a play a day,” Cooks said. “That’s how my mindset is. That’s been my mindset since I got into the league. A play a day. I can only control what I can control but make a play a day and people are going to start noticing.” The 26-year-old receiver has been turning heads in training camp with some electric catches. Even if one doesn’t come every day, he has been making enough plays to at least be in the running for a spot on the Eagles’ 53-man roster. And some of his catches, like his contested touchdown catch in the back of the end zone in Day 5, have been simply incredible. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, those 50-50 balls are Cooks’ specialty. “I always looked at that as a strength,” he said. “I used to play basketball so going up and getting them 50-50 balls is kind of just my speciality. That’s what I’ve always loved to do. I did it in college, tried to transition it into the league.”
Saquon Barkley named to President Trump’s national sports council - Inquirer
Eagles’ All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley has been named to President Donald Trump’s national sports council to help “create school-based programs to reward excellence in physical education and support the development of a Presidential Fitness Award,” the White House said Friday.
Spadaro: Eric Allen returns to the spotlight for his long-awaited, well-deserved, Hall-worthy moment - PE.com
And Allen was great. He played 14 seasons in the NFL, the first seven of them in Philadelphia where he made the Pro Bowl six times and was once (1989) named a first-team All-Pro player, and Allen was known for the many interceptions (34 of his 54 came during his time with the Eagles) and big plays with the ball in his hands after the interceptions (5 of his 8 interception returns for touchdowns happened with the Eagles), but Allen was far, far more than that. “I wanted to be remembered as an all-around player, someone who worked hard, dedicated myself to the game and my teammates, and prepared to do whatever it took to win football games,” Allen said. “Going against the greatest receivers in the game was fun. I loved all of it. This whole thing has been awesome. I’m having a great time out here (in Canton) and I’m thankful for everything that has happened in my career, the support I’ve been given from my family, from my coaches, the fans, the organizations that I’ve played with. To have this journey, it’s just like football: You do your part and you surround yourself with great people and you all help each other.”
Commanders fans are torn between two popular personalities: GM Adam Peters and WR Terry McLaurin - Hogs Haven
It turns out that Peters rates pretty damned well with our readers, which is no surprise. Nearly two-thirds of all respondents gave him the highest rating, and 94% of voters gave him an above average rating on a 4-point scale. But it’s clear that the McLaurin negotiation, which has somehow started to play out in the press since the start of training camp despite a lack of sourced or concrete information being made public from either side, is putting some strain on the fan base due to conflicting loyalties. While some fans see this as a matter of everyone just taking care of business, others have let some of the emotion attached to the player or the faith invested in the GM color their thinking about the process and outcome. With recent reports of McLaurin’s camp asking for a trade, the stakes have simply been ratcheted up in what is increasingly looking like a game of ‘chicken’.
The Commanders Can’t Afford to Trade Terry McLaurin - The Ringer
It’s not often that an almost 30-year-old receiver who’s not seen as a superstar has this sort of leverage. But the Commanders need McLaurin more than McLaurin needs the Commanders. There is an easy solution to this problem: Pay the man and worry about the long-term ramifications later. That’s how Washington’s front office, led by general manager Adam Peters, has operated when acquiring other talent in recent offseasons. Their approach to retaining talent—especially one as integral to the team’s success as McLaurin was in 2024—shouldn’t be any different.
Why trading Micah Parsons is not out of the question for the Cowboys - Blogging The Boys
Additionally, trading Parsons would likely return two first-round draft picks. And depending on where he is traded to, it could end up being top 10 picks. The Cowboys would be stacked with premium draft capital for the next two years, with plenty of opportunities to find a talented edge rusher. Speaking of talent, the team has made second-round investments in Marshawn Kneeland and Donovan Ezeiruaku in each of the last two seasons. Add another top 10 prospect, and the Cowboys could be set along the defensive line for years to come. That path may not be desirable to fans, but if this front office has apprehensions about the player, then maybe these factors are what they are considering. Again, we’re not advocating for this route, but if the Cowboys are dragging their feet because they are not sure about this pricey investment, these could be some factors that come into play.
Stop dismissing Aaron Rodgers-led Steelers in AFC; ranking top three challengers to Eagles’ NFC throne - NFL.com
2) Washington Commanders. [...] If the defense can improve — with veterans Von Miller, Deatrich Wise, Javon Kinlaw, Jonathan Jones and Will Harris joining a disruptive corps that features Bobby Wagner, Frankie Luvu and Marshon Lattimore — the Commanders could overtake their division rivals as the team to beat in the NFC. Now, the one thing that gives me pause with this team: The contract dispute with Terry McLaurin has disrupted the offense’s rhythm throughout the offseason. And now the Pro Bowl has requested a trade, heightening the stalemate to a new level. I’m still operating under the assumption that the two sides ultimately work something out, because a parting of ways could deal a serious blow to the 2025 Commanders — and prove quite harmful to Daniels’ development. McLaurin is clearly the straw that stirs the drink in Washington’s aerial attack. The Commanders need to figure this out.
Micah Parsons asks for Cowboys trade, but Dallas has ‘no intention’ of moving him, per report - SB Nation
If they do end up acquiescing to his request, the compensation would be similar to when the Bears acquired EDGE Khalil Mack. In that trade, the Bears gave up two first round picks, a third-round pick and a sixth round pick for Mack, a second-rounder and a conditional fifth. Mack and Parsons are around the same age when he was traded as well, so the framework could be similar. However, this could end up playing out how all Cowboys trade requests do. The Cowboys look stupid, Jerry Jones hates looking stupid, so they pay Parsons at a monster clip which he deserves and everyone goes home. But at this point, has the bridge been burned? Has there been too much damage done?
Updates: Sanders injured, Tyler Smith returns - Dallas Cowboys
On the other hand, however, the running backs room is beginning to feel the sting of an injury bug as Miles Sanders is expected to miss a “couple days or so”, per Brian Schottenheimer, with a knee issue.
Cowboys roster moves: Dallas officially signs La’el Collins, places Parris Campbell on IR - The Dallas Morning News
In corresponding moves, the team waived/injured offensive tackle Matt Waletzko and placed wide receiver Parris Campbell on injured reserve. Waletzko hasn’t practiced since July 27 with an apparent injury. Campbell has an MCL sprain. [BLG note: That’s Super Bowl LIX champion Parris Campbell.]
Giants training camp: What we learned on Day 9 - Big Blue View
The main concern right now, other than when left tackle Andrew Thomas will come off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, appears to be with rookie running back Cam Skattebo. After leaving the last couple of practices early, Skattebo missed practice completely on Saturday. Head coach Brian Daboll would not specify Skattebo’s injury, but said he “had a little bit of [a] setback” on Friday and was considered “day-to-day.” Of course, in Daboll-speak “day-to-day” could mean he will be back to practice this week and will play in the preseason opener next Saturday against the Buffalo Bills. Or, it could mean Skattebo doesn’t practice for the next couple of weeks. We’ll see.
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