Published 7/2/2009
by Cody Swartz
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Every fan remembers a select few plays from his team during his lifetime.
Here are 10 plays that have defined the Philadelphia Eagles under the Andy Reid era. I tried not to put all good plays—there are three plays on here I would love to forget.
Onside kick vs. Dallas, 2000 : This wasn't just an onside kick. It wasn't just the first play of the 2000 season for the Eagles.
It ushered in a new era for the Philadelphia Eagles of supremacy in the division, putting an end to the 3-13 and 5-11 days of Bobby Hoying and Doug Pederson.
This kick symbolized the turning over of a new leaf.
The Eagles rolled over the Cowboys, 41-14, in 100-plus degree heat, en route to 11 wins and a playoff berth behind first-year starting quarterback Donovan McNabb's Pro Bowl season.
From there on out, the Eagles have established themselves as one of the top teams in the NFL, qualifying for the playoffs seven of the last nine seasons, including five trips ...
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