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Every (Marked) Man for Himself in Philadelphia
Every (Marked) Man for Himself in Philadelphia
Given the circumstances of the past week, it can be understood if Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb feel a little anxious. Reid's questionable play-calling and his team's apparent lack of preparation in last week's tie against awful Cincinnati has the longtime Eagles coach insight of a potential ...
 					   							Reid Divorces McNabb by Text Message
Reid Divorces McNabb by Text Message
nbcphiladelphia.com — Let s say you've been happily married for a decade. You've enjoyed some wonderful years together but more recently, slowly moved in different directions towards an imminent divorce. Do you announce the breakup to your spouse in a text message? Email? ... (more) Reid Divorces McNabb by Text Message
Week 12 Snap Judgments - Don Banks  - SI.com
Week 12 Snap Judgments - Don Banks - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NASHVILLE -- Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we witnessed the rather quiet demise of the NFL's final undefeated team, with Tennessee's 21-point loss to the Jets prompting the popping of champagne corks by those survivors known as ... (more) Week 12 Snap Judgments - Don Banks - SI.com
Ashley Fox: Reid chose Kolb and should stick with him | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/24/2008
philly.com — BALTIMORE - Well, that was earlier than expected, but now that Andy Reid has made his choice, he should stick with it. He wanted Kevin Kolb, he should go with Kevin Kolb. Today. Tomorrow. Thursday against Arizona. In two weeks against the Giants. And ... (more) Ashley Fox: Reid chose Kolb and should stick with him | ...
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Why Was McNabb Benched?
The Sports Complex — ... Tom Ziller ventures a guess: What are we to make, then, of Reid’s halftime benching of his longtime quarterback? It certainly isn’t solidarity among friends, that’s for sure. In a tactical sense, McNabb was again ineffective and Kevin Kolb is a decent arm off the bench, even at his inexperienced state. But in terms of overall strategy, this is akin to shoving the first mate off the edge of the ship as it threatens to go down. Maybe there’s no honor among professional athletes and their coaches/managers. But the long, ...

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