boston.com - 1/4/2009
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In a league that touts its parity and seems to take a measure of pride in a handful of new teams qualifying for the playoffs each season, the Philadelphia Eagles haven't cooperated.
totalprosports.com - 1/3/2009
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NFL Playoff Preview: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings will be trying to hold off...
the Philadelphia Eagles' offense on Sunday when the two teams meet in a Wild-Card Round matchup at The Metrodome. Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 3-point ...
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NFL Playoff Preview: Eagles vs. Vikings
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LURIE ON MCNABB: “EVERY INTENTION OF HAVING HIM BACK”
ProFootballTalk.com —
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie gave an interview to the Boston Globe in advance of today’s playoff opener in Minnesota. He touched on topics ranging from Andy Reid to the old Boston Celtics, but his comments about quarterback Donovan McNabb were of the most interest. Lurie said the Eagles have “every intention of having him back” next season.“Donovan has had a very good year, but it also has had its ups and downs,” Lurie said. You have to know, in this sport, especially at the quarterback position, you’re going to have your ups and downs. Hopefully the ups are predominant, and ...
Lurie Intends To Keep McNabb
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors —
Lurie Intends To Keep McNabb From Mike Reiss of The Boston Globe : Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, whose future in Philadelphia was the subject of speculation over the course of a season in which he was benched at one point, is a prime example. Said Lurie, “Donovan has had a very good year, but it also has had its ups and downs. You have to know, in this sport, especially at the quarterback position, you’re going to have your ups and downs. Hopefully the ups are predominant, and he’s proven with him at quarterback, you have a very good chance of winning and winning big.” ...
As Playoffs Begin, a Vote of Confidence for McNabb From His Boss
The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae —
... There's been a lot of speculation as to whether Donovan McNabb will be back with the Eagles for the 2009 season, most of which has been quieted by the team destroying the Cowboys and making the playoffs in surprising fashion. Now, a story on Jeffrey Lurie in today's Boston Globe tips the scales even further in favor of the likelihood of his return. ...
NFL Rumor Mill: Gilbride, Parcells, Mike Smith
MVN Outsider —
... Jeffery Lurie, owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, says he has every intent at keeping Donovan McNabb at Quarterback for the 2009 season. His statements were made prior to the Eagles victory over the Vikings. ...
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