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Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesBleeding Green Nation homepageHorizontal - WhiteBleeding Green Nationa Philadelphia Eagles communityFollow Bleeding Green Nation online:Follow Bleeding Green Nation on TwitterFollow Bleeding Green Nation on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchBleeding Green Nation main menuFanpostsFanshotsEaglesOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Eagles News: Josh McCown says signing with Philadelphia “was an easy sell”New Rodney McLeod Jerseys Stitched ,58commentsPhiladelphia Eagles news and links for 8/18/19.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Eagles News: Josh McCown says signing with Philadelphia “was an easy sell”TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty ImagesLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ...QB Josh McCown: ‘It was an easy sell, to be quite honest’ - PE.com“More than anything, it was the comfort level I had talking with Doug, where they’re trying to take this thing and where they’re trying to get back to and understanding the expectations that they have here. I’ve been in a lot of situations throughout my career – where I was helping a young guy or serving as a stopgap kind of guy or being part of a rebuilding situation -- so to come to a situation where it was more established, where they’ve got the quarterback (Carson Wentz) and a veteran defense and a lot of good players on the offense, that to me was enticing. To see how it’s done at a high level and done right, that was the dialogue with Howie and Doug. It was an easy sell, to be quite honest.”Josh McCown, Eagles agree to contract - BGNBut now it looks like Josh McCown will be Carson Wentz’s short-term backup, which has interesting implications for the Eagles’ quarterback position. Are they going to keep four quarterbacks with Wentz, McCown, Sudfeld, and Thorson on the 53-man roster? Do they risk trying to get Thorson on the practice squad? Does McCown definitely go to being the third string quarterback once Sudfeld is healthy? Is Sudfeld going to take longer to heal than expected?Special: BLG on the Josh McCown Signing - BGN RadioBrandon Lee Gowton breaks down the Philadelphia Eagles’ signing of veteran quarterback Josh McCown! Brought to you by SB Nation & Bleeding Green Nation.Eagles Add a McQB - Iggles BlitzThere is added value with McCown. He can help young QBs like Wentz and Sudfeld. McCown has seen just about every defense possible. He has played in just about every scheme possible. McCown has been coached by Mike Martz in multiple stops. He’s worked with veteran offensive coordinators like Rich Olson and Aaron Kromer. He played for former college coaches Jeff Tedford and Lane Kiffin when they were in the NFL. He also played for some guy named John DeFilippo a couple of years ago. There is real value in having a veteran in the QB room. The coaches have plenty of knowledge and experience, but a veteran player brings something they can’t. He can be a bridge between the young players and the coaches. He speaks both languages. Chase Daniel was good for Wentz in 2016. Nick Foles was good the past two years. McCown takes that role for 2019.Projecting first-year roles for each of the Eagles’ rookies - PhillyVoiceAndre Dillard will be the backup left tackle in 2019, nothing more, nothing less, barring an emergency situation in which he is needed to play somewhere else. The Eagles have rightfully decided not to try to cross-train Dillard at other positions, instead opting to get him as many reps as possible at left tackle, which the Eagles hope will be his home for the next decade. Dillard’s athleticism was immediately obvious from the first day of rookie minicamp back in May, and he has gotten better along the way in some of the more physical parts of the position throughout training camp. Should Jason Peters go down, it appears that Dillard should be able to step in without necessitating the Eagles to change what they do offensively, as in, they won’t need to overcompensate in giving Dillard significantly added help. The belief here is that Dillard would start at LT on plenty of teams throughout the league, in Year 1, and it’s pretty easy to see why the Eagles traded up for him.Grading the move: Eagles sign Josh McCown as QB insurance - The AthleticFor a team with Super Bowl aspirations, it makes sense to add McCown for peace of mind, even if it may be an overreaction to the injuries of the last two weeks. He’s competent and causes no fuss in the locker room. The Eagles will be his ninth team. He will now have played for a team in seven of the eight divisions. Carson Wentz’s injury history and Nick Foles’ last two seasons have emphasized the importance of the backup quarterback to the Eagles, who have always placed value on the role. That’s sort of why it’s surprising it took them so long to make this kind of move. Maybe they had McCown on retainer all along. If the initial reaction is, “If they were going to pay for a backup quarterback, why not bring in Colin Kaepernick instead of a 40-year-old?” it’s not wrong. We don’t really know what Kaepernick’s asking price is or whether he’s willing to join a team in which he has no chance of earning a starting job. We do know he and Malcolm Jenkins disagreed in the past. McCown, meanwhile, was a member of the Players Coalition with Jenkins.Is Eagles’ Josh McCown the best backup quarterback in the NFL? Ranking all 32, including Daniel Jones, Jacoby Brissett, more - NJ.com4. Josh McCown (Eagles): This might say something about the state of backup quarterbacks, but yes Youth Brandon Brooks Jerseys , a 40-year-old is one of the four best backup quarterbacks in the NFL. He’d bump down to No. 5 if Fitzpatrick was here. The reason: He’s smart, accurate and still has a little scrambling ability, even at 40. Just two years ago, he had the best season of his career (67.6% completions, 2,926 yards, 18 TD, 9 INT). The Eagles have arguably the best collection of weapons in the NFL, too, and probably better than any he’s played with before.10 Josh McCown stats you won’t believe - NBCSPIf McCown throws a pass, he’ll be the oldest player in Eagles history to ever throw a pass in a regular-season game. Currently the oldest is Sam Baker, who was a kicker but was 39 years old when he threw one pass in the 1968 season — a 58-yard touchdown to safety John Mallory against Dallas at the Cotton Bowl in 1968. The oldest Eagles QB to throw a pass was Roman Gabriel, who was 37 when he threw three passes in 1977 — his final NFL season.Josh McCown Could Really Ball - DeadspinIn a new-to-us-but-actually-old BREAKING NEWS STORY similar to Nate McLouth speaking perfect Spanish, here’s current Jets quarterback Josh McCown, then with the Bucs in 2014, showing off his hoops skills when he played in Anquan Boldin’s charity basketball game. McCown, who was 33 years old at the time, got in a couple of dunks—he flubs the first one in the highlight reel—and showed his range with a three. He could probably get a few minutes off the Nets’ bench, if he’s sick of getting tackled.Re-visiting the Steelers’ projected 2020 compensatory draft pick - Behind The Steel CurtainIn order to get a better grasp on L.J. Fort’s status, Brandon Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation had this to offer in regards to Fort’s status with the Eagles. “L.J. Fort is having a solid camp/preseason with the Eagles. He’s actually getting some first team reps since projected starters Nigel Bradham and Kamu Grugier-Hill are both dealing with injuries. Bradham is expected to be ready by Week 1 but Grugier-Hill could be out until late September or early October. Fort’s presence as a veteran defender who can also contribute on special teams should allow him to stick on the 53-man roster. Not to mention the fact that Eagles general manager Howie Roseman previously called Fort a “target free agent” and backed up those words by signing Fort to a deal worth $1.9 million guaranteed.”Could Dallas Cowboys cornerback names. That’s where we come in, with 50 team names free for you to use. I’ve taken the liberty of splitting these team names into groups, just in case there is a particular genre that might interest you. If more than one team name tickles your fancy, then join more fantasy leagues. The more, the merrier! Without further ado, here are the top 50 fantasy football team names for 2019....Social Media Information:BGN Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageBGN Twitter: Follow @BleedingGreenBGN Manager: Brandon Lee Gowton: Follow @BrandonGowtonBGN Radio Twitter: Follow @BGN_Radio Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 5/10/19." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBleeding Green Nationa Philadelphia Eagles communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsEaglesOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Eagles News: Philadelphia had a top 10 “draft haul”New,34commentsPhiladelphia Eagles news and links for 5/10/19.EDTShareTweetShareShareEagles News: Philadelphia had a top 10 “draft haul”Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ...Thor’s “Draft Haul” Grades - Rotoworld9) Draft: 10, UDFA: 8 | 2019 HAUL grade: B+ ... The gambit to move up the board to steal Andre Dillard from the Texans was one of the best moves in all of the draft this year. The model also called the Dillard pick the third-best best value selection in the entire draft. The rest of Philly’s draft crop was solid, if unremarkable. But the Eagles did what they do and brought in some hidden value in the UDFA ranks, which bumped Philly from a No. 10 draft value ranking to a No. 9 total haul ranking.State of the Eagles: Post-Draft Edition - BGNNow that the 2019 NFL Draft is over and we’re easing into the first of two slow news cycles before training camp opens, I thought now would be as good a time as any to take a step back and assess where the Eagles stand now. Free agency is (mostly) old news, so I won’t really cover that - but I will say I generally approve of the depth Howie added along the defensive line with Malik Jackson, and the signing of Zach Brown was a low-risk, high-reward move. I’ve already written at length about Jordan Howard, and bringing back Jernigan and Darby on team-friendly deals is a smart move for a team looking to compete for a championship now. I’ve also overcome my fears of Howie “kicking the can down the road” with his restructures. As many astute readers have pointed out here in the comments, Howie isn’t guaranteeing money to players he doesn’t intend to keep - rather, he’s shifting the money of franchise cornerstones like Zach Ertz and Lane Johnson. Furthermore Brandon Brooks Jerseys Stitched , with the way the salary cap is accelerating, it’s essentially betting on inflation: $5M in cap savings today is worth a lot more than an extra $5M spent years down the road, because by then it will consume a smaller percentage of an ever-rising salary cap. It’s basic economics. So really, it’s been a solid offseason for Howie and Co., and the draft was no exception. Let’s dig into that topic a little more.The Kist & Solak Show #94: Prepare for (Training Camp) Battle - BGN RadioMichael Kist and Benjamin Solak preview upcoming training camp and roster battles for the Eagles, including discussions on the safety, running back, offensive line, and linebacker positions plus much more! Powered by SB Nation and Bleeding Green Nation.Inked - Iggles BlitzLet’s talk about Nico Evans. He was a 5-9, 211 standout RB for Wyoming this season. He ran for 1,325 yards and 8 TDs. He averaged 6.5 yards per carry. I think Evans is the kind of guy the Eagles are looking for. He was highly productive in 2018 and showed he can be a workhorse RB. Put on the tape and you also see someone with big play ability. The Eagles have a terrific 1-2 punch in Jordan Howard and Myles Sanders. Corey Clement is an outstanding role player. Wendell Smallwood and Josh Adams have both had some really good moments. Boston Scott is a small, but explosive athlete who we’re all somewhat curious about since this is his first offseason in Philly. Evans has a major uphill battle. But…he’s a good scheme fit and RB is one of those positions where anyone can win a job.An analytical look at how Carson Wentz can regain his 2017 form for the Eagles - The AthleticAs I wrote last week, there is no excuse for the Eagles to field anything but a top five offense in 2019. This will be the best group of pass-catching weapons that Wentz has had in his career. The offensive line might not be elite (depending mostly on Brandon Brooks’ return), but it’s still an above-average group. The Eagles also have depth and should be able to withstand injuries at most positions on offense. The accuracy numbers from Wentz last year are encouraging, and his low interception rate through 40 starts is impressive. Jackson should be a difference-maker, and Wentz will be another year removed from the knee injury, which should lead to more opportunities to make plays outside the structure of the offense. If Wentz is right physically — and yes, that is again a big if — a clear roadmap exists for him to get back to being the player we saw in 2017.Former Penn State offensive lineman Ryan Bates ready to live his dream with Eagles - PhillyVoice“I grew up bleeding green. I always watched the Eagles, and when I was able to be home, I was either watching the Eagles or I was there. I watched the Super Bowl and went crazy like everyone in Philly when the Eagles won (Super Bowl LII). In a sense, I am living the dream. I grew up an Eagles’ fan and now I get a chance to make the team.”JJ Arcega-Whiteside and the art of pumping the brakes - NBCSPJust a few months ago, Eagles second-round pick JJ Arcega-Whiteside had just one speed: Frenetic. It was up to 17-year NFL veteran Ricky Proehl to teach him how to slow down with purpose, how to get smoother. “It’s like a race car,” Proehl said to NBC Sports Philadelphia this week. “They don’t come in full throttle, pedal to the floor, on a turn. They downshift in and then accelerate out. That’s what you want to do in your routes and change of direction.” There’s an art to this.Proehl, 51, said when he first met Arcega-Whiteside in January, the soon-to-be draft pick, on a scale of 1-10, had his speed dial turned up to an 11. Proehl needed him to dial it back some, to an 8 or 9, to be a little smoother as he prepared for pre-draft testing. Sure, this adjustment helped Arcega-Whiteside in his pre-draft testing drills, but it’s also a skill that’s helpful in game action. It should aid him in getting in and out of cuts with more efficiency.NFL players to root for in ‘19: Odell Beckham, Kyler Murray excite - NFL.comPHILADELPHIA EAGLES: Chris Long Youth Stefen Wisniewski Jerseys , DE. Well, I’m still pretty salty with the whole Eagles organization for how the Bears’ season ended. So this part of this exercise was tough. And then I remembered how hilarious Long’s Twitter timeline is during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and I’m in.Jeffrey Lurie: ‘Nothing works without great fans and we have the best’ - PE.com”It’s great to have such a successful team and family with our football team. To bring a Super Bowl Championship to Philadelphia has been a dream come true. We want to win more and more and I expect us to,” Lurie said in an exclusive interview. “I’m proud of the fact that we’ve been able to really keep Lincoln Financial Field in elite fashion. It is a fan-friendly, intimate environment with great, great sightlines, great technology. Nothing works without great fans and we have the best.”Where’d this new Eagles cheerleader learn his moves? His 98-year-old great-grandmother. - Philly.comThe 21-year-old Tanguay hails from Rochester, N.H., but moved to Philly in 2017 to study dance at the University of the Arts, where he’s now a junior. It was difficult to schedule an interview with him because he was in the middle of finals. He prides himself on his work ethic but is a “T-shirt and shorts” kind of guy when he’s not rehearsing or studying. To prepare for his Eagles audition, he practiced the routine “every single morning” with his best friend, Rae Holtzman, for six months. (She also made the team.) The audition “was like an actual show,” Tanguay said. “It’s not like we walk in and do a routine. ... There’s a fitness portion. There’s a dance portion. There’s an onstage-presence portion.” Tanguay said that when he hits the stage, nothing else matters. The Jonas Brothers’ “Sucker” blared through the speakers in the auditorium during his final audition.Buffalo Bills’ QB Derek Anderson announces his retirement - Buffalo RumblingsAnderson fully recovered in time for the end of the 2018 season, though his greatest contribution to the team never required him to suit up as a starter. It’s possible his mentorship is greatly missed in 2019, unless Matt Barkley is able to step into that same role as Josh Allen’s primary backup.How NFL players are preparing now for the regular season, explained by a former lineman - SB NationThe third phase are the OTAs, or organized team activities. Teams are permitted three per week for the first two weeks, then a fourth one the final week, for 10 total. They also bump from four to six hours per day. The day is split up between lifting, meetings, and practice. Well, it’s close to a practice. Helmet are on, drills are run, 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 are allowed, but there’s not supposed to be live contact. That’s a joke, though. There’s plenty of contact in the trenches, but the older you get in the league, the more you know how to protect yourself and get your work in without contact. For the younger guys, it can be a bloodbath in there. During this phase, the offense and defense get reinstalled from the beginning. It’s the first time players get a chance to get back on the field in something that’s similar to football conditions. Rookies get to see the speed of the game up close, even though it’s not remotely close to that of games. But, guys can start getting their sea legs underneath them. It starts to feel like football again....Social Media Information:BGN Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageBGN Twitter: Follow @BleedingGreenBGN Manager: Brandon Lee Gowton: Follow @BrandonGowtonBGN Radio Twitter: Follow @BGN_Radio