Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Baker Mayfield: Traveling a day early won’t help Eagles with the heat – PFTBuccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield thinks that is going to be a waste of the team’s time. While speaking to Mark Sanchez on the Rearview podcast, Mayfield said that won’t be enough time to make a difference and …
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Eagles News: Philadelphia’s coaching staff should listen to A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … 8 Eagles thoughts: DeSean Jackson comparison, Jordan Davis’ upside, improving kick returns – The AthleticA.J. Brown’s assessment of a “conservative” Eagles offense was spot-on and should not be dismissed or rationalized by the coaching staff. Yes, the Eagles keep winning and there’s validity to the notion that they must avoid …
Read More »Jalen Hurts sparks Eagles’ passing game in comeback win over the Rams
Instant grades on the Eagles’ performance in their 33-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams: Quarterback: B+ Jalen Hurts somehow got it done and came up huge with a 4-yard dart to DeVonta Smith on fourth down with 1 minute, 48 seconds left in the game. It held up after an amazing blocked field goal finish. Hurts finally completed some …
Read More »Jalen Hurts takes “accountability” for stagnant passing game
The Eagles are 2-0, but they have been less than impressive on offense. They rank 29th in total offense and 31st in passing yards, and Jalen Hurts’ 5.62 yards per attempt is only 24th. Hurts talked about “synchronization” — or the lack thereof — when asked how the film looked following a 94-yard passing day against the Chiefs. “I take …
Read More »Jalen Hurts: Finding a way to win is the most important thing
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts didn’t wait until Sunday’s game against the Chiefs was over to share his belief that winning is the only thing on his mind. As the final seconds of the 20-17 victory over the Chiefs ticked away, CBS microphones picked up Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones razzing Eagles running back Saquon Barkley about falling short of 100 …
Read More »My back hurts when I lift anything overhead—an osteopath explains how to fix this
My newborn son made for the perfect dumbbell. As he got heavier, I got stronger. Lately, however, he’s grown so much that lifting him out of his cot and overhead is becoming increasingly difficult. Occasionally, it’s downright painful. Much like when I press weights overhead in the gym, I often feel a sharp twinge in my mid to lower back, …
Read More »2025 NFL QB rankings, Week 2: Patrick Mahomes dethroned; Jalen Hurts cracks top 10 – NFL.com
2025 NFL QB rankings, Week 2: Patrick Mahomes dethroned; Jalen Hurts cracks top 10 NFL.com QB Report Cards for 2025 NFL Week 1 Bleacher Report NFL Power Rankings: Ranking second-year starting QBs after Week 1 NFL Spin Zone Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Tua Tagovailoa: Who are the NFL quarterback Winners and Losers from Week 1? Cleveland.com Week 2 QB Power Rankings: Who is No. …
Read More »Nicotine and cancer myth hurts public health, say experts
Many Americans take a dark view of nicotine. The stimulant, which occurs naturally in tobacco plants, is what makes cigarettes so addictive, with smoking responsible for 490,000 American deaths each year. When people try to quit smoking, it’s often cravings for nicotine, and the surge of dopamine it releases in the brain, that foil their attempts. In this sense, nicotine …
Read More »Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen may both break Cam Newton’s QB rushing TD career record this year
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns Thursday night against the Cowboys, continuing a pace of running for touchdowns unmatched in NFL history. Hurts has now played in 87 games in his NFL career and scored 67 touchdowns (counting the postseason). By the end of the season, he may have scored more rushing touchdowns than any quarterback in NFL …
Read More »Jalen Hurts: It always comes back to finding ways to win
The Eagles held off the Cowboys 24-20 for a win on Thursday night and quarterback Jalen Hurts had a big hand in the win. Hurts ran for the team’s first two touchdowns with both of his scores and most of his 62 rushing yards coming on scrambles that took the air out of the Cowboys defense. One exception came on …
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