The Hardened Nest: Philadelphia Eagles Team Page

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Philadelphia Eagles
Owner: Trent Green
Head Coach: Nathan DeGeare
Offensive Coordinator: Pat Shurmur
Defensive Coordinator: Bill Davis
Special Teams Coordinator: Dave Fipp

2014 Schedule

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Philadelphia Eagles Deep Dive: Quarterbacks
Nick Foles, 9

The new face of the franchise. Nicholas Edward "Nick" Foles, the 25 year-old out of Arizona took over for Michael Vick in week 5 and never looked back. Finishing with the best touchdown/interception ratio since Tom Brady's 36/4 with a 27/2, he led the league in passer rating with an 119.0. Foles also led the Eagles to their first playoff berth since 2010, but lost to the Saints at home, 26-24. Nick Foles enters this season as the starter, hoping to lead the eagles to another Division title, and further.

Matt Barkley, 2

The best-looking guy on the team. Matthew Montgomery "Matt" Barkley out of USC was projected to be a top-ten pick before returning to USc for his senior season. A shoulder injury kept him from throwing at the combine, and he fell to the fourth round of the 2013 draft. Philadelphia took him as the 98th pick. Barkley threw a total of 12,327 yards, 117 touchdowns and 48 interceptions. Matt threw four interceptions to no touchdowns this past season in relief of Nick Foles and Michael Vick. There are concerns with his composure, but he has a chance to beat the odds and earn the job as the team's backup signal caller.

Mark Sanchez, 3

The guy with most to prove. The butt-fumble, the inconsistency, the hatred of once beloved fans. Mark Travis John Sanchez took all of it in stride coming out of the blackhole known as the New York Jets. Mark Sanchez, also out of USC led the Jets to two back-to-back AFC Championship appearances, but always struggled with turnovers. A touchdown/interception ratio of 68/69 along with many other factors led to his release from New York, and his subsequent signing in Philadelphia. Sanchez missed last season with a shoulder injury, but enters camp as the favorite to win the back-up job.

G.J. Kinne, 4

The odd-man out. Gary Joe Kinne III is a longshot from making the roster, but if the USC boys Mark Sanchez and Matt Barkley were to stumble, he could end up as the third QB on the roster. Kinne, out of Tulsa put up 81 touchdowns in his career there. He is also a former Jet like Sanchez, signed as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Kinne spent some time in the UFL and AFL before being signed to the Eagles practice squad when Nick Foles and Michael Vick were facing injuries. He now has his chance to outshine two lackluster performers and earn a spot on the 53-man roster, instead of the 8-man practice squad.

Projected Week One Depth Chart:
-Nick Foles, 9
-Mark Sanchez, 3
-Matt Barkely, 2

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Positives
-Mark Sanchez has rightfully earned his start next week against the Patriots. He only missed three passes, led the Eagles only scoring drive, and with 10 more seconds, possibly leads a game-tying drive.
-Kenjon Barner and Chris Polk showed nice flashes.
-Josh Huff emerged as a great target. The 5'11 receiver caught 4 passes for 37 yards.
-Brandon Boykin and Mychal Kendricks picked off the Bears QBs.

Negatives
-Despite going 9/12 and 91 yards, Matt Barkley also tossed up two picks to Sherrick McMannis and C.J. Wilson.
-Second-String defensive line allowed Jordan Lynch to power through them for two touchdowns.

Notable Cuts and Signings
-David Molk: constantly beat off the line and gave up a key sack.
-Jeff Maehl: big drop on third and long, poor route running.
-Chris Givens: Signed for WR depth, battling for roster last receiver spot.
-Rob Turner: Signed to replace Molk, most likely to be second-string center.
-Chris Crocker: Former Bengals safety to be tested at corner and linebacker.

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Preseason Recap
Eagles finished 3-1 in the preseason playing only backups the entire length.

Eagles shut out Patriots 13-0 in Week 2
-Eagles only allow 110 yards total on defense.
-Barkley 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions, 101 yards.
-Sanchez plays poorly, Barkley receives back up job.
-Chris Polk unable to get run game going, is cut following game after being outplayed by Matt Tucker and Kenjon Barner
-Chris Givens cut after poor route running and drops.

Eagles go to 2-1 after defeating Steelers 10-3
-Mark Sanchez has another poor game with interception, is out-played by G.J. Kinne (7/15, 119 yards, 1 touchdown); Sanchez is subsequently cut,
-Kicking war between Casey Spear and Alex Henery continues.
-Matthew Tucker out plays Kenjon Barner, continues to earn 3rd RB spot.

Eagles finish preseason at 3-1, routing Jets 28-7
-Barkley and Kinne pass for 3 touchdowns.
-Tucker wins 3rd RB job with 75 rushing yards, gashing Jets defense; Barner kept on roster for special teams.
-Vinny Curry cut after poor play against back ups throughout preseason,
-Alex Henery win kicking war, Casey Spear cut.

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-Arrelious Benn cut after game.

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Weeks 2-4 Recap
Week 2 @ Colts
Eagles, down 14-28 at half, rally back in the second half to stun the Colts 35-28.
-Foles: 19/30, 238 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
-Lesean McCoy: 20 attempts, 143 yards, 2 touchdowns
-Connor Barwin: Interception
-Brandon Boykin: 7 tackles
Week 3 vs Redskins
Eagles lose Foles for 5 weeks, Barkley can't lead Eagles past Redskins in first season loss, 35-10.
-Foles: 27/32, 251 yards, 1 interception before injury
-Matt Barkley: 4/5, 44 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
Week 4 @ 49ers
Matt Barkley and Eagles suffer their worst loss lost of the season in Barkley's first start in 0-31 lost.
-Barkley: 18/32, 180 yards, 1 interception. (COULDN'T CONVERT A FRIGGIN 3RD DOWN CONVERSION.)
-Lesean McCoy: 14 attempts, 16 yards. (That's right, pass game barely got going and those OP linebackers ruined my o-line. Confidence is gonna be crap.)
-TE Joel Dreesen cut; former Buccaneers, Bears, Lions, and Cardinals journeyman QB Josh McCown signed.