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Eagles coaching staff spending extra time with Tyson Clabo |
Novacare complex, PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles have spent the offseason trying to solve a problem that has been sitting in plain sight: Who is going to play right guard?
Their answer, increasingly, appears to be another question.
Why not Tyson Clabo?
Clabo, a right tackle by trade, is being given an unusually extensive opportunity to make the move inside, and the Eagles are investing extra coaching time and practice repetitions into the conversion. The idea is not merely to see whether Clabo can survive at guard. The organization wants to determine whether he can become the answer there when the 2007 season opens.
It is a calculated gamble, but one that reflects how much the Eagles value versatility along their offensive line.
Clabo has the size and temperament that make the experiment appealing. At tackle, he has spent his career dealing with defensive ends in space, where footwork and balance are paramount. At guard, the challenges are different: shorter-area power, leverage, quicker reactions and the ability to absorb an interior defender who can be on top of him almost immediately.
The Eagles believe the transition is manageable.
They also believe it is worth doing properly.
Rather than simply moving Clabo into a guard spot and hoping his athletic ability carries him through, the team has emphasized the details of the position. Coaches have worked with him on his stance, hand placement, angles and footwork. He has been given additional repetitions and instruction, with the expectation that the extra work will accelerate a learning curve that otherwise could take much longer.
For Clabo, the adjustment is as much mental as physical.
At tackle, a player often has a clearer picture of the rush developing in front of him. Inside, there are fewer certainties. A guard must recognize twists, blitzes and changing fronts while maintaining enough awareness to help the center or tackle beside him. The decisions come quickly and often without the luxury of knowing exactly where the pressure is coming from.
The Eagles are betting that Clabo’s experience on the edge will help rather than hinder him.
The Eagles have decided that Clabo is worth the time required to turn a tackle into a guard, and they appear prepared to give him every opportunity to prove the decision right.
The payoff, if it works, could be considerable: a stronger interior presence, another versatile lineman and a solution to a position that has demanded attention all offseason.
For now, though, Clabo is learning to see the game from a few feet closer to the football.
The Eagles are hoping those few feet make all the difference. |
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(by G_Cohen on 08/13/2026)
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Philadelphia Eagles 2007 season preview |
Nova care complex, Philadelphia, PA — The message coming out of the locker room is unmistakable: this team isn’t interested in moral victories.
With the 2007 season about to begin, expectations in Philadelphia are as high as they have been in years. The goal isn’t simply to make the playoffs. It isn’t even simply to win the NFC East.
The goal is the Super Bowl.
On paper, this roster has enough talent to make that ambition more than offseason talk. The question that will follow this team from September through January is whether its collection of veterans, young players and high-upside stars can come together quickly enough to deliver.
At the center of the offense is running back Brian Westbrook. Westbrook gives Philadelphia a dynamic weapon capable of changing a game as a runner or receiver, and the coaching staff is expected to lean heavily on him.
Behind him, the team has plenty of depth. Maurice Morris, Jerious Norwood and Ciatrick Fason give the backfield different styles, allowing Philadelphia to keep fresh legs on the field and potentially turn its running game into the foundation of the offense.
The biggest question, however, may be at quarterback.
Gibran Hamdan, rated 90, enters the season with enormous expectations, with John Navarre providing depth. Hamdan has the arm and the rating to suggest that Philadelphia can move the football, but the pressure will be considerable. A team that expects to compete for a championship cannot afford prolonged inconsistency under center.
Fortunately for Hamdan, the receiving corps offers plenty of opportunity.
Antonio Bryant, headlines the group, while Donte Stallworth gives the offense another explosive option. Quincy Morgan rounds out a receiving corps that should give opposing defensive backs plenty to think about. At tight end, Matt Kranchick provides another target, with rookie Tyler Ecker behind him.
The offensive line may ultimately determine whether all that skill translates into wins.
David Diehl at LT, last seasons draft gem Mike Brisiel at LG, Hank Fraley at C, Tyson Clabo at RG (converted from RT) and Max Starks at RT.
It is a roster built for a physical football team.
And that philosophy continues on defense.
The defensive line might be Philadelphia’s biggest reason for optimism.
At defensive end, Derrick Burgess and KGB.
Those two players give Philadelphia elite talent at both ends of the line and should make life miserable for opposing quarterbacks.
Inside we will see Corey Simon, Darwin Walker and newly acquired Albert Haynesworth. If the defensive line plays to its potential, Philadelphia could have one of the league’s most disruptive fronts.
Behind them, Antonio Pierce leads the linebacking corps at middle linebacker, with A.J. Nicholson and Lorenzo Alexander manning the outside spots. There is enough speed and physicality here to make the defense dangerous against both the run and short passing game.
Then comes the secondary, where Philadelphia has quietly assembled another intriguing group.
Keion Carpenter and Michael Lewis provide experience and talent at safety. Lito Sheppard, Deltha O’Neal and Devin Hester have the making of a top tier secondary with a ton of athleticism and speed.
Hester may be particularly interesting to watch. Known for his explosive athletic ability, his presence gives the secondary a player capable of turning one mistake by an opposing quarterback into six points.
The special teams aren’t being overlooked, either. David Kimball handles kicking duties while Dirk Johnson takes care of punting.
On paper, there aren’t many obvious weaknesses.
That’s exactly why expectations are so high.
Philadelphia enters 2007 believing it has the pieces to win the division, but winning the NFC East will be only the first test. The real measuring stick will come in January, when the regular season numbers stop mattering and every mistake becomes magnified.
The defense has the stars to dominate. The running game has the potential to control the clock. The receiving corps has enough speed to stretch defenses. And the roster has depth almost everywhere.
But championship teams aren’t built on ratings alone.
They are built on execution.
For Philadelphia, the formula is simple: win the division, earn home-field advantage, survive the playoffs and get to the Super Bowl.
Anything less may ultimately be viewed as a disappointment.
The 2007 season is about to begin, and this Philadelphia team isn’t hiding from the pressure.
It is embracing it.
The division is the expectation. The Super Bowl is the objective.
Now it’s time to see whether this roster is ready to live up to both. |
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Eagles offseason moves |
*I decided to mess around with ChatGPT to try to get a beat reports point of view to the offseason data I fed it. I plan on doing this lore often. Hope u enjoy*
Birds Double Down on Winning: Cohen’s Bold Offseason Signals Eagles Are Built for the Long Haul
By L. James | Eagles Beat Writer
PHILADELPHIA — One year ago, there were questions surrounding the direction of the Eagles franchise. Today, there are expectations.
After engineering a 12-4 campaign and bringing another NFC East banner to Philadelphia, Eagles General Manager Gary Cohen was rewarded with a well-deserved contract extension. Ownership didn’t need much convincing. Cohen has transformed the Eagles into one of the deepest, youngest, and most aggressive organizations in the PTF, and this offseason has only reinforced that philosophy.
The message coming from NovaCare is simple: don’t get comfortable.
Despite winning the division, Cohen entered the offseason with three clear objectives—strengthen the offensive line, get younger, and improve the club’s long-term salary flexibility. Judging by the moves made over the past several weeks, it’s hard to argue he didn’t accomplish all three.
Antonio Pierce Never Had a Chance to Leave
If there was one move Eagles fans could count on, it was bringing back middle linebacker Antonio Pierce.
The heart and soul of Jim Johnson’s defense over the past three seasons, Pierce was never truly available despite technically being a match-eligible free agent. The Eagles made it clear from the beginning that they had zero intention of allowing another team to pry away their defensive captain.
He’s the quarterback of the defense, the emotional leader in the locker room, and one of the biggest reasons for Philadelphia’s success.
Losing Pierce wasn’t an option in the eyes of GM Cohen. Pierce was designated as the team’s ME free agent, and they were delighted that he did not sing offer sheet with another team.
Max Starks Locked Up for the Future
The offensive line was always going to receive plenty of attention this offseason, and the first domino fell with right tackle Max Starks.
Originally selected 27th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft, Starks has steadily developed into one of the more dependable young tackles in football. Rather than letting negotiations linger, the Eagles restructured his contract and signed him to a new seven-year extension.
It’s exactly the kind of proactive move good organizations make before prices skyrocket.
With Starks now secured, Philadelphia has one cornerstone in place for years to come.
Tyson Clabo Arrives After Eagles Strike Quickly
The Eagles weren’t content stopping there.
When Kansas City placed disgruntled tackle Tyson Clabo on the trade block following his holdout, Cohen wasted little time picking up the phone.
Philadelphia shipped the 26th overall pick and a future third-round selection to the Chiefs, bringing in a proven starting offensive tackle entering his prime.
Giving up a first-round pick is never easy, but there’s a significant difference between hoping a rookie becomes a quality starter and acquiring one who already is.
The Eagles chose certainty.
The Trade Everyone Will Debate
No move has generated more conversation than the blockbuster deal sending perennial Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey to Chicago.
Bailey remains one of football’s elite cover corners, but negotiations over a new contract reportedly became increasingly difficult. Rather than committing massive dollars to a veteran approaching his thirties, Cohen made the difficult decision to capitalize on Bailey’s value.
Philadelphia acquired former first-round pick CB Devin Hester, the 16th overall selection, and the 20th pick in the second round.
Hester, drafted 12th overall just one year ago, possesses tremendous athletic upside and gives the Eagles another young cornerstone in the secondary.
Will he ever become Champ Bailey?
Maybe not.
Does the combination of Hester plus premium draft capital better position Philadelphia for sustained success?
That’s the gamble Cohen is making.
Quiet Moves That Could Pay Big Dividends
Not every transaction grabs headlines.
The Eagles also acquired linebacker A.J. Nicholson from Buffalo in exchange for the seventh pick in the third round. Philadelphia believes Nicholson has starting-caliber talent and plans to develop him into an every-down linebacker.
Another savvy piece of business came when veteran guard Jamar Nesbit—expected to be released—was instead packaged with the 25th pick in the third round and sent to Cincinnati. In return, the Eagles moved up to the 11th selection in the third round.
Instead of losing Nesbit for nothing, Philadelphia improved its draft position.
Haynesworth Gamble Could Define the Defense
Perhaps the boldest move of the offseason came in negotiations with Denver.
The Eagles dealt the 19th overall selection and next year’s first-round pick to acquire defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, along with a late fifth-round selection and a future sixth.
It’s an expensive price.
It’s also a calculated one.
Current starter Corey Simon is entering the final year of his contract, and the organization has privately accepted that he likely won’t return after the season. Rather than waiting until next spring to address the position, the Eagles moved aggressively to secure a younger, dominant defensive tackle capable of anchoring the line for years.
If Haynesworth reaches his potential, no one will remember the draft picks.
Mission Accomplished in Free Agency
Philadelphia entered free agency targeting exactly two players.
Wide receiver Javon Walker.
Left tackle David Diehl.
Walker ultimately signed a monster contract with Pittsburgh, ending any chance of pairing him with Donovan McNabb. Eagles fans probably won’t lose much sleep, however. If Walker wasn’t coming to Philadelphia, seeing the Steelers outbid the Cowgirls certainly softens the blow. Anything that keeps Dall-ASSSSS from getting stronger tends to sit just fine around these parts.
The bigger prize always appeared to be David Diehl.
The Eagles landed their top target, giving the offensive line another proven, versatile veteran capable of protecting Hamdan’s blind side.
With Diehl joining Starks and Clabo, Philadelphia has completely reshaped what was already a respectable offensive front into one that could become one of the NFL’s best for years to come.
Bigger Than One Offseason
This wasn’t an offseason built around winning headlines.
It was built around extending a championship window.
The Eagles became younger without sacrificing their present. They fortified both lines of scrimmage and they replaced aging veterans with ascending players.
There are risks, of course. Trading away a player of Champ Bailey’s caliber is never comfortable, and surrendering next year’s first-round pick for Albert Haynesworth will be scrutinized until the defensive tackle proves himself in midnight green.
Only time will tell is this offseason is a success or a failure. The Eagles still have the draft and the next phase of free agency to finalize the roster. |
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Eagles week 9 recap |
In a game that was closer than the final score would indicate, the Eagles escaped Atlanta with a win over the Falcons by a final score of 27–17.
From the opening kickoff, this game had the feel of a shootout. Atlanta struck first with a bruising 1-yard touchdown run by RB T.J. Duckett, capping a quick 78-yard drive and setting the tone early. Philadelphia answered immediately—and emphatically. WR Antonio Bryant became the hero of the day for Philadelphia, hauling in a 75-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Gibran Hamdan to even the score at 7–7.
The Falcons briefly reclaimed momentum with a 30-yard field goal by Mike Barth, but Bryant wasn’t done. Later in the first quarter, he snagged another touchdown—this time from 9 yards out—to give Philadelphia a 14–10 edge. By the second quarter, the Eagles offense was in full rhythm. QB Hamdan connected with WR Bryant yet again for a 2-yard score, completing a remarkable first half hat trick for the star WR and pushing the lead to 21–10.
While Atlanta showed flashes offensively—finishing with 399 total yards compared to Philadelphia’s 355—the difference came down to execution. The Falcons struggled mightily on third down, converting none of their 9 attempts, while the Eagles capitalized on key opportunities despite only converting 2 of 11.
The second half shifted into a more defensive battle. Philadelphia leaned on kicker David Akers, who drilled field goals from 36 and 45 yards in the third quarter to extend the lead to 27–10. Though Atlanta responded in the fourth quarter with a 12-yard touchdown run by Travis Minor, it proved too little, too late.
Statistically, the game painted an interesting picture. Atlanta actually outgained Philadelphia and dominated time of possession (23:32 to 20:15), while also posting a stronger rushing attack with 97 yards and two touchdowns. However, a critical interception and failure to sustain drives ultimately stalled their efforts.
Philadelphia’s edge came through the air. QB Hamdan was sharp, completing 20 of 30 passes for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns with no interceptions. His connection with Bryant was unstoppable, accounting for all three passing scores and delivering the game’s biggest plays.
In the end, this matchup proved that explosive plays and red zone efficiency win games. The Eagles made theirs count, while the Falcons were left wondering what the outcome of this game would have been had they been able to make their chances count.
Week 10 will be yet another road game for this Eagles, this time going to Lambeau to face a stacked Packers team. The Eagles are feeling good and are hoping to extend their win streak to 4. |
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Eagles week 8 recap |
In a must win week 8 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles shook off an early deficit and surged past the New York Jets for a convincing 23–7 victory.
The game opened with the J-E-T-S scoring on their very first drive, as veteran RB Thomas Jones broke free for a 63-yard touchdown run, that gave the Jets a 7–0 lead late in the first quarter. At that moment, it looked like the Jets might control the tempo behind a dominant ground attack that would ultimately produce 174 rushing yards at an impressive 7.9 yards per carry.
But from the second quarter on, Philadelphia got their shit together, showed some urgency and finally looked like the team GM Gary Cohen envisioned.
QB Gibran Hamdan delivered one of his sharpest performances, carving up the Jets’ secondary with precision and poise. He finished 19-of-35 for 353 yards and two touchdowns, posting a stellar 108.4 passer rating. His favorite target, WR Donte Stallworth, was nearly unstoppable—hauling in 10 receptions for 227 yards and a touchdown, consistently stretching the field and breaking open the game.
The Eagles began their scoring with a 22-yard field goal from David Akers, then seized momentum for good midway through the second quarter. Hamdan connected with Brian Westbrook on a 33-yard touchdown pass to give Philadelphia a 10–7 lead. Just before halftime, Akers drilled another long field goal—this time from 46 yards out—to extend the advantage to 13–7.
New York’s offense, meanwhile, stalled after its explosive start. QB Alex Smith struggled mightily, completing just 16 of 39 passes for 191 yards with three interceptions and no touchdowns. The Jets’ passing game never found rhythm, averaging just 4.9 yards per attempt, and those turnovers proved costly.
Philadelphia continued to pull away in the third quarter when Hamdan struck again, finding Stallworth for a 52-yard touchdown that showcased both arm strength and big-play capability. That score pushed the lead to 20–7 and effectively put the game out of reach.
Defensively, the Eagles were just as impactful. They forced four interceptions and consistently disrupted New York’s passing attack. Cornerback Lito Sheppard stood out, earning Defensive Player of the Game honors with lockdown coverage and key plays that helped neutralize any comeback hopes.
Akers added a final 46-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to cap the scoring at 23–7.
Despite being outgained slightly in total offense (389 to 380), the Eagles dominated where it mattered most—efficiency and ball security. They committed zero turnovers compared to the Jets’ four and averaged nearly double the yards per pass attempt (9.6 to 4. . Time of possession was nearly even, but Philadelphia’s ability to capitalize on big plays and mistakes made the difference.
In the end - New York was undone by turnovers and inconsistency while a resilient Philadelphia squad leaned on explosive passing and opportunistic defense to secure a decisive win. Week 9 will see the Eagles travel to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. Philadelphia will look to continue their momentum a push their win streak to 3. |
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At A Glance
| TEAM CAPTAINS |
Off. Captain
QB Gibran Hamdan |
Def. Captain
MLB Antonio Pierce |
ST Captain
CB Lito Sheppard |
| INJURY REPORT |
| PLAYER |
POS |
OVR |
LENGTH |
| NFC East |
| RNK |
TEAM |
W-L-T |
PCT |
DIV |
| #4 |
 y-Cowboys |
12-4-0 |
0.750 |
4-2 |
| #9 |
 x-Giants |
10-6-0 |
0.625 |
5-1 |
| #11 |
 Eagles |
10-6-0 |
0.625 |
3-3 |
| #32 |
 Redskins |
2-14-0 |
0.125 |
0-6 |
| EAGLES SCHEDULE |
| Preseason |
| WK |
DATE |
OPPONENT |
SCOUT/RESULT |
| P1 |
Sat |
vs  Packers #29 |
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| P2 |
Sat |
at  Patriots #3 |
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| P3 |
Fri |
vs  Ravens #12 |
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| P4 |
Fri |
at  Jets #20 |
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| Regular Season |
| 1 |
Sun |
at  Falcons #26 |
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| 2 |
Sun |
vs  49ers #28 |
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| 3 |
Sun |
vs  Raiders #15 |
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| 4 |
Sun |
at  Chiefs #23 |
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| 5 |
Sun |
at Cowboys #4 |
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| 7 |
Sun |
vs  Chargers #16 |
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| 8 |
Sun |
at  Broncos #24 |
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| 9 |
Sun |
at Redskins #32 |
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| 10 |
Mon |
vs Cowboys #4 |
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| 11 |
Sun |
at Giants #9 |
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| 12 |
Sun |
vs Packers #29 |
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| 13 |
Mon |
vs  Seahawks #1 |
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| 14 |
Sun |
vs Giants #9 |
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| 15 |
Sun |
at  Rams #27 |
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| 16 |
Sat |
at  Cardinals #22 |
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| 17 |
Sun |
vs Redskins #32 |
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