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The Philadelphia Eagles, in 2008, had no right to play in the playoffs. They played so badly at times, it was embarrassing to be a fan last year.

Welcome to SportsNation! On Tuesday, ESPN.com NFC East blogger Matt Mosley stops by to talk about the NFL offseason.

When the "experts" say Eagles will win NFC East, I worry.... It's not a bad thing to be getting raves from FoxSports.com or ESPN or ProFootball Weekly on the Eagles' offseason acquisitions and overall progress in improving the team.

The NFL owners say the current collective-bargaining agreement, which gives 60 percent of the league's total football revenue to the players, doesn't work for them.

The Philadelphia Eagles secondary will be the first in a series focusing on a unit of the roster over the course of the weeks leading up to training camp... by Travis Boyer 14 reads Preview/Prediction The Philadelphia Eagles secondary will be the first in a series focusing on a unit of the roster over the course of the weeks leading up to training ...

PHILADELPHIA No matter how healthy Brian Westbrook turns out to be or how quickly high draft picks Jeremy Maclin and LeSean McCoy work their way into the offense, what it really will come down to for the Eagles this season is stopping the guys on the other sideline.

The Eagles will conduct their final workout of these Organized Team Activities today no closer to answering the questions that have dogged them during this tumultuous offseason.

Leadership comes in many forms, according to the Eagles left behind in the wake of undisputed defensive leader Brian Dawkins' highly publicized offseason departure.

In a lighter moment at camp, the Birds' quarterback duo of Kevin Kolb and Donovan McNabb united in laughter yesterday during the almost-full-squad workout at the team's NovaCare Complex.

With so many defensive coordinators aiming to confuse offenses through deception and disguise, the safety position has become the Queen on a lot of teamsa TM chess boards.

SHELDON BROWN didn't reply to a message, so it isn't known exactly what his thought process is.

Sheldon Brown wasn't there, which is just kind of pointless. Brian Westbrook wasn't there, which is just kind of troubling.

Disgruntled Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown didn't attend the voluntary team workout on Tuesday.

Things learned and discerned while following the Eagles this offseason: Playing it safety -- The Eagles are giving 2008 fourth-round pick Quintin Demps every opportunity to impress and retain the starting free safety role in the wake of Brian Dawkins' departure.

Barring in juries, almost all of the battles in Eagles training camp this summer will be for back-up positions.

There's only one term that can best describe the Philadelphia Eagles' offense in recent years: Pass-happy. That may change this year, with strong, young bodies on the O-line and double the firepower in the backfield... The Xs and Os of Football: Philadelpha Eagles Edition by Jason Fanelli 24 reads Preview/Prediction There's only one term that can ...

The Eagles front office was holding a game of musical chairs for the coaching staff this offseason, the results of which could have a lasting effect.While no new coaches were added to the Eagles staff, there were a plethora of internal moves... by Rachel Goldman 6 reads Preview/Prediction The Eagles front office was holding a game of musical chairs ...

Promoted from the comments, the Sal Pal rant of the day : The new NFL salary cap numbers are out and, curiously, the Philadelphia Eagles are in the top five of those under the cap -- this after Andy Reid recently said publicly that Anquan Boldin's contract demands were too rich, and the team could not match the offer made by the Denver Broncos to ...

Jim Johnson, arguably one of the most intelligent defensive coordinators this game has ever seen, will take a leave of absence as he recovers from skin cancer... by Travis Boyer 58 reads Opinion Jim Johnson, arguably one of the most intelligent defensive coordinators this game has ever seen, will take a leave of absence as he recovers from skin ...

Brookie said Sean Jones was a good story and he's always right, so read what the new safety with the Eagles has to say in the Friday Inquirer.