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Roob’s Observations: Can someone explain why the Eagles need a new stadium? – NBCSP
WHY DO THE EAGLES NEED A NEW STADIUM? It was weird hearing Jeff Lurie speak Sunday about starting the process of researching what a new Eagles stadium might look like. The Eagles don’t need a new stadium. This will be the Eagles’ 24th year at the Linc, and unlike the 24th year of the Vet – which was 1994 – it’s in impeccable shape, beautifully maintained, offering all the amenities fans could ever need. Lurie said, “We want to maximize fan amenities and attract the best possible environment for Philadelphia.” They already have that. What could they possibly improve on? Sight lines are great, concessions are fine, the concourses are nice and wide, there are elevators and escalators everywhere, parking isn’t ideal but it’s good enough. Are we really going to spend $10 billion just to add a few more suites for rich people and a retractable roof that we don’t need so everything costs more? If this is all about trying to lure a Super Bowl to Philly, who cares? We don’t need a Super Bowl. How does it serve Eagles fans to spend $10 billion to have the Chiefs and Seahawks playing in South Philly? And if the Eagles happen to be in the Super Bowl when it’s in Philly, that’s great, but it won’t make it any easier for Eagles fans to get tickets. Really, I don’t understand any of this. The Linc is just fine.
Eagles Mailbag: Would they draft a quarterback on Day 2? – BGN
Jarvin Driftwood: What do you think the odds are that the Eagles take a QB on Day 2? … My gut take is that there’s a pretty good chance of that. This isn’t an immediate overreaction to the ESPN story from Jeremy Fowler and Tim McManus this week about Jalen Hurts. It’s more so taking a step back and looking at how the franchise has operated for a couple decades now. The “quarterback factory” bit was eye roll-worthy when it was first uttered, but it’s continued to prove true in the years since.
Projecting who will win the Eagles’ open starting jobs, and additional takeaways – PhillyVoice
There is only one unresolved spot, at wide receiver, and maybe not even one depending on how the A.J. Brown situation plays out. If Brown doesn’t get traded, then that’s one fewer spot the Eagles will need to sort out this season. #Analysis. The offensive starters would pretty much be set, barring any surprises. Of course, if you’re a regular reader you already know that the strong sense here is that Brown will be traded. If indeed he is dealt, DeVonta Smith would become the clear WR1 and focal point of the Eagles’ passing offense, a role that he is more than built for, in my opinion. However, the Eagles would then need a WR2 to fill Smith’s role. Presently, the only player on the Eagles’ roster who could pass for a WR2 is Marquise Brown, who the team signed in free agency this season. That would be a stretch. Marquise Brown is not an ideal WR2 at this stage of his career, and the Eagles would be highly likely to address that spot one of two ways.
Five-round 2026 NFL mock draft: Four trades, two QBs send jolt through Round 1 – NFL.com
23) MAKAI LEMON. Regardless of whether or not A.J. Brown stays in Philadelphia, the Eagles must fortify their receiver room. Lemon fits nicely in the slot and can flip spots with DeVonta Smith to give defenses different looks.
Jalen Hurts apparently has gotten the message – PFT
There’s much more in the latest episode of McLane’s Eagles podcast, unCovering the Birds, featuring a lengthy conversation with Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes. During their chat, it was mentioned that the Eagles use the media in an effort to get through to Hurts — which underscores the notion that the ESPN item didn’t happen spontaneously or without more fingerprints from the organization than a five-year-old eating Cheetos would leave on a glass tabletop. Hurts is on notice. Coach Nick Sirianni, as Hayes explains, could be on notice, too. Five solid seasons including two Super Bowl berths and one Lombardi Trophy guarantees nothing.
This type of draft day trade feels impossible for Cowboys – Blogging The Boys
Recently Doug Farrar authored a two-round mock draft for SB Nation and the Cowboys result feels pretty far out there. We all know that saying that means that we are tempting fate. But Farrar had the Cowboys trading up in the first round, climbing all the way into the top three. You may think that you have heard stranger things because the Cowboys defense was so bad last year and a certain defensive prospect could be worth risking it all. The thing is, Farrar has Dallas trading up to draft Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love.
2026 Washington Commanders Mock Draft – Less Than Three Weeks Away – Hogs Haven
Round 1, No. 7 overall — SAF Caleb Downs, Ohio State. Downs is the type of prospect who alters how you call a game. One of the most instinctual athletes at the safety position in some time, his impact will span all three levels — a downhill enforcer in the run game, a fluid and instinctive coverage defender on the back end, and a matchup weapon in the slot. Under Jones, Downs becomes the flex piece that unlocks everything. Whether rotating into single-high, buzzing into underneath zones, or matching tight ends (which does remain an area for improvement), he elevates the entire unit. Pairing him with a front seven that now includes Odafe Oweh, Leo Chenal, K’Lavon Chaisson, and interior stalwarts like Daron Payne and Javon Kinlasw creates a far more aggressive identity, and his presence also benefits ascending pieces like Trey Amos at corner and Jordan Magee now in year three. Immediate impact: Defensive tone-setter and centerpiece of a multiple-look secondary.
Survey results: Giants fans bullish on making the playoffs, but not OBJ – Big Blue View
The off-season, and draft season in particular, is a season of hope around the NFL. But even so, confidence seems to be contagious. New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh has maintained since he was hired that he expects to make the 2026-2027 playoffs. And it seems as though fans have bought into Harbaugh’s confidence and an almost overwhelming majority of fans think the Giants can make the playoffs as well.
Kirk Cousins to surpass contract earnings of NFL’s GOAT QB after Raiders deal – SB Nation
Kirk Cousins has a new home. And will soon surpass one of his new bosses in NFL career earnings. The veteran quarterback agreed to terms on a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, a five-year, $172-million contract. Under the terms of the deal, the contract is in reality a one-year, fully-guaranteed deal for $20 million, that contains a team option for two years at $80 million. Not only does that contract extend Cousins’ mark of guaranteed contracts — this season will be the 11th fully-guaranteed year over his NFL career — but this year’s deal means he will pass Tom Brady’s career earnings.
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