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Is the Brandon Graham strip-sack on Tom Brady underrated? I feel like the Philly Special play gets all the attention \u2026 and it was obviously really awesome. But it doesn\u2019t even really matter if the strip-sack doesn\u2019t happen. Which is the bigger play from Super Bowl LII? Head over to The Feed<\/a> and weigh in with your answer and explanation!<\/p>\n Let\u2019s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links \u2026<\/p>\n What I\u2019m hearing at the Super Bowl about Maxx Crosby, Bill Belichick, Travis Kelce and more – The Athletic<\/a> A.J. Brown defends Kevin Patullo, says former Eagles OC did \u2018tremendous job\u2019 – BGN<\/a> Getting Coordinated – Iggles Blitz<\/a> Doug Pederson shares his thoughts on Jalen Hurts and Sean Mannion over an airplane PA system at 30,000 feet – Inquirer<\/a> A look back at 10 notable Super Bowl performances by former Eagles – NBCSP<\/a> Eagles free agent makes one thing clear: \u2018I want to stay\u2019 – NJ.com<\/a> Eagles mourn the loss of Hall of Fame QB Sonny Jurgensen – PhiladelphiaEagles.com<\/a> 5 Browns defensive coordinator options with Jim Schwartz\u2019s departure – Dawgs By Nature<\/a> How far behind are the Cowboys from Seattle and playing in a Super Bowl? – Blogging The Boys<\/a> Seven NFL teams positioned to get hit hardest by free agency in 2026 – NFL.com<\/a> Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury joins the Rams – Hogs Haven<\/a> What does \u2018highly-motivated\u2019 OC Matt Nagy bring to the NY Giants? – Big Blue View<\/a> NY Giants QB Jaxson Dart, RB Cam Skattebo on team\u2019s future, John Harbaugh – SB Nation<\/a> Social Media Information:<\/p>\n BGN Facebook Page: Click here to like our page<\/a><\/p>\n BGN Twitter: Follow @BleedingGreen<\/a><\/p>\n BGN BlueSky: Follow @bleedgreennation.bsky.social<\/a><\/p>\n BGN Instagram: Follow @BleedingGreenInsta<\/a><\/p>\n BGN Manager: Follow Brandon Lee Gowton on Twitter<\/a> | BlueSky<\/a> | Threads<\/a><\/p>\n BGN Radio Twitter: Follow @BGN_Radio<\/a><\/p>\n
A.J. Brown\u2019s situation with the Eagles is still unresolved, but his relationship with the team remains somewhat tenuous. From what I\u2019m hearing, substantial conversations about his future have not yet taken place, but expect talks to ramp up around the NFL combine in two weeks.<\/p>\n
No one verbally threw former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo under the bus for the underwhelming 2025 offensive performances, but he clearly took the brunt of the blame. Still, head coach Nick Sirianni said that the fault for their failures didn\u2019t fall on just on one person. As the Eagles turn to their new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, A.J. Brown came to his former OC\u2019s defense one more time when speaking to Micah Parsons at an event ahead of Super Bowl LX. \u201dSometimes change is not a bad thing. I have the utmost respect for KP [Kevin Patullo]. To me, he did a tremendous job, and he has a great heart. But, I\u2019m excited for the season, I\u2019m excited for what\u2019s to come.\u201c<\/p>\n
I think Ryan Mahaffey will have better luck with the TEs. I\u2019m not sure how it could get worse. The Packers had good TEs in recent years. While Mahaffey didn\u2019t coach them directly, he should have worked with them while he was an assisting with the OL. He also would have spent time with them in offensive meetings and practices. Mahaffey should know what he\u2019s looking for out of the position. Let\u2019s hope the Eagles give him some good resources to work with. They must improve the TE position. As for the run game, Mahaffey was the offensive coordinator for Northern Iowa so he\u2019s got a feel for gameplans and play-calling. In the NFL the RGC will work with the OC to build gameplans and then make suggestions on gameday. Mahaffey has the background to handle that role and the scheme familiarity to work well with Mannion. Only time will tell if the move works, but I like the thinking behind it. The Eagles are building an offensive staff that should have a good understanding of what they\u2019re trying to get done. They are also coaches who have experience working together. That can help the staff come together quickly, which is important for a team that wants to compete for Super Bowls.<\/p>\n
With the release of ESPN\u2019s new 30 for 30 about the Philly Special on Friday night, Doug Pederson is back on the minds of Eagles fans. And that\u2019s not the only reason why. The former Eagles coach was also spotted this week answering fan questions in an unusual way: over the public address system of an airplane. Pederson talked about seeing Jalen Hurts grow after they drafted him in 2020, despite already having Carson Wentz as their starter. He also offered some advice for new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.<\/p>\n
Evan Mathis: Mathis was a two-time Pro Bowler and a 1st-team all-pro during his four years with the Eagles, but in 2015, his first year after leaving Philly, he started at left guard for the Broncos in Super Bowl L, a 24-10 win over Ron Rivera\u2019s Panthers in Santa Clara. Mathis only played four more games after the Super Bowl, all with the Cards in 2016, before retiring.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to stay,\u201d Dean told PHLY Sports<\/a> on Radio Row ahead of the Super Bowl. \u201cI want to stay. But real conversations have been had. More real conversations I want will be had the closer we get into free agency. But I want to stay. And I appreciate everybody.\u201d In an ideal world, the Eagles would bring back a player of Dean\u2019s caliber. But with so many other pending free agents and a lacking need at linebacker, he might end up elsewhere.<\/p>\n
The Eagles are saddened to learn that one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever wear the uniform, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, died on Thursday night. He was 91 years old. Jurgensen is survived by his wife of nearly five decades, Margo, four sons, nine grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. \u201cHe always talked fondly and really loved his time there in Philadelphia and loved his teammates, especially Tommy McDonald,\u201d said Jurgensen\u2019s son, Erik. \u201cThey were so close.\u201d<\/p>\n
Texans DB coach Dino Vasso and defensive pass game coordinator Cory Undlin. Coaching under Matt Burke, a disciple of Schwartz\u2019s, Vasso was noted as a possible option by NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport, while Undlin was mentioned by both MMQB\u2019s Albert Breer and Rapoport. Vasso has spent the last three years in Houston after years with the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Vasso does not have experience as a defensive coordinator. Undlin also just completed his third year with the Texans. Prior to that, he coached with the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles (with Vasso), Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots. Undlin also spent four years with the Browns in a variety of roles from 2005 to 2008, finishing as the team\u2019s defensive backs coach. Undline was the Lions defensive coordinator for one season.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s Super Bowl week, and once again the Dallas Cowboys and their fans are onlookers as two teams aim to win the Lombardi trophy. Dallas hasn\u2019t played in the big game since the 1995 season, and although a cherished memory, it is a relic of the past and a brutal reminder that the Cowboys have to find a way to reach the mountain top after such a long time. Since 1995, the Cowboys have watched every team in their conference at least reach the doorstep of playing in the Super Bowl by making it to the NFC title game. That is, except for the Cowboys. In that span, the Washington Commanders have played in the NFC title game last season despite not winning a postseason game since 2005. Also, the Philadelphia Eagles have won two Super Bowls in the last ten years. Clearly, the Cowboys aren\u2019t doing something right. To pour some salt in the wound, Dallas fans will watch as former Cowboy and Pro Bowler DeMarcus Lawrence attempts to compete for a championship. This comes after he famously said this past offseason that he wasn\u2019t going to win a championship in Dallas.<\/p>\n
The Cowboys have the third-worst cap situation heading into 2026, behind only the Chiefs and Vikings. They were No. 3 on this list last year, staring down a Micah Parsons extension and the looming lack of a running back and a second wide receiver. Funny enough, they traded Parsons and acquired both RB Javonte Williams and WR George Pickens \u2026 but after breakout seasons, the latter two will demand significant pay raises as unrestricted free agents in March. Additionally, All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey is set to be a restricted free agent, which will likely mean about an extra $6 million investment to keep him in Dallas. Then there\u2019s the defense, which ranked third-worst in yards allowed and dead last in scoring in 2025 and is littered with 2026 free agents, particularly safety Donovan Wilson, linebacker Kenneth Murray and edge rushers Sam Williams, Jadeveon Clowney and Dante Fowler. Dallas is rarely the flashiest team in free agency, but starting in the red with a gutted defense isn\u2019t going to help. If Jerry Jones and Co. intend to keep Pickens and Williams at the core of the offense, it could take upwards of $40 million a year for that duo alone. It\u2019s going to be very tough for the Cowboys to get better in what is shaping up to be a tough NFC East next season.<\/p>\n
Dan Quinn hired Kliff Kingsbury when he became head coach of the Washington Commanders in 2024. Kingsbury was working on a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, but when they wouldn\u2019t go three years, Washington stepped in and hired the former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. That relationship ended after his second season when they mutually agreed to part ways, and assistant QB coach David Blough was hired as his replacement. Kingsbury had success crafting an offense to make rookie QB Jayden Daniels successful in his first year. The Commanders made it to the NFC Championship Game and Daniels was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. That led to high expectations for year two, but multiple injuries, and a contract holdin slowed the offense, and the team skidded to the end of the season with a 5-12 record.<\/p>\n
Pete Sweeney of the Kansas City Star, though, believes Giants fans will ultimately be happy with John Harbaugh\u2019s choice. \u201cI\u2019m a believer in Matt Nagy,\u201d Sweeney told the \u2018Valentine\u2019s Views\u2019 podcast. \u201cI do think based upon everything in place that Giants fans will be happy. Based upon Harbaugh, and I think Nagy will bring Jaxson Dart up at least to an extent. \u201cI think this team should be in playoff contention sooner rather than later.\u201d Sweeney later added that \u201c I think he\u2019ll [Nagy] get Jaxson Dart to a place where he can maximize his talents.\u201d Nagy went 34-31 (.523 winning percentage) in four seasons as head coach of the Chicago Bears. He never had a losing season in three years with Mitchell Trubisky as his starting quarterback. That should be considered an accomplishment looking at how the rest of Trubisky\u2019s career has gone.<\/p>\n
The New York Giants rookie sensations, quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo, and their friendship was one of the most fun stories of the 2025 season. Dart and Skattebo took the time to talk with SB Nation about their friendship, their first impressions of John Harbaugh, and more on Radio Row in San Francisco leading up to Super Bowl 60.<\/p>\n