Reid on Two Sons: 'Still Hope'

(NEWSER) - Michael Vick returned with his No. 7 to the football field today, running the scouts' offense in practice with the Philadelphia Eagles. How'd he do? Apparently, not bad for an ex-con: "His first toss ... was a little wobbler over the middle to Danny Amendola," notes the Eagles blog of the Inquirer. "He looked better during one-on-ones, hitting Jeremy Maclin deep with a few bombs." More»

Legendary Giants-Colts matchup looks odd to Eagles' Reid, but remains 'awesome'

(NEWSER) - Pigskin was served up differently 50 years ago, and Atlantic scribe Marc Bowden learned just how differently by watching the 1958 New York Giants-Baltimore Colts classic with current Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid. “You can’t even do that today," Reid said of the Colts' first play. “You have to have some guys on the line of scrimmage.” The game was also quicker—with no pauses for commercial breaks—and plays were simpler. More»

Elsewhere, Lions break 6-game losing skid and Eagles damage Saints' run at the playoffs

(NEWSER) - The host Chicago Bears hardly looked eliminated from the playoffs as they whipped Green Bay today, 35-7. The Packers entered the game fighting for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, but left with no shot at that after giving up two interceptions and two blocked punts, reports the Chicago Tribune. The Bears' 11-minute, 18-play opening drive set the tone. Elsewhere: More»

Late drive wins game against Eagles 19-16

(NEWSER) - The Chicago Bears ran the two-minute drill to perfection and surged from behind yesterday at Lincoln Financial Field to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 19-16. The turnaround came when quarterback Brian Griese took the offense 97 yards in 103 seconds, cinching the game with a touchdown throw to Muhsin Muhammad with 9 seconds remaining, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. More»

Reid's family issues perhaps to blame for uninspired play-calling

(NEWSER) - The legal problems of his sons can't help but have distracted Philadelphia coach Andy Reid, opines the Philadelphia Inquirer, and his lack of focus is evident from the results on the field. One son is under house arrest and the other is in prison for sundry drug-, gun-, and DUI-related transgressions. More»