The Linc - Are Westbrook & McCoy more important than McNabb & Vick?

McNabb and Vick? Eagles may prefer powerful ground attack of Westbrook and McCoy instead -- latimes.com
Never mind Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick. The Philadelphia Eagles may want running backs LeSean McCoy and Brian Westbrook in the same backfield instead.

Eagles Notes: Tampa's QB, Westbrook and Trotter
This Sunday the Eagles face Josh Johnson, a fifth-round pick in the 2008 draft who didn’t play as a rookie and made his first career start in last Sunday’s loss to Washington.

McDermott: Gaither still a big part of defense | Philadelphia Daily News | 10/08/2009
Eagles defensive coordinator Sean McDermott said linebacker Omar Gaither remains a big part of the defense regardless of the signing of Jeremiah Trotter. "His impact on this team will not change," McDermott said of Gaither.

Eagles have no fond memories of last meeting with Tampa Bay | Philadelphia Daily News | 10/08/2009
"It was just so sad," said Avant, who had two catches for 21 yards in that game on Oct. 22, 2006. "We just couldn't believe we lost the game. We didn't play a good game."

More after the jump including news on former Eagles assistants, the NFL's popularity, and I answer 5 questions from the Bucs.

A meeting of old friends | StarTribune.com
Steve Spagnuolo has called many of his friends in the coaching business to bounce questions off them since taking over the St. Louis Rams last offseason. Several of those calls have gone to Vikings coach Brad Childress, a good friend of Spagnuolo's from their time together as assistants with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Packers-Vikings sets cable record - Inhistoric
If you ever needed proof why the NFL is #1, look no further.

Look Inside the Minds of Eagles Fans! - Buc 'Em
We talk with Bleeding Green Nation about the Bucs Eagles game coming up.