The Linc - What Are You Thankful For?

by JasonB on Nov 25, 2010 6:01 AM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

32 reasons to give thanks in the NFL - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
For those who have had the pleasure and pain of observing Michael Vick(notes) and his travails during his eight seasons in the NFL, there is a reason Thursday to give thanks for Vick’s on- and off-field performance this season. So far, it’s proof that people can take a shot at redemption and make it work.

Vick Tops NFC Pro Bowl Voting; Speaks to Students
Michael Vick's improbable yet spectacular season with the Eagles is garnering recognition with fans throughout the NFL. Vick is currently second in total votes, and leads the NFC, in balloting for the 2011 Pro Bowl, behind only Peyton Manning of the Colts, the NFL announced on its website Tuesday.

Samuel's hard day: He's fined, hurt, angry | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/25/2010
"I don't get paid to tackle. Now they're charging me to tackle," Samuel said. The letter Samuel received informing him of the fine said that he was a repeat offender. But he said he had never been charged before for an illegal hit. The NFL has made a concerted effort this season to crack down on hits to defenseless receivers. "I think they want us to go low on a defenseless receiver and break some legs," Samuel said. "That's probably what they want."

NFL.com news: Vick having banner year, but he's not in uncharted territory
Turns out we have seen a QB like this before... and he wore an Eagles uniform.

Giants DT Chris Canty rips Eagles' Todd Herremans - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Chris Canty has labeled Todd Herremans(notes) a dirty player after the Philadelphia Eagles guard took him out with two low hits in the meeting with the New York Giants on Sunday night. "Making my life difficult is one thing," Canty told Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger. "Going low like that is another."

NFL.com news: Vick having banner year, but he's not in uncharted territory
Turns out we have seen a QB like this before... and he wore an Eagles uniform.

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first! Eat, football, eat. Happy day all!

I love pit-bulls, and I love Vick too. I'm a complicated man.

by oldasquick on Nov 25, 2010 7:30 AM EST reply actions

Happy Thanksgiving to all Eagles fans.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2010 9:22 AM EST reply actions

I’m going to trip on tryptophan, and I’m thankful for it, and all you mugs.

Smokey, this is not 'Nam.

by Wormburn on Nov 25, 2010 9:27 AM EST reply actions

That would be hilarious if Asante started breaking everyones legs. It would be a big FU to Goodell.

You can muff a punt but can't punt a muff

by andyb on Nov 25, 2010 9:33 AM EST reply actions

Happy turkey day

This year I’m thankfull for the Manning brothers. Between the 2 of them they turned the ball over 7 times and helped the Eagles to a 7-3 record and best record in the Beast.

by h2o_34_35_44 on Nov 25, 2010 10:46 AM EST reply actions

Back in August I’d be happy with we were 4-6 now. But instead I’m looking ahead to the playoffs and I’m thankful for that. Also good food, beer, and the fact that the saints are looking good now. Get em new orleans!

Fly Eagles Fly, on the road to Vicktory!

by KeepSwinging on Nov 25, 2010 10:53 AM EST via mobile reply actions