Panthers coach fills in blanks on firing and hiring of McDermott | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/07/2011
When Andy Reid fired Sean McDermott, one of first people he called was Ron Rivera. Four days after the season ended with a playoff loss to the Packers, the Eagles' coach decided that McDermott's two-year reign as defensive coordinator had run its course. But Reid wanted to buy his young protege some time to find another job. So he contacted another of his former charges, who had just landed the Carolina Panthers' head-coaching position.
The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae: Michael Vick Given Key to City of Dallas, Mayor Says Not So Fast
A fantastic story involving Eagles quarterback Michael Vick being given a key to the city of Dallas only to have the mayor later note that it wasn't all official-like once it caused some backlash.
Philly's Sabol elected into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Ed Sabol, a Philadelphia overcoat salesman who founded NFL Films nearly half a century ago, was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday in Arlington, Texas.
10 thoughts: Eagles, Packers and the Super Bowl | Philly | 02/07/2011
With another NFL season in the books, here are 10 thoughts on the Packers, the Eagles and last night's Super Bow
How Pickle Juice Changed the World of Sports: Food Innovations From the Football Field - Food - GOOD
Pickle juice is one of football’s enigmatic contributions to science. 41-14 says so.