David Murphy

The Eagles have allowed three receivers to go over 100 yards in the first two games, including Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley on Sunday night.

Can either one can show coach Jim Schwartz that he can be trusted on an island against NFL receivers?

We’re talking about the transformation of college sports into a real life video game for millionaire and billionaire sports fans. At the state level, this would have the same impact as Citizens United on the political process.

Will it be the Eagles?

The fundamental problem with this Phillies team is not the managing, or the hustle, or the injuries, or the periodic hitting funks of its future star first baseman. The problem is pitching, going into battle with a rotation built largely on hopes and prayers.

With a deep threat in Desean Jackson and a revamped backfield, the Eagles are returning to the formula that cemented their arrival as contenders.

The depth chart is stacked around Miles Sanders and J.J. Arciega Whiteside, but both bring skill sets that make you wonder whether the Eagles might feel compelled to get them on the field.

It might be a stretch to say Thorson earned a spot on the practice squad. But, then, it might be a stretch to say anything meaningful about this preseason . . . except that it is finally over.

With Andrew Luck's surprising retirement and an aging crop of future Hall of Famers at the position, the NFL needs budding stars such as Carson Wentz to make good.

We saw several pieces of evidence supporting the Eagles’ belief that J.J. Arciega-Whiteside has a future in Doug Pederson’s offense.