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Good news hit the stands yesterday as DeSean Jackson aka “The Freak” has decided to report to Eagles camp. The Eagles have been busy in free agency making the most of their money getting some big named free agents to report to their camp in 2011. Regardless of the signings, none of it really matters if the Eagles were to take the field without their offensive star.

Jackson spreads the field and makes everyone around him better. If teams make the mistake and play too many men in the box, Jackson will destroy whoever has to deal with him one on one.

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Free At Last: Plaxico Burress Now Has To Make All The Right Moves

Plaxico Burress was released from prison Monday after serving nearly two years on a gun charge. As he left Oneida Correctional Facility in central New York Monday morning, he hugged agent Drew Rosenhaus and shook hands. He was wearing a black sweatshirt, black shorts, black sneakers and a Philadelphia Phillies hat.

According to ESPN Plaxico stated; “It’s a beautiful day. It's a beautiful day to be reunited with my family ... As far as football is concerned, if and when everything is settled and when they get back on the field, I'll be ready."

Now the ball is in Plaxico’s court. He has to make all of the right moves now as the lockout makes it harder for him to get on a teams roster. Teams have more people than they can possibly sign already and there aren’t any official workouts going on that can help them to evaluate any free agents. So Plaxico faces the dilemma that the players who didn’t get drafted in the NFL draft face at the moment. He is a talent without a team.

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Whats Next For Mike Vick

Everyone who follows professional football has to wonder what is next for Michael Vick. Vick arguably had the best season of his professional career and while it may have seemed like he had done all or more than most are capable of, many like myself believe that Vick has room to grow and get better. It also appears that others are taking notice.

Vick has signed his first endorsement contract since his release from prison. The Philadelphia Eagles' Pro Bowl quarterback inked a two-year contract with Unequal Technologies, a provider of the football pads Vick wore most of last season.

The deal was announced last Thursday.

You had to know it would just be a matter of time before Mike Vick would be back in effect. Winning makes people forget even if they are not ready to forgive all together. There will be some people who will never forgive Mike Vick for what he did. However, there will be just as many people who are willing to move on as long as Vick can throw that deep ball and keep putting points on the board.

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Making A Case For Michael Vick As MVP Over Tom Brady

The NFL Most Valuable player race has turned into a two horse race.  Many experts have New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the club house with a slight lead over the electrifying Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick. There are a few that are even screaming the name Philip Rivers. (We won't include him but I am sure he will get some consideration)

It is easy to manufacture a respectable argument in favor of either player.  I think it is important to consider more than statistics.  It is vital to weigh other factors such as adversity and expectations in addition to their team's overall performance.

The Case For Brady

The Patriots have an 11-2 record.  They will likely be the No. 1 seed in the A.F.C. ensuring home-field throughout the playoffs. Brady’s statistics are simply Brady-like.  Thus far he has passed for 3561 yards, 31 touchdowns against four interceptions.  He has a passer rating of 109.9. Based on Brady’s statistics it would be easy to suggest he is the best player in football. 

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DeSean Jackson Stole The Soul Out Of Giants Fans

Yesterday DeSean Jackson stole the souls of the New York Giants fans with the first ever walk-off punt return in NFL history. He is undoubtedly a “Love him if he’s on your team, hate him if he’s not” kind of player. The 65 yard punt return by Jackson today to end the game put the Eagles one step closer to clinching the NFC East.

It’s not so much that Jackson, has a flair for the big play, it’s his showboating antics that get a rise out of his opponents and detractors and adoration from his teammates and fans. The man is a human highlight reel. You never know what you are going to get but you know it’s going to be exciting.

Today we were shooting hoops and every person left the floor and went to check the television to see the Jackson replay. Nobody could believe it. The fact that the Eagles came back to be in position to win was amazing in itself. All the person who came in the gym had to say was “The Jerk” did it to the Giants. Everyone bolted out the door to see the replay.

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