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Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/25/25.
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Jalyx Hunt: Vic Fangio called defensive performance in second half of Super Bowl “unacceptable” - PFT
The Eagles won the Super Bowl in blowout fashion. But defensive coordinator Vic Fangio wasn’t pleased. Specifically, he didn’t like that the Philly defense surrendered 22 points in the second half, after shutting out the Chiefs through the first two quarters. Linebacker Jalyx Hunt said on the Pete Takes podcast (via @PHLEaglesNation) that, during a meeting four days after the game, Fangio let the defense know their performance in the second half wasn’t good enough. “‘Unacceptable,’” Fangio told the defense regarding the second-half performance, according to Hunt. “He wants perfection.”
Report: Eagles DO plan on visiting the White House as Super Bowl champions, if invited - BGN
Despite a previous report claiming that the Philadelphia Eagles are not interested in attending a White House visit as Super Bowl LIX champions, now multiple reporters are saying the Eagles DO have interest in the tradition ... assuming an invitation is extended to them.
Detailing a blueprint for Howie Roseman’s 2025 offseason - NBCSP
Re-sign Zack Baun and Mekhi Becton. Both resurrected their careers with the Eagles and seem enamored with the organization. That could help keep their prices from skyrocketing. There are only three linebackers who make more than $15 million per year, so making Baun one of the top paid players at his position should be doable and the team’s top priority. At 28-years, a deal in the range of $45 million over 3 years feels like it could get the job done. Howie doesn’t usually pay linebackers, but he also never lets star talent walk out the door. Becton’s market is tougher to gauge. He’s a former first rounder who is still only 25. They have a dirt-cheap option in Tyler Steen waiting in the wings. If they can get Becton for something under $10 million per year, they’ll do it. I wouldn’t go beyond that, though.
Push It - Iggles Blitz
Haason Reddick is one of the FAs. He did not have a good year in 2024. Reddick got out-produced by Bryce Huff, if that gives you an idea of how things went. It was a bizarre season for a lot of reasons. Some have asked if it would make sense for the Eagles to bring back Reddick. I don’t think so. He wanted to get paid last year and that led to a lot of issues with the Jets. He’ll want good money this year. I don’t know if anyone will pay it. Maybe you sign him to an incentive-laden deal. The problem with that is he would be focused on sacks and personal goals. Reddick is a good player. He was a key part of the 2022 SB team. I just wonder if he’s the right fit for who the Eagles are at this point. Vic Fangio wants his defenders to be very disciplined. That’s not...
