EAGLES NEWS

The Eagles played their final preseason game tonight in New York against the Jets. They nearly put together another late rally for the win, before a 73 yd TD pass from Erik Ainge to David Clowney sealed a 38-27 win for the Jets. This week especially, with nothing but backups in the game, that outcome obviously doesn't matter. So let's talk about what does. Kevin Kolb got the start at QB and looked pretty good completing 8 0f 16 passes for 110 yards and a TD. Micheal Vick was the 2nd string QB for the night and came in a few times to run the ball while Kolb was in the game. As a QB Vick completed 7 of 11 passes for 26 yards, and as a rusher, he carried the ball 7 times for 35 yards and a TD. Lesean McCoy looked pretty good again with another rushing TD. running back Eldra Buckley had another solid night with 33 rushing yards, a 1st down reception and a tackle special teams. You have to believe he's going to make the team. Newly signed tight end Tony Curtis had 4 catches for 40 yards and I suppose there is a chance he could be Brent Celek's backup, especially since he is considered to be a very good blocker. Finally Brandon Gibson had another solid performance with 4 catches for a team leading 45 yards. I would be shocked if he doesn't make the team. As for the defense there's not much talk about there either. Jason Babin registered the Eagles only sack of the night. Moise Fokou led the way again with 7 tackles and Victor "Macho" Harris was a close 2nd with 3 tackles. Also Jack Ikegwuono got an interception and returned it 22 yards to set up an Eagles score.