Dorenbos attended Pacifica High School in Garden Grove, California, where he was a letterman in football, basketball, hockey and baseball. While Graham isnt always the flashiest player and has never reached double digit sacks in his career, you really need to look beyond sack totals to understand how disruptive and steady Graham has been both as a pass rusher and a run stuffer. He was the face of the franchise and, at times, the most scrutinized player in America. Under the defensive-minded Ryan, White was nearly unstoppable. At 37 years old, Peters is coming back for his 15th NFL season (not including the 2012 season he missed . Fletcher Cox didnt have the best season in 2021, but things werent always like that. A.J. With 20 interceptions in his first three seasons with the Eagles and no signs of slowing down at age 30, he should pass Eric Allen with the most interceptions in Eagles history. Jon Runyan is currently a US Congressman, representing New Jersey's third district. [3] He collects the autographs of every famous person he performs for on playing cards, which he hangs up in his house. McDonald was a six time Pro Bowler and 30 years after he retired he was finally inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. Go inside the locker room and hear from several players including linebacker Haason Reddick and wide receiver DeVonta Smith as the Eagles prep for the Vikings. Timmy Brown was the Eagles running back and kick returner from 1960-1967. He will now be entering his seventh season for the Birds. In fact, there are only eight Eagles players remaining who have been wearing midnight green for five or more seasons. Against all odds, Graham now longest-tenured athlete in Philly, Flyers traded longtime captain Claude Giroux. On January 16, 2015, Dorenbos was named to his second Pro Bowl team. [5] Dorenbos originally attended Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California. That's still his goal. After a legal battle, he was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Susan and Steve Hindman. He is the longest-tenured member of the Eagles' coaching staff. McNabb had his bad stretch in 2008 and didn't realize that games could end in ties but other than that handled everything with class and dignity. This is not going to be an easy sell to the traditionalists but here goes nothing. Pete Retzlaff would later serve as the NFLPA President from 1962 until 1964. Kyle Terada USA TODAY Sports FRISCO Can Dak Prescott lead the Dallas Cowboys to the Super Bowl? He was 44 years old at his time of death. Byars is currently a radio analyst for the Ohio State Buckeyes football games and also works as a football analyst for YES Network. Pihos was a right end in an era not known for aerial assaults. He finished his Eagles career with over 4,600 yards and 28 touchdowns. Active Eagles Players Andy Reid Coached in Philadelphia. Maxie would go on to make the Pro Bowl all six years with the Eagles along with three All Pro teams. He was a key part of the offensive turnaround under coach Dick Vermeil. A Sports Illustrated article ranked him as the second dirtiest player in the game at the time and an ESPN poll stated that getting blocked by Runyan was one of the scariest things to face in the NFL. He was the NFL rookie of the year in 1964 and would get three Pro Bowl bids during his time in Philly. Bobby Taylor is an incredibly underrated Eagles' player in my opinion. The late great Chuck Bednarik was the last of the NFLs two-way greats, starring as center and linebacker for the Eagles for over a decade. But who are they greatest Eagles of them all? He made two special team tackles in 2006. Herman Edwards was the Eagles cornerback from 1977-1985. Here is my attempt at taking 78 years worth of players and picking just the 50 best since 1933. That. Brian Dawkins joined the Eagles in 1996, drafted out of Clemson. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. In a game against Noll's Browns, Bednarik nailed Noll in the face on a fourth down punt. The Eagles have made the playoffs in seven different decades now and comparing the greats from all these different eras is pretty difficult. From Steve Van Buren to the last of the 60 minutes men, Chuck Bednarik to Reggie White to Brian Dawkins to the players of today. Mike Quick was a wide receiver for the Eagles his entire career (1982-1990). Gifford weighed 197 and Bednarik was 235 but the collision may be the most violent and memorable in NFL history. You also have to consider just what they did for the Eagles. Heres a look at Grahams splits last season: First eight games: 7 sacks, 25 tackles, 9 TFLs, 11 QB hits, 2 FF, 1 FR; Eagles record was 3-4-1, Last eight games: 1 sack, 21 tackles, 4 TFLs, 5 QB hits; Eagles record was 1-7. The Eagles selected the defensive end in the first-round of the 2010 NFL Draft. For a decade, McNabb was the only Eagles news report being talked about. Since then, he has played for four head coaches, including Andy Reid, Chip Kelly, Doug Pederson, and Nick Sirianni. Top 10 Best Eagles First Round Draft Picks, NFLs All-Pro team in 2021 alongside Jason Kelce, signed Barnett to a two-year contract extension. In 1990, he finished third in the entire league with 81 receptions. In his last career game, he caught 11 balls for 114 yards, a great day by modern standards. nbcsports.com - Before every game this season, the Eagles' three longest-tenured players get to share a moment together. Reggie White passed away due to a fatal cardiac arrhythmia. The Cowboys chased him for 14.1 seconds on MNF in 04 before he found Freddie Mitchell for a big play. For most of his career, Brian Westbrook was the workhorse of the Philadelphia Eagles offense. Despite leaving Philly in 2009, Dawkins still has love for the fans he left behind. The axe chop. Thats just the ups and downs of the NFL. He was traded from the Bills for the Eagles' 28th overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft. Hes become one of the most recognizable names with the franchise and was the gold standard among quarterback protectors. Dorenbos also revealed a hidden map that predicted the locations of the judges' throws. Back in December of 2020, Graham said his goal was to play 15 seasons in the NFL. It wasnt easy putting together this list of the ten greatest Philadelphia Eagles of all time, so we welcome any and all opposing opinions. His 34 INTs are tied for the franchises most. 5,995 rushing yards as an Eagle and 3,790 receiving yards in 8 seasons with the Eagles and never being able to play a full season. Thank God for YouTube. He played both center and linebacker. He had just 3.5 sacks and 35 tackles in 16 games, and fans are hoping that was just a fluke. Love him or hate him, McNabb being at the top of that Eagles depth chart was the biggest reason why they were so successful. The Eagles will look to adequately replace Sheldon Brown in 2011 with a more proven player in free agency. You know what, it just happened like that, Graham said. Simmons was another great player from the Buddy Ryan era in Philadelphia. Bednarik is easily the best Eagles linebacker of all time. He did everything well on and off the field. Tommy McDonald was the Eagles' wide receiver during 1957 until 1963. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. While Graham missed most of his second season and didnt become a full-time starter until 2015, Thomas and JPP became stars, both making multiple Pro Bowls in their first few seasons. Dawkins was all over the field, one of a few players to collect 30+ INTs, 20+ sacks, and 20+ forced fumbles. He always played with his heart on his sleeve and was, The late great Chuck Bednarik was the last of the NFLs two-way greats, starring as center and linebacker for the Eagles for over a decade. Jaworski was never able to put theEagles over the top andhis contract was not renewed following the 1986 season. Brandon Graham is currently the longest-tenured member of the Eagles. In 1983 on a NFL telecast for CBS, Brookshier said that the Louisville college basketball team had a collective IQ of 40. And for the last couple months, it has been those three taking the walk to midfield before every game for the coin flip. Thomas was a part of some great offensive lines in the early 2000's that helped turn the Eagles franchise around and instill some stability in an offense that badly needed it. That's too much for a player who . 1. Earlier this offseason, Cox was released from the team, but re-signed a one-year contract the following day. Andy Reid drafts Donovan, not Ricky Williams in the 1999 NFL Draft and the fans at the draft boo like the Dallas Cowboys of the 90's just walked in the building. To be able to do that together is pretty cool. Philadelphia Eagles Washington Commanders . Sisemore was an Eagles Honor Roll inductee in 1991. On the day of the game on December 26th, a blizzard was ravishing the northeast. Van Buren lived in Drexel Hill and had to get to Shibe Park on North Broad. Reid would later join the Kansas City Chiefs as head coach. He was eventually recruited and became the long snapper for UTEP in 23 games over three seasons. [11] NFL Longest Tenured Players 2023 Quiz - By knockgames Popular Quizzes Today 1 Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield 2 Find the Countries of Europe - No Outlines Minefield 3 Countries of the World 4 European Microstates: Smallest to Largest Sports NFL QUIZ LAB SUBMISSION Random Sports or NFL Quiz NFL Longest Tenured Players 2023 I dont know how different. per a team-provided video. Avonte Maddox Brian Dawkins was certainly the best Eagles safety in the franchises history. He is one of only five offensive line coaches since the 1970 NFL merger to . Richard Dent had a great career and is not only a Superbowl MVP but also a Hall of Famer. He was a finalist on season 11 of the television program America's Got Talent, performing his magic acts. He even was quoted once on on Deion Sanders " Deion couldn't tackle my wife" after Sanders was ranked one spot higher than Bednarik on NFL Network's "top 100 players of All Time. After suffering a season-ending Lisfranc sprain in 2021, Seumalo is healthy and recently participated in OTAs without any issues. . He has the longest kickoff return in Eagles history at 105 yards in 1961 against the Browns, and also had two kickoff returns for touchdowns in a single game. Following the releases of veterans Trent Cole and Todd Herremans in the 2015 offseason, Dorenbos became the Eagles' longest tenured player. Tight end Brent Celek held the distinction of being the longest-tenured in the Super Bowl season of 2017. However, his best years were after the title run. ESPN. Reggie was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He ran like a running back but blocked like a fullback. Graham, Kelce nor Cox seem exactly sure why its been just those three in recent weeks there have been some previously games where theyre joined by another teammate to meet the other teams captains at midfield. Van Buren walked an additional seven blocks in the snow, got to the stadium, had to help pull off the tarp with everyone else, and scored the only touchdown in the game. Tight end Brent Celek, the longest-tenured member of the Philadelphia Eagles, was released by the team on Tuesday in a move that will free up some much-needed salary . After his playing career, Walters spent time as the Eagles color commentator from 1984-1998 and was inducted to the Eagles Honor Roll. Since 1933, the Eagles have played across the city and brought fans thrills and heartaches. When he was on, McNabb was one of the best quarterbacks in the league. After the final play of the 1960 NFL Championship game, Bednarik remained on top of Packers back Jim Taylor until the final seconds ticked off. He led the league in rushing four times, including from 1947 to 1949, when he took the rushing Triple Crown all three seasons. Ox was the Eagles captain for five seasons from 1946 to 1950. Maxie was the 20th player chosen in the 1960 NFL Draft and despite being a rookie, became an immediate starter on an already stout defense. His brain tissue was sent to the University of Pittsburgh. He started 165 of 166 games as an Eagle. Dorenbos was signed to a two-year contract by the Philadelphia Eagles on November 29, 2006, after Mike Bartrum suffered a career-ending neck injury. Carmichael played 13 seasons for Philadelphia and became one of the franchises best-skill players. In 1973, his first full season as a starter, he led the league with 67 catches for 1,116 yards in a 14-game season. Then-St. Louis Rams special teams coach Bobby April said of his workout, "Even on tape it's clear the guy is amazing. Ron Rivera, the longest-tenured coach in the NFC East despite only being on the job for 17 months, continues to get rid of Washington's longest-tenured players. Stan Walters was a starting offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1975-1983 where he started 122 consecutive games. Unless you have someone in your family who remembers the days the Eagles played at the Shibe Park, this name may be unfamiliar. Barnett was a part of those really good early 90's teams that was never able to win the big games when it mattered. Alright, let's get this countdown started. At 68, that wasnt terribly hard. B Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox have been teammates for over a decade and are three of the Eagles' seven captains this season. Miami Dolphins - Long snapper John Denney (since 2005) is the longest-tenured Dolphin. Peters has been with the Eagles for 11 seasons, dating back to 2009. In 1953, he completed the WR Triple Crown, leading the league in receptions (63), yards (1,046) and touchdowns (10). Brian Dawkins became a legend in Philadelphia for his hits. . White finished his career with the Eagles with seven selections to the Pro Bowl and All Pro teams. He caught and ran for a 99 yard reception from Ron Jaworski in overtime to beat the Falcons. ApplePodcasts|Google Play|Spotify|Stitcher|Art19|Watch on YouTube, Longest-tenured Eagle makes most important in 2021 list. Basicallythink Vincent Jackson or Plaxico Burress but 100 times better. Everyone knows the beginning of this story. Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox have been teammates for over a decade and are three of the Eagles seven captains this season. Overall, Jason Kelce is widely regarded as one of the best centers in the NFL and a key player for the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite all the condemnation and ridicule, McNabb never really changed himself. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times, in 2014, 2016, and 2019, and named a First-Team All-Pro twice, in 2017 and 2019. Jason Peters (219), On March 11, 2013, he re-signed with the Eagles. After Graham, Jason Kelce arrived in 2011 and Fletcher Cox arrived in 2012. Since the trade 10 years ago, Peters has become the longest-tenured player in the Eagles' locker room. Injuries cut his career short but it was enough to make the all-40s team, the Hall of Fame, and the NFL All-100 team. These three genuinely enjoy each each others company, which is nice because theyve spent a lot of time together over the last decade or so. Van Buren would score the only touchdown of the game in a 7-0 triumph over the Chicago Cardinals. If Chuck Bednarik was the last of the two way players, Bobby Walston was the last of the three way players. Despite a career of poor performances, Barnett adds experience to the edge rusher position, adding decent pressure on the quarterback. This is simply amazing. David Akers is a kicker. It would be really interesting to see what he would do with a stud defensive tackle next to him. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and baking. The front office branded the season as a Rebuild Year, and fans were under the impression that they wouldnt see a winning season for years to come. Twice he led the league in receiving TDs (yeah, it was 9 in 1958 but it was a 12-game season and throwing the ball was a lot harder and less prioritized). Wistert was a key reasons that Steven Van Buren was able to rush 5,860 yards and 69 touchdowns. Chuck resents the players of today because the game has become a lot softer than it was during his time. It was close to deciding #1 in franchise history. Dorenbos also played for the Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles, with whom he played 11 seasons and played in 162 consecutive games. He finished his career in 2001 with the Raiders. He retired in 1953 with the NFLs most career rushing yards at 5,860. "It's on us," defensive end Brandon Graham said to his teammates as both he and quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed the locker room following Saturday night's win over the Giants. Ranked #2 is a man who was key to the franchises resurgence in the 2000s and will live on in the Delaware Valley as the most intense man on the field when he wore the midnight green. He finished his career with 20 career interceptions and was a leader on that great 1960 defense. The Eagles went on to win their first franchise championship with a 41-33 victory. Bill Bradley was the Eagles' free safety during 1969-1976. His #99 jersey was retired during the 1992 season. His passionate play and leadership have made him a fan favorite in Philadelphia and a respected figure throughout the league. Maybe 2022 will be his season. Walters was a two time Pro Bowl selection and a one time All Pro selection. He was still a good player in the second half but cooled down. Although Cox did not make our list of the best Eagles players of all time, the six-time Pro-Bowler will most likely break the top ten by the end of his career. Brandon Graham explains his 'barking' at opposing players during last week's game. In 2008 he became a member of the 20/20 club for players with 20 sacks and 20 interceptions. He made the dean's list and was an honor-roll student in high school. The 2022 season will be his 13th, tying him for 2nd-most in franchise history. We believe he was the best Eagles wide receiver to ever put on a Birds uniform. When it comes time to speak to the referee to either call heads or tails or to deliver the other information like receive, defer and side of the field, it has been Kelce or Cox to take the reins. He is still regarded as one of the best offensive tackles in league history. Allare all time Eagles records. That was BEFORE Buddy Ryan came to town. He led the Eagles to Superbowl XV against the Raiders but unfortunately Jaws completed almost as many passes to Raiders linebacker Rod David as he didto the Eagles. He retired in 1953 with the NFLs most career rushing yards at 5,860. Giants quarterback Joe Pisarcik tried to hand off to Larry Csonka but the hand off was botched and Herman Edwards picked up the ball for the go ahead come from behind touchdown in the closing moments. Matt Ryan (234), 3. Seven years later, Prescott is the only quarterback remaining in the NFL who has been with his team since 2016.The trade of Aaron Rodgers from the Packers to the Jets (and Derek Carr's departure from the Raiders for the Saints earlier this [more] NBC SportsProFootballTalkPFT Live with Mike Florio PFT NBA NHL NASCAR MOTORS OLYMPICS SOCCER GOLF When he was elected to the Hall of Fame the night before the Eagles faced the Patriots in Super Bowl LII, it may have been the emotional high the team needed to pull off the historic upset. He also covered . When youre good, you cant get them off your coattails and when youre bad, oh, they let you know.. He was 43 years old. The strip-sack should be enough, but Graham, originally selected by Philadelphia with the 13th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, is the longest-tenured member of the Eagles currently.. The 2021 season was the first year since 2014 that Cox wasnt selected for the Pro Bowl. Bednarik stood over the prone hair cream pitchman and future broadcaster, raising a fist and yelling, Top 10 Best Eagles First Round Draft Picks. The longest-tenured Eagles player, arriving in 2010, Graham has voidable years left on his contract through 2026 but has a salary cap hit of $9.66 million in 2022. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. All rights reserved. His hard hitting and aggressive play fit right in with newly hired coach Buddy Ryan in 1986. Akers has set several records in his Eagles career including most points in a single decade(1,114), most points in Pro Bowl history(48), most consecutive field goals made in the postseason(19) and most points in Eagles history(1,325). After Graham, Jason Kelce arrived in 2011 and Fletcher Cox arrived in 2012. Montgomery finished his Eagles career with over 9,000 total yards and 103 total touchdowns. But its even harder to imagine the franchise without them. Scrambles like a running back but passed liked an All Pro quarterback. For his career, Bednarik collected 21 interceptions and 20 recovered fumbles. KANSAS CITY, Mo. The Eagles drafted Graham at No. Asante is most famous for his clutch pick sixes in the playoffs. As he enters the 2022 season (his 12th season with the Eagles), the 34-year-old will continue building upon his 122 consecutive start streak. DeSean Jackson has only played three seasons in the NFL, but has already had a pretty storied career. He is now eager to return for his 13th season, and is set on making it to year 15 with the Eagles. Who would you say are the top 10 best Eagles players of all time? With 408 tackles, 54.5 sacks, 12 forced fumbles, and 11 fumble recoveries in just nine NFL seasons, Fletcher Cox has already established himself as one of the best pass-rushing defensive tackles in Eagles history. Celeks Eagles career began in 2007. He only made one Pro Bowl in his career but deserved a couple more invites. Taylor is probably most remembered for his pick six against Michael Vick in the 2002 Divisional Round Playoff game against the Falcons. Shady appears to be the total package. Frustrations boiled over late in the fourth quarter . He was the Eagles' fullback from 1986-1992. He made the all-decade teams for the 80s and 90s, along with the NFL All-100 team in 2019, one of the three Eagles on the list. Heres an updated look at the longest-tenured athletes in the four major sports in the city: Giroux held the crown for just over four years, taking that distinction from Brent Celek when Celek retired in 2018 after the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. Concrete Charlie was and still is the greatest Philadelphia Eagle of all time. Brandon Graham is the longest-tenured Eagles player, entering the NFL in 2010 when practices were actually practices, with the sound of pads clacking daily and gallons of sweat and ounces of blood . Norm Van Brocklin won a title, Jaws took his team to a title and Randall Cunningham was the most impressive offensive weapon in his prime but Donovan was better and for longer. He has a lot of those accumulated throughout his career. Philadelphia Owes Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Absolutely Nothing! Douglas is currently working with the Eagles as an on air sports personality for the local sports radio station. Dorenbos was signed by the Tennessee Titans on October 26, 2005, the same day he worked out for the team. [citation needed], On January 20, 2010, Dorenbos was named to the NFC's Pro Bowl team. One snap was timed at 0.59 seconds. Of course, he also had a touchdown in the 1960 NFL Championship Game, the Eagles last title for over half a century. Ranked #2 is a man who was key to the franchises resurgence in the 2000s and will live on in the Delaware Valley as the most intense man on the field when he wore the midnight green. For the 17th year, NFL Network provides live on-location coverage of the NFL Draft. Douglas was a three time Pro Bowl selection during his career, all with the Eagles. The contract made Kelce the highest-paid center throughout the league. The Eagles traded a first-, fourth- and sixth-round pick to the Bills for the 27-year-old in 2009. Johnson arrived the following season, when Reid moved on to Kansas City. Brandon Graham, the Eagles' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, presented by Nationwide, is surprised by some of the people outside of the football world who have been touched by his kindness and generosity. The next Philadelphia team to win a championship will be, Jason Kelce, Brandon Graham, Fletcher Cox, Lane Johnson: The Mighty Men of the Eagles, Future of the Eagles: Trying to build the NFLs next dynasty. The trade was rescinded and the Eagles returned the pick to the Saints. In 2017, he started every meaningful game of the Super Bowl season and helped the Eagles clinch their 41-33 win over the Patriots with his strip-sack on Tom Brady, instantly making him a forever folk hero in Philly. [5] He was released on October 25. [15] On February 4, 2018, the Eagles won Super Bowl LII; Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie promised after the game that Dorenbos would receive a Super Bowl ring alongside the rest of the organization. He was signed for six years, 56 million dollars. With new coach Andy Reid, the team would win four straight division titles and make their first Super Bowl in over 20 years. Usually means that weve all meant a lot to the team and the organization.. Brian Dawkins One of the most popular Eagles ever, the Pro Football Hall Of Fame safety embodied Philadelphia with his hard-hitting. As a rookie, he started all 16 regular season games. Peters had been with the Eagles since 2009. He was selected to the Eagles Honor Roll in 1989 and his #44 jersey was retired. In addition to offensive prowess, he played defense and collected nine interceptions while recovering 14 career fumbles. So Im sucking my stomach in so that when they give me them pictures, Im looking good.. NFL Network's coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft from Kansas City kicks off Thursday, April 27 at 8 PM with first-round coverage provided by 2023 Sports Emmy nominee and the longest-tenured current Draft host Rich Eisen, draft expert Daniel Jeremiah, CBS's No.
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