Tag: Jack edwards

See Jack Edwards’ emotional goodbye to Bruins broadcasts as announcer retires

The play-by-play announcer who has had some controversial moments on the air is retiring.

Jack Edwards has been calling Boston Bruins games for nearly 20 years, and now, he’s hanging up the headset.

The former ESPN SporsCenter anchor who joined NESN in 2005 announced last month that he’d retire after the network’s final game of the playoffs, which was Thursday night.

Edwards has made headlines for all kinds of calls — comparing a Bruins playoff loss to the Hindenberg, on-air meltdowns on refs, and the infamous body-shaming remarks on Pat Maroon.

And after his final call, he kept it simple, thanking the NESN crew and his broadcast partner Andy Brickley. Clearly, it was an emotional moment for him.

Check out his speech below that ended with “Long live the Boston Bruins.”

Bruins announcer compares Boston’s playoff loss after unreal season to the Hindenburg

This is a little much.

Boston Bruins play-by-play announcer Jack Edwards has been known for some rants on air and some controversial calls.

This time, with the Bruins losing Game 7 in the first round to the Florida Panthers and getting eliminated after a record-breaking regular season? I guess I’d call this one a bit hyperbolic: “And this joyride ends in a Hindenburg-like ending! Bruins are the second record-setting team in a row to drop the series in the first round.”

A disaster for a team expected to be the favorites to win it all? Sure. Comparing it to a zeppelin disaster that killed some passengers and crew members? A little much.

1 player from each Eagles position group to watch vs. Dolphins

With the Philadelphia Eagles set to face the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium, here’s one player from each position group to watch.

With the Dolphins now cleared for action after a bout with a stomach bug, Miami will host Philadelphia in the preseason finale for both teams.

The Eagles will likely rest their starters, allowing several key rookies and bubble players to state their case for a spot on the 53-man roster.

Several younger veterans and undrafted free agents are looking for a place on the practice squad, a group that routinely sees action for Philadelphia during the regular season.

With roster cuts set for Tuesday afternoon, here’s one player to watch from each position group.

Eagles 2022 offseason preview: Philadelphia looking to add OL depth

Eagles 2022 offseason preview: Philadelphia looking to add more depth to the NFL’s top offensive line

We’re previewing the Eagles’ 2022 offseason by position and the next stop is at offensive line, where Philadelphia could look to add even more depth to the NFL’s top unit.

All-world right guard Brandon Brooks is retiring, and the Eagles currently have 11 offensive linemen on the roster, along with Nate Herbig deciding on whether to sign his restricted free agent tender.

Here’s a preview of Philadelphia’s offensive front position heading into the draft.

10 Eagles who could be next in line for a contract extension

We’re looking at 10 Philadelphia Eagles that could land a contract extension during the 2022 NFL offseason, training camp, and the regular season

The NFL offseason is the perfect time to hand out contract extensions, as teams including the Eagles work to get ahead of the 2023 free-agent shopping sprees.

Drafted players can’t be given extensions until after three seasons, meaning guys from 2018 and 2019 are in line for new deals.

Four out of our nine projections from the last offseason landed new deals,  with Jordan Mailata, Avonte Maddox, Josh Sweat, and Dallas Goedert all getting contract extensions.

We’ve highlighted 10 Eagles who could land contract extensions heading into training camp and during the 2022 regular season.

Eagles’ 53 man roster for Week 18 matchup vs. Cowboys with news and notes

#Philadelphia #Eagles’ 53 man roster for Week 18 matchup vs. #Dallas #Cowboys with news and notes

The Eagles are just hours from kicking off their season finale against the Dallas Cowboys, and the 53-man roster could look significantly different with 11 players currently on the Reserve/COVID-19 list at the time of this post.

Jason Kelce will likely start to keep his consecutive games streak intact, while DeVonta Smith could see playing time since he’s less than 40-yards away from a franchise rookie record.

It’s unknown if Jalen Hurts or Gardner Minshew will start at quarterback, but here’s your current 53-man roster, that’ll be updated throughout the day.

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Eagles vs. Saints final injury report: Derek Barnett, Davion Taylor listed as questionable

Philadelphia #Eagles vs. New Orleans #Saints final injury report: Derek Barnett, Davion Taylor listed as questionable for Sunday’s matchup at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles released their final injury report for the Week 11 matchup against the Saints at Lincoln Financial Field, and two defensive starters are questionable.

Reserve lineman Jack Edwards was also questionable, while 9 other important players on both sides of the ball all logged a full practice.