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Extra Points: Kelly changes the Eagles

"Jump in my hoopty hoopty hoop ... I own that."And I ain't paying my rent this month ... I owe that."Nicki Minaj is probably on a lot of playlists around Philadelphia but you certainly would have never expected to hear the Trinidadian-born songstress belting out "Starships" in the background of an Andy Reid practice.Things are far different in South Philadelphia these days as Chip Kelly has not only changed the stale culture around the Eagles, he has strapped a defibrillater on it and shocked it into a new era.Minaj headlined an eclectic soundtrack as the Eagles practiced in front of the media for the first time under Kelly. Ozzy Osbourne, Duran Duran, Pitbull, Tupac and The Scorpions were some of Kelly's others choices as the he flew the Birds through a 20-period session that could only be described as frenetic.In fact, it was like being at an Arena Football League game with constant noise bombarding the senses at every turn."There's a lot of science behind it," the Eagles' new coach ...

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  1. Eagles sign QB Dennis Dixon to 2-year deal

    The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed on a two-year contract with quarterback Dennis Dixon, who spent the past season with the Super Bowl-champion Baltimore Ravens on ...

  2. Eagles select USC QB Matt Barkley

    The Philadelphia Eagles have traded up to select USC quarterback Matt Barkley with the first pick of the fourth round.Barkley was chosen Saturday with the 98th overa...

  3. Extra Points: Barkley arrives in Philly with 'Chip' on his shoulder

    For the first time since Charles called Philadelphia home, the City of Brotherly Love has a high-profile Barkley in town.Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley...

  4. Vick practices like he's Eagles' starter

    Michael Vick hasn't lost any of his swagger, even if he's competing for a starting job and perhaps even a roster spot."This is still my team, still my job," Vick sai...

  5. Chip Kelly Era starts in Philly

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  6. Eagles release QB Trent Edwards

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  7. Dennis Dixon's strong game doesn't alter Steelers' quarterback rotation

    Dennis Dixon is off to a running start as he tries to overtake Byron Leftwich and become the Steelers' starting quarterback during Ben Roethlisberger's suspension.Th...

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