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2011 Philadelphia Eagles season
79th season in franchise history; derisively called "Dream Team" From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2011 season was the Philadelphia Eagles' 79th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 13th under head coach Andy Reid. The Eagles had high hopes of competing for a Super Bowl after key offseason acquisitions, with backup quarterback Vince Young calling the roster a "dream team" – but they failed to improve on their 10–6 record from 2010 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2007.[1] However, they did win their last four games, in an attempt to pull out a miracle playoff berth, finishing 8–8, only one game behind the divisional winners and eventual Super Bowl champions, the New York Giants. They also swept the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for the first time since 2006 and 2009, respectively. The Eagles played all their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Until 2024, this would be the last season that the Eagles swept the Dallas Cowboys.
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Offseason
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Personnel changes
On January 15, defensive coordinator Sean McDermott was fired.[2] Defensive line coach Rory Segrest was fired on January 16.[3] Former Tennessee Titans' defensive line coach Jim Washburn was hired to the same position by the Eagles' on January 19.[4] Special teams quality control coach Jeff Nixon was hired by the Miami Dolphins as their running backs coach on January 20.[5] Defensive backs coach and senior assistant Dick Jauron was hired by the Cleveland Browns as their new defensive coordinator on January 21.[6] On January 25, linebackers coach Bill Shuey, who served on the Eagles' coaching staff for the past ten seasons, was let go after his contract was not renewed.[7] On February 2, Juan Castillo, who served as the team's offensive line coach since 1998, was named the new defensive coordinator. That same day, Howard Mudd was hired as the new offensive line coach.[8] Quarterback Coach James Urban left to take a job as the Wide Receiver Coach for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Roster changes
The Eagles made several high-profile additions in the offseason, including Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Nnamdi Asomugha, Vince Young, Ronnie Brown, Evan Mathis, Steve Smith from the rival New York Giants, and Jason Babin. With the numerous signings in addition to the previous years' players, Young later enthusiastically commented during a training camp interview, calling the 2011 Eagles a "dream team".[1]
Free agents
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Signings
2011 draft
Player selections
Draft notes
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- The team traded its third round pick (85th overall) to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a third round selection (90th overall) and a sixth round selection (191st overall).
- The team acquired a fourth-round selection (104th overall) as part of an April 2010 trade that sent QB Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins. It was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for this fourth round selection and a fourth round selection in 2012.
- The team acquired this fifth-round selection as part of a trade that sent a 2010 fifth-round selection to the San Diego Chargers.
- The team traded its 2011 fifth-round selection (153rd overall) along with a 2011 seventh-round selection (227th overall) to the New York Jets in exchange for this fifth-round selection and a 2011 sixth-round selection (194th overall).
- The team traded its original sixth-round selection (#186 overall) to the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 2010 seventh-round selection (#220 overall; used to select LB Jamar Chaney) The team acquired an additional sixth-round selection (#184 overall) in a March 2010 trade that sent WR Reggie Brown to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but later traded this selection to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for G Reggie Wells in September 2010.
- See draft note 1.
- The team traded its sixth-round selection (194th overall) to the New England Patriots in exchange for this sixth-round selection.
- The team traded its original seventh-round selection (#225 overall) to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for DE Antwan Barnes. The team acquired a new seventh-round selection (#227 overall) in a trade that sent G Stacy Andrews to the Seattle Seahawks. This seventh-round selection was traded to the Jets (see draft note 4).
- Compensatory draft pick.
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Preseason
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Schedule
The Eagles' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011.
Roster changes
Signings
On July 29, the Eagles signed quarterback Vince Young, one day after he was released by the Tennessee Titans.[17] That same day, the Eagles also signed former Oakland Raiders' cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to a five-year contract.[18]
Trades
On July 28, quarterback Kevin Kolb was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a 2012 second-round draft selection.[19] On August 1, defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley was traded to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a 2013 draft selection.[20]
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Regular season
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Schedule
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: at St. Louis Rams
Week One: Philadelphia Eagles at St. Louis Rams – Game summary
at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri
- Date: September 11
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
- Game attendance: 56,722
- Referee: Gene Steratore
- TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin
Week 2: at Atlanta Falcons
Week Two: Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
at Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: September 18
- Game time: 8:20 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
- Game attendance: 69,608
- Referee: Carl Cheffers
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
Week 3: vs. New York Giants
Week Three: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: September 25
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C) (Sunny)
- Game attendance: 69,144
- Referee: Jeff Triplette
- TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa
Week 4: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week Four: San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: October 2
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C) (Cloudy)
- Game attendance: 69,144
- Referee: Alberto Riveron
- TV announcers (Fox): Ron Pitts and Jim Mora, Jr.
Week 5: at Buffalo Bills
Week Five: Philadelphia Eagles at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
- Date: October 9
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C) (Sunny)
- Game attendance: 69,803
- Referee: Walt Coleman
- TV announcers (Fox): Sam Rosen, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin
Week 6: at Washington Redskins
Week Six: Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins – Game summary
at FedExField, Landover, Maryland
- Date: October 16
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: 68 °F (20 °C) (Sunny)
- Game attendance: 80,447
- Referee: Bill Leavy
- TV announcers (Fox): Sam Rosen, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin
Week 8: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week Eight: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: October 30
- Game time: 8:20 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: 37 °F (3 °C) (Clear)
- Game attendance: 69,144
- Referee: Gene Steratore
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears
Week Nine: Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: November 7
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 51 °F (11 °C) (Clear)
- Game attendance: 69,144
- Referee: Scott Green
- TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Jon Gruden, Suzy Kolber and Rachel Nichols
Coming off their divisional win over the Cowboys, the Eagles stayed at home for a Week 9 Monday night duel with the Chicago Bears. Philadelphia trailed early in the first quarter as Bears quarterback Jay Cutler completed a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Matt Spaeth. Chicago would add onto their lead in the second quarter as kicker Robbie Gould booted a 51-yard field goal. The Eagles answered with a 47-yard field goal from rookie kicker Alex Henery. followed by rookie linebacker Brian Rolle returning a fumble 22 yards for a touchdown, but the Bears would close out the half with running back Marion Barber getting a 2-yard touchdown run.
Philadelphia took the lead the third quarter with a 4-yard touchdown run from running back Ronnie Brown, followed by a 33-yard touchdown run from running back LeSean McCoy. Chicago replied with Gould making a 38-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Bears retook the lead with Cutler completing a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Earl Bennett, followed by Gould getting a 22-yard field goal. The Eagles tried to rally, including an unsuccessful fake punt by Chas Henry, but Chicago's defense held on to preserve the win.
With the loss, Philadelphia fell to 3–5.
Week 10: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week Ten: Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: November 13
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 70 °F (21 °C) (Sunny)
- Game attendance: 69,144
- Referee: Walt Anderson
- TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, John Lynch and Jennifer Hale
Week 11: at New York Giants
Week Eleven: Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants – Game summary
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date: November 20
- Game time: 8:20 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 58 °F (14 °C) (Partly Cloudy)
- Game attendance: 79,743
- Referee: Mike Carey
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
Week 12: vs. New England Patriots
Week Twelve: New England Patriots at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: November 27
- Game time: 4:15 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C) (Sunny)
- Game attendance: 69,144
- Referee: Jerome Boger
- TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf
The Eagles lost to the New England Patriots by a score of 38–20. Despite having a 7–0 lead to start the game, they were outscored by New England 38–13 to finish the game. During the third quarter, Eagles fans were heard booing on multiple occasions and chanting "Fire Andy" at one point. With the loss, the Eagles dropped to 4–7. They also fell to 1–5 at home and, dating back to Week 16 of 2010, the Eagles have lost 8 of their last 9 home games.
Week 13: at Seattle Seahawks
Week Thirteen: Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
at CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington
- Date: December 1
- Game time: 8:20 p.m. EST/5:20 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 38 °F (3 °C) (Clear)
- Game attendance: 67,039
- Referee: Pete Morelli
- TV announcers (NFLN): Brad Nessler, Mike Mayock and Alex Flanagan
Week 14: at Miami Dolphins
Week Fourteen: Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Date: December 11
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C) (Cloudy)
- Game attendance: 67,823
- Referee: Ron Winter
- TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jaime Maggio
Week 15: vs. New York Jets
Week Fifteen: New York Jets at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: December 18
- Game time: 4:15 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 32 °F (0 °C) (Sunny)
- Game attendance: 69,144
- Referee: Clete Blakeman
- TV announcers (CBS): Marv Albert and Rich Gannon
Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys
Week Sixteen: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Date: December 24
- Game time: 4:15 p.m. EST/3:15 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 84,834
- Referee: Bill Leavy
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver
With the win the Eagles improved to 7–8, and swept the season series of the Cowboys for the first time since 2006. However, they were eliminated from playoff contention thanks to the Giants' 29–14 victory over the Jets.
Week 17: vs. Washington Redskins
Week Seventeen: Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: January 1
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 53 °F (12 °C) (Sunny)
- Game attendance: 69,144
- Referee: Carl Cheffers
- TV announcers (Fox): Ron Pitts, Charles Davis, & Drea Avent
With the win not only did the Eagles finished 8–8, but closed out the regular season winning the last 4 games (won last 3 games in 2007), while also sweeping the Redskins for the first time since 2009.
Standings
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Staff
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Final roster
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Notes and references
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