20 Greatest Eagles of All Time: #13 - Seth Joyner

[Bednarik60]

[Jroc04]

Depends how he looks at it. TO was one of the best WR in an Eagle uniform. But does that mean he's on the list? Does it depend on ONLY Eagle's stats? Reggie White was the best DE ever. He should be number 1. Dawkins is top 5, for sure. Hell, we'll never know truly how good McNabb was. Was he just a system QB that thrived under Reid? But he's still top 10 as well. I would put a lot Eagles ahead of McNabb because with all the inflated QB numbers in the last decade, I really dont think he was anything special, but you cant deny his play. He was one of, if not our best QB ever.
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[Mr. Incredible]

#18: CB Troy Vincent (1996-2003)

After being drafted seventh overall in the 1992 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, Vincent would go on to spend only four seasons with the 'Phins before becoming a free agent and signing with the Philadelphia Eagles. He would go on to make his first of five consecutive Pro Bowls in 1999 after intercepting a career high of seven interceptions. The following year would be the start of four consecutive years in which the Eagles would go on to make the playoffs; the last four years of Vincent's tenure in Philadelphia. That had to do in large part with the progression of Donovan McNabb, along with the dominance on the defense, lead by Vincent and Brian Dawkins.

The Eagles haven't possessed a cornerback like Vincent since he left Philadelphia, meaning the type of cornerback who can do anything from: picking off passes, making strong tackles, forcing fumbles and providing leadership on the defense. Vincent did all of that. His twenty-eight interceptions as an Eagle currently ranks seventh in the team's record books. As said, he did more than just intercept passes, proven by his ten forced fumbles and 425 total tackles throughout his career in Philadelphia. The leadership him and Brian Dawkins provided on that defense has yet to be matched, which is more than understandable.

Nowadays, Vincent is still making his mark in the NFL as he is currently the Vice President of the NFL Player Engagement Organization. That's not all he has done. Off the field, Vincent devoted his time to making sure players, past, present and future were able to make sound financial decisions when their playing careers were over. Vincent was a driving force behind the foundation of the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program, which has educated NFL players about the benefits of investing and managing money.



Accomplishments:
-3x All Pro
-5x Pro Bowl
-Walter Payton Man of the Year Award (2003)
-Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary Team

Moment: Troy Vincent Returns Lateral 103 Yards To Secure Win Against Dallas
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[oland11]

[Eagles_808]

Loved me some Troy Vincent back in the early 2000's. Great selection for this list.

He was also nominated as a preliminary finalist for the 2012 HOF class. Hope he makes it in one day.
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[mm6492]

Great thread so far!!!
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[willy_law]

I loved Troy Vincent. The quintessential CB
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[Phire]

Good thread is good.
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[babyatemydingo]

Cole + Vincent > Bergey

Individually???

I guess you could make a case for Vincent who had a long career and was a stalwart in the community service arena. But, is that football?

Cole is just a "projection" or a benefactor of "recent memory."

[Mr. Incredible]

#17: QB Ron Jaworski (1977-1986)

At last, an offensive player appears on the list. "Jaws" was traded to the Eagles in 1977, after previously riding the bench for three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. He arrived in Philadelphia as a young, inexperienced quarterback; it was unclear whether him, and second year coach, Dick Vermeil could turn around the franchise that hadn't enjoyed a winning season in ten years. In year two of the "Jaws Experiment", the Eagles would reach the playoffs for the first time in twelve years, but they would lose in the early rounds. The same thing would occur in the 1979 season. Despite the early post season exits in back to back seasons, it was surely a good sign for the improving Eagles.

The 1980 season surely wasn't one to forget, and it could very well be the best of Jaworski's career, as he was selected to the Pro Bowl for the first and only time of his NFL career. He lead the Eagles to a strong 11-1 start to the season which set the pace for their third consecutive playoff appearance. Philadelphia went on to win the NFC Eastern Division for the first time ever; 1980 was quite different compared to the past two seasons, because this time there was no early exit in the playoffs. Jaworski lead the Eagles into the Super Bowl where they would face a mean, punishing Oakland Raiders team. While they would go on to lose, it was a great season for Jaworski and Philadelphia, on all accounts.

While Jaworski didn't quite receieve the accolades, awards or attention from the media as other great quarterbacks of the NFL, the mark he left on the Philadelphia franchise will always be remember; he was a huge part of the turnaround this team faced in the late 70's-early 80's. He consistently put up good numbers, ending his Eagles' career with the most passing touchdowns in franchise history with 170; a number that would later be passed up by another quarterback on this list, Donovan McNabb.



Accomplishments:
-1x Pro Bowl
-Bert Bell Award (1980)
-Philadelphia Eagles Honor Roll

Moment: Ron Jaworski hooks up with Mike Quick during his last season with the Eagles
*My apologies, only video I could find
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[ninjapirate]

jaworski? man we must really suck over the years if that is a top 20 guy
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[babyatemydingo]

[Jroc04]

Yea, list just jumped the shark.
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