Happy Friday, Eagles fans! For an offseason week in late January, the Birds have certainly kept busy, with preparing for the Pro Bowl, scouting the Senior Bowl, and yesterday announcing a new coaching hire. If you've missed anything, we've got you covered with today's round of fresh-off-the-press headlines ...
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The Eagles hired Boston College offensive coordinator Ryan Day as their new quarterbacks coach.
In Day, the Eagles are getting a "bright, sharp" coach with a lot to bring to the table.
Catch a quick word with linebacker Connor Barwin, who's really enjoying his first-career Pro Bowl.
Finally, writes Dave Spadaro, running back Darren Sproles is getting the Pro Bowl respect he deserves.
Take a trip down memory lane and remember the 2004 NFC Championship game, which happened 10 years ago today.
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With the Eagles set to host the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, let's take a look back at the last time these two teams met in the postseason - the 2004 NFC Championship Game.
Dawkins lifts the NFC Championship trophy for the first time.
Donovan McNabb lifts the NFC Championship trophy after the Eagles defeated the Falcons, 27-10, to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl.
Eagles fans tailgate before the 2004 NFC Championship game.
A squadron of Eagles fans, ready to cheer on the Birds in the Championship game.
Safety Michael Lewis runs out of the tunnel to a rabid crowd of Eagles fans.
The Eagles' captains call the Championship game coin toss.
Kicker David Akers launches the opening kickoff.
Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter and the Eagles' defense got to Falcons quarterback Michael Vick early and often.
Trotter celebrates one of his team-high eight tackles.
Falcons running back T.J. Duckett managed just 14 yards on seven carries against a stout Eagles defense.
The Eagles' offense live takes the field against the Falcons' defense.
Running back Dorsey Levens celebrates his first-quarter touchdown that gave the Eagles a 7-0 lead.
McNabb completed 17 passes against the Falcons' secondary, throwing a pair of touchdowns and no interceptions.
Tight end Chad Lewis hauls in the first of his two touchdowns, a three-yard toss from McNabb.
Lewis's second touchdown of the game, a two-yard reception, put the Eagles up by 17, their final margin of victory.
Eagles fans knew it. Their team was rolling. This win was in the bag.
Safety Brian Dawkins celebrates his interception of Vick.
Dawkins, the heart and soul of the Eagles' defense, poses for the camera.
Defensive end Jevon Kearse sacks Vick.
The Eagles sacked Vick four times on the afternoon.
Running back Brian Westbrook finds running room against Atlanta's defense.
Westbrook finished with 96 yards on the ground and 39 receiving yards, an all-purpose game from the all-purpose back.
McNabb and wide receiver Todd Pinkston celebrate a job well done.
The long wait was over. The Eagles were heading to Jacksonville, Fl., for the Super Bowl.
Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro and company celebrate with a special victory edition newspaper.
Linebacker Nate Wayne basks in the Eagles' victory on a chilly winter evening.
The victory celebration in full swing.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie enjoys the trophy celebration.
Dawkins takes the trophy for a joy ride.
Lurie, happy to be interviewed in a victorious locker room.
Wide receiver Freddie Mitchell enjoys the satisfaction of being NFC champions.
Head coach Andy Reid and Lurie address the team after the win.
The cover of Eagles Game Day magazine after the Birds' NFC Championship game victory.
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Other Views
Taking a look at a different side of linebacker Marcus Smith, through the eyes of a former teammate.
Head coach Chip Kelly and the Eagles' new quarterbacks coach Ryan Day go way back.
The Eagles have been sizing up a number of edge rushers down at the Senior Bowl.
