Matt Giraldi

Joined: Jan 13, 2014

I became an Eagles fan early in my life despite being from Chicago, Illinois and, fortunately or unfortunately, a fan of all other Chicago sports franchises (minus the Bears). I've witnessed a lot of heartbreak, suffered countless letdowns, and have booed Dallas more times than I can count. Through it all, I continue to bleed green!

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Quarterback Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles and teammates defensive end Aziz Shittu #61, offensive tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai #72 and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles huddle together against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Eagles: Who will start opposite of Lane Johnson in 2018?

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 30: Jordan Hicks

Does Jordan Hicks have a long-term future with the Philadelphia Eagles?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: Beau Allen #94 and Chris Long #56 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates their teams win while wearing a dog masks over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Eagles have gone from underdogs to top dogs

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 30: The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seen onstage during Super Bowl 51 Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on January 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Eagles and football immortality: A match made in Minnesota

Freddie Mitchell of the Philadelphia Eagles speaks with the media during media day at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on February 1, 2005. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Eagles can’t fall into Super Bowl Media Week trap

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles looks out onto the field in the final moments of a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 27-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

An NFC Championship win for Doug Pederson is just another check mark

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles smiles as they take on the Atlanta Falcons at the end of the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles won 15-10. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Eagles are now officially Doug Pederson’s team

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 13: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 13, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Falcons 24-15. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Facing the Atlanta Falcons is no pushover for the Philadelphia Eagles

SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 27: Defensive back Sidney Jones

Don’t buy a ticket to the Sidney Jones hype train in 2017 just yet

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs out of the pocket to make a 20-yard pass against the Oakland Raiders on November 3, 2013 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Eagles won 49-20. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Monday Night Football has become a must win for the Philadelphia Eagles

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 06: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles eludes Mathias Kiwanuka #94 of the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 6, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Nick Foles must play like he has nothing to lose (because he doesn’t)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 26: Nelson Agholor

Criticizing the Philadelphia Eagles’ strength of schedule is for the birds

CARSON, CA - OCTOBER 01: Alshon Jeffery

Will the “revenge game” narrative help Alshon Jeffery against the Chicago Bears?

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 30: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to throw in the second quarter during a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Carson Wentz is making the Philadelphia Eagles “America’s Team”

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints scrambles with the ball as he is pursued by Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of the game on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Contenders for NFL playoffs worth watching while Eagles are on bye

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 29: Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after sacking C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 29, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

A litmus test for Jim Schwartz’s Philadelphia Eagles defense