Brian Dawkins

Brian Dawkins has never published his physical fitness regimen. But everyone associated with him claims that he works out harder, and with more intensity, than any other NFL player they know. Dawk himself says that he is a beast on the field because of his “controlled fury”, and his workouts are designed to support a chart-topping level of intensity. “I always heard I was too small and wouldn’t last playing football. But I matured and worked hard to enable myself to play at the next level.” – Brian Dawkins Since the details of the Brian Dawkins workout (especially his off-season workout) is not public ... Read Full Story

The Eagles defense dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday. After a rough game last week, Jim Johnson devised a terrific scheme to stifle the Steelers offense. Johnson dialed up the blitz all game long, and it was extremely effective. The “D” notched 9 sacks, forced two fumbles, intercepted a pass, shut down the Steelers ground game, and rattled Stillers QB Ben Worthlessburger all game long. Little Ben got hit and sacked so many times, that by the 4th quarter he was a deer in headlights. He was so scared, that even when the Steelers gave Ben protection he was unable to make an accurate throw. ... Read Full Story

There are several reasons why I respect Brian Dawkins. His loyalty and honesty being two of the biggest. Not only did he stick up for Donovan McNabb in an NFL Network interview , but he also summed up what it’s like to play sports in the City of Brotherly Love. “The thing about it is this. Philadelphia, it is a tough place to play. Everybody can’t succeed in Philadelphia,” Dawkins said. “You have to have tough skin. You have to be able to move through booing. You have to be able to play through that stuff on the other side. It’s not all of ... Read Full Story

New Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins has won the 43rd annual Byron "Whizzer" White award honoring the 13-year veteran's community work while with the Philadelphia Eagles. Dawkins won the award Thursday night at the NFL Players Association gala in Washington, D.C. Dawkins received the award as the NFL player who best served his team, community and country in the spirit of White, who was a Supreme Court justice, pro football player and humanitarian. "This is an absolute blessing," said Dawkins, whose wife, Connie, accepted the award on his behalf. Dawkins, who joined the Broncos this spring as a free agent, served as regional spokesman ... Read Full Story

And with the 19th pick in the 2008 Arrowhead Pride Community Mock Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select: Miami FS Kenny Phillips Draft Profile styg50 with the pick: Since calming down after the Texans stole my thunder (re. OG Branden Albert) I knew it was time to start looking for a backup safety, and it doesn't get much better than Kenny Phillips this year. Now, I am not looking for a replacement for Brian Dawkins, though he is getting along in years and had a less than productive 2007, after struggling through serious family problems and never getting into the swing of the season before ... Read Full Story