The Series at a Glance

Posted: July 25, 2010

LAST SUNDAY

Andy Reid's management style has been colored by the legal and drug problems of two of his sons.

MONDAY

Howie Roseman had a one-dimensional obsession with becoming a general manager in the NFL, and he succeeded.

TUESDAY

Jeffrey Lurie is driven by the memories of his father, whose early death left Lurie with a free spirit and a risk-appreciation.

WEDNESDAY

Christina Lurie does not make football decisions, but she has injected a serious social consciousness into the Eagles.

THURSDAY

Joe Banner hates losing, especially in football, and it may be because he grew up as the shortest person in the room.

FRIDAY

Signing Michael Vick was a group decision, starting with Andy Reid and ending, eventually, with an OK from the Luries.

SATURDAY

Some teams hesitate to dismiss players who are fan favorites. Not the Eagles, for whom it's about winning and business.

SUNDAY

Deciding to trade Donovan McNabb was based on many discussions among the brain trust well before the public - and McNabb - knew.


Read the entire series at

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