Reuben Frank

Philadelphia

Eagles Beat Writer and Host, 94 WIP at NBC Sports

Co-Host at Eagle Eye: A Philadelphia Eagles Podcast

Covers Eagles for NBC Sports Philadelphia, part-time host on 94 WIP, track and field announcer, obsessive concert attendee.

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In Roob's Observations: Just how gigantic is Jalen Carter's next contract going to be?

1 week ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Reuben Frank

An early thought about what Jalen Carter's next contract might look like, an all-time great Eagle who's been snubbed by the Eagles Hall of Fame and the short list of defensive players who've earned more than Bryce Huff in their Eagles career. Only six more Roob's 10 Random Eagles Offseason Observations until the start of training camp! Once you finish this one, only five more to go!1. Here’s a question to ponder: If Milton Williams is worth $26 million per year, what is Jalen Carter worth?
Why Lane Johnson believes he can be better than ever at 35 years old

2 weeks ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Reuben Frank

He turned 35 about a month ago. He’s going into his 13th NFL season. He projects as the oldest starting offensive tackle in the league in 2025. And he'll be the 2nd-oldest offensive tackle in Eagles history, behind former teammate Jason Peters. And Lane Johnson believes he just may be better than ever. “Now, I feel like even though I'm 35, I feel better than I was when I started (or when I was) 29 or 30,” Johnson said after a recent OTA practice.
Eagles owner Jeff Lurie donates $50 million to establish Lurie Autism Institute

2 weeks ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Reuben Frank

Jeff Lurie and his family are donating $50 million to Children’s Hospital and Penn Medicine to create the Lurie Autism Institute, the Eagles announced Tuesday morning. This is the largest single donation toward autism research ever made to U.S. hospitals, according to an Eagles press release.
How Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is finding his way in talented Eagles linebacker room

2 weeks ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Reuben Frank

Too many good linebackers? That’s a new one around here. The team that brought you Jamar Chaney, Matt McCoy, Moise Fokou, Nate Gerry, Keith Adams, Zach Brown and Kiko Alonso has been linebacker-starved for much of the past few decades. But now the Eagles have a returning all-pro, a highly touted rookie and a 24-year-old who played at a Pro Bowl level last year before an unfortunate injury. That’s what Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is looking up at. And he loves it.
How Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is finding his way in talented Eagles linebacker room

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Reuben Frank

How Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is finding his way in talented Eagles linebacker room originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaToo many good linebackers? That’s a new one around here. The team that brought you Jamar Chaney, Matt McCoy, Moise Fokou, Nate Gerry, Keith Adams, Zach Brown and Kiko Alonso has been linebacker-starved for much of the past few decades.
In Roob's Observations: Making sure an underrated Eagles assistant coach gets his due

2 weeks ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Reuben Frank

Nearly a decade without a 100-yard game from a homegrown wide receiver? When Ron Baker retired the right way. And a defensive coordinator who deserves to be mentioned among the best. Welcome to this week’s installment of Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Offseason Observations, and if you’ve been desperately waiting for a Chris T. Jones mention, this is finally your lucky day!1.
In Roob's Observations: What would it take for Howie Roseman to trade Tanner McKee?

3 weeks ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Reuben Frank

The plan for Cooper DeJean, how the Eagles were able to shrug off the Bryce Huff disaster and a remarkable trade the Eagles made 73 years ago. We finish a busy month of May with our usual assortment of offseason analysis, off-kilter stats and peeks back into the Eagles’ distant past in this weekend’s Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations!1.
What do the Eagles have left at edge rusher following Bryce Huff trade?

4 weeks ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Reuben Frank

Josh Sweat is back with Jonathan Gannon in Arizona, Brandon Graham is finally retired and Bryce Huff is now at 49er. That’s three of the Eagles’ four edge rushers who played at least 250 snaps last year. But the cupboard is hardly bare. The Eagles move on with a new cast of edge rushers but a promising one. Last year, Sweat led Eagles edge rushers with 622 snaps in 16 games, Nolan Smith was second with 546 snaps, B.G. had 311 in 11 games and Huff played 285 snaps.
Why it's crucial that new Eagles OC Kevin Patullo is not a Nick Sirianni clone

4 weeks ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Reuben Frank

He speaks like Nick Sirianni and he coaches like Nick Sirianni, and he even looks a little bit like Nick Sirianni. But Kevin Patullo insists he’s not a Nick Sirianni clone, and he believes their differences will only make the Eagles’ offense better. Patullo, Sirianni’s fourth offensive coordinator in five years, met with the media Wednesday for the first time since being promoted from the passing game coordinator role he held from 2021 through 2024. “It's interesting,” Patullo said.
How Dallas Goedert remained an Eagle when it seemed impossible

1 month ago | nbcsportsphiladelphia.com | Reuben Frank

With his future murky and the days and weeks passing by without any progress, Dallas Goedert definitely had his down days. His bad days. “There were definitely days that were filled with emotion,” he said Wednesday. “Just kind of sat on the couch and stared at the TV blankly like, ‘What's going to happen?’”When the 2024 season ended, it sure seemed like Goedert’s Eagles career was over.