Despite preseason win, Eagles have ways to improve

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Associated Press

Posted on August 10, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Updated Friday, Aug 10 at 5:00 PM

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — While compassionate fans showed their support for Andy Reid, most of the Philadelphia Eagles gave a boo-worthy performance in their preseason opener.

The first-team offense went three-and-out twice and Michael Vick barely escaped serious injury when he hurt his thumb on his last play. The starting defense allowed an opening drive that lasted 9:48 and gave up 10 points on two possessions.

Still, the Eagles (No. 8 in the AP Pro32) walked away with a 24-23 win over Pittsburgh when Alex Henery kicked a 51-yard field goal with 12 seconds left Thursday night.

That won't cut it in the regular season.

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