Birds Sign 2 More Draftees
The Philadelphia Daily News - Eagletarian
Birds Sign 2 More Draftees
Les Bowen, Daily News Staff Writer
With so much roster transition, this Eagles training camp is going to be even more crucial than usual; Birds coach Andy Reid told reporters last week when OTAs ended that he'd told players to be prepared for a tough camp, one in which the team will be cloistered at Lehigh about a week longer than usual, before returning to NovaCare.
One reflection of how management views the importance of this camp is that today's signings of quarterback Mike Kafka and tight end Clay Harbor give the team nine signed draft picks out of its large draft class of 13, the most drafted rookies the Eagles have had during the era of the seven-round draft.
Kafka, from Northwestern, and Harbor, from Missouri State, acquitted themselves well during the OTAs. Both were fourth-round selections.
Rookies report to Lehigh July 26th, veterans July 29th.
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In other news, former Eagles running back Ryan Moats signed with the Minnesota Vikings, where he will be reunited with Brad Childress, who was the Birds' offensive coordinator when Moats was drafted in the third round in 2005. Moats was recently released by the Houston Texans.
If Nate Allen doesn't make the biggest impact, it's gonna be a long season.— jimmyj
Nate Allen and Brandom Graham will have a huge impact this year. Something is telling me that Graham and Allen will have a very big impact on that defense this year. Sacks and forced fumbles from Graham and Interceptions and Coverage from Allen. Eagles Defense line is going to be very good this year with Cole,Graham,Parker and Tapp.— briandawkins20
Comment removed.- Good to hear Ryan Moats and his family are doing OK.— southphilly42
- starting rookies feels like a gamble every play— Egomark
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- Donovan has a real team ??? Did the Redskins trade him ?— AsValidAsYours
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- good luck with super 5 skins. He has a great smile.— DKMWOOD
- I want to see #5 throw some dirt balls on 3rd down for some one else— Egomark
Kafka and Vick will become great QB's under the guidance and mentoring of Kolb. With the leadership that Kolb brings we easily have the best QB situation in the league hands down!- Kafka and Vick will become great QB's under the guidance and mentoring of Kolb. With the leadership that Kolb brings we easily have the best QB situation in the league hands down!
