Marty: Foles Progressed 'Just Beautifully'
The Philadelphia Daily News - Eagletarian
Marty: Foles Progressed 'Just Beautifully'
Les Bowen, Daily News Staff Writer
The coordinators spoke at NovaCare Thursday, and Marty Mornhinweg, while indulging in the perfunctory elaborate praising of the upcoming opponent, also sounded optimistic about some of the challenges his offense might face.
Mornhinweg said he is not concerned about rookie Nick Foles backing up quarterback Michael Vick.
"I've got great confidence in Nick. I think Nick Foles has progressed just beautifully," Mornhinweg said. "Very fast pace. He's a bright guy, he's got natural playing ability, he's got natural instincts."
Mornhinweg called third quarterback Trent Edwards a "crafty veteran" who "does it just like we want him to do it. He also has some natural playing ability, some gut instincts ... I really think highly of the three quarterbacks that we have here."
Other highlights:
*Mornhinweg called Cleveland cornerback Joe Haden, who will serve a four-game suspension after this game, "an excellent cover man. He does an excellent job in bump and run. He is physical. He's got very good instincts."
*Special teams coordinator Bobby April confirmed that Brandon Boykin will return kicks Sunday and Damaris Johnson will return punts. April said he has never had rookies in both spots before.
*Defensive coordinator Juan Castillo left open the possibility that safety David Sims, acquired last week from Cleveland, might be active against the Browns. Castillo noted that although Sims is new to the Eagles' defense, the Browns' system is similar.
*Mornhinweg conceded that there were some things the Eagles did with Jason Peters at LT that they won't be able to do with King Dunlap.
*April indicated that Chas Henry's better holding results than Mat McBriar did indeed figure into the decision to keep Henry instead of the two-time Pro Bowl punter.
*Castillo got a little snippy with reporters who wanted to know why new middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans hasn't made a lot of plays. Told them they must not be watching practice. When informed that we were basing our observations off the actual games, Castillo said Ryans didn't really play that many snaps in the preseason, and that he'll be fine.
*Mornhinweg was effusive over his stable of four young running backs. "So happy they're all with us," he said.
Dump Vick...Start Nick— phil500- No need. Just wait until the middle of the Ravens game in Week 2. The decision will be made for Andy.
- You could start a chorus with that...— WestonF01
- Only SB this team wins will be with Foles.
Maybe next year after we draft a 1st round S and sign a weakside LB who is actually a starter.
oh and with a new coach— WFChamps - I agree about SB win minus Vick, he is not poised
in the pocket, and vick still doesn't go through reads
smoothly like he appeared to, two years ago, it's like he totally
reverted back to the classic Vick 2002 or 03???
Also dumping Reid next year wouldn't hurt?— mikey48 - Just curious...did Kafka end up somewhere? Also, why is the CB serving a 4 game suspension after this game? Why not right away?— gjgreen3
Comment removed.- not completely sold on foles just yet..his delivery looks a little long and his arm strenght and footwork look avg to me..— psmitty73
- If the eagles have a big lead at half time I hope they let Foles play the 2nd half— Yes_General
- Nick not Vick.... Lol... Unf it just might happen.. I really hope Vick doesn't get hurt... I'd never wish an injury on any player...— 3starcorners
- VICK GETS HURT IN 1ST Q BROWNS GAME! BOOK IT!
SICK OF VICK!
ROLL WITH FOLES!— ChrisE - I think we will do just fine this year. I don't understand why so many posters are so eager to see Vick injured. Why don't we see how he plays this year and make a judgment then? I am just as frustrated as any other Eagles fan regarding last year and the lack of a championship for the last 52 years. The team looks OK on paper lets watch and see what happens from here. Just sayin'— JamesSeitz
- Nick not Vick! Nick not Vick! I can hear it now. Oh brutha.— HeelYes
