Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Eagles finished their second week of OTAs this week, and they will practice throughout the next two weeks. After those practices, Chip Kelly will have a better idea of the Eagles roster. But there’s a lot that will happen between now and then.
To get you up to date, The Inquirer is spending two weeks assessing where the Eagles stand at each spot. So far, we’ve looked at offensive line, wide receiver, tight end, quarterback, running back, defensive line, outside linebackers, inside linebackers, and cornerbacks.
Here are safeties:
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Everyone wants to know, what will defensive coordinator Bill Davis' front seven look like?
It's looked a lot like a 3-4 on base downs during the two open practices the media was permitted to attend this month, but the Eagles may have just been practicing against certain offensive formations that determined the odd-man front.
Davis has generally been a 3-4 guy, but when he was the Cardinals defensive coordinator from 2010-11 he ran what was called a 4-3 "under" because the weak-side outside linebacker generally put his hand in the ground. They're all labels to some degree, but Davis shed a little more on his plans when he met with reporters for the first time since being named coordinator back in February.
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Eagles are amid their second week of OTAs this week, and they will practice throughout the next three weeks. After those practices, Chip Kelly will have a better idea of the Eagles roster. But there’s a lot that will happen between now and then.
To get you up to date, The Inquirer is spending two weeks assessing where the Eagles stand at each spot. So far, we’ve looked at offensive line, wide receiver, tight end, quarterback, running back, defensive line, outside linebackers, and inside linebackers.
Here are cornerbacks:
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The Inquirer's Jeff McLane talks to CineSport's Noah Coslov about the Eagles open starting spots, Danny Watkins' future and when it's fair to expect progress in Chip Kelly's system.
Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff Writer
Eagles tight end James Casey underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on his right knee earlier this week and will miss the remainder of organized team activities. The recovery is usually only a few weeks, so Casey should be back in time for training camp this summer.
On his Twitter account, Casey wrote, "I had a minor scope done on my right knee. I'll be back to full speed in two weeks. Better to get it taken care of now"
Casey signed a three-year, $14.6-million contract in March. He's expected to bring versatility to the Eagles offense, able to play tight end, fullback, and slot receiver.
Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Eagles are amid their second week of OTAs this week, and they will practice throughout the next three weeks. After those practices, Chip Kelly will have a better idea of the Eagles roster. But there’s a lot that will happen between now and then.
To get you up to date, The Inquirer is spending two weeks assessing where the Eagles stand at each spot. So far, we’ve looked at offensive line, wide receiver, tight end, quarterback, running back, defensive line, and outside linebackers.
Here are inside linebackers:
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Eagles GM Howie Roseman was on a panel, along with representatives from Philadelphia's three other professional sports teams, at the Rothman Institute's symposium on "The Impact of Sports," but was kind enough to stop and talk to a few a reporters about some Eagles and NFL issues.
Roseman was asked about whether the changes in scheme would delay the Eagles wanting to extend the contracts for certain starters that are entering the final years of their deals (i.e. wide receiver Jeremy Maclin), and while he didn't directly address Maclin's situation, I did find his answer interesting. Roseman admitted that there will be certain valuable Eagles in seasons past that will "fall by the wayside."
He didn't mention any names, but I wouldn't surprised if he was thinking of former defensive ends Trent Cole and Brandon Graham, who are being asked to play outside linebacker.
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Eagles enter their second week of OTAs this week, and they will practice throughout the next three weeks. After those practices, Chip Kelly will have a better idea of the Eagles roster. But there’s a lot that will happen between now and then.
To get you up to date, The Inquirer is spending two weeks assessing where the Eagles stand at each spot. So far, we’ve looked at offensive line, wide receiver, tight end, quarterback, running back and defensive line.
Here are the pass rushers:
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Eagles opened up practice for the second time to the media on Monday. Here are some observations:
-- Several Eagles players were absent from practice because of travel delays. Tackle Jason Peters, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, cornerback Cary Williams and safety Patrick Chung – all projected starters – intended to make practice, according to the Eagles, but were delayed by weather. Offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland also ran into the same postponements and wasn’t in attendance.
-- With Peters absent, Ed Wang took the first team repetitions at left tackle. The rest of the “starting” offensive line remained the same as last Monday’s unit – left guard Danny Watkins, center Dallas Reynolds, right guard Todd Herremans and right tackle Dennis Kelly. Top pick Lane Johnson continued to work with the second team at right tackle.
Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Eagles enter their second week of OTAs this week, and they will practice throughout the next three weeks. After those practices, Chip Kelly will have a better idea of the Eagles roster. But there’s a lot that will happen between now and then.
To get you up to date, The Inquirer is spending two weeks assessing where the Eagles stand at each spot. Last week, we looked at offensive line, wide receiver, tight end, quarterback, and running back.
Here are defensive linemen:
