Andrews says he is "ready to rock"
Stacey Andrews, who signed a $39 million contract with the Eagles in 2009 but had to take a pay cut in March, said he is out to prove something this year.
Andrews says he is "ready to rock"
A year ago, Stacy Andrews wasn't part of this.
While his teammates were going through off-season practices, Andrews was still rehabilitating from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. It wasn't until part way through training camp that he fully participated in practice, and he started only two games.
This year, on the other hand, Andrews has participated in both mini-camp and off-season training activities, and feels far more confident in his repaired knee. He is no longer wearing a brace on it, he pointed out after practice Wednesday.
"I got here early, I feel real comfortable with the offense, the knee’s feeling good and I’m ready to rock," Andrews said after a session at the Eagles' indoor facility.
As for the difference of getting repetitions in with the team before training camp begins: "it feels 10 times better, man, it feels a whole lot better."
Andrews, who signed a $39 million contract with the Eagles in 2009 but had to take a pay cut in March, said he is out to prove something this year.
"I want to prove to myself first and foremost and then to the organization that I’m going to get out here and ball and show them that they didn’t waste their money," he said.
Other practice observations:
Quintin Mikell left practice with a knee “tweak” according to the team. Details on his and other injuries here.
With LeSean McCoy sitting out, Mike Bell was running pass routes out of the backfield and speeding up the sidelines, drawing several hoots from his teammates. “I see you two-six!” one yelled, referring to the back’s jersey number.
David Akers had a tough day from long distance, even though he was kicking indoors. He missed at least two 40-yard plus field goals, and one made kick glanced off the upright on its way in.
New defensive ends Darryl Tapp and Daniel Te'o-Nesheim got a taste of the kind of versatility the Eagles ask of their defenders. The two linemen each dropped into pass coverage, chasing running backs and receivers, as the team practiced blitzes.
Wide receiver Pat Simonds nearly ran over team President Joe Banner, who was watching practice from the sidelines. There is little room to maneuver on the tight indoor field, but when a pass brought Simonds racing toward the sideline, Banner scooted to his left, telling reporters, “still got a little quickness.”
Team owner Jeffrey Lurie was here for practice, and greeted Ernie Sims, one of his newest players, with a warm handshake.
Former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil was also here watching practice.
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ha ha, Simonds is 6'5" and Banner is like 5'3". That must have been something to see. If Banner had been hurt, he'd probably have re-signed himself to a long extension as Team Prez.— JofreyRice- Oh please...does anyone believe these Andrews boys want to play? LET'S GO FLYERS!— kozykoz26
- Shawn Andrews 2006: "I’m ready to rock" Shawn Andrews 2007: "I’m ready to rock" Shawn Andrews 2008: "I’m ready to rock" Shawn Andrews 2009: "I’m ready to rock" Stacey Andrews 2010: "I’m ready to rock" *** Someday this has to end, right?— BIG_PHILLY
- Note to the Andrews brothers: Don't talk...just play.— skipper22
- STOP IT EAGLES SPIN MASTERS; been there done that....tell me more around week 16...— RoastedBird
- I hope he does it. Lets not judge him b/c his brother was a lazy failure.— dragoon6
- Hate to be so pessimistic, but have lost all faith in the Andrews. He won't last the season and will be in Arkansas with Shawn next year.— dapmman
- Shut up and play; you'll be lucky to make it out of camp!— JBinPA
- All the haters need to CHILL! This o-Line needs every good player it can find. Here's hoping Andrews The Elder will be a great starter, and help solidify a very iffy segment of the offense.— TBear
- The "Players Playing out of Position Bowl" will be coming to Philadelphia this season. No "Salary Cap Bowl" this year so they have to win something.
- Hot new R&R band forming & touring Mid Atlantic region starting in Jan. 2011. Name of the super group "Bozo's friends & losers". The ex-gov E. Rendell head roadie & groupie solicitor. Pres Obama-lead vocals & guitar, BOZO-lead guitar & the bus driver, N. Pelosie-back up vocals & sex symbol of the group, H. Waxman-backing vocals & drums, H. Reid-backing vocals & cow bell, B. Frank-backing vocals & skin flute, ex-pres Clinton-second backing guitar & groupie fluffer, & senator Byrd-security & bouncer. Tour & music director S. Andrews--(HOPE ITS SHAWN-NOT STACY) Check tour sechule & dates for nearest dump near you.— jwatson
- Lookin' at 5-11 boys....it's gonna be an adjustment for everyone. Don't get your hopes up. Regardless of what the team says, their actions say they are rebuilding. We need a safety, bad.— Hatfield_ham
- doctorwatson, I presume you were trying to be funny. Keep your day job.— mikeyboy
- S.A. will be at his place of residence counting up his injury money before Sept. 30th, 2010. Take that to the bank.— Pinkie
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