Posted: Sunday, July 27, 2008, 12:24 PM | 4 comments |
 

Howard makes an impact
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Remember Darren Howard?

The Eagles' big off-season signing from 2006 has been pretty quiet in his first two seasons in Philadelphia. He started 16 games at defensive end in 2006 but faded late in the year and finished with five sacks. He was a backup last season, and registered just one sack.

But two days into training camp, Howard is making an impact, according to defensive coordinator Jim Johnson.

"He's in the best shape I've seen since he's been here," Johnson said after today's morning session at Lehigh. "His weight's down. He's healthy. He's a player who is in much better shape and had a great off-season. He looks quicker to me."

Other items of note from the morning session:
Safety Sean Considine had a good practice, and registered a big hit on fullback Jason Davis.

Running back Brian Westbrook broke a nifty 45-yard TD run when the No. 1 offense was working against the No. 2 defense in a live scrimmage.

Tight ends L.J. Smith, Brent Celek and Kris Wilson had the dropsies.

Coach Andy Reid during a break in a live scrimage: "It's not a pillow fight. Let's go!"

 
Posted by Phil Anastasia @ 12:24 PM  Permalink | 4 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:40 PM, 07/28/2008
    Do we have any hope of having a REAL fullback this year? Or is Andy going to down-grade a very important blocking position just to get someone that can play special teams also?
    — TBear
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:56 PM, 07/28/2008
    Westbrook is great at blocking in the backfield, and picking up blitzes. Besides, the Eagles don't have a need for a "real" fullback because they don't run the ball nearly enough to justify the cost of an elite fullback. Is there such a thing as an "elite" fullback anymore? Or, just very big running backs, ie. Brandon Jacobs...
    — mccarte1
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:38 PM, 07/31/2008
    I'VE WATCH VERY CLOSELY AT ANDY AND HIS 3RD AND A COUPLE CALLS.DO WE NEED A FULLBACK!!!!!! DO YOU WANT TO HAVE A BACKFIELD AT THE END OF THE YEAR. DO WE NEED A FULLBACK.NFC DAAAAA.REALLY A BIG GUY BACK THERE :REST FOR WESTBROOK,TIME FOR McNABB AND 2,3 OR 4 YARDS. HOW MUCH, JUST TELL ME HOW MUCH.
    — phillykat215


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