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Sunday, August 9, 2009

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Andy Reid said he's not worried about his team's recent spate of injuries. What else would you expect Big Red to stay? So we'll say it for him, the rash of injuries suffered by the Eagles through the first two weeks of training camp certainly isn't the type of start that a team "with the best roster" would envision on its way to a Super Bowl. Some of the hurts are minor, others cause greater concern. Reid gave his usual update this morning after practice.

The offensive line took another hit with tackle Todd Herremans sitting out the first session with an ankle injury. Reid said it was "not too much," and it looked that way when Herremans walked out of the locker room. The bigger problem is, pardon the pun, Shawn Andrews. Reid said the tackle was making progress, but we have no way of gauging that since Shawn continues treatment indoors. Reid did say that he can't predict when Shawn would return and if he'll even be back for the season opener. This impartial viewer says it's a loooonng shot. Reid said the Eagles were still monitoring Jon Runyan's recovery from knee surgery.

There was good news on the o-line. Tackle Jason Peters was able to participate in live drills, along with guard Stacy Andrews, who was back for the second straight day.

DeSean Jackson (knee) did not practice, but Reid said the wide receiver would have if it wasn't for the wet conditions. Jackson, defensive end Victor Abiamiri (pectoral muscle), defensive tackle Trevor Laws (hamstring) and tight end Matt Schobel (calf) worked out with the training staff.

The tight end position took a hit yesterday with the news that rookie Cornelius Ingram re-tore his ACL. He'll rehab with linebacker Stewart Bradley, who also tore his ACL last week. The Eagles brought in rookie free agent Rob Myers to help out at tight end. He looks small. Reid said that fullback Leonard Weaver is being kept apprised of the tight end position. He played some tight end in college.

 

Posted by Jeff McLane @ 12:10 PM  Permalink | 20 comments
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Posted 12:27 PM, 08/09/2009
ItalianSausage
It's a disc condition or he would be well by now. Get the opinion of a neurologist. They are far better at back surgery than orthopedic surgeons. Knowing now that he won't be back will cure your hope of having him play for the Eagles this season.
Posted 12:53 PM, 08/09/2009
dragoon6
Weaver at tight end? So it's come to that? Remember that Peter King article where the Eagles were geniuses for trading away all those mid round draft picks and still getting the player they wanted? Position will be a hole this year.
Posted 12:58 PM, 08/09/2009
Bubba
Look people does anyone see whats going on with Sean Andrews? The man hates 2 a days and training camp. When he first signed his initial contract he never signed until camp was over. Every year since has been the same he finds ways of not participating. Wasn't it 2 years ago when he played a joke about having career ending ankle issues. Then after getting chewed out by Reid changed his tune. The guys a waste of time until the season starts. Wait you'll see when camp breaks after this Thurs he will start getting better miraculously.
Posted 12:58 PM, 08/09/2009
Bubba
Look people does anyone see whats going on with Sean Andrews? The man hates 2 a days and training camp. When he first signed his initial contract he never signed until camp was over. Every year since has been the same he finds ways of not participating. Wasn't it 2 years ago when he played a joke about having career ending ankle issues. Then after getting chewed out by Reid changed his tune. The guys a waste of time until the season starts. Wait you'll see when camp breaks after this Thurs he will start getting better miraculously.
Posted 01:17 PM, 08/09/2009
Lockyer
Bubba: I think you have it figured out.
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Posted 01:29 PM, 08/09/2009
JBP
Patience has to be running thin with Big Shaun.
Posted 01:40 PM, 08/09/2009
TBear
More of the usual torment for true Iggles Green-bleeders like me and you. So much for my saying after the draft that we had a really good roster, but only training camp will tell us what kind of team it will be. Last I heard the silver wings on the helmets will be replaced by red crosses. SHEESH!
Posted 02:18 PM, 08/09/2009
zonaindie2
Let's go Phillies ....Let's go Phillies..... Let's go Phillies.....P....H...I....L....L....I...E...S.....Phillies!
Posted 02:43 PM, 08/09/2009
CSpangler
Jesus the complainers need to shut up. DeSean looks reved up for a breakout year. McCoy has impressed. Do you expect everything to go perfectly? Shut up and enjoy the season you whiners.
Posted 02:59 PM, 08/09/2009
JACK V
REMEMBER THE FIRST COMMANDMENT
Posted 03:06 PM, 08/09/2009
Gold
We know these guys can already play. Instead of live tackling play flag football! No more injuries
Posted 03:14 PM, 08/09/2009
Joe Funk
I blame Banner. He said the Birds have the best roster if everyone stays healthy. He tempted Fate and now MediEvac has become the official transportation sponsor of the Iggles.
Posted 04:39 PM, 08/09/2009
2012 ~ Ron Paul
I'm not sold on the Andrew brothers...I want Big Jon Ruynan back!
Posted 04:42 PM, 08/09/2009
Philly-Mughsots
Sean Andrews is gay. Period.
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Bob Brookover, left, is in his seventh year of covering the Philadelphia Eagles after spending 15 years covering the Philadelphia Phillies for the Inquirer and two other newspapers. The 45-year-old Brookover lives in Delran with his wife Francine and roots for Notre Dame and Michigan State, the two schools attended by his children, Justine and Ryan. When Notre Dame plays Michigan State, he cheers for the school of the child he likes more at that particular moment.

Jeff McLane, right, joined the Eagles beat in April 2009 after two years of covering colleges, namely Penn State football. Before that he covered high school sports for The Inquirer. Before that he worked in the mailroom (not quite). Informed that his father is no longer covering the Lions, McLane's eldest, three-year-old son said, "You mean Simba, Scar and Mufasa, Daddy?" His two-year-old son -- excited about the move to the Eagles -- said, "Go, Deigo, Go!" or something like that. His wife of five-plus years, however, had a different take on the new job. "Another five years is in question," she said. Check out McLane on Twitter and Facebook for instant updates on the Eagles.