Jason Babin returns to practice
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Jason Babin returns to practice
Zach Berman, Inquirer Staff Writer
Jason Babin returned to practice on Monday for the first time since suffering a calf injury on July 28. He expects to play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns with the same rotation as usual.
"I'm about 98.9 [percent]," Babin said.
Babin, a two-time Pro Bowl defensive end, did not participate in any of the preseason games or throughout training camp after the injury.
"I was bummed," Babin said. "I trained my butt off this year to get prepared. That's what the way it goes. Kind of, looking back now, I'm glad it happened. It really made me think about how precious every snap is."
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Safety Colt Anderson had full participation in practice after missing the entire offseason while recovering from a torn ACL. Anderson was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Friday.
He said it was coach Andy Reid's decision whether he's able to play on Sunday.
"I could play; I could not," Anderson said. "It's all still up in the air."
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As expected, quarterback Michael Vick practiced and took the first-team snaps. He said he made throws he hasn't been able to make in awhile.
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WR Riley Cooper (collarbone) did not practice. Casey Matthews (ankle) practiced.
O line needs to play well but even if it does, and even if Vick steps into the pocket and learns to play smart football, he's 6 foot tall and has guys protecting him 6'9", 6'3", 6'5" and 6'6". He cannot see over them and needs to scramble. Or he needs to start taking 7 step drops and there are no more 7 step drops possible in this league any longer. If Vick is getting pounded and he doesn't make everyone happy by at least being reliable on the deep ball then Vick is on the hot seat just like Andy.— HeelYes- Based on the overwhelmingly negative commentary I wonder why people bother watching.— Jabey
- Birds 30-16. Vick does enough to carry them to a W.— Jiminfl
- Browns win and Eagls defense looks like last year D.
Wait till you see them play defense.— joedig22 - I AGREE THAT WE COULD BE IN FOR A SHOCK WITH THE DEFENSE. BUT, YOU DO KNOW THAT THE BROWNS ARE ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE AND HAVE A ROOKIE STARTING QB. AND THAT THEY ARE, BY FAR, THE WORST TEAM IN THE NFL. I JUST CAN'T IMAGINE THE EAGLES LOSING TO THE WORST TEAM IN THE NFL. BUT, IF YOU ARE CORRECT, THEN THEY ARE LOOKING AT 2 - 14. — bedpan
- you idiots who bash vick must not watch the games and see he doesnt get any protection. you people need to go back to play your video games and act like adults.— Wise_Owl
- I just love the negativity on this site. Some of the guys who post are so smart that they don't make over $50k/yr. But they know how to run a million dollar franchise!!!! I'm mad at Vick as well for not getting down quicker but i hope he can stay healthy for the season. We have a rookie backup and a guy who no one wanted behind him. All of the smart guys on here said Klob was the answer and look what happened to him. (Kevin pick 6 Klob) GO Eagles!— ATX_Phillydude
- Eagles 28-Bowns 13. Vick 2TD passes, 1 pick, 1 fumble— tommy_the_k
- Will Babin be ready by Sunday? Let me check . . . Oh, training camp is over. Yes he'll be ready. Did you see some of the stuff he was tweeting about doing on his injured calf?— calm weather
- They went 4-0 in the preseason, are playing a bad tam who they are going to completely trash, and still this crybabies and whiners rule the board. It's just amazing how negative some of you guys are.— Paul SoTX
- Any other QB steps in there they are protected wonder why that is. Ah I know, they don't hold onto the ball forever and they are where they are supposed to be (not running around when there isn't even pressure. Stop blaming the hits on the line, they are on Vick.— Sidewinder7
- When a player says "98%", he means about 80% at best.
I'd rest him until he really is completely 100%.— fmMD - Trent Richardson will be darn tough to stop. Running the ball thru Bablins Gap is the route to success. Browns open 1-0. Birds? 4 wins total.— mccloudmj
- YES, THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY A HORRIBLE EAGLES TEAM AND THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE ANOTHER LOUSY SEASON (REID SHOULD HAVE BEEN CANNED YEARS AGO). BUT, THEY ARE NOT GOING TO LOSE TO THE BROWNS WHO ARE STARTING A ROOKIE QB. BUT, IF THEY LOSE TO THE BROWNS, I'LL ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE A GENIUS AMONGST MEN CLOUD MJ. — bedpan
- LT doesn't matter as much for a Leftie QB...you dummies never cease to amaze me. Duh...— BirdinParadise
- Damn right Dexter. A Superbowl team doesn't have King Dunlap at LT.— dragoon6
- Vick can play like Superman, if there is not sufficient pocket protection he will eventually be beaten into a coma behind that Offensive Line. They are not a championship offensive line just yet, if they will ever become.— Dexter
- It's all about Vick. If he plays smart, stay healthy and minimize the turnovers. I believe we have a great chance but then again who knows Foles can save the season.— smoothjaime
- I stopped reading right after you said "if he plays smart" — fmMD
- Who cares if Babin is ready, it's pretty clear that it is the widenine not Babin, at least one of the other ends will play the run— yourdaddy!
- Yo Daddy methinks that after this season when the Grahams and Hunts of the team step up...Babin and his inflated, overpaid salary will either take a pay cut or go elsewhere. — rockinrob
- Agreed and i have to believe it's Hunt, he is playing like a man possessed. Maybe the Barcellona Dragaons will return that way he can run with the Bulls
- MV7 = 7 wins! start Edwards of Foles, Vick will never be a winning QB!
— With all this talent who needs a real defensive coordinator?
