Maclin in a boot; Demps lighter in the wallet
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Maclin in a boot; Demps lighter in the wallet
Jeff McLane and Bob Brookover
Eagles rookie wide receiver Jeremy Maclin walked around the locker room in a protective boot this morning as he continues to recover from plantar fasciitis.
Maclin is also expected to sit out of practice for the second straight day, but offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said he believes the rookie will be ready and at full speed for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.
"Oh, yeah, I think he'll be fast," Mornhinweg said.
Even if Maclin wasn't nursing a sore foot, the Eagles would have restored second-year receiver DeSean Jackson as the punt returner against the Giants. Maclin handled those duties last week against the Atlanta Falcons. Jackson, who is returning from a one-game absence with a concussion, leads the NFL with a 15.5-yard average per punt return. Special teams coach Ted Daisher said rookie safety Macho Harris may back up Jackson as the punt returner because of Maclin's foot problem.
In other news, safety Quintin Demps was fined $12,500 by the NFL for his two personal foul penalties in Sunday's win at Atlanta. Demps was flagged for hitting quarterback Chris Redman up high and for a late hite on wide receiver Roddy White.
For someone making $385,000 this season, the $12,500 fine is a hefty one.
"It's Christmas time and I don't want to be giving away free money," Demps said.
Perhaps it will help the second-year safety to cut down on stupid penalties because he's had way too many in the limited amount of time he's been on the field during his first two seasons.
Defensive coordinator Sean McDermott said Joselio Hanson, back from a four-game suspension, will resume his role as the nickel cornerback.
Dumb plays by a dumb player. He continues the stupidity he displayed with the 15 yarder against Warner last year, but that was probably McNabb's fault anyway.— tpizza
It is about 3 weeks pay for him. Thats a good bit of change. you figure 385,000 minus 40% (taxes etc)equals 231,000 by 52 weeks equals 4,442 dollars a week. THAT IS THREE WEEKS OF PAY. Does anyone want to give up 3 weeks of pay?? Come on Philly 385,000 is not the greatest amount of money (though I wished I made that much).— phillyroni
