Rolle demoted; Jordan starting at weak-side linebacker
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Rolle demoted; Jordan starting at weak-side linebacker
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Eagles promoted Akeem Jordan to starting weak-side linebacker in place of the struggling Brian Rolle, Andy Reid said today.
Rolle had a rough game Friday night against the Browns and did not put a stamp on the position through the preseason. Jordan, the long-time Eagle who has started at all three linebacker positions at some point in his career, gets another chance with the first team.
Reid said that Jamar Chaney was also in the mix for that spot, but the third-year linebacker has a slight hamstring strain and is still not 100 percent.
Also:
-- As expected, defensive tackle Mike Patterson won't be ready for the season opener and will be out an extended period of time. Reid said there was a chance he could miss the entire season. Patterson had brain surgery in January.
-- Reid said that it would be a struggle for wide receiver Riley Cooper (collarbone) and linebacker Casey Matthews (high ankle sprain) to be ready by the season opener on Sept. 9 at the Browns.
-- Defensive end Jason Babin (calf) is making progress and is still on target to return in time for the opener.
-- Reid said that King Dunlap was still his starting left tackle and won't play in the preseason finale against the New York Jets Thursday night, a sure sign that he will open the season as the starter ahead of Demetress Bell.
-- Reid said quarterback Michael Vick (bruised ribs) threw today during the morning walk-through and that he would be eligible to practice if this were a normal week.
-- Mike Kafka will have his broken left hand evaluated tomorrow. Reid sounded optimistic that the quarterback would be able to participate in Thursday's game.
-- Joselio Hanson is still the first team nickel cornerback ahead of rookie Brandon Boykin, Reid said. Hanson probably won't play against the Jets.
-- Colt Anderson (torn ACL) is making progress, but Reid said the safety wasn't completely healthy. Anderson is likely to start the season on the PUP list.
- lol, yes pizza has also provided me with many laughs unfortunately. usually there are alot of insults and other nonsense too though. Its good to see that some fans are also knowledgable, though Andy Reid would not be happy about that.
pooppot, maybe some of them can help you send me that Houston Chronicle site? You keep typing but for some reason it keeps slipping your mind...wonder why? Now this whole site is laughing at YOU!
And you're at a picnic? Serving the food for a catering service or busing the tables?
Now about that article..? Still waiting. Man up, if that's possible.
LOL@trolleygarner...there, I guess that makes me a fan of yours...hahahahahaha— tpizza- Hey pooppot, do you even know what business class is? Man are you lost.— tpizza
- HA,HA,HA,HA,HA tpizza, YOU ARE A LEGEND DOWN THE SHORE HERE. I JUST CAN'T TYPE WHAT THESE CRAZIES WANT ME TO TYPE. OH, YOU ARE SO STUPID. — bedpan
- Do they want you to type that Houston Chronicle site?...still reading BS instead of seeing proof you aren't a liar. Let the folks laugh at that...and table nine needs cleaning...get to it.— tpizza
it's funny how baldy, ( who was an NFL player and quit frankly wasn't very good ) see's some things. he either likes a player or he dosen't and that gets in the way of his commentary— chalton harley- As a lifelong Eagles fan, i truly believe we have too many "which version will show up" type of players. A.R and Juan i mean come on Akeem Jordan admitted to not having much prior knowledge as a WILL linebacker. And good job to King Dunalp i mean he makes it look like we didnt spend a dime on Demetress Bell.......— PHILLYnative00
- Are CG25 and bedpan really the same person? At least CG25 lists stats, diligently counters everything thrown at him, and sticks to his arguments. This bedpan guy does nothing but call names all day. CG25 sounds like he truly believes that getting rid of Reid would make us a better team, and that the voices of fans like him can affect team management. bedpan just wants someone to bash so he can feel better about himself. I'm a stereotype 'Kool-aid guy', and just root for whoever's on the field regardless of how I feel about their contributions to the team, mainly because I don't think negative opinions of fans can sway team decisions, but I can respect a guy like CG25. Negativity for the purpose of improving the team is not such a bad thing. Guys like bedpan just spew negativity for the sake of negativity. Please STFU and stick to cleaning toilets or whatever you do for a living.— goeagles87
- Brian Rolle is not an NFL starter. And I'm not sure if anyone has noticed this, but because he's always out of position, he affects the MLB as well.— beegal99
