They said what about the Birds?
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They said what about the Birds?
Following a slow morning walk-through that really should have been called a stand-around, it's time again to look around the country to see what others are saying about the Eagles.
*ESPN's Dan Graziano writes about how the Eagles are unique because of how much hitting occurs so early in training camp. "If you need your football fix in early August, I'd say come on out to Lehigh and watch the Eagles pound on each other for a couple of hours. It was certainly the most lively and entertaining practice I've yet seen on my trip."
*Sports Illustrated's Chris Burke tabbed defensive back Brandon Boykin as one of the 10 rookies who could make a big impact this season primarily as a returner but perhaps also as a nickel back. "Boykin looked like a steal in April and nothing has happened to change that since."
*Of his three observations about the Eagles, SI's Don Banks says that Michael Vick seems more driven, DeMeco Ryans will have a major impact on the defense, and punter and backup running back are the only spots where there is a competition for jobs. He also says new offensive lineman Demetress Bell will be under the spotlight as Jason Peters' replacement.
*Mike Freeman previews the Eagles season on CBSSports.com by saying everything is riding on Vick and DeSean Jackson, and that some NFL insiders around the league think Jackson could take a big step back. "What happens with these two men will determine the Eagles' season. If Vick is indeed emerging into The Best Vick Ever, the Eagles will be tough to beat. If Jackson isn't falling behind, as speculated, and he's the good DeSean, then the Eagles' offense will practically be unstoppable."
*Jay Glazer, of FoxSports.com, says the Eagles' drama-free training camp is much-needed and has been a long time coming.
*USAToday.com highlights the importance of the backup quarterback on a team led by Vick. "His reckless style of play, which has included 176 rushing attempts over the last two seasons, isn't conducive to him answering the bell for 16 games." The site questions if Mike Kafka is right for the job, noting, "Kafka still is struggling with the deep ball. Most of his interceptions in camp have come when he's underthrown Eagles' receivers on vertical routes."
*At NFL.com, Gregg Rosenthal quotes DeSean Jackson as saying Vick has gotten the message about the need to avoid being hit. "I think (Vick's) caught on man, I don't think he wants to take them hits and I don't think he wants to be hurt no more this year."
Its funny how last year this team called themselves the Dream team and this year they are calling themselves a dynasty! Talk is Cheap! PLAY THE GAME! Your nothing until you win some SUPER BOWLS...like New York!— MRD- Then Go Comment on the NY Post and Stay off Philly.com — dmanphilly
- its funny how last you young said its like being on a dream team but everyone took as the eagles are the dream team and its funny how one person speaks for the whole team. its also funny that vick said we have a chance at building a dynasty but everyone is all like oooohh no he said they are a dynasty the eagles think they are a dynasty. its so funny how people like to twist words including the media... — defroe
- no one called them selves a dynasty. He stated that he feels the parts are in place to become one. there is a difference when you're top qb says we can become something as apposed to some backup scrub saying we are.— azguz
- ....can't wait to see the Birds put another stompin on them NY Midgets...— garyshaffer
- Couldn't agree more, arguz. Plus it always makes me laugh when the press and fans put so much stock into what athletes say when someone asks them a dopey question and shoves a microphone in their face. What is the proper response under these circumstances? Would people rather here something like - "I just hope we can finish 8 - 8 again this year and continue to be medicore and irrelevant"?— cbanger
- They asked Michael Phelps how he was going to do. His response is "I let my swimming do the talking."
Comment removed.- Yea that's working out really well for Phelps isn't it?— topchef47
- All hype team. Super Bowl champs every August.
- MRD if your a Giants fan why you worrying about the Eagles and posting on here. Shouldnt you be posting at the Bergen Record or something? Maybe your a little worried about us just like the rest of the NFL.— gbreen88
- topchef, it sure is working out well for Phelps. 20 medals, 16 of them gold. gbreen88, I like your sentiment, but it loses a little bit when you use "your" instead of "you're."— phillyinsd
- oh lord another grammar teacher in the hizzy lol — defroe
- How about we all wait until the season starts before we worry about what anyone has to say???— unbelieveable!
- Biggest lie in the world is that desean jackson had a poor season because he was "upset" about his contract. Jackson was exposed for the limited WR that he is. Now that teams know he can only go long, it's a lot easier to defense. Throw in that Vick runs around so much that he couldn't possibly play well with a guy like Jackson. DJax is a guy who runs long and has the ball thrown to him without hesitation. He isn't worth squat when a play breaks down or nees a route runner. Vick is a very inaccurate deep ball thrower.— UncleStosh
