Eagles Open Thread: The Last OTA
Doug Pederson. (Jeff Fusco)
Between Doug Pederson’s press conference at 10 and open practice at 10:20, we’ll post plenty of updates throughout the day. Feel free to jump in the comments below as we get this open thread rolling.
Practice over. Chase Daniel the best QB today probably. Bradford/Wentz tied, but I'd give slight edge to Wentz. #Eagles
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) June 3, 2016
My mistake. They were simulating the Browns. (Browns are their Week 1 opponent).
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) June 3, 2016
Dang. Wentz just scrambled away from pressure, on the run threw a rope that TJ Graham caught 20 yards downfield w/CJ Smith all over him
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) June 3, 2016
Daniel to Givens down sideline for TD. Daniel's best throw of day. #Eagles
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) June 3, 2016
But the connection is actually Wisconsin native Chris Maragos, who is friends with a member of the Brewers' staff.
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) June 3, 2016
Some Milwaukee Brewers are watching practice. Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Chase Anderson are two players here. Anderson overlapped at OU with Bradford
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) June 3, 2016
Huff takes INT away from McKelvin, who yells curse word. Then Bradford picked by Najee Goode.
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) June 3, 2016
Bradford really nice sideline pass to Ertz. #Eagles
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) June 3, 2016
I can confirm Jason Peters spending snaps at right tackle while right tackle Lane Johnson plays left tackle. #Eagles
— Bob Grotz (@BobGrotz) June 3, 2016
Jalen Mills has had a good day of practice. Just broke up a pass thrown his way from Wentz #Eagles
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) June 3, 2016
Chris Pantale continues to get a lot of work as FB1. Pederson wants to see him when pads go on. Eagles could go 4 TEs when roster goes to 53
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) June 3, 2016
Looks like the Eagles are simulating the Redskins' D today. Playing 3-4 during scout session. (Skins only NFCE team running a 3-4).
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) June 3, 2016
Nice sequence for UDFA CJ Smith. Breaks up a well-thrown bomb 50 yards down field, and then picks Wentz off after Graham cut off his route.
— Josh Paunil (@JoshPaunil) June 3, 2016
Wentz getting a few snaps with starting WRs. Hits Matthews on nice pass, then picked off on deep ball by Jaylen Watkins.
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) June 3, 2016
Parkey is here but doing nothing. He kicked last week, not this one … coming back from groin injury https://t.co/4NoNLCbWWa
— Bob Grotz (@BobGrotz) June 3, 2016
One player who has stood out to Pederson this spring: Kenjon Barner. He's taking advantage of the extra RB reps.
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) June 3, 2016
Future will always be inside… https://t.co/e9nskQMOZW
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) June 3, 2016
Bradford is looking sharp on 7-7 drill. Agholor nice catch over the middle.
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) June 3, 2016
Throw, catch, repeat. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/FTMvwbBsdT
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 3, 2016
#Eagles WR Jordan Mathews jarred leg on base of camera tower, seems ok.
— Bob Grotz (@BobGrotz) June 3, 2016
Pederson: no reason to think Cox, Sproles won't be here next week https://t.co/CA5uHPbNYB via @phillysport
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) June 3, 2016
Under the lights. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/ZRBhKaxzLm
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 3, 2016
Trey Burton getting long snapper reps. Backup long snapper has been Brent Celek in recent years.
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) June 3, 2016
A Doug Pederson indoor Eagles practice … pic.twitter.com/Wy8TYOI7Yq
— Bob Grotz (@BobGrotz) June 3, 2016
Doug Pederson: Sam Bradford is in the lead https://t.co/IdAbbubvJX
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) June 3, 2016
Not by me, but having flexibility to play Matthews outside will keep him on field more this year. https://t.co/tfSpRBRw6S
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) June 3, 2016
Doug Pederson, when asked why he's been impressed with Bradford this offseason, first cites his leadership. Also mentioned a good deep ball.
— Josh Paunil (@JoshPaunil) June 3, 2016
Eagles naming starters but encouraging competition – common to just about any team – continues to baffle people who haven’t been in biz long
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) June 3, 2016
Doug Pederson says Carson Wentz is so smart, has picked up offense well. Athleticism is great. #Eagles
— John Clark CSN (@JClarkCSN) June 3, 2016
Pederson on Carson Wentz: "He's so smart and sharp." Said he's picking things up well. #Eagles
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) June 3, 2016
Our receivers, in this offense, will need to know multiple spots. -Pederson
— 975TheFanatic (@975TheFanatic) June 3, 2016
Pederson: Jordan Matthews has been good on the outside. He's better inside. #Eagles
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) June 3, 2016
Doug Pederson on Barner: "Kenjon's having a good spring. I've really been excited about him."
— Josh Paunil (@JoshPaunil) June 3, 2016
Doug Pederson on QBs: "Its still a competition. Sam has taken this thing and run with it." #Eagles
— John Clark CSN (@JClarkCSN) June 3, 2016
Pederson says he sees Wisniewski more as a guard than a contender to unseat Jason Kelce at center.
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) June 3, 2016
RE: Cox and Sproles. Pederson said that Howie Roseman has been in contact with Cox's agent, Duce Staley with Sproles.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) June 3, 2016
Pederson says barring injury, Bradford is starting QB for season opener. #Eagles
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) June 3, 2016
Doug Pederson: Sam Bradford is having an "outstanding" offseason and "Carson's been doing very well."
— Josh Paunil (@JoshPaunil) June 3, 2016
Doug Pedrerson says he fully expects Fletcher Cox and Darren Sproles to be here next week.
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) June 3, 2016
Jordan Hicks (spasms), Rueben Randle, Nolan Carroll, and JaCorey Shepherd will practice next week.
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) June 3, 2016
Doug Pederson starts with injuries … #AndyReidredux
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) June 3, 2016