Another practice session open to the media today. Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on down at the NovaCare Complex.
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Weekend Reading: Avant On D, More Love For Barkley
Jason Avant as a defensive back? Plus, more Matt Barkley believers emerge. Here’s your weekend roundup.
Vick On Critics: They’re Ignorant, Don’t Know Football
Michael Vick is clearly tired of answering questions about how he’s not good enough at reading NFL defenses.
The Eagles’ veteran quarterback talked to Mike Missanelli during a 97.5 The Fanatic interview earlier this week and was asked to address critics who have pointed out that he doesn’t make quick enough reads and holds on to the football too long.
“I’m really tempted right now to just say no comment to that because like I said a second ago, you don’t last 12 years in the NFL not being able to read the defense,” Vick said. “Those people who are talking and saying that are just ignorant, and they know nothing about football. Unless they turn on the film and watch my game and see what goes on, then they’ll replace those comments with the right comments.”
Eagles Wake-Up Call: Clay Harbor At Linebacker?
In the college ranks, it’s fairly common for a player to switch over from one side of the ball to the other.
A wide receiver moving to defensive back, an offensive guard becoming a defensive tackle, and so on.
In the NFL, however, such maneuvers are rare. But that’s apparently not going to stop Chip Kelly from considering them.
Three Eagles Numbers That Matter
From Chip Kelly’s success in the red zone to Mychal Kendricks’ tackling issues, here are three Eagles numbers that matter.
Tagged with: Arrelious Benn, Cary Williams, Chip Kelly, DeSean Jackson, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Mychal Kendricks, Nate Allen, Nnamdi Asomugha, Sheil Kapadia
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What They’re Saying About the Eagles
One writer thinks Matt Barkley could be the next Tom Brady. Another rips Felix Jones for his eating habits. Here’s the national media roundup of what they’re saying about the Eagles this week.
Tagged with: Chip Kelly, Connor Barwin, Evan Mathis, Matt Barkley, Michael Vick, Sheil Kapadia
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Eagles Wake-Up Call: WRs Better Be Ready To Block
Even though he’s the wide receivers coach, Bob Bicknell didn’t need a football during a “teach” period at Monday’s practice.
The emphasis during this particular session was on blocking. It’s an aspect of playing the position that is often overlooked, and it’s not something that shows up in the box score or gets guys big pay checks.
But in Chip Kelly’s system, it’s crucial.
Tagged with: Arrelious Benn, Chip Kelly, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Sheil Kapadia
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How the Eagles Are Calling Plays Under Chip Kelly
The second the previous play was blown dead, Chip Kelly’s assistant was already going through his routine.
Standing on the sideline in a grey hoodie, grey sweats and an Eagles visor, he quickly looked down at his cheat sheet on the grass before running through the motions.
An NFL-version of charades. One second, he was adjusting an imaginary telescope. The next, flapping his wings like a bird.
Tagged with: Chip Kelly, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy, Michael Vick, Nick Foles, Pat Shurmur, Sheil Kapadia
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Win Tickets To the Eagles’ Academy For Men
The Eagles are hosting a cool event this weekend that will give fans the chance to see up-close how Chip Kelly is running his operation at the NovaCare Complex.
It’s called Eagles Academy For Men, and there are two sessions:
* Saturday, May 18th from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Sunday, May 19th from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Select players, coaches and alumni will be on hand as fans get the opportunity to watch tape and run through drills on the practice fields. There will also be a tour of the weight room, training room and locker room.
Lunch will be provided in the team cafeteria, and each fan will receive an autographed item.
Birds 24/7 has a pair of tickets to give away to each session. To be eligible to win them, all you have to do is become a fan of our Facebook page. On Thursday afternoon, we will randomly select the winners. If you’re already a fan of Birds 24/7 Facebook, you’re automatically eligible.
McCoy’s Publicist: Charges ‘Completely, Unequivocally False’
LeSean McCoy’s publicist calls allegations that the running back and his bodyguard assaulted a woman in December “completely, unequivocally false.”
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Follow @SheilKapadia Email SheilSheil Kapadia has been writing about the Eagles since 2008. His previous Philly.com blog, Moving the Chains, was named one of the best in the state by the Associated Press. Sheil's main joys in life are family, football and finding good parking spots.
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Follow @Tim_McManus Email TimTim McManus is a bulldog reporter with a nose for news and story angles that will get people talking. He'll talk about it himself on 97.5 The Fanatic, where he serves as a host and Eagles beat reporter. Tim, an award-winning journalist, will be with the team around the clock.
