Momah: I Can Grow In Eagles’ Offense
Ifeanyi Momah knew of Harold Carmichael before he arrived in Philadelphia for his workout with the Eagles.
At 6-7, 240, Momah had done his homework on other tall wide receivers, looking for a blueprint or two to follow. As he walked the hallways of the NovaCare Complex for the first time, he was stopped by Carmichael, the Eagles’ director of player programs.
Shepard Moving On After Post-Draft Blunder
Russell Shepard is probably as happy as anyone to be through the draft process and onto an NFL practice field.
Not only did the LSU wide receiver go undrafted in late April, but got off on the wrong foot with the team that eventually scooped him up — the Eagles — by telling a Louisiana radio station that he signed a deal with Philadelphia while the draft was still ongoing. Teams are not permitted to negotiate a contract until the draft concludes. A league representative told Birds 24/7 that they were looking into the situation to determine the facts. The Eagles had to put out a statement denying Shepard’s claims.
It wasn’t an ideal first impression.
Eagles Roll Dice With ‘Problem Child’ Punter Wing
Two punters were selected in the fifth round of last month’s draft. Brad Wing was not one of them.
The LSU product, who eventually signed on with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent, sat at home in Baton Rouge, La. with his parents, little brother and fiancee without receiving a call.
On talent alone, there’s little question about whether Wing (6-2, 205) warrants a spot in the league. But in an uncommon twist, the punter’s off-the-field transgressions are what scared teams away. According to Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Wing was told by LSU that he was no longer welcome on the team, even though he had two years of eligibility remaining.
Quick Roundup: On Slow Ticket Sales, Ertz And Logan
A couple notes to pass along while we wait for the first day of rookie minicamp to wrap up.
Eagles Wake-Up Call: Maclin Expecting Kelly To Run ‘Tight Ship’
Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin is expecting changes from last year. “I think Chip’s definitely going to run a tight ship,” he said. “He’s not going to put up with any BS.”
Maclin: Vick Running With First Team
Jeremy Maclin gave us a peek behind the Chip Kelly curtain Thursday.
Kelly has said that the quarterback competition is wide open, and that very well may be the case. But to start, it’s Michael Vick getting the most work with the first team.
“I mean right now, you’ve got Mike going with the ones,” said Maclin, “and Nick [Foles] sprinkling in some reps here and there.”
Gocong Gets a Tryout With the Eagles
Former third-round pick Chris Gocong will be back in Philadelphia this weekend for a tryout with the Eagles during rookie camp.
Twitter Mailbag: What Does A Chip Kelly Defense Look Like?
Will the Eagles sign Felix Jones? Can Michael Vick survive and entire season under Chip Kelly? And what will define this defense? We address these questions and more in the latest Twitter Mailbag.
Eagles Depth Chart Outlook: Outside Linebackers
The depth chart series continues with a look at Brandon Graham, Connor Barwin and the outside linebackers.
