Behind DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, there will be plenty of competition at wide receiver for the Eagles. Here’s a look at the names to keep an eye on.
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Eagles Depth Chart Outlook: Wide Receiver
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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.
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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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Maclin Helps Kids With Mother’s Day Surprise
Five single mothers arrived at Lincoln Financial Field Thursday afternoon thinking their sons had been selected to participate in a community service project with Jeremy Maclin.
But instead, they were surprised with gift baskets, words of thanks and pledges from their children.
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.”
Eagles Wake-Up Call: On Maclin, DeSean And Chip
A common practice, when scanning over the current Eagles roster for areas of need, is to skip right past the wide receiver position. They have DeSean Jackson, they have Jeremy Maclin, they have more pressing concerns. Move on.
But it’s worthwhile to take a more thorough look.
Eagles Wake-Up Call: Will Birds Seek WR/TE Help?
Will the Eagles look to add a wide receiver or tight end in free agency? We address Wes Welker, Danny Amendola and Jared Cook in today’s Wake-Up Call.
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Offseason Primer: Eagles Wide Receivers
How will DeSean Jackson’s role change? Does Jeremy Maclin figure into the team’s future plans? Will the Eagles make a splash at wide receiver in free agency? Answering those questions and more in this offseason breakdown of the team’s wide-receiver situation.
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