Here is my player-by-player review of the Eagles defensive backs after having re-watched Thursday night’s preseason game against the Steelers.
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DB Review: Issues For DRC, Asomugha, Jarrett
Tagged with: Brandon Boykin, Brandon Hughes, Curtis Marsh, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Jaiquawn Jarrett, Joselio Hanson, Kurt Coleman, Nnamdi Asomugha, Oshiomogho Atogwe, Sheil Kapadia
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10 Things To Watch: Eagles vs. Steelers
Football in Philadelphia makes its long-awaited return tonight as the Eagles host the Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and the game will be broadcast locally on 6-ABC.
Tim and I will be there, and we’ll be hosting a live chat right here, so be sure to join us.
Meanwhile, here’s a cheat-sheet for you: 10 things to keep an eye on this evening.
Tagged with: Andy Reid, Brandon Boykin, Brandon Graham, Bryce Brown, Chas Henry, Chris Polk, Damaris Johnson, Danny Watkins, DeMeco Ryans, Demetress Bell, Garrett Reid, Jaiquawn Jarrett, Joselio Hanson, Mat McBriar, Sheil Kapadia
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Boykin, Johnson Start Off As Returners
The Eagles don’t plan on using DeSean Jackson as their primary punt returner this year.
“I want him to concentrate on the receiving end of it,” Reid said. “And most of all, we think we have guys that can contribute there and be effective, and that are explosive players. Now we have to see.”
For now, two of those guys are fourth-round pick Brandon Boykin and undrafted free agent Damaris Johnson.
Eagles Practice Observations
On one of the first plays today, Nnamdi Asomugha lined up inside against backup tight end Chase Ford. Last year, playing Asmougha inside was simple because the Eagles had Asante Samuel and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on the outside. But Samuel’s gone, and the new wrinkle today was that Curtis Marsh lined up outside at right cornerback.
Marsh, a third-round pick in 2011, played only 13 defensive snaps as a rookie. But with Samuel gone, he’s looking to fill a bigger role in his second season.
“We rotate. We have different guys that do different things well. It’s by gameplan,” Marsh said.
Eagles Training Camp Preview: Cornerbacks
How will the Eagles use Nnamdi Asomugha in 2012? Will Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie have the same tackling issues Asante Samuel had? And what are the chances that undrafted free agent Cliff Harris makes the roster? Answering those questions and more in this breakdown of the Eagles cornerback situation.
Tagged with: Brandon Boykin, Brandon Hughes, Curtis Marsh, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Joselio Hanson, Nnamdi Asomugha, Sheil Kapadia, Trevard Lindley, Wade Bonner
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