Join Tim and Sheil at 7:30 for a live chat during the Eagles’ third preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. They’ll have updates and analysis throughout the action.

Andy Reid admitted earlier this week that while he’s impressed with Nick Foles, it’s important to acknowledge that the rookie is not going to see the looks in the preseason that defenses would throw at him when the games count.

“Everything’s so vanilla right now from an offensive and defensive standpoint, so people aren’t going to blitz you like they do [in the regular season],” Reid said. “At least the exotic blitzes, you’re not going to get [those] in the preseason.”

But that isn’t going to temper the enthusiasm from fans around the Delaware Valley who have seen Foles complete 24 of 38 passes for 361 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.

Before we look ahead to Foles’ start tonight against the Browns, let’s take a quick look at those 38 pass attempts to see what the rookie has been up against and how he’s really performed.

We are now just a week away from the roster being trimmed down to 53, which means it’s time to get serious. This is the last tune-up before the final drafts are submitted. Sheil gave his take on Thursday.

Here’s my stab at it.

Here are 10 things I’ll be keeping an eye on tonight when the Eagles take on the Browns.

John Clayton has released his quarterback rankings, and it has some good news and bad news for Eagles fans.

The first Eagle ever inducted into the Hall of Fame, running back Steve Van Buren, died of pneumonia Wednesday at the age of 91, the team announced.

“Watch those old films and you know that Steve Van Buren was something special,” said Andy Reid. “He was special in person, too, humble about his own accomplishments and encouraging to others. His memory will be with Eagles fans for as long as this team takes the field.”

Van Buren, who was residing in Lancaster, is survived by three daughters, 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick spoke to the media today for the first time since injuring his ribs Monday night, saying he’s at about 80 percent health.

Asked about trying to avoid injury, Vick told Robert Klemko of USA Today, “I’m trying to do the best I can. I can only do what I can do. I’m feeling better. Hanging in there. Trying to make it to September 9.”

As DeMeco Ryans and Mychal Kendricks walked off the practice field Wednesday afternoon, the veteran tossed the rookie his helmet to carry inside.

Around the Novacare Complex, this is about the extent of hazing that takes place under Andy Reid’s watch. But when Kendricks got stopped by a handful of reporters, he offered the helmet back to Ryans to take to the locker room.

The veteran wasn’t having it. And all Kendricks could do was hold on to it or risk a penalty from his peers.

In the latest addition of the Twitter Mailbag, we reveal the Eagles alternate jersey plans for this season, and compare the most recent draft class to the 2009 crop.

With the Eagles just eight days away from cutting their roster down to 53 players, the battle between Kapadia and McManus continues. Today, Sheil provides his projection, along with a confidence rating for each position.

It is difficult to tell where the praise for Todd Bowles ends and the indictment of the 2011 coaching staff begins.

The intention of the players surveyed, of course, is to heap praise on their new secondary coach. It is plain to see that Bowles has made believers out of the Eagles defensive backs in short order.

“His knowledge of the game is by far the best that I have been around as far as the back end, and I’ve had some pretty good coaches,” said Brandon Hughes.

The most recent Michael Vick injury has brought about several theories and opinions about what exactly is going on with the Eagles starting quarterback.

Here are some arguments I’ve heard, along with thoughts on what’s valid, and what’s not.

Todd Herremans will not be in attendance Friday when the Eagles take on the Browns in their third preseason game because of a death in the family.

Rookie Dennis Kelly will take his place at right tackle with the first team.

Andy Reid has had plenty of chances to say that Mike Kafka will be the Eagles’ backup quarterback as soon as he recovers from his fractured left hand.

But he hasn’t done that.

It’s clear that a major reason why is the performance of rookie Nick Foles.

Yes, Andy Reid and Cullen Jenkins are back on speaking terms. They are speaking quite a lot, actually.

Since their sideline spat, which was captured by television crews on Monday Night Football, player and coach have talked on three separate occasions. The first was in game. Next was on the plane ride back from New England, then again on Wednesday morning right after Reid’s press conference.

“I apologized to him on the plane and we talked a little bit. He talked about how he needs me, this team needs me to step up and be there,” said Jenkins.