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Five Eagles Leftovers

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy MaclinFrom Jeremy Maclin’s potential to Juan Castillo’s adjustments to Jim Washburn’s expectations, here are five leftovers from the first week of Eagles training camp.

Report: Babin out 2-3 weeks

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jason BabinAn MRI revealed that Eagles defensive end Jason Babin has a second-degree right calf strain and will miss two to three weeks, according to a report.

Kafka’s Training Something Out of Science Fiction

Want to know where Mike Kafka’s improved arm strength is coming from? Buckle up.

The search to discover the origin of the quarterback’s newfound zip led us to his trainer Jay Schroeder, who has been working with Kafka since his sophomore year at Northwestern. A simple question about Schroeder’s methods put us on a twisting path that led into an almost supernatural realm.

Eagles Wake-Up Call

Training camp has really picked up over the past couple days. Hitting. Fighting. More Hitting. It is nice, from a spectator’s perspective, to see football look like football again after the summer camp that was held here last year.

But how much is Andy Reid playing with fire?

Sunday’s afternoon practice was as intense and physical as we have seen in some time – a three-hour slugfest that exhausted the players. Reid, known for maybe the toughest training camps in the league, is delivering on his promise to turn this puppy up a notch from last season.

Eagles Practice Observations

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean JacksonBack in March, DeSean Jackson got a five-year, $47 million contract with $15 million guaranteed.

He’s made a pair of Pro Bowls and is only 25-years-old.

Cornerback Brandon Hughes is fighting for a job. He’s due $540,000 this year. He was a fifth-round pick by the Chargers in 2009, and the Eagles are the third organization he’s been with, even though he just turned 26.

But this is training camp, where guys like Jackson match up with guys like Hughes everyday. So far, Jackson has gotten the better of the cornerback with the first-team offense going up against the second-team defense.

Today, on one play where the ball wasn’t even thrown Jackson’s way, the two players mixed it up and exchanged punches before they were broken up by teammates and coaches.

Ron Johnson Suffers Dislocated Ankle

In a troubling scene on the Lehigh fields Monday, Eagles wide receiver Ron Johnson sustained a dislocated left ankle and possible fracture, according to head […]



Will Eagles Keep A Fullback?

Philadelphia Eagles fullback Stanley HaviliIn one breath, offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg was talking about the importance of the fullback position in the Eagles’ offense.

In the next, he seemed to think that the idea of not having one on the roster at all was at least possible.

“There aren’t all that many true fullbacks left in this league,” Mornhinweg said. “We’ve typically had one because they’re very valuable with some of the things that we do. Special teams count for that particular type of player, normally.”

So Far, So Good For Asante

Asante Samuel obviously hasn’t seen any game action yet with the Falcons, but the Atlanta decision-makers seem to be quite pleased with the former Eagles cornerback. Coach Mike Smith and general manager Thomas Dimitrioff offered up glowing reviews when asked about Samuel recently.

Spotlight On Dion Lewis

With a full season under his belt, we still know very little about Dion Lewis. That’s because we were all busy learning so much about LeSean McCoy.

“That is probably my mistake,” said offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg. “I always went into game wanting to use [Lewis] a little bit more and then you get into a game and every play is important, and LeSean was so good last year, it was hard to take LeSean out. And it will still be hard to play LeSean out, but certainly would like to play the other fellas a little bit more. Dion has earned that role up to date.”

‘Take No Prisoners’

When the first training camp fight of the year began to spread like wildfire, Michael Vick decided to step in and try to restore order. He immediately regretted his decision.

“Not no more. That’s over and done with. Can’t play peacemaker no more,” said Vick, fresh off one of the more spirited practices in recent memory. “I try to keep everything pretty much diplomatic around here but you can’t always do that. Tempers are going to flare and there’s a little attitude sometimes when you’re in the trenches, so I’ve got to stay out of there. I’m not strong enough to be in there.”

It wasn’t long into Sunday’s afternoon practice before a heavyweight bout broke out.

Eagles Wake-Up Call

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi AsomughaEach morning during training camp, we’ll be bringing you the Eagles wake-up call with links and notes from Lehigh. Today, we cover Nnamdi Asomugha’s practice habits, the Birds’ offseason and more.


Eagles Practice Observations

Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Howard MuddIt was time for Howard Mudd to gather both sides together.

The Eagles were in the middle of a grueling practice in the Lehigh heat. They already had one live period, which involved tackling and hitting. There had been scraps, fights and activity after the whistle, often between the offensive and defensive lines.

Mudd buttered all the linemen up a little, telling them that they were the most competitive players on the field, but also reminding them that they’re working towards the same goals.

Jarrett Lands His First Counterpunch

New secondary coach Todd Bowles issued a challenge to his unit. On Day 1 of live hitting he noticed his group was holding back, and wanted to see their physicality unleashed.

Jaiquawn Jarrett obliged.

Andy Reid promised a challenging camp and made good on his word Sunday, as the afternoon practice thumped on for nearly three hours. This time last season, because of all the various circumstances around the lockout, what transpired on these fields felt like a distant relative of football. There was little time for real hitting, which is not good if hitting is your calling card. Jarrett began slipping off the radar, to the point where some believe he is now on the bubble to make this roster.

For one of the first times since being selected in the second round by the Eagles, he showed flashes of the player they hoped he’d be. It’s only one day in training camp, but it’s something.

Roster battles on Eagles defensive line

Philadelphia Eagles defensive line coach Jim WashburnJim Washburn needs talent. And he’s got it this year, as the Eagles defensive line returns most of the key parts from a unit that was responsible for 46 of the team’s league-high 50 sacks last season.

Barring injury, when the Birds trim their roster to 53, they will be forced to cut ties with a couple players who will likely contribute elsewhere.

Detailing The New Vick-Kelce Arrangement

A little hazy on just how Michael Vick and Jason Kelce plan to split the responsibilities at the line of scrimmage this season, Birds 24/7 caught up with Kelce after Sunday’s walkthrough to get coached up.

Thanks to a detailed explanation, we learned that Vick – while maintaining final say – has been relieved of a good chunk of responsibility. Much falls on the shoulders of the second-year center.

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