Eagles depth chart becoming clear

by JasonB on Aug 11, 2008 9:56 AM EDT Comment 8 comments

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A couple of articles this morning revealed some interesting things about how the Eagles depth chart not only now but for the future might be shaping up. First, Tra Thomas was held out of practice yesterday with some back spasms but it was not backup LT King Dunlap who filled in for him. Starting LG Todd Herremans took over at LT.

If Thomas cannot play again this season at any point, it appears as if Herremans will move from guard to tackle, which is the position he played as a rookie in 2005. Reid said Justice is going to concentrate on playing right tackle while rookie King Dunlap works at left tackle. Dunlap, in fact, worked with the first-team offense during the Eagles' rain-induced indoor practice yesterday afternoon.

Herremans "enjoys starting at guard, but if you asked him his choice . . . he's going to tell you tackle," Reid said. "That's what he sees himself as. He's doing a heck of a job right now at guard, too. He's having his best camp so far."

Obviously Reid feels his best LT outside of Tra at this point is Herremans, and would rather move the whole line around to get Herremans out there than risk a repeat of the last time Tra was out of the lineup. For now, Scott Young filled at LG when Herremans slid out... but it's probably safe to assume that Max Jean Gilles would fill that role when Shawn Andrews returns.

Another note caught my eye about who was working with the first team offense in the absence of Reggie Brown.

DeSean Jackson, who had five catches against the Steelers, continued to work a lot with the first-team offense because Reggie Brown still is out with an Achilles' inflammation. He made a nifty one-handed grab in the end zone against Joselio Hanson

Desean had a really solid game against the Steelers and certainly earned himself a look with the first team. He seemed to get open with ease against the Steelers' backups, so it would be nice to see what he can do against a first a team defense this Thursday as the Eagles host the Panthers.

As for guys no longer on the depth chart, Kimo VonO is gone. Kimo just never got healthy this offseason and therefore, wasn't really of any use. To replace him, the Eagles signed a DT out of ASU named Michael Marquardt

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nothing too unexpected

is great to finaly hear that a drafted WR is workingout good so early. it makes me smile to know that we finaly got that player who can step in amd make an inpact on week one.

as for the wihole Tra not tra William Thomas being injured scenario i would epect it. your taloing about Herremans who once played that possition and Max Jean-Giles who is praticly start worthy material. Yes King Dunlap has been great but look he is a 7th rund pick and is just learning the system next year he will be in the ready to be the official back up or even start is one of our tackels retire

by NickPampani on Aug 11, 2008 10:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

lets not crown jackson the receiver we’ve been waiting for too early….i’d love for him to be the staple of our receiving game for seasons to come, but i still think it’s too early to say. he played well against second string defenders in the preseason…lets see if he can continue it against starters!

by eagleyosh on Aug 11, 2008 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

I’m all for giving credit where credit is due but lets not give him the superbowl MVP just yet … he still has a lot to prove but it’s good to see he is making strides.

by Whodie126 on Aug 11, 2008 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

tru and he’s not the only receiver who showed us somthing, i thought avant looked real good, and i thought frantz hardy looked like a taller desean jackson (looked as quick after the catch)

by Remis on Aug 11, 2008 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

im not saying he is our savior imjust saying its nice to see someone pan out like we wish he would. i was wishing he would be a solid slot for now and that looks like it is where he is falling.

by NickPampani on Aug 11, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dunlap has a lot to work on

He didn’t play all that great, but I will say I like it when he was in a fight. This guy was know for being a dog and not maning up to a fight. He stood his ground and was willing to through down. I give him credit for showing heart. I wish Justise would do that as well. He looks like a bust.

Dallas Sucks

by yophillybro on Aug 11, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Agreed with the above lets not label him anything until hes played a down in the regular season. Preseason is nothing.

by Joe_D on Aug 11, 2008 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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If Andrews can’t get his head on straight it could be a problem if anyone gets injured.

Jean-Gilles will already be starting, and an injury to Thomas/Runyan means either Herremans is moving or Justice/Dunlap are playing.

There is already reason to be less than confident about Justice. And Dunlap looks like he could be a fantastic 7th round “steal”... but the guy is still only an extremely “raw” rookie.

In other news… anyone going to see Radiohead tomorrow night?

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by BFH on Aug 11, 2008 12:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs