BGN heads to Eagles Training Camp

by JasonB on Aug 11, 2009 5:33 AM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

It took until the final day, but yours truly is finally on his way up to Lehigh to catch Eagles training camp. Later this evening I'll be back with a full report, but if there's something/someone specific you'd like me to focus on let me know in the comments.

Today is "fan appreciation day" at Eagles camp. Hopefully I'll not only feel appreciated, but my knee will return from Lehigh intact.

If wireless signals/wifi permit, I'll be twittering from camp with all the goings on.

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not to be demanding

but can you tell me how DeSean does after hyperextending his knee, how LeSean really does (honest opinion), and how Sheldon Brown is doing (havent really heard about him).

And most importantly, how Trent Cole does after spraining his shoulder (if he does indeed practice). Please and thank you.

RIP Jim Johnson. You will truly be missed.

by Igglesfan13 on Aug 11, 2009 5:38 AM EDT reply actions

Desean was fine. Looked great out there.

Lesean caught passes fine, but today was a non contact practice… so I can’t really say how well he looked running the ball. He looked very good running routes and catching passes though, including one deep ball from McNabb.

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by JasonB on Aug 11, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I want to know...

how our LB core does today. I would also like to know how the O-Line does. This would be appreciated.

by eaglemaniac814 on Aug 11, 2009 7:28 AM EDT reply actions

Again, today was non contact so there wasn’t really much to see as far as the line and the linebackers.

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by JasonB on Aug 11, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

TE position

If you can get some info on the backup TEs, that would be great. I mean, can they catch the ball? Can they even block? I am anxious to see what we do there between now and the regular season and I’d like to hear your thoughts. Thanks.

by Scotty Laf on Aug 11, 2009 7:49 AM EDT reply actions

Actually one of the better plays of the day came from the new TE Rob Meyers. He made a really tough grab over the middle in double coverage on a throw from Nagy.

Eugene Bright caught what was thrown to him.

Unfortunately without contact it was tough to evaluate the blocking.

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by JasonB on Aug 11, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Id like to know how Brent Celek is doing on his blocking. Also how Maclin is progressing.

"If they end up 2-14 and both of those wins came against Dallas, that's a pretty good year."

by midnitegreen on Aug 11, 2009 7:50 AM EDT reply actions

Maclin is quick. He put a great move on Sheldon Brown in the 1 on 1 drills but dropped a sure fire TD. On his next go round he abused Mach Harris for a TD.

In the 7 on 7 drills, he also caught a long pass for a TD. PLus he was back there for every punt return drill.

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by JasonB on Aug 11, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Who seems to have the loudest presence on the defense now?

by andyreidswaistline on Aug 11, 2009 8:24 AM EDT reply actions

Omar Gaither and it’s not even close. He’s by far the loudest and most vocal.

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by JasonB on Aug 11, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I would like an overall feel of our LBs performing as a group and who’s in at what packages.

Astra Inclinant, Non Necessitant

by EagleGreeninMD on Aug 11, 2009 8:26 AM EDT reply actions

I did notice Omar Gaither running with the first team.

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by JasonB on Aug 11, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Quinton Demps and Winston Justice please

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by The Legend on Aug 11, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions

I’m pretty sure you guys just want the entire team covered lol

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by southjersey89 on Aug 11, 2009 10:48 AM EDT reply actions

haha

Actually could you tell me who looks like more the natural cover corner Hanson or Hobbs …Thanks Jason

DeSEAN JACKSON THE 10NE

by TheILLadeph on Aug 11, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Actually Hanson had a good day, he broke up pass from McNabb to Celek in a hurry up drill.

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by JasonB on Aug 11, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

how is DeSean Jackson moving if they let him on the field....

and how is Marcus Mailei performing? And does anybody think they might move him to TE? The guy can really pancake fools and has a good set of hands. I think he’d be a great fit at TE now that Ingram is out.

Loooooook here brotha'.....who you jivein' with that Cosmic Debris!!!???

by OkieEagle on Aug 11, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions

Are you related to that guy or something?

by andyreidswaistline on Aug 11, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah, just like his motor, and he seems like someone to keep and eye on

for the next couple years. And with Ingram out I was thinking it might create an opportunity for him to get some reps at the TE position. Add some versatility to his game and what-not. Especially at a position that we are not particularly deep at. And from a blocking standpoint I think we could really use his talents. Can anyone honestly say they like seeing Schobel out there on goal line packages? No? Exactly. Eugene Bright seems to be showing some flashes so far, but TE is a position that really worries me. After Celek we have nobody now. I’m just interested in the his progression so far. And JB was taking requests, so why not throw one out there? ; )

Thanks for asking though!

Loooooook here brotha'.....who you jivein' with that Cosmic Debris!!!???

by OkieEagle on Aug 11, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Jack

I’m just wondering how Jack I. is doing. I saw him play a lot of college ball and would love to see him make the team. I think he is a good tough corner or possibly safety someday. I know though that he is NOT better then Asante….sorry JIBTA.

by slandog on Aug 11, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

He didn’t really stand out one way or the other. Brandon Gibson did him burn him deep in a one on one drill, but the WRs usually win those drills.

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by JasonB on Aug 11, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

But is he or isn’t he better than Asante!?

by UnclaimedFright on Aug 11, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Jason

Hey thanks for answering my question.

by slandog on Aug 11, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Jason you're the man!

Thanks for the updates!

Loooooook here brotha'.....who you jivein' with that Cosmic Debris!!!???

by OkieEagle on Aug 11, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions

this might be a dumb question, but is the afternoon practice contact or non-contact?

by eagleyosh on Aug 11, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions

Hello Eagles fans!

First and foremost i give my condolences for the loss of the great J.Johnson.He will be missed by us all.With that being said i heard a rumor that Stacey Andrew’s had left camp so i wanted to come to the Eagle’s site and see what was going on.Oviously this isnt true,but since im here,how is your O-line looking? Is Stacey turning out to be an upgrade for you guy’s?Bengals line is still a big ?Raider’s set the bar high on the deal with DHB therefore Andre (the pancake eating) giant isnt close to signing.But we have Anthony Collins in his place who may be as good or better to take the starting job.Last question.I was wodering about Maclin’s progression?Wished we could have drafted him as Jerome Simpson still isnt coming round out here in Bengals land.Thanks guy’s and good luck in the up and comeing season.

by Who-DeyWilloughby on Aug 11, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions

Stacy Andrews was slow to get into the full swing since he is still rehabbing that injury from the end of last year, but this past week or so he’s been participating fully.

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by JasonB on Aug 11, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Good...

Thanks for the input.Hope he stays healthy and does well for the line.He’s proven to be a beast when healty.Found out that it was BJ Raji that left Green Bay.Thanks!

by Who-DeyWilloughby on Aug 12, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions