Taking Stock of Eagles Training Camp: Day 1
by Bob_Q on Jul 27, 2010 5:23 PM EDT
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PrintHey everyone. It's time once again for another edition of Taking Stock, where we take a look at the individual performance of Eagles players throughout training camp. Today marked the first day of camp, with rookies and selected veterans reporting for duty (and a few surprise guests as well). Here is a brief rundown of who's stock is on the rise and who's stock is falling after today's activities:
Stock on the Rise:
Ryan Hamilton: First impressions are everything, and being the first player on the field in the morning can never hurt your chances. Kudos to this undrafted rookie for getting a head start.
Kurt Coleman: As Jason_B mentioned earlier today, our seventh-round pick has been lighting up the field, playing with a high level of intensity and not shying away from contact. He has even already drawn a comparison to Brian Dawkins (via NFLDraftScout.com's Chris Steuber). Looks like missing OTAs has had no negative effect on this guy.
Kevin Kolb: By all accounts, our new franchise quarterback has looked calm and collected in the pocket so far, and has completed almost every one of his passes. For more information on how well Kolb is doing, check out Jason_B's article from earlier today.
More after the jump...
Martell Mallett: A welcome visit from summer intern coach and former Eagles star halfback Duce Staley will be sure to give this former CFL hero a fantastic mentor. As one of only two running backs in camp right now, Mallett should certainly benefit from the additional reps and some one-on-one time with none other than Duuuuuuuce.
A.Q. Shipley: As one of the contenders for the starting center position (at least while Jamaal Jackson is out), Shipley had a good experience with the first team offense today, snapping for Kevin Kolb. He showed a knack for picking up the blitz and earned some congratulations from offensive line coach Juan Castillo.
Stock Falling:
Brandon Graham & Nate Allen: As I did last year with Jeremy Maclin, I'm going to put our two M.I.A. rookies on the "falling" list until they report to camp. As of the time of this article, nothing new has been released regarding the status of either of their contracts. You can't learn the defense if you aren't on the field. Get it done, guys.
Todd Herremans: Although Herremans promises he'll be ready by week one, the fact that he's starting out camp on the PUP list isn't exactly confidence-boosting - especially considering the fragile state of our offensive line. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the big guy taking it easy and resting his foot, but when it comes time for him to start blocking Green Bay defenders, I want him in shape and at 100%.
Charles Scott: Despite the hype that followed him throughout the post-draft period, Scott has shown that he has a bit of trouble when it comes to catching the ball (this tweet from Les Bowen says it all). We all know how much Andy Reid values running backs who provide a dual threat, so hopefully Scott will be able to shake off those training camp jitters soon unless he wants to lose ground to Eldra Buckley and Martell Mallett.
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Everything that I've heard about Scott at today's practice is all positive.
They said that he has surprisingly soft hands. Although I heard it from Spadaro and GCobb so you take it as it is.
DAT ASS!!
Well
I read good things about his hands in the morning, and critical stuff in the afternoon.
Who knows? Wait until the pads go on.
Veritas Liberabit Te
todd
Concerns me greatly. He starts LG and is the best backup for LT imo.
Get healthy man, do what it takes. I guess i’d rather this then risking it and trotting him out too early
2010-11 Predictions:
Kevin Kolb will go to the probowl and complete >65% of passes.
Jeremy Maclyn will have more receptions than Miles Austin & Steve Smith
Graham will have the starting LDE spot tied up by week 5, win ROTY, and have >10 Sacks
11-5 finish.
by corn on the kolb on Jul 27, 2010 6:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Repeat after me . . .
It is the first day of camp, it is the first day of camp. How a guy looks today unless he is coming back from a significant injury is nearly meaningless.
Frankly the only thing I care about are the guys who aren’t signed or practicing this week.
Problem with the OL
It isn’t the starters necessarily. It is that this team has as little/no depth at every position and no guys like MJG/McGlynn don’t pass the test.
1 significant injury away from a starter from real trouble. 2 and this line will be a disaster.
Allen & Graham
Needs to be signed ASAP. His agnet likely knows this and is probably trying to drive a hard bargain & get notably more money than a 2nd round pick would normally get given how desperate the Eagles are at FS.
I would be very curious to see what the track record of production out of rookie DE who hold out. Given that rookie defensive ends almost never have much of an impact their 1st year, this is just going to pile on if he holds out another 10-14 days. I could easily see Graham holding out for another ~2 weeks, getting behind & buried on the depth chart to start the season, not producing much at all the first 6-7 weeks of the season, getting criticized, and shows some life/impact at the end of the season.
If the Eagles are going to have a quality defense, they need production right away out of both of these guys (especially Allen) and I doubt they get it.
i can see him
starting week 1
^Nights Of Cabiria
by RadioheadbeatlesEagles on Jul 27, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Coleman is getting
praise to pressure Allen to sign….Missed OTA’s and is quarterbacking the defense???LOL
by MightyJoeBanner on Jul 27, 2010 6:38 PM EDT reply actions
It's not up to Allen really
It’s pretty much up to Allen’s agent to work out a deal. I don’t think Allen is in there really demanding crazy things.
good
herremans blows .. i cant wait for max to start week one
by jack is better than asante on Jul 27, 2010 6:52 PM EDT reply actions
Sometimes I wonder about you Jack
Hey Dez, it's 2am do you know where your mother is?
by sowhatifitisasportste on Jul 27, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Me, I'm pretty sure.
Not wondering at all. He hates white guys.
What about DBs that were cut a year ago?
Hey Dez, it's 2am do you know where your mother is?
by sowhatifitisasportste on Jul 27, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
are they white?
^Nights Of Cabiria
by RadioheadbeatlesEagles on Jul 27, 2010 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
JIBTA says...
…you can’t be successful as a LB unless you are black.
Do you DARE disagree with JIBTA? I personally will never make that mistake again.
Sounds that way...
…but this is all camp talk. And rookie camp talk at that. Let’s see who’s still standing with the final 53, and who gets to play when pre-season is over.
I really hope and wish that this draft was the most successful one ever, but I am … as always… a bit skeptical.
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