Eagles training camp: Morning session, Part II, July 31, 2011
by JimmyK on Aug 1, 2011 4:45 PM EDT
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Wait, today is August 1st, right? What gives? Well, I didn't have enough time to type up all my notes from the morning session yesterday (although I was able to churn out about 1,600 words) during the break in between practices, so I'll finish up those today. Since there's no practice tomorrow, I'll post my notes from today at some point tomorrow.
11 on 11's (Late morning, temps getting up to 95-ish. Hot. Players are tired/uncomfortable, media types are cranky.)
- Vick stripped by Cole, Vick and Andy both yell at Cole. Stripping the QB is a big no-no. Don't what to be messing around near the QB's arm. Cole would later explain he didn't mean it.
- Vick rollout left, pass picked off by Kurt Coleman. D fired up.
- Run by Vick out of bounds. Vick hasn't been super sharp with his passes so far in camp, although he looks way better now than he did this time last year. But the speed is definitely still there.
- Shady into the line. Nothing there. D playing well.
- Vick with a crisp pass to the outside to Avant. Better.
- 2's in now. Kafka does a nice job side-stepping pressure, dumps off short to Graig Cooper. Graig Cooper looks like an early threat to Eldra Buckley. Cooper will have to show he can play special teams in the preseason games, but the ability as a runner/receiver is there.
- Sack by Philip Hunt. Coverage sack. Kafka throws anyway. Dropped by Cornelius Ingram.
- Kafka avoids pressure again, dumps off short and gets a decent gain.
- Kafka with the hard count. Hunt jumps offsides. Eagles are trying a ton of hard counts. Clearly it's a point of emphasis that they don't want the D Line jumping offsides. The coaches aren't tearing into the D Linemen for jumping just offsides just yet, but I think they will be soon. Kafka across the middle to Turner complete on the play.
- Jerrod Johnson misses deep ball over the middle. Johnson simply doesn't look comfortable throwing the ball. Prediction - If Johnson gets significant playing time in the preseason, expect to see him tuck and run... a lot.
- I look over and Mike Mayock is furiously taking notes. Impressive. Really is dedicated to his craft. First national guy I've seen that actually has intently watched the practices and what the players are doing on the field. The other guys are more worried about shoehorning in a question during the pressers, figuring out how they want to spin quotes to make for compelling TV time, or just BS'ing with the other media guys. Mayock, meanwhile, is intensely scouting. Tip of the cap, Mike.
- Deep out by Johnson to Gerald Jones. Nice catch. Keeps feet in. In the limited chances I've gotten to see Jones, I've been impressed. I'd like to see him get more reps. Could be a practice squad candidate.
- Ugly. Bunch of missed blocks. Confusion. Sack.
- Uh oh. Antonio Dixon down. Hammy. Rolling around on the field holding his leg. Aaaaaaand, he's up. Aaaaand, he's walking off under his own power.
- Trevor Laws bats a pass at the line. Castillo yelling praise. Castillo freaking loves batted passes at the line. think that might be a point of emphasis, and it makes sense. Batted passes at the line lead to cheap INT's.
- Shady wrapped up by Laws in the backfield. Laws and Shady jaw at each other a little. Laws turns to walk back to his defensive huddle, and Shady shoves him.
- Shady with another carry. And sure enough, Laws again. Couple little pushes again, and Trent Cole even joins in to give Shady an extra push. Great series for Laws.
- Play action to Shady, and Cole is caught busting down the line to get Shady. Loses contain to his side and Vick jogs for 10 yards with nobody even close. Cole wanted Shady badly. Let emotion get the best of him.
- Nice run by Graig Cooper. Run right, nothing there, impressive jump cut, and reverses to the weak side and finds a hole. I like this kid.
- Kafka over middle to Ingram.
- Fake to FB, pitch outside to G. Cooper. Excellent pursuit by Jaiquawn Jarrett to keep the play to a 1 or 2 yard gain.
- Colt Anderson with a TFL on Locke.
- Stanley Havili up the middle for two. First time I've seen them hand the ball to Havili. Not getting a lot of reps.
And there's the horn.
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This could be his year.
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.
Agreed, the dude's our best pass rushing DT,
I think he’ll be helped by this system more than anybody.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
I LOVE THIS
- Trevor Laws bats a pass at the line. Castillo yelling praise. Castillo freaking loves batted passes at the line. think that might be a point of emphasis, and it makes sense. Batted passes at the line lead to cheap INT’s..
Thanks Jimmy!!!!!
by #12 on Aug 1, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I love these...
I live in Texas, so let’s just say Eagles’ training camp coverage is a bit limited…I live vicariously through you…
---AstrosFan (Austin Lawyer and Sports Fan)
Right there with you. I’m down the street from cowboys camp. … It sucks.
GO EAGLES!
Every time a Cowboy hates, an Eagle gets his wings.
GO EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Spurs Yoda on Aug 1, 2011 5:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I am in Dallas during the Summer
so there is 3 of the big 4 in Texas haha
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yup me too, in denton
any day is a good day to be a Dodgers, Eagles, Penguins, Clippers, Texas A&M fan! except when they loose
I was born the year Brett Favre started playing.... amazing
If your a troll, bandwagoner, or NNAMDI iZ SO GREATZ-er fuck off or i will go apeshit on you
by henry-dekoeyer-eagle-fan on Aug 1, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
am escaping Texas after 8 long, broiling hot, years !
didn’t get back to Philly, (actually moving to where Skins spring train for their inevitable crappy season), BUT at least i’m within driving distance of the Linc ! and my neighbors tell me i can get Skins tix for face value after September so i’ll be there to see our Birds kick the living snot out of Snyder’s annual joke.
worried about the O-line now that the secondary and D line are fixed
by Eagles-fan-stuck-in-Texas on Aug 1, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah...
This week makes me wonder why I live in Texas…but come January and February, I’ll remember again… :)
---AstrosFan (Austin Lawyer and Sports Fan)
Go to philadelphiaeagles.com
At Noon. They show interviews, drills, etc. for about two hours each day that camp is open.
yeah...
I read about others watching it…I couldn’t find the live cast on the site…everything seemed a day old…which is still cool…
---AstrosFan (Austin Lawyer and Sports Fan)
Been in TX for 5 yrs and counting
Nice to see all the Eagles fans in TX. I lived in Dallas for 3 yrs, and just moved to San Antonio.
There’s a nice “Eagles Nest” Bar in Plano called Austin Ave Sports Bar. It was an hour drive from me, but still worth it to feel like I was in Philly again. Awesome place to watch the game. Just get there a little early to make sure you get a seat.
If anyone knows of a similar type of spot in San Antonio, definitely let me know.
by Chris Eagles on Aug 1, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Was it a full tackling drill?
except for QB’s obviously. I heard they have a time limit even during the practices thye are allowed contact.
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by bigbluethruandthru on Aug 1, 2011 4:53 PM EDT reply actions
Jeff_McLane Jeff McLane
#Eagles GM Howie Roseman on Bunkley trade: He’s now going to Denver for a 2013 pick.
Yeesh
So much for the 2012 pick…I’m guessing they did it this time with approval of agents…
---AstrosFan (Austin Lawyer and Sports Fan)
and we still keep the 5th?
My mojo so dope. BITCH!
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No...
I’m guessing he nixed the Browns trade…but agreed to Denver, so CLE gets its pick back and now we get pick from Denver…if not announced, I’m guessing it is conditional…
---AstrosFan (Austin Lawyer and Sports Fan)
unconditional pick, just not announced
by Daniel Solomon on Aug 1, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
No, the Browns aren’t just going to say “Ah, no worries. You guys can keep the pick.”
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They have enough anyway from the draft when they totally fleeced the falcons
by Daniel Solomon on Aug 1, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly. Michael Vick went and to Andy Reid and told on Cole.
by Daniel Solomon on Aug 1, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm sorry i brokeded your toy
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Aug 1, 2011 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Anything on DJK, the wideout from Iowa?
If you don’t have an Eagles Point along with your critique of my post, then you won’t get a response back from me… I’m not wasting my energy on that anymore…
-Eagledelphia
I’m not sure who you’re talking about. What’s his full name?
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Derrell Johnson Kulionus…spelling is probably wrong
If you don’t have an Eagles Point along with your critique of my post, then you won’t get a response back from me… I’m not wasting my energy on that anymore…
-Eagledelphia
Ah, OK. Remember seeing that name somewhere, but I don’t think he has been on the field.
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Because
we never ended up getting him.
That was a premature report last Monday night. I think he ended up going to another team.
(Sorry, no link. And I’m not sure which team)
Rehab most likely
"The positions I played, every play, I was making contact, not like that … Deion Sanders. He couldn’t tackle my wife. He’s back there dancing out there instead of hitting." -Chuck Bednarik
by MidwesternEaglesfan on Aug 1, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He was rumored to be a UDFA with the Eagles, WR from Iowa, the guy who had the pain killers supposed to be only for cancer patients
"The positions I played, every play, I was making contact, not like that … Deion Sanders. He couldn’t tackle my wife. He’s back there dancing out there instead of hitting." -Chuck Bednarik
by MidwesternEaglesfan on Aug 1, 2011 5:01 PM EDT reply actions
I think Moss and Jones are better ne ways, DJK will make a nice addition to an AFL team next year.
"The positions I played, every play, I was making contact, not like that … Deion Sanders. He couldn’t tackle my wife. He’s back there dancing out there instead of hitting." -Chuck Bednarik
by MidwesternEaglesfan on Aug 1, 2011 5:01 PM EDT reply actions
Probably
"The positions I played, every play, I was making contact, not like that … Deion Sanders. He couldn’t tackle my wife. He’s back there dancing out there instead of hitting." -Chuck Bednarik
by MidwesternEaglesfan on Aug 1, 2011 5:04 PM EDT reply actions
checked twitter
No news on DJK other than that he didn’t sign with the Eagles
"The positions I played, every play, I was making contact, not like that … Deion Sanders. He couldn’t tackle my wife. He’s back there dancing out there instead of hitting." -Chuck Bednarik
by MidwesternEaglesfan on Aug 1, 2011 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
Jimmy – These are fantastic, love the fact that you are providing us out of market Eagles fans a chance to keep tabs on who is impressing and who is not.
If you get a chance, would it be possible to list the players who aren’t participating for one reason or another? I haven’t read Allen’s name, is he practicing at all?
Allen played with the 1sts today alongside Jarrett.
"Descartes commanded the future from his study more than Napoleon did from his throne."
by Euler.is.a.Pimp on Aug 1, 2011 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Allen said he’s 100% today.
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Talk about Picks... It think Allens gonna have quite a few.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
I’m in TX, so I could only wish to be there.
Who has been the best looking:
UDFA? Draft player? And Veteran or previous player so far?
And the Biggest surprise?
(I know its early, but would like to know)
Every time a Cowboy hates, an Eagle gets his wings.
GO EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Spurs Yoda on Aug 1, 2011 5:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
This is a question better answered from someone who has been there every day like Jimmy but from what I gather Phillip Hunt the DE we picked up from the CFL has been a pleasant surprise
Last name Ever
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I havn't been there either but
I watched it all online and Hunt looks like the perfect wide 9 fit. I hear Marlin Jackson is slow and DRC looks like an elite corner. Casey Matthews has also looked great. Antonio Dixon has disappointed a little thou, look for him to be traded if he gets worse. On final year of deal but was a monster for us last year. We already have Jenkins, Patt, Laws and this Thornton kid looks amazing. Just a thought.
"The positions I played, every play, I was making contact, not like that … Deion Sanders. He couldn’t tackle my wife. He’s back there dancing out there instead of hitting." -Chuck Bednarik
by MidwesternEaglesfan on Aug 1, 2011 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
" Uh oh. Antonio Dixon down. Hammy. Rolling around on the field holding his leg. Aaaaaaand, he’s up. Aaaaand, he’s walking off under his own power"
Has there been word on Maclin?
I heard he lost 20 lbs to mono and isn’t close to being ready to play.
I’ve heard nothing about Maclin.
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That worries me more than anything
"The positions I played, every play, I was making contact, not like that … Deion Sanders. He couldn’t tackle my wife. He’s back there dancing out there instead of hitting." -Chuck Bednarik
by MidwesternEaglesfan on Aug 1, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Maclin
Every time I’ve read this, it is in relation to his mono he had in March, but he had put the weight back on…this time all I’m hearing is “fatigue”…Lots of rumors around “generic fatigue”, but it could just be a lingering issue with the mono…however, you’d think if that were it, AR would have just said that…it went from “mono” to “mystery illness” in one presser…
---AstrosFan (Austin Lawyer and Sports Fan)
Jimmy, can you shine some light on how DeAndre Brown has performed? Looking at the webcam, he seems to be doing pretty well, but is he standing out, and where does he fit on this team?
"It's not going to make me try to hit you any harder, because I'm going to do that anyway." - Brian Dawkins
Meh. Big guy. Ton of size – Looks like another Cornelius Ingram out there, size-wise. But I haven’t seen much. That doesn’t mean he hasn’t done anything, mind you. I’m only one set of eyes trying to watch 90 players. There’s a lot I can miss, so don’t take these notes as a true assessment of each player. They’re just sort of random notes from what I’ve seen.
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I too am very interested in what Brown brings to the table. If you could just keep an eye on him I’d be very appreciative.
Also, as an aside, I will actually be working at camp on Wednesday morning. Think you’ll be there?
The first Drauschak.
by birds'n'raiders on Aug 1, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Jimmy, would a tape recorder be of use, or is it too noisy for a tape recorder?
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Aug 1, 2011 5:26 PM EDT reply actions
Jimmy is out with Howie
Drinking him under the table to get us all the inside info
"The positions I played, every play, I was making contact, not like that … Deion Sanders. He couldn’t tackle my wife. He’s back there dancing out there instead of hitting." -Chuck Bednarik
by MidwesternEaglesfan on Aug 1, 2011 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
where is shanahan???
Right next to you….
Classic jimmy
by VRFC8 on Aug 1, 2011 5:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Close. I asked where Snyder was, not Shanny. Shanny answered me.
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by JimmyK on Aug 1, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
had a feeling i f'd that up
But ill take it. I’m 8 beers deep at a bar in aruba. This site has saved my football life haha.
by VRFC8 on Aug 1, 2011 5:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Jimmy, do think Hunt makes the team? From what I’ve heard, it sounds like he’s been impressive.
by JLDawk on Aug 1, 2011 6:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Way too early to tell. I think he’ll be a bubble guy. He might be competing against corners and linebackers for a roster spot, not the other DE’s.
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Judging from the limited video on PE.com Hunt has a quick-ass initial burst.
Jason Peters: Heart of a Lion, Face of a Chipmunk.
Eli Manning has the personality of a baked potato.
Thanks for the practice notes
Theyre awesome. It is awesome that you take the time to post this stuff. The Danish sports media, sadly, does not cover the eagles training camp. Only god knows why ;)
Thank You, JimmyK
I always enjoy these camp breakdowns and also the comments about the interaction and behavior of the other reporters and fans. Thanks again.
Thanks for the updates
Has Locke seen the field at all?
Curious about that guy.
I guess the glory that was the Philadelphia Eagles off-season counter-acts the dump that was the Flyers. Hmph.
Hey Jimmy
Have you seen anything from Chas Henry so far? How is he looking?
"I like prime rib and I'd love to win a Super Bowl. I'm hungry for both of them." -Andy Reid
Crushes one punt (and when I say crushes… he destroys the ball)… then hits a low wobbler the next one.
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at least his wobbler is an upgrade from sav right?
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I hope Brown does well
i just love his size, hes a GIANT. And hows DRC looking on the press? havent watched him much.
RIP Lennie Bias
Hold my Vick
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Danny O'brien=future #1 overall pick
Lesean is the "Real Slim Shady"
From what you’re saying, it sounds like kafka could be closer to being a solid backup than expected. Is that accurate or am I just being hopeful?
by eagles_ on Aug 1, 2011 7:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sounds...
Sounds like a future 2nd round draft pick trade with a desperate team needing a QB…
---AstrosFan (Austin Lawyer and Sports Fan)
Sounds like the defense is ahead of the offense, which is pretty typical of this time of year.
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