Eagles News: Derek Barnett models his game after a former Philadelphia player

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Who did the Eagles' rookies pattern their games after? - PhillyVoice
Derek Barnett: "I was Titans fan growing up, because I was from there, so Jevon Kearse. Right now, to this day, I watch guys like Michael Bennett and Michael Strahan. There are a lot great pass rushers out there, even on this team, like Brandon Graham. So there are a lot of guys that I look up to, to this day, trying to add to my craft, my technique. "Kearse was a freak. He had a lot of power, but he could bend as well. Right now I can dip well, but I’m trying to add power to my game."

Schedule preview: Can the Eagles reverse the trend against the Redskins? - BGN
Because the Redskins could be really bad this season. The Redskins have overturned a significant portion of their offense, defense and coaching staff (along with the front office), and have taken a step back in most, but not all, of those areas.

BGN Radio #241: 12 Biggest Winners & Losers From Spring Practices - BGNRadio.com
BLG gives his winners and losers of Eagles OTAs and minicamp based on his spring observations.

Nelson Agholor's third (final?) chance to prove his first-round value - Inquirer
For Nelson Agholor, it’s never been a question of talent. The Eagles wide receiver is fast enough. He’s agile enough. And he’s smart enough. Sometimes it takes a fresh perspective to remind a struggling player of what it was that got him to the NFL in the first place. “Nelson Agholor’s a first-round pick,” new Eagles receivers coach Mike Groh said, “and he’s got first-round talent.”

Press Pass: Patrick Robinson - PE.com
Cornerback Patrick Robinson talks about what he has seen from the guys out on the field during OTAs and what his plans are before training camp begins.

After finally turning a corner, Shelton Gibson hopes to keep it going - CSN Philly
It was something Eagles wide receiver Shelton Gibson started doing while in college at West Virginia. It was a little way for him to keep his focus. Gibson would scribble the words "What are you going to do to be great today?" on a notepad and put it on the dashboard of his car to serve as a near-constant reminder.

Vinny Curry enjoying life as a father - NFL Player Engagement
“Without a doubt it’s changed my life,’’ Curry said. “Being a dad is awesome. I mean there have been a lot of sleepless nights, but it’s cool; it’s worth it.’’

Eric Decker signs with Titans, giving Marcus Mariota another new target - SB Nation
It didn’t take long for Eric Decker to find a new home. Just a few days after the New York Jets officially released him, the 30-year-old receiver signed a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans, the team announced Sunday. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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