Another sweltering day up in the Lehigh Valley. The morning practice wasn't too bad because there was a little breeze. But the afternoon was on fire. I left early from the afternoon session because it wasn't much worth seeing. Just drills mostly.
I was worried I picked the wrong field, but I got to see quite a bit of stuff. I missed the WRs/QBs work early on but did see TO's great catch from afar. And I got to see where he got hurt later on because it was right in front of us mostly.
The practice seemed to start off slow, but the LBs made the intensity pick up. Trotter, Adams and Jones were single-handedly responsible for getting the guys going with their hitting.
Anyways on with the tidbits:
1. I'll start with none other than TO - He made an excellent over-the-shoulder catch against Rod Hood early in the morning and then when he scored he spiked the ball over his back.
2. TO caught another beauty of a pass from McNabb later on in team drills. He had Dexter Wynn on him and Matt Ware was playing some safety with Considine in there too. They were playing zone coverage and Wynn let TO go and Ware was late getting over to him. This is the play I believe TO hurt his groin on because he was limping a little afterwards. TO tossed the ball into the crowd to a little kid after scoring and stupid security made the kid give it back. That was messed up.
3. Where I noticed TO was a bit gimpy was when they were doing running drills. TO, who we all know is a great blocker, couldn't get around in front of Rod Hood to block and seal the edge. Hood made the tackle. TO then went off the field and spoke to Rick Burkholder. TO then went over and sat in the trainers tent and you could see him trying to stretch it out. Then they decided to take him in and you could see him limping to the cart a littlt bit.
4. As I mentioned above, Matt Ware played a little safety today.
5. Bruce Perry had a good day. He was running with authority and he had the long run of the day - about 25-30 yards - on a cutback play. Bruce started inside and Stephen Spach (playing FB this time) sealed the corner and Perry cut back and took off. Nice moves. Perry has bulked up too.
6. Mike Patterson was murdering guys in the 1-1 drills. Like I said yesterday, his first step is fast as hell. He did get seriously owned by Shawn Andrews later on, but Andrews has been killing guys consistently. Patterson is also part of the wedge on KOR's.
7. Norm Heuer and Steve Sciullo got into the first scrap of the camp. They were going at it hard and Heuer took offense to it and they started going at it until Juan Castillo stopped them.
8. Todd Herremans was playing first team LT today. I was somewhat shocked to see him in there. He looked half decent too. Artis Hicks slid back inside to LG.
9. Trey Darilek was taking snaps as the 2nd team C today since Jamaal Jackson is hurt again (torn triceps).
10. Jevon Kearse was virtually unstoppable today. He had 3 "sacks". Twice he beat Runyan straight up and the other time he beat a Runyan-Whalen double-team.
11. ND Kalu had his second very good day. Like yesterday, he had one sack today and his first step is there.
12. Darwin Walker made a few nice plays in the backfield too.
13. Keith Adams brought the bullet out today. He smoked Perry and someone else as they tried to run outside and then did his little dance. He was layin' wood.
14. Dhani took a shot at LJ after he caught the ball in a no-contact drill (just a shove) and LJ turned around and threw the ball at him and told him off.
15. After this is when the defense and offense started jawing back and forth and Reid yelled "Hey, hey...shut up. All of you It was weird to see Big Red hollering at guys, but kinda cool.
16. Trotter's mouth (and shoulder pads) were going a mile a minute today. Whether he was talking trash or congratulating Labinjo (he kept yelling "Go get 'em 'Binjo! Knock 'em out, 'Binjo!".) Trotter was vocal and revved up today.
17. Big Red also jumped in Rod Hood's butt during a kickoff return drill -- Rod fumbled a kickoff but picked it back up. After the return he was kinda loafing back to the goalline for his next turn and Andy told him to get a move on it and quit sulking.
18. Norm Heuer was taking some snaps at DE today too. He's not real good.
19. Jamaal Green has had two nice days. Today he was playing like his hair was on fire. Getting good pressure and anchoring his spot well in run defense.
20. Reno Mahe was excellent again today. That makes two days where Reno has done great and I'm shocked. He had a beautiful catch on a fade from Donny Mac after he went in motion and set up at WR. Donovan tossed up a nice little fade and Reno hauled it in. He also ran well and ran well inside, which shocked me as well. Reno is determined, guys.
21. McNabb threw one bad pass all day and it was a swing pass to Buck that was too high. He was on target the rest of the day from what I saw. Nice touch passes.
22. Reggie Brown, who struggled in team drills yesterday, looked much better today. He made several nice grabs. I was impressed with his quickness in and out of cuts. He's not TO big, but he has nice size to him and I really like what I see so far.
23. One of my sleepers, Robert Redd, had another nice day. He doesn't get much time on offense, but when he does he makes the most of it. He is also returning kicks.
24. Billy McMullen flat out stunk today. Such a shame with him because he looks the part of an NFL WR. I am still rooting for him to put it together, but I just don't know.
25. Stephen Spach is doing well too and even lining up at FB here and there. He is ahead of Andy Thorn, IMO.
26. James Whalen is not a good blocker, but he has soft hands. He made two nice grabs down the seam.
27. L.J Smith was very good today. He rebounded from a tough day yesterday.
28. Keyonta Marshall had the play of the day - He tipped a McMahon pass and INT'd it. He then took of rumbling down the sideline and lateraled it to David Bergeron. The officials (there were zebras there today) flagged him for a forward pass though. But very nice tip drill and run.
29. Andy Hall sucks. He tossed up some ugly ducklings today. It was bad.
30. McMahon looked better today and Koy looked off a bit.
31. I can't say enough about Shawn Andrews, guys. Flat out mauling people.
32. Jon Ritchie is lookin good too. He doesn't look any different at all to me. Still leading the way, catching balls and is part of the wedge on KOR too.
33. Hugh Douglas had a "sack" today too. He made a nice swim-move and got inside to Koy. Hugh looks slimmer than last year and has the power back in his arm (he was knocking guys around in 1-1's).
34. And finally, Buck looked strong again today. I'm not really looking at the results of his runs, but more or less him cutting, accelerating and stuff like that.
As always, feel free to ask questions just in case I missed something....
Oh yeah -- TO and McNabb came out to the field together today from the fieldhouse.
I love this shtein. You need to get yourself a Treo and give us updates throughout the day.
F'ing McMullen, man. He had such soft hands in school, this has got to be mental. Oh well.
The idea of our LBs being a strength on defense is a nice change. We've sort of been 'making due' for the past few years.
Well done Phreak.
I'd like to be a fly on the wall when they are together...
Great report bro. How are the crowds there this year? Keep hydrated! It's hot as a mofo in those valleys.
Keep us updated! You're my only link to TC this year.
thanks for the update Phreak!
Just face the facts, McMullen sucks.
I read another camp report elsewhere and they to said that Andrews was dominating everyone. football wood for Andrews.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 04, 2005, 08:42:50 PM
Oh yeah -- TO and McNabb came out to the field together today from the fieldhouse.
LOL...funny how not one media outlet caught THAT tidbit, yet they catch everytime he farts.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 04, 2005, 08:37:08 PM
5. Bruce Perry had a good day. He was running with authority and he had the long run of the day - about 25-30 yards - on a cutback play. Bruce started inside and Stephen Spach (playing FB this time) sealed the corner and Perry cut back and took off. Nice moves. Perry has bulked up too.
I remember reading a few weeks ago how he got bigger and put on all of this muscle to help prevent him from injuries as much as possible. I'd love to see this kid make the team because all of the tapes I watched of him and everything I read, leads me to believe he could be something pretty special...if he could only make it through a full season without an injury.
Quote6. Mike Patterson was murdering guys in the 1-1 drills. Like I said yesterday, his first step is fast as hell. He did get seriously owned by Shawn Andrews later on, but Andrews has been killing guys consistently. Patterson is also part of the wedge on KOR's.
Man, that is a quote that makes me drool with anticipation. Working against each other is going to help both of these guys so much and make each other SO much better.
Quote13. Keith Adams brought the bullet out today. He smoked Perry and someone else as they tried to run outside and then did his little dance. He was layin' wood.
SOOOO happy this guy is back. :yay
Quote14. Dhani took a shot at LJ after he caught the ball in a no-contact drill (just a shove) and LJ turned around and threw the ball at him and told him off.
15. After this is when the defense and offense started jawing back and forth and Reid yelled "Hey, hey...shut up. All of you It was weird to see Big Red hollering at guys, but kinda cool.
Saw all of this on DNL tonight...and the Scuillo fight. Laughed my ass off.
Quote19. Jamaal Green has had two nice days. Today he was playing like his hair was on fire. Getting good pressure and anchoring his spot well in run defense.
I love hearing this.
Quote24. Billy McMullen flat out stunk today. Such a shame with him because he looks the part of an NFL WR. I am still rooting for him to put it together, but I just don't know.
"I told you so" :-D
Quote31. I can't say enough about Shawn Andrews, guys. Flat out mauling people.
I think I might get an Andrews jersey this year. I wanted to last year, but Sheldon was my first choice. I love this kid, though.
Excellent recap, as always. Thanks Phreak! :yay
Phreak, your reports are awesome. Very informative.
Two things:
1. Herremans = Manneans!
2. Team Patterson is pleased with progress thus far.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 04, 2005, 08:37:08 PM
2. TO caught another beauty of a pass from McNabb later on in team drills. He had Dexter Wynn on him and Matt Ware was playing some safety with Considine in there too. They were playing zone coverage and Wynn let TO go and Ware was late getting over to him. This is the play I believe TO hurt his groin on because he was limping a little afterwards. TO tossed the ball into the crowd to a little kid after scoring and stupid security made the kid give it back. That was messed up.
Phreak, thanks for the awesome updates. It sucks down here in D.C listen to the Skins dribble on the radio. It's much appreciatted...
How did Considine look in coverage? Do they have him in against the run at all? STs?
Quote from: Eaglez on August 04, 2005, 09:00:27 PM
I'd like to be a fly on the wall when they are together...
Great report bro. How are the crowds there this year? Keep hydrated! It's hot as a mofo in those valleys.
Keep us updated! You're my only link to TC this year.
Yesterday they said 9400 people were there (how the hell they count, I don't know) but it was packed as hell.
Today wasn't too bad. And I used my super-detective skillz to scope out which fields they'd be on and get a good spot before everyone flocked to that area. They were on that far field back against the hill today for most of the stuff. The fields are in HORRIBLE shape. Lehigh should be ashamed.
I wouldn't be shocked to see the Eagles not go back there next year after the fields being zesty and Lehigh being dicks about not working with the Eagles on the autograph thing. Its a clusterfarg.
I take my own water jug ($3 goddamn bucks for a bottle of water) and it helps big time. I got burnt today despite putting on sunscreen. Felt like Texas all over again...
Quote from: MURP on August 04, 2005, 09:06:24 PM
thanks for the update Phreak!
Just face the facts, McMullen sucks.
I read another camp report elsewhere and they to said that Andrews wasnt dominating everyone. football wood for Andrews.
My pleasure, man. I enjoy doing it. I wish I could take everyday off of work and do nothing but go up to camp.
I think Andrews is almost to the point of where he can pull a Mortal Kombat move and just point his finger at guys and they'll drop dead. He is going to wear DTs down this year. No human can withstand 60 minutes of Big Nasty pounding on them.
Spach in 05.
He's making the team, people. The guy is a flat out stud.
Quote from: rjs246 on August 04, 2005, 08:55:07 PM
The idea of our LBs being a strength on defense is a nice change. We've sort of been 'making due' for the past few years.
And think of all the reactions to the heart of the LBs when he first returned:
http://www.concretefield.com/forum/index.php?topic=11305.0
:-D
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 04, 2005, 09:15:17 PM
I remember reading a few weeks ago how he got bigger and put on all of this muscle to help prevent him from injuries as much as possible. I'd love to see this kid make the team because all of the tapes I watched of him and everything I read, leads me to believe he could be something pretty special...if he could only make it through a full season without an injury.
The 4th RB spot is going to be a tough call. Reno Mahe, despite the fun we poke at him, is battling his BYU ass off. And I don't know if Big Red will keep 4 RB's, but I think the play of Reno & Perry will force him to think.
Both guys are on STs, both are returning kicks (Moats too) so it is going to be a tough choice.
I would bet that Perry ends up on the PS though. But it'll be nice to watch them fight for it in the preseason games.
I still kind of want Trotter to eat shtein through a straw but he and JJ's defense just fit together like nothin else.
Quote from: rjs246 on August 04, 2005, 09:29:43 PM
I still kind of want Trotter to eat shtein through a straw but he and JJ's defense just fit together like nothin else.
LOL
Well, I was mostly right:
QuoteI don't know how you can dislike this at the minimum. This is a lot like the Shawn Barber signing, only we're paying half as much. Trotter just wants a chance to look good in JJ's system again and get another big contract before he hits his 30's. The Eagles just want some depth and athleticism at the LB spot. He'll most likely depart after this season one way or the other, but it's hard to argue that Ena or Harrison are more valuable to this team than he's capable of being.
Ok, fixed.
Ena & Harrison... :sly :puke
Quote from: FFatPatt on August 04, 2005, 09:30:55 PM
Well, I was mostly right:
QuoteI don't know how you can dislike this at the minimum. This is a lot like the Shawn Barber signing, only we're paying half as much. Trotter just wants a chance to look good in JJ's system again and get another big contract before he hits his 30's. The Eagles just want some depth and athleticism at the LB spot. He'll most likely depart after this season one way or the other, but it's hard to argue that Ena or Harrison are more valuable to this team than he's capable of being.
Ok, fixed.
Ena & Harrison... :sly :puke
:-D :-D
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on August 04, 2005, 09:21:34 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 04, 2005, 08:37:08 PM
2. TO caught another beauty of a pass from McNabb later on in team drills. He had Dexter Wynn on him and Matt Ware was playing some safety with Considine in there too. They were playing zone coverage and Wynn let TO go and Ware was late getting over to him. This is the play I believe TO hurt his groin on because he was limping a little afterwards. TO tossed the ball into the crowd to a little kid after scoring and stupid security made the kid give it back. That was messed up.
Phreak, thanks for the awesome updates. It sucks down here in D.C listen to the Skins dribble on the radio. It's much appreciatted...
How did Considine look in coverage? Do they have him in against the run at all? STs?
He looked OK. Like yesterday I didnt see too much of him on defense. Nothing to stand out yet. But he is on STs and he gets after it on them.
You can listen to WIP in DC. Don't force poison down your ears with skins radio. Yuck.
Yeah, damn local high schools gouging people for water. They must make a killing every year there.
From your previous report it sounds like Lehigh has been extremely lazy in preparing for this year's TC. It's a shame too because of all the tourism the Eagles bring to the Bethlehem area. Businesses prep for the infusion of customers they see during that two week period.
Those 'security guards' are fargin' douches anyways. They have a horrible sense of how they should be performing their jobs and never seem to keep tabs on the true troublemakers at camp.
I'm glad to hear that C-Buck is running the ball strong. Bustin' someone in the chops while hittin' a gap gets me excited about his potential impact between the tackles this year. :yay >:D
Billy McMullen = Torrance Small or Elijah Thurmon (someone who I was particularly high on a couple of training camps ago) :paranoid
By the way, I wonder what happened to Sean Scott. He had some potential but I guess he just couldn't stay on the radar long enough.
Quote from: TO is GOD on August 04, 2005, 09:35:37 PM
You can listen to WIP in DC. Don't force poison down your ears with skins radio. Yuck.
WIP
IS poison, wtf are you talking about?
WIP is a delight.
Quote from: Eaglez on August 04, 2005, 09:35:56 PM
By the way, I wonder what happened to Sean Scott. He had some potential but I guess he just couldn't stay on the radar long enough.
?? He's a SUPERSTAR for the Philadelphia Soul. You really didn't know that?
http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/team/roster/sean%5Fscott/
>:D
I didn't know members of the Soul could even qualify as superstars.
Quote from: rjs246 on August 04, 2005, 09:39:36 PM
I didn't know members of the Soul could even qualify as superstars.
In that league, he's considered a superstar. He's REALLY good and so much fun to watch.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 04, 2005, 09:36:07 PM
Quote from: TO is GOD on August 04, 2005, 09:35:37 PM
You can listen to WIP in DC. Don't force poison down your ears with skins radio. Yuck.
WIP IS poison, wtf are you talking about?
Believe me PG, you don't know poison until you get an earful of this farging Gibbs is god horseshtein. If I here one more report about how this "the year" with
no evidence to back it up. ...... :fire :bash :flipoff :chair
Does WIP stream? Someone have a link? I'll take anything from Philly at this point. Someone Fedex me a steak and a birch beer. :drool
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on August 04, 2005, 09:40:06 PM
Believe me PG, you don't know poison until you get an earful of this farging Gibbs is god horseshtein. If I here one more report about how this "the year" with no evidence to back it up. ...... :fire :bash :flipoff :chair
Yes, I do. I lived in NY and LA....both have terrible sports radio...but I'd listen to both of them before listening to the crap that oozes out of WIP's frequency.
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on August 04, 2005, 09:40:06 PM
Believe me PG, you don't know poison until you get an earful of this farging Gibbs is god horseshtein. If I here one more report about how this "the year" with no evidence to back it up. ......
Au contraire! This is first offseason that has shown ANY evidence of the Skins improving. They DIDN'T sign any huge-name free agents. They DIDN'T resign any of their top performers from last year to ludicrous contracts. Their top pick from last year got arrested and hurt. Their top pick from this year got hurt. It's the first time in years that they haven't won the offseason superbowl. Terrifying.
http://tuner1.dc1.sonixtream.com/playlists/610wip/610wipWIPAM.asx
that is WIP streaming
Sean Scott also had a tryout with the stinkin Patriots (he said it on WIP when judging the Miss WIP contest). He said that he just needed to pass a physical and he'd be signed. But I guess he didn't pass...
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 04, 2005, 09:15:17 PM
I think I might get an Andrews jersey this year.
I've got one in black coming. I'm gonn retire the Simon jersey.
Yeah I thought I heard his name mentioned. I haven't really followed the AFL. It doesn't really excite me. Just a bunch of subpar athletes running up the score on a miniature football field.
He was just a fan favorite I think. Being from Millersville and all. I remember he had one good preseason game against the Jets and I thought he might have been on the bubble. I guess Greg Lewis took the opportunity instead.
Gari Scott anyone? :paranoid
Team G Lew is wondering when in the hell you are gonna report how well we have been performing in practice so far. Or are we not even a glint in your eye? I knew it!! :evil
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 04, 2005, 08:37:08 PM
20. Reno Mahe was excellent again today. That makes two days where Reno has done great and I'm shocked. He had a beautiful catch on a fade from Donny Mac after he went in motion and set up at WR. Donovan tossed up a nice little fade and Reno hauled it in. He also ran well and ran well inside, which shocked me as well. Reno is determined, guys.
Thank you god!
phreak, great job as usual! thanks for the updates.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 04, 2005, 10:17:06 PM
Sean Scott also had a tryout with the stinkin Patriots (he said it on WIP when judging the Miss WIP contest). He said that he just needed to pass a physical and he'd be signed. But I guess he didn't pass...
He's a talker. I remember visiting Philly a couple of years ago and hearing him on WIP, basically saying that he felt he was the best receiver on the Eagles roster when he was fighting to make the team, and he absolutely could not understand why the Eagles would cut him before anyone else.
He might have been close to right at the time, though.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 04, 2005, 09:41:02 PMYes, I do. I lived in NY and LA....both have terrible sports radio...
Not to say you're wrong, but I enjoy 1050 ESPN radio up here in NYC. Perhaps it weren't on the radio when you were crawling around town.
Quote from: Diomedes on August 05, 2005, 08:29:10 AM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 04, 2005, 09:41:02 PMYes, I do. I lived in NY and LA....both have terrible sports radio...
Not to say you're wrong, but I enjoy 1050 ESPN radio up here in NYC. Perhaps it weren't on the radio when you were crawling around town.
Nope, we have ESPN radio here now too, which is basically what I'll listen to (when it comes in). ESPN radio wasn't there back then. :)
Another excellent report Phreak, thanks! :yay
Ever consider getting into sports journalism?
Quote from: jeffreyjpa on August 05, 2005, 08:42:39 AM
Another excellent report Phreak, thanks! :yay
Ever consider getting into sports journalism?
Don't tease the man, fer god's sake. Every blue blooded sports fan on earth has considered getting into sports journalism and wish that they could quit their real jobs to do it. That's why we're all bitter of the schmucks who actually get paid to do it and frequently display an irrational hatred for them. Jealousy is a motherfarger.
Quote from: rjs246 on August 05, 2005, 08:48:38 AM
Quote from: jeffreyjpa on August 05, 2005, 08:42:39 AM
Another excellent report Phreak, thanks! :yay
Ever consider getting into sports journalism?
Don't tease the man, fer god's sake. Every blue blooded sports fan on earth has considered getting into sports journalism and wish that they could quit their real jobs to do it. That's why we're all bitter of the schmucks who actually get paid to do it and frequently display an irrational hatred for them. Jealousy is a motherfarger.
And that's why you join message boards and post all day long instead..... :paranoid
Quote from: rjs246 on August 05, 2005, 08:48:38 AM
Every blue blooded sports fan on earth has considered getting into sports journalism and wish that they could quit their real jobs to do it.
Yet somehow, Spudz gets his job. That just proves that life ain't fair.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 05, 2005, 09:02:05 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on August 05, 2005, 08:48:38 AM
Every blue blooded sports fan on earth has considered getting into sports journalism and wish that they could quit their real jobs to do it.
Yet somehow, Spudz gets his job. That just proves that life ain't fair.
He's a grown man and still talks about 'when he first became an Eagles fan.' You're supposed to be taught that shtein from birth, ass. Don't taunt us with your 'memories' of 'becoming' an Eagles fan. He's really the only one I hate. Jerk.
Quote from: rjs246 on August 05, 2005, 09:03:43 AMHe's really the only one I hate. Jerk.
yeah, i'm jealous of him too.
Quote from: jeffreyjpa on August 05, 2005, 08:42:39 AM
Another excellent report Phreak, thanks! :yay
Ever consider getting into sports journalism?
Thanks, bro.
Yes, I have. And I am ever-so-slowly working towards getting there. It's a hard field to get into. Hopefully I'll catch a break in a few years after I get a degree. Then I can steal Les Bowen's job. ;D
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 04, 2005, 09:38:46 PM
Quote from: Eaglez on August 04, 2005, 09:35:56 PM
By the way, I wonder what happened to Sean Scott. He had some potential but I guess he just couldn't stay on the radar long enough.
?? He's a SUPERSTAR for the Philadelphia Soul. You really didn't know that?
http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/team/roster/sean%5Fscott/
i dont think anyone over the age of 11 follows that game
Quote from: Wingspan on August 05, 2005, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 04, 2005, 09:38:46 PM
Quote from: Eaglez on August 04, 2005, 09:35:56 PM
By the way, I wonder what happened to Sean Scott. He had some potential but I guess he just couldn't stay on the radar long enough.
?? He's a SUPERSTAR for the Philadelphia Soul. You really didn't know that?
http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/team/roster/sean%5Fscott/
i dont think anyone over the age of 11 follows that game
Right, ok. ::)
18. Norm Heuer was taking some snaps at DE today too. He's not real good.
classic
btw which has been the main field so far...the farthest one to the left as youre facing them all from the merchandise tents??
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 04, 2005, 08:37:08 PM
I was worried I picked the wrong field, but I got to see quite a bit of stuff.
maybe it has changed since I was there last, but every time i've been up at camp I just went to the field where the crane was that had the video guys.
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 05, 2005, 01:23:38 PM
btw which has been the main field so far...the farthest one to the left as youre facing them all from the merchandise tents??
They've rotated each day, bro. The fields are in terrible, terrible shape and coming up in chunks. The first day the main field was field #3 (the one right when you walk out of the tent with the WYSP bleachers. But after the morning practice they filled up 6 trash cans full of divots, loose grass and dirt.
Yesterday they were on #1 & 2 with the main action being on #2, that's the one over by the VIP tents by the hill.
When you come out of the tent there is a sign that they put up telling people which fields they'll be on.
MURP,
I tried doing that but the sneaky bastiches moved the cranes yesterday. Some clown comes out in his brown van blaring classical music and unloads the cameras (some dopey kid was hanging out of one of the doors opening and closing an umbrella to the beat of the classical music.)
How does Andrews look specifically in pass blocking? That was one question mark coming out of college. Everyone knows he can knock people around especially in the run game, but can he get back on his heels for 4 quarters and dominate the same way when he is constantly backing up in our pass happy offense and still dominate like he does in the run game? How did he look there? As we all know the rumors are for him to be a starting tackle someday, possibly in the next couple years. Will he be able to handle the speed rushers, does he look good in pass protection vs. mauling people in the run game?
Sal Pal gets TO put on the front page of ESPN.com (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp05/columns/story?columnist=paolantonio_sal&id=2127010)
I hate this guy already.
QuoteNow, during practice, players do not come up to him and volunteer conversation. He walks on and off the field by himself, staring straight ahead, ignoring fans and cameras. Last year, he roomed with McNabb. This year, he's rooming alone.
Ignoring FANS? He's been playing to the fans the whole time from MANY national articles and local ones as well (and actual fan reports). Wtf is this guys' problem?
I think his main point is that it is different from before, there is more distance between TO and the fans/players when comparing to the all out love fest last offseason.
Quote from: NB on August 06, 2005, 06:07:05 PM
I think his main point is that it is different from before, there is more distance between TO and the fans/players when comparing to the all out love fest last offseason.
No, its not. All camp long he has taken bits and pieces of interviews from players and distorted them. He twisted Trotter's words on the situation so badly on his camp report on TV, that he made it seem like Trotter was siding with TO and Had major issues with McNabb. He failed to even mention that Trotter is rooming with Darth and McNabb. ::)
So, no. That's not his main point.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 05, 2005, 10:30:40 AM
Quote from: jeffreyjpa on August 05, 2005, 08:42:39 AM
Another excellent report Phreak, thanks! :yay
Ever consider getting into sports journalism?
Thanks, bro.
Yes, I have. And I am ever-so-slowly working towards getting there. It's a hard field to get into. Hopefully I'll catch a break in a few years after I get a degree. Then I can steal Les Bowen's job. ;D
By the time you're ready, Les Bowen will be worm food.
:-D
(Actually, I dig your writing, Phreak, but I can't let these tools think so.)[/color]
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 06, 2005, 05:56:28 PM
Sal Pal gets TO put on the front page of ESPN.com (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp05/columns/story?columnist=paolantonio_sal&id=2127010)
I hate this guy already.
QuoteNow, during practice, players do not come up to him and volunteer conversation. He walks on and off the field by himself, staring straight ahead, ignoring fans and cameras. Last year, he roomed with McNabb. This year, he's rooming alone.
Ignoring FANS? He's been playing to the fans the whole time from MANY national articles and local ones as well (and actual fan reports). Wtf is this guys' problem?
I agree with you 100%, Sal Pal has gone to shtein he is always trying to start up stories. I am so sick of ESPN trying to drum up the TO crap why aren't they talking about Westbrook or Ward?
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 06, 2005, 05:56:28 PM
Sal Pal gets TO put on the front page of ESPN.com (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp05/columns/story?columnist=paolantonio_sal&id=2127010)
I hate this guy already.
QuoteNow, during practice, players do not come up to him and volunteer conversation. He walks on and off the field by himself, staring straight ahead, ignoring fans and cameras. Last year, he roomed with McNabb. This year, he's rooming alone.
Ignoring FANS? He's been playing to the fans the whole time from MANY national articles and local ones as well (and actual fan reports). Wtf is this guys' problem?
Did you call into WIP earlier today? I heard a girl bring up the exact same thing basically.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 06, 2005, 05:56:28 PM
Sal Pal gets TO put on the front page of ESPN.com (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp05/columns/story?columnist=paolantonio_sal&id=2127010)
I hate this guy already.
QuoteNow, during practice, players do not come up to him and volunteer conversation. He walks on and off the field by himself, staring straight ahead, ignoring fans and cameras. Last year, he roomed with McNabb. This year, he's rooming alone.
Ignoring FANS? He's been playing to the fans the whole time from MANY national articles and local ones as well (and actual fan reports). Wtf is this guys' problem?
TO is rooming with Moats and someone else. He hasn't ignored the fans either nor has he ignored teammates.
Check this out, on Wednesday when TO was playing up to the fans ESPN was right in front of me and I was right in front of TO when he raised his arms to get the crowd hyped.
Sal Pal was NOWHERE to be seen. There was a camera guy and a boom mic guy...no Sal Pal. I bet that HACK is sitting in a trailer in the AC somewhere and not out on the fields at all.
Spads even said he thought Sal Pal was gone too because he hadn't seen him around the media at all on Thursday. But Sal Pal was reporting from camp on Thursday night...
The guy is not doing his job.
ESPN's lead for SC this morning?
"Why TO's contract dispute is going to disrupt the team".
:-D :-D
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 07, 2005, 10:35:58 AM
ESPN's lead for SC this morning?
"Why TO's contract dispute is going to disrupt the team".
:-D :-D
You mean, the guy who is practicing today? The guy who is out there busting his ass with his teammates (except for 2 hold outs that apparently don't exist in the eyes of the national media)? Wow...some distraction that is.
How about...
"How the loss of Plaxico and the CONTINUED holdout and contract dispute of Hines Ward is going to affect the Pittsburgh Steelers"?
Bettis and Duce are both dinged up, too.
Well, the past 2 days, the top story on both ESPN.com's front page and NFL page has been TO not practicing. So, he practices today and the top story on ESPN.com's NFL section? TO still misses practice...from yesterday. Funny how that doesn't get updated when he is there. ::)
The top story should be how deep Ike Reese got his finger up his nose in Japan.
Aha I saw that...I'm pretty sure he was doin it on purpose, he knew the camera was on him and all the guys around him were bangin up.
Quote from: SimonPinkston9087 on August 07, 2005, 03:19:25 PM
Aha I saw that...I'm pretty sure he was doin it on purpose, he knew the camera was on him and all the guys around him were bangin up.
Would have preferred the old dig the ear and look at the finger routine myself.
I am getting so sick of the media this off/pre-season. I listened to two clowns on ESPN Radio yesterday and all they did was bash team after team and all their problems. My god was it sickening. I think they ended up picking the Vienna Boys Choir as their Super Bowl sleeper. Bunch of gadoots.
TO sells papers, gets hits on websites, and makes for interesting TV. Any controversy surrounding him is going to be spinned and stretched in order to sound juicy and appealing. Thats what you expect from the media now.
The media doesn't report the news. They do a little fabrication to put a spin on things to help circulation. Not to mention the Eagles have been on the top of the league for as long if not longer than the Patriots and they are waiting for this 'empire' to collapse so they could be the first to report.
All the details are useless. It only shows that their isn't trouble in TC besides the two holdouts. TO has not be a problem in camp, no matter how bad the media wants to spin it. Yeah well. Diversify your sources and always be skeptical of what the media spoon feeds you.