2008 Training Camp

[SunMo]

why does a DE need his wrist? 

answer:  he doesn't.


get in there and work, Hoyda.

[rjs246]

A plaster cast would probably help him hurt offensive linemen. Do it.

[dis12]

Spad's afternoon practice notes:

4:00 PM - Andy Studebaker shows his versatility, taking some reps with the third team as a defensive end.
3:55 PM - Chris Clemons, anxious to get into the backfield, jumps offsides. I'll take this minute to introduce you to the nickel defense. Sheldon Brown lins up inside, with Joselio Hanson filling in for Asante Samuel. Chris Gocong goes to the sidelines, and here's the D-Line from left to right: Clemons-Parker-Patterson-Cole.
3:52 PM - Bam Childress gets his hands on the ball and - WHAM. Kyle Arrington just levels him. Remember, this is not a full-contact practice. "You the one asking for that, Bam!" Lito Sheppard yells. From across the field, Greg Lewis mocks Lito.
3:47 PM - Take note - Trevor Laws is taking reps with the second team.
3:40 PM - Seven-on-seven scrimmage and the first play is a flea flicker from Donovan McNabb to Kevin Curtis.
3:33 PM - Here come the one-on-one battles: Mike McGlynn vs. Kimo von Oelhoffen, the rookie against the vet and McGlynn was able to hold his own very well.  He has a strong base and positions his hands well on his opponent.  King Dunlap held Darren Howard when he tried to come inside but Howard was able to use his speed on the outside.  Gocong took some reps with the defensive line vs. Stefan Rodgers and showed his quick spin and agility.  Trevor Laws was the most impressive out of this group, maybe because he is fresh.  He showed a nice spin move, rip, swim, you name it going up against Scott Young. 
3:25 PM - Brent Celek makes a nice diving catch over the middle on a 20 yard post route.
3:21 PM - The defense is bringing out the blitz packages. They've been rather conservative with these in the full-contact practices, but they're bringing them here in shorts.
3:20 PM - Almost a great catch here. Remember that insane grab Kevin Curtis made in Minnesota last year? He almost duplicates it on Brian Dawkins here, but Dawkins just gets enough of the ball to throw off his concentration.
3:19 PM - Omar Gaither seems to be going full-out in shells even if no one else is. He blasts right through the middle to put pressure on McNabb.
3:12 PM - A lot of people have been asking me about Kevin Kolb's deep ball. Earlier in camp, you couldn't get a read on the guy. But he seems to have gotten a little more consistent. This ball he tosses on a flea flicker is a perfect dart to Reggie Brown. On the next play, Kevin Curtis catches a beautiful deep ball, this one from A.J. Feeley.
3:11 PM - Kevin Curtis seems a lot surer of his footing today, after the muddy conditions really screwed him up yesterday. He makes a nice cut back inside, then pulls in a McNabb pass.
3:05 PM - Horn. Group drills are under way.
3:04 PM - Linebackers and defensive backs work on coverage and defensive signal calls.
3:01 PM - Fullback's and running backs work on blocking.  It doesn't matter how good a runner you are, if you can't pick up a blitz you won't be on the field.
2:57 PM - The defense does something called "fire drill" which strictly focuses on turnovers.
2:52 PM - The field conditions are much improved from this morning.  The puddles and mud affected a lot of the players footing but this is football, preparing for the elements is a necessary part of the game. The tempo is quick.  Players either sprint or jog quickly from one drill to the next.
2:47 PM - The members of the "30 plus club" are back on the field, wearing shorts along with the rest of the team, after they had the morning off.
2:41 PM - Hey everyone, almost time for the afternoon session. One big note: defensive tackle Trevor Laws is practicing for the first time in training camp. We'll keep you updated on his progress.

Phreak get your journalist ass up to camp!  I can't stomach this Spewdaro shtein.

[QB Eagles]

Damn, this was a big year for Abiamiri to try and make an impact. Hopefully this injury doesn't lead him down the path of McDouglization.

[MDS]

Greg Lewis mocks Lito.

isnt this like ryan moats busting on westbrook because he read a play wrong?

[PhillyPhreak54]

Spad's afternoon practice notes:

4:00 PM - Andy Studebaker shows his versatility, taking some reps with the third team as a defensive end.
3:55 PM - Chris Clemons, anxious to get into the backfield, jumps offsides. I'll take this minute to introduce you to the nickel defense. Sheldon Brown lins up inside, with Joselio Hanson filling in for Asante Samuel. Chris Gocong goes to the sidelines, and here's the D-Line from left to right: Clemons-Parker-Patterson-Cole.
3:52 PM - Bam Childress gets his hands on the ball and - WHAM. Kyle Arrington just levels him. Remember, this is not a full-contact practice. "You the one asking for that, Bam!" Lito Sheppard yells. From across the field, Greg Lewis mocks Lito.
3:47 PM - Take note - Trevor Laws is taking reps with the second team.
3:40 PM - Seven-on-seven scrimmage and the first play is a flea flicker from Donovan McNabb to Kevin Curtis.
3:33 PM - Here come the one-on-one battles: Mike McGlynn vs. Kimo von Oelhoffen, the rookie against the vet and McGlynn was able to hold his own very well.  He has a strong base and positions his hands well on his opponent.  King Dunlap held Darren Howard when he tried to come inside but Howard was able to use his speed on the outside.  Gocong took some reps with the defensive line vs. Stefan Rodgers and showed his quick spin and agility.  Trevor Laws was the most impressive out of this group, maybe because he is fresh.  He showed a nice spin move, rip, swim, you name it going up against Scott Young. 
3:25 PM - Brent Celek makes a nice diving catch over the middle on a 20 yard post route.
3:21 PM - The defense is bringing out the blitz packages. They've been rather conservative with these in the full-contact practices, but they're bringing them here in shorts.
3:20 PM - Almost a great catch here. Remember that insane grab Kevin Curtis made in Minnesota last year? He almost duplicates it on Brian Dawkins here, but Dawkins just gets enough of the ball to throw off his concentration.
3:19 PM - Omar Gaither seems to be going full-out in shells even if no one else is. He blasts right through the middle to put pressure on McNabb.
3:12 PM - A lot of people have been asking me about Kevin Kolb's deep ball. Earlier in camp, you couldn't get a read on the guy. But he seems to have gotten a little more consistent. This ball he tosses on a flea flicker is a perfect dart to Reggie Brown. On the next play, Kevin Curtis catches a beautiful deep ball, this one from A.J. Feeley.
3:11 PM - Kevin Curtis seems a lot surer of his footing today, after the muddy conditions really screwed him up yesterday. He makes a nice cut back inside, then pulls in a McNabb pass.
3:05 PM - Horn. Group drills are under way.
3:04 PM - Linebackers and defensive backs work on coverage and defensive signal calls.
3:01 PM - Fullback's and running backs work on blocking.  It doesn't matter how good a runner you are, if you can't pick up a blitz you won't be on the field.
2:57 PM - The defense does something called "fire drill" which strictly focuses on turnovers.
2:52 PM - The field conditions are much improved from this morning.  The puddles and mud affected a lot of the players footing but this is football, preparing for the elements is a necessary part of the game. The tempo is quick.  Players either sprint or jog quickly from one drill to the next.
2:47 PM - The members of the "30 plus club" are back on the field, wearing shorts along with the rest of the team, after they had the morning off.
2:41 PM - Hey everyone, almost time for the afternoon session. One big note: defensive tackle Trevor Laws is practicing for the first time in training camp. We'll keep you updated on his progress.

Phreak get your journalist ass up to camp!  I can't stomach this Spewdaro shtein.

I'd pack my shtein and move tomorrow if someone offered me a job doing nothing but reporting on and talking Eagles.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Ok, I'm offering you a job doing that.  I will pay you a wage of 4 American dollars per annum.

[Rome]

I'm just glad we don't have to suffer through his military time postings and backwards ass European DDMMYYYY posts anymore.

[PhillyPhreak54]

farg youuuuuuu!

On 28 July 2008 at 1834hrs Phreak killed Rome. RIP.

[Rome]

It's funny the things you find when looking for something else on the net.

[shorebird]

Yeah, I find those little red X's all the time.

[PhillyPhreak54]

I dont even get a red X. Just a blank screen.

Rome; Epic Fail.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Good shtein.

Good to hear about Jackson.

ANything else on Joe Mays....I like that cat because he seems to be a thumper.

Mays reminded me a little bit of Sam Mills. He looks shorter than 5'11 and has that compact body and likes to stick his nose into the play. He puts the type of hits on that you can hear from the parking lot.

My kind of player. A head crackin motherfarger.

I heart Joe Mays.

[Rome]

I edited it because some people still haven't upgraded from Compuserve.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Boooooo. farg Kobe!