Bruce Perry....cornerback!

PhillyPhreak54 · September 06, 2006, 01:22:16 PM

Yeah, Dawk said that Bruce has been working as the 5th CB (emergency corner) in practice.

Ha.

That would be interesting to see.

PhillyPhreak54 · September 06, 2006, 01:24:39 PM

Lito talked about it too...saying that he saw Bruce over there and was like "What're you doin over here".

PoopyfaceMcGee · September 06, 2006, 01:28:12 PM

So, when Perry is next injured, the offense, defense, and special teams can all point to it as a problem. Genius.

PhillyPhreak54 · September 06, 2006, 01:30:05 PM

Quote from: FFatPatt on September 06, 2006, 01:28:12 PM
So, when Perry is next injured, the offense, defense, and special teams can all point to it as a problem. Genius.

A Gibbslike move by Andy.

It's...it's...fargin genius!

phattymatty · September 06, 2006, 01:30:07 PM

i guess it clears up a little why they went with 5 RBs and only 4 CBs.

PhillyPhreak54 · September 06, 2006, 01:39:09 PM

QuoteBoth Sheppard and Westbrook are expected to field punts in practice, although Reid indicated that Sheppard is Mahe's primary backup.

Mahe was the league's leading punt returner in 2005
"We're taking it day-by-day," Reid said.

Sheppard said before Wednesday's practice that he was mentally preparing as if he will return punts against the Texans.

"It's going to be fun," said Sheppard. "I'm a step closer to getting some offensive plays, you didn't hear that from me though (laughs). I'm excited. I get to start from day one and get back there and do some things. Hopefully, everything will work itself out."

Mahe, who led the league with a 12.8-yard average on punt returns in 2005, suffered a high ankle sprain in the preseason win over the Steelers.

Sheppard has eight punt returns to his credit during his time in Philadelphia. He averaged 4.5 yards on a pair of opportunities last season. Westbrook, meanwhile, has two punt returns for touchdowns among his 30 career regular-season returns. He averaged 7.5 yards on eight opportunities in 2005.

All in all, Reid's very brief injury report was a positive considering the team finished 2005 with more than a dozen players on Injured Reserve, including quarterback Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook.

Perry At Cornerback?

Reid was asked Wednesday whether kickoff return specialist Bruce Perry will get any reps on offense Sunday. Reid said that he would on offense in an emergency, but he threw in something else. Reid said that he would work in with the defense and special teams.

Defense?

Yes, Perry is working out at cornerback. Sheppard said he was surprised the first time he saw Perry on their side of the practice field.

"I guess it's a role reversal on his behalf," said Sheppard. "Can he go up and make the tackle instead of delivering the blow?

"The first day we were in meetings, we were like, 'What are you doing here?' When we went out to practice, we saw him out there. I guess it's an experiment. He's taking it well and he's doing well."

Seabiscuit36 · September 06, 2006, 01:51:04 PM

i remember reading Perry saying his physical style of running is du2 him enjoying contact. He has the speed, should have the flexability, so i cant complain.

PoopyfaceMcGee · September 06, 2006, 02:22:14 PM

If the 4th CB on this team sees significant time, they're plenty screwed. Let's not worry about going 5 deep.

SunMo · September 06, 2006, 02:23:16 PM

4th cb = trouble? have you heard of a dime package?

PoopyfaceMcGee · September 06, 2006, 02:24:39 PM

Quote from: SunMo on September 06, 2006, 02:23:16 PM
4th cb = trouble? have you heard of a dime package?

Quintin Mikell plays CB in the dime. Not kidding.

bobbyinlondon · September 06, 2006, 05:41:52 PM

According to the updated Philly.com story by Marc Narducci, the switch is permanent--at least that's how he wrote it.

PoopyfaceMcGee · September 06, 2006, 06:05:33 PM

That is how he wrote it.

I don't think it matters, though. Perry will play special teams only in all likelihood.