{"id":486,"date":"2009-05-04T17:59:23","date_gmt":"2009-05-04T22:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homeboyznetwork.com\/?p=486"},"modified":"2009-05-04T17:59:23","modified_gmt":"2009-05-04T22:59:23","slug":"eagles-training-camp-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homeboyznetwork.com\/?p=486","title":{"rendered":"Eagles Training Camp Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson seems to favor Quintin Demps at free safety, despite the acquisition of Sean Jones.<\/p>\n

Johnson said that he views Jones as more of a strong safety.<\/p>\n

Johnson also talked about his cancer diagnosis, which came after he began experiencing severe back pain during the team\u2019s 2008 playoff run.<\/p>\n

And he has no intention of walking away from football. \u201cIt\u2019s part of my life. It keeps me going. I don\u2019t feel any different coaching. I\u2019m coaching the same way.\u201d<\/p>\n

S Quintin Demps acknowledged that his first-half hit on Cardinals QB Kurt Warner in the NFC title game, for which Demps was flagged and fined, was a \u201ccheap shot.\u201d<\/p>\n

For now, Demps is the kick returner and WR DeSean Jackson is the punt returner, but WR Jeremy Maclin is being considered for both jobs, and CB Ellis Hobbs could return kicks.<\/p>\n

Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said that he\u2019d like to see the team improve in the red zone.<\/p>\n

The coaching staff might be trying to replace WR Reggie Brown\u2019s decreased reps with increased praise; \u201cAnother player who has done an outstanding job is Reggie Brown,\u201d Mornhinweg said. \u201cHe is healthy. It\u2019s good to see him healthy and running fast and catching the ball. He\u2019s smooth. He was impressive [Friday], as well as [Saturday] morning.\u201d<\/p>\n

Victor Abiamiri and Juqua Parker will be competing for the starting spot at left defensive end.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s going to be a good battle between those [two],\u201d defensive coordinator Jim Johnson said in quotes circulated by the team. \u201cI can\u2019t see right now who the starter is. It might be Victor, it might be JP.\u201d<\/p>\n

Said defensive coordinator Jim Johnson regarding rookie CB Macho Harris: \u201cI see a guy that has a good feel for the game. The first couple of practices [I\u2019ve seen he\u2019s got] a good feel for the game. You look for things like that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johnson thinks S Quintin Mikell will be a Pro Bowl player soon.<\/p>\n

Despite the acquisition of CB Ellis Hobbs, Johnson said that Sheldon Brown will still start, and that Joselio Hanson will still work the nickel.<\/p>\n

Mornhinweg also spoke of the ongoing Kevin Kolb experiment: \u201cHe is still progressing. He\u2019s done a good [job] in this camp so far. He\u2019s very comfortable with all of his progression and, his reads, his drops, his footwork, all the things he needs to see. His game management is typically very good. The preseason games will be very important for him as well.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Eagles coach Andy Reid revealed that WR Kevin Curtis underwent a second surgical procedure on his groin two weeks ago.<\/p>\n

Reid termed it a followup from his August sports hernia surgery and expects Curtis to be “back on the field” in June. Curtis may not be 100 percent until training camp, and he’s already in danger of losing playing time to hot-shot rookie Jeremy Maclin.<\/p>\n

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News <\/em><\/p>\n

Eagles coach Andy Reid revealed that Eagles LG Todd Herremans recently underwent a minor knee cleanout.<\/p>\n

Herremans did not practice Friday, but he will likely return for June OTAs.<\/p>\n

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News <\/em><\/p>\n

Matt Schobel strained his hamstring during a workout Friday.
\nSchobel is doubtful to make a splash this season. He’s been unimpressive since the Eagles brought him over from Cincinnati in 2006 and may get cut during camp.<\/p>\n

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer<\/p>\n

<\/em>This is all some good news.\u00a0 Along with the fact that Ellis Hobbs said that Maclin’s speed and hands are amazing and that he is really excited for this team and their chances for a ring.\u00a0 He said if their not the NFC favorites then he doesn’t know who is.\u00a0 Then Lenoard Weaver was talking about LeSean McCoy saying how fast he is.\u00a0 He could not believe how this kid could stop and make a quick cut just like how LT (yes THE Tomlinson) does.\u00a0 He also said that it was unreal how he can look as if hes going to dip his shoulder and put the hit on you then just 180 and change directions and burn right by you.\u00a0 It was also noted that his hands were like glue.\u00a0 Then my boy, Ingram has been equally impressive.\u00a0 His blocking has been what has really opened the Eagles eyes.\u00a0 They are really surprised as to how well he can block, more so then what they even thought.\u00a0 And when Ingram lowered his shoulder and put Omar Gaither on his butt and Omar stood up shaking his head later saying “I was confused for a moment” that’s when the Eagles knew they made an awesome pick.<\/p>\n

IF this doesn’t get you pumped up for this year then I really don’t know what will!\u00a0 Our new guys are doing great and even Victor “MACHO” Harris is really raising an eyebrow.\u00a0 No real news from what I see on the Undrafted Free Agents, we will have to wait for Leigh for that I suppose.\u00a0 I can’t wait for football season to start again.\u00a0 Hockey and Basketball too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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