Well the mini camps and OTA's have been primarily non media friendly. Most of what we get fed are Dave Spadaro tidbits of information. I read this article with a smile and was really excited for these players:
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/ ... p?id=50024
Yet - it struck me that Spadaro has talked a ton about certain guys - yet been suprisingly quiet about others - which almost ALWAYS means he doesn't like what he sees. Quiet = Bad.
So here's my uneducated guess as to who might be struggling:
#1 - Mike Patterson
* We've heard a ton about this guy and that guy on the lines. Almost like no one can do any wrong but Patterson has had zero news about him this offseason. He was solid last year but if he were to justify his #1 status from last year - he should be stepping into his own this year. Instead it's the 5th rounder - Trent Cole - who's getting the pub.
#2 - Todd Herremans
* Moving to a new position and trying to assert himself, you'd think if he was looking sharp he'd be lauded for making a quick adjustment and "dominating out there". Haven't heard a peep. Keep your eye on LG.
#3 - Shawn Barber
* Barber was a big name Free Agent for KC three years ago for a reason. Now he's a nickel backer? I can see it but wouldn't we be hearing how he's really flying around and trying to push Matt McCoy? Seems like he's either not impressing or McCoy is just the real deal.
#4 - Greg Lewis
* Like it or not - we only have three WR's who can play tomorrow (Touchdown Brown, Gaffney and Lewis) - Pinkston is coming and hopefully so are some younger guys but Lewis is needed. He seems to be a solid #4 but what does that mean? It's bizzare. He's not impressing. Probably just status quo.
#5 - Jamaal Jackson
* Thought he showed himself well from a blocking standpoint last year - but obviously didn't want to come in here and dominate. The fact that Hank Freaking Fraley is neck and neck with you says a ton.
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Thoughts?
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/ ... p?id=50024
Yet - it struck me that Spadaro has talked a ton about certain guys - yet been suprisingly quiet about others - which almost ALWAYS means he doesn't like what he sees. Quiet = Bad.
So here's my uneducated guess as to who might be struggling:
#1 - Mike Patterson
* We've heard a ton about this guy and that guy on the lines. Almost like no one can do any wrong but Patterson has had zero news about him this offseason. He was solid last year but if he were to justify his #1 status from last year - he should be stepping into his own this year. Instead it's the 5th rounder - Trent Cole - who's getting the pub.
#2 - Todd Herremans
* Moving to a new position and trying to assert himself, you'd think if he was looking sharp he'd be lauded for making a quick adjustment and "dominating out there". Haven't heard a peep. Keep your eye on LG.
#3 - Shawn Barber
* Barber was a big name Free Agent for KC three years ago for a reason. Now he's a nickel backer? I can see it but wouldn't we be hearing how he's really flying around and trying to push Matt McCoy? Seems like he's either not impressing or McCoy is just the real deal.
#4 - Greg Lewis
* Like it or not - we only have three WR's who can play tomorrow (Touchdown Brown, Gaffney and Lewis) - Pinkston is coming and hopefully so are some younger guys but Lewis is needed. He seems to be a solid #4 but what does that mean? It's bizzare. He's not impressing. Probably just status quo.
#5 - Jamaal Jackson
* Thought he showed himself well from a blocking standpoint last year - but obviously didn't want to come in here and dominate. The fact that Hank Freaking Fraley is neck and neck with you says a ton.
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