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    PHILADELPHIA EAGLES ON NJ.COM

    Eagles' Winners and Losers: Who helped, hurt themselves at OTAs?
    Posted June 10, 2018 at 10:30 AM | Updated June 10, 2018 at 10:31 AM



    By Zack Rosenblatt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
    After 10 practices, Offseason Team Activity season is over for the Eagles. It was certainly an eventful stretch ...

    Carson Wentz returned to the practice field ... Paul Worrilow suffered a season-ending injury ... Mychal Kendricks was cut ... the Eagles announced plans to visit the White House to celebrate Super Bowl LII ... NFL introduced a new national anthem policy ... President Donald Trump disinvited the Eagles from attending the White House ...

    Now, it's over, and onto next week's three-day, mandatory veteran minicamp.

    The media was only able to watch four of the 10 practices, but that was enough to at least get a feeling for where the roster stands heading into the rest of the summer season.

    So, who has stood out so far? Who is in trouble?

    Here's a look at the Eagles' winners and losers from OTAs.

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    Tim Hawk | For NJ.com
    Winner: QB Carson Wentz
    Why him: Wentz was almost the NFL's MVP last season, and he was the MVP of Eagles' 10 OTA practices, too. It has nothing to do necessarily with performance — even though he looked generally on point — and more with health. Wentz suffered a Torn ACL in December and is already participating in 7-on-7 drills just six months later. He seems on track to be ready for Week 1, which is the biggest positive development for this Eagles team since they won Super Bowl LII in February.


    Loser: Paul Worrilow
    Why him: The Eagles signed Worrilow to be a key depth piece at linebacker and to help on special teams. Unfortunately, on the first day of OTAs — in his first-ever Eagles practice — Worrilow suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire season long before it even started. Unfortunate.


    Even: Nick Foles
    Why him: The Super Bowl MVP has taken the first team reps at quarterback so far and has looked fairly rusty, but Foles has long been more of a gamer than a practice player — even dating back to his time as a college football player at University of Arizona — and his performance in practice, especially OTAs, isn't a concern.

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    Winner: RB Jay Ajayi
    Why him: Prior to practice No. 1, Eagles coach Doug Pederson hyped up Ajayi as one of the players who returned to NovaCare Complex looking like he was in the best shape. Off-field distractions notwithstanding, Ajayi looks the part — he looks fit and quicker, and could be in line for a big year. Even in a deep backfield, the Eagles might deploy Ajayi as their bell cow in his contract year.



    Loser: Donnel Pumphrey
    Why him: In the first couple of practices, Pumphrey looked like the quick, agile running back the Eagles wanted when they picked him in the fourth round last year. Now, Pumphrey — who was placed on IR before the season last year and never played — is banged up again (injury unknown) and hasn't practiced the last few days in front of the media. For a player battling for a roster spot, he needs every chance he can get to prove he belongs.

    Winner: Nate Sudfeld
    Why him: A week ago, this would've gone the other way, as Sudfeld was battling inaccuracy and inconsistency, though he did show some flashes. This week, Sudfeld has looked the part of a valuable developmental quarterback prospect behind Wentz and Foles, and if he keeps up this trajectory, could replace Foles as the lead Wentz back-up in 2019.

    Winner: Malcolm Jenkins
    Why him: This one has less to do with football, though Jenkins still looks prime to continue performing at a Pro Bowl level. Jenkins' powerful, silent message for President Donald Trump on Wednesday after practice made waves in the sports community, and he continues to be an active and important voice in the Eagles locker room and in general as a social activist.


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    Loser: Josh Adams
    Why him: Many were excited about Adams' addition as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame, and it seems he might've been undrafted in the first place because of an injury he suffered at some point during the pre-draft process. As a result, Adams has yet to practice for the Eagles. He'll face an uphill battle to making the roster, though he's certainly, at minimum, a practice squad candidate anyway.


    Winner: De'Vante Bausby
    Why him: In terms of actual performance — as compared to health and emotional impact with Wentz — Bausby was the biggest winner in OTAs. Bausby received some reps as the No. 1 nickel cornerback — though defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has rotated a number of players — and acquitted himself well, pulling off multiple interceptions in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills over the last few practices. Bausby is really going to make it tough for the Eagles to release him.

    Loser: Isaac Seumalo
    Why him: The Eagles seem to be attempting to move Seumalo to center, though he hasn't participated all that much in practice. His versatility is valuable, but if he's unable to perform — and the Eagles don't even trust him enough to perform — he might not be long for the roster. Thursday, Chance Warmack worked with the first team at left guard as the Eagles did some shuffling with multiple starters absent.


    Tim Hawk | For NJ.com
    Winner: Dallas Goedert
    Why him: Goedert remains behind Richard Rodgers, signed as a free agent this off-season, on the tight end depth chart behind Pro Bowler Zach Ertz. That likely won't last long, though, as Goedert has proven why the Eagles chose him as their top draft pick this year. He's athletic with versatility and good hands, and could contribute right away as a red zone target.

    Loser: LB Joe Walker
    Why him: Walker was already a longshot to make the team. He's been limited or out for every practice open to the media, though free agent signee hasn't practiced either and that's Walker's main competition for a role as a back-up linebacker after Worrilow went down. Behind Nigel Bradham and Jordan Hicks, Nate Gerry, Corey Nelson and Kamu Grugier-Hill feel like roster locks.

    Winner: Nate Gerry
    Why him: Speaking of Gerry ... with the departure of Mychal Kendricks and limited status of Jordan Hicks, Gerry has received the bulk of first-team reps at multiple linebacker positions, though that might be in part due to the team acclimating Nelson to a new scheme. Still, Gerry has a real chance of being a sneaky breakout candidate this season, especially considering Hicks' injury history and the fact that Nelson is still unproven.



    Loser: Billy Brown
    Why him: Brown still has the look of an athletic, intriguing option at tight end, he's just fallen behind in the pecking order with Ertz, Rodgers and Goedert clearly ahead of him. Ones pads come on and practice begins in full, Browns' only chance is through injuries or him proving he's improved significantly as a blocker.


    Tim Hawk | For NJ.com
    Winner: Mike Wallace
    Why him: With Alshon Jeffery recovering from a shoulder injury, other receivers have had the chance to get looks in the Eagles offense, and Wallace has been perhaps the most impressive receiver thus far. He's the fastest receiver on the roster, even at 31, and seems primed for a bounce-back campaign with Carson Wentz throwing him the ball instead of Joe Flacco.

    Loser: Wendell Smallwood
    Why him: Smallwood is fighting for his roster life with Pumphrey, Adams and free agent signee Matt Jones, and he hasn't looked great so far. He fumbled in the first practice and has dropped a few passes, too. He'll need to step up if he wants to stick around.

    Winner: Jason Peters
    Why him: Like Wentz, Peters is working his way back from a torn ACL. Unlike Wentz, Peters is 36 years old and near retirement. He's been limited in practice, working mostly in the drill portion, but the fact that he's nearly healthy bodes well for the league's best offensive line and Peters has continued to add value as a leader on the sideline for younger players like rookies Matt Pryor and Jordan Mailata.

    Loser: Greg Ward Jr.
    Why him: Ward was already facing an uphill battle to the roster when the Eagles signed Markus Wheaton to compete with him, 2017 draft pick Shelton Gibson and Bryce Treggs. Then, Ward suffered a scary injury on Thursday, though the severity — it appeared to be head or neck-related — is unknown as of yet.




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    Winner: Shelton Gibson
    Why him: There are four locks to make the roster at wide receiver — Jeffery, Nelson Agholor, Wallace and Mack Hollins. After that, if the Eagles only keep five receivers, it'll likely come down to Gibson, Wheaton, Ward or Treggs. Gibson's edge is that he was a draft pick just last season and probably has the highest ceiling. He's looked good — quick, athletic, confident — in practice thus far, and hasn't had as much of an issue with dropped passes as he did as a rookie.

    Loser: Avonte Maddox
    Why him: This is not so much because of performance as it is about everyone else he's competing with for playing time at the position. As a fourth-round pick, he's a lock t make the team, certainly, and has looked impressive at times. De'Vante Bausby has just been one of the best players in OTAs ahead of him, and the Eagles still have Ronald Darby, Jalen Mills, Sidney Jones and Rasul Douglas around. Maddox could contribute on special teams, but if the roster stays as is, it could be week-to-week if he's active this season.

    Winner: Steven Means
    Why him: With Brandon Graham recovering from an ankle injury and Michael Bennett absent, there's been plenty of snaps available for Means to prove that he still belongs. The Eagles invested a fourth-round pick on Josh Sweat, which put Means on notice. As he often does, though, Means has looked impressive going against the second- and third-unit offensive line groups, pressuring the quarterback on a consistent basis. That's his path to the roster.

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  • #2
    Adams could be an IR prospect since next year they could lose a couple backs
    We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by musicman View Post
      Adams could be an IR prospect since next year they could lose a couple backs
      I don't think that they would bother MM. If the guy is an UDFA and injured again why pay him to be on IR?
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      • #4
        not like he has an injury history, he got hurt predraft, went undrafted and costs next to nothing . Keep him on IR, he ran for some big yardage against some of the better teams in college football, I like his potential more than Little Dick and Pumphrey
        We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by musicman View Post
          not like he has an injury history, he got hurt predraft, went undrafted and costs next to nothing . Keep him on IR, he ran for some big yardage against some of the better teams in college football, I like his potential more than Little Dick and Pumphrey
          The Flea is hurt again already.
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          • #6
            I saw, and I stood behind him last season and backed him again after hearing about his increased strength and size. Josh Adams can at least run over guys.
            We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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            • #7
              The only reason to put him on IR would be insurance that you have him next year and that is only if you think he has the potential to make the team next year or someone might snag him from your PS. Can't cost that much to keep him if you think he is better than Smallwood/Pumphrey.
              I am real curious as to what Howie is doing. Carry three QBs on your 53 or can you swing a deal for Foles or possibly Sudfield . There is a lot of buzz about this Bausby guy. Easier to trade Darby or do you need to see him or Maddox prove themselves in real games first? Seumala certainly seems available. Can Howie work any magic when all seem to know they are no longer high on him? The chase for two starts now
              Wait until next year is a terrible philosophy
              Hope is not a strategy
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              • #8
                Originally posted by NoDakIggle View Post
                The only reason to put him on IR would be insurance that you have him next year and that is only if you think he has the potential to make the team next year or someone might snag him from your PS. Can't cost that much to keep him if you think he is better than Smallwood/Pumphrey.
                I am real curious as to what Howie is doing. Carry three QBs on your 53 or can you swing a deal for Foles or possibly Sudfield . There is a lot of buzz about this Bausby guy. Easier to trade Darby or do you need to see him or Maddox prove themselves in real games first? Seumala certainly seems available. Can Howie work any magic when all seem to know they are no longer high on him? The chase for two starts now
                Good teams cut good players so teams will wait fo a guy like Seumalo I would imagine. I think that Nick and Darby are really the only tradeable players. Maybe Suddy but I think we'll keep all 3 QBs again unless Nick goes. It's weird that Seumalo isn't getting any reps at practice though. That just doesn't make any sense if they're not planning on moving him. I think that a backup center is our #1 priority because Wiz isn't very good there.
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                • #9
                  In all the White House crap, i totally forgot we had signed Wallace. Wentz could throw for 5000 yards this year.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Eagle60 View Post
                    The Flea is hurt again already.
                    Buh bye scrub

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                    • #11
                      Lawler (using Gowton's notes) was talking up Hill yesterday saying that he and Gerry are splitting time with the first unit but Hill was looking better. He also said that Tre Sullivan was looking really good a safety, so good that they might not have to bring Corey Graham back. Sully hit like a ton of bricks last preseason. The new helmet rule might hurt him though. Then again it's going to hurt everybody. Between that illegal contact rule and this new head thing games might be 4 hours long like the old days again.

                      On the other side of the ball Wheaton has been standing out, especially getting behind the defense. That doesn't sound good for Gibson and Treggs who have looked good so far too. We've got a darned good squad!

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                      • #12
                        I'll get excited when we start hitting
                        We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by musicman View Post
                          I'll get excited when we start hitting
                          In the meantime, here is something you can get excited about now....

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Jukin View Post
                            In the meantime, here is something you can get excited about now....

                            http://philly.sportscolumn.com/showt...708#post324708



                            Ive been retired for so long it's difficult for me to remember...would and outfit like this be suitable for work in a corporate offfice or a bank?










                            And how 'bout for church?
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by tinopuno View Post
                              Ive been retired for so long it's difficult for me to remember...would and outfit like this be suitable for work in a corporate offfice or a bank?










                              And how 'bout for church?
                              That depends on the pastor of the church.
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