Eagles training camp recap: Day 1with the full team
27 July 2017 Eagles News
Today kicked off the official start of Eagles training camp as all the veterans reported.
There was not much contact today as they were in the 10-10-10 format which means there were 10 minutes of offensive drills, 10 minutes of defensive drills and 10 minutes of special teams drills. In all the drills, the unit which is the focus of the drills is set up to succeed.
Practice Notes
Alshon Jeffery is the wide receiver the Eagles and more importantly, Carson Wentz needs.
Carson Wentz lobs a ball to Alshon Jeffery along the sideline. Watkins and Smith didn't stand a catch. Alshon makes contested catch. #Eagles
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) July 27, 2017
He made catching the football look easy and being an Eagles player, that is something very important to say. Although the Eagles like to move the ball around a lot, Jeffery seems poised to catch the majority of passes from Wentz this season.
Carson Wentz #1 target New Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery catching balls off jugs machine
Wentz & Jeffery connected on some bombs today#Eagles pic.twitter.com/W9Z9uOaYSI
— Jeff Skversky 6abc (@JeffSkversky) July 27, 2017
Cornerbacks
Going into training camp, this position is there for the taking. Today, we learned who are the front runners for the position.
Jalen Mills and Patrick Robinson lining up as Eagles first team corners.
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) July 27, 2017
Jalen Mills seems primed to have a very important role in this years’ defense, but, Patrick Robinson has some impressing still to do as hungry rookie Rasul Douglas and second-year man C.J. Smith are right behind him.
Rasul Douglas and C.J. Smith are the second team corners. Douglas stripped Alshon after a catch over he middle but AJ quickly fell on it.
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) July 27, 2017
Terrence Brooks
Beat writers seemed very impressed with Terence Brooks again. He had a great spring with the team and picked up where he left off today.
Terrence Brooks checks in with a PBU on the slant. Almost came up with the pick on a seam route on the next play. Both passes to Denham.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) July 27, 2017
Brooks had a limited opportunity with the team last season and looks like he is taking full advantage of his first full offseason with the team. He is challenging Jaylen Watkins and Chris Maragos for their spot.
Play of the Day
Jordan Matthews, who did fully participate today made an incredible catch over rookie Randal Goforth.
Nick Foles launched one down the field deep pass to Jordan Matthews. He went up and grabbed it over Randal Goforth for a TD during team.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) July 27, 2017
There is a lot of talk of a trade involving Matthews, but if he keeps making big plays like that, it would be hard for the Eagles to let him go.
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