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Patrick Del Gaone

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2016 Training Camp Report: Rueben Randle Surging in Jordan Matthews’ Absence

Embed from Getty Images   With Jordan Matthews sidelined due to a left knee strain, Rueben Randle has stepped up to become one of the most reliable receiving targets in Eagles training camp. Although Randle occasionally gets his signals crossed on the field, a problem he struggled with as a member of the New York […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  08 Aug 2016
Doug Pederson: ‘Live’ Tackling at Practice Likely Over

Mounting injuries have been a concern for the Eagles coaching staff over the week-long stretch of full-padded practices and "live" hitting which concluded today. Head coach Doug Pederson made clear that while the team may not go "live" again until next year, the team will still be popping pads throughout the regular season. "The padded […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  08 Aug 2016
2016 Training Camp Report: Trey Burton Emerging for Offense

Embed from Getty Images   Another day, another touchdown for Trey Burton, the Eagles offensive standout through two weeks of training camp. The former University of Florida wide receiver, tight end, fullback and quarterback outmatched Mychal Kendricks for an over-the-shoulder grab on a threaded pass from Sam Bradford this morning. But Burton wasn’t finished, he later […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  07 Aug 2016
2016 Training Camp Report: Injuries Soaring for Eagles

Embed from Getty Images   Injuries are beginning to mount for the Eagles during this laborious week of training. Jordan Matthews (knee), Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring), Jason Peters (quad), Rodney McLeod (family funeral), Marcus Smith (concussion) Wendell Smallwood (quad) and Hunter Sharp (undisclosed) all missed practice today. The Philadelphia Eagles left the pads in the locker […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  06 Aug 2016
Reich Echoes Message of Consistency on Eagles Offense

Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich met with the media following a short practice in helmets and shells on Saturday. During the press conference, Reich shed some light on how coaches evaluate talent at the sport's highest level.

Patrick Del Gaone  •  06 Aug 2016
Eagles Camp Focus: Cornerbacks

Embed from Getty Images   With 11 of 27 training camp practices in the books, Eagles coaches are beginning to indicate which cornerbacks are starters, who will be seen in nickel and dime coverage, and those of whom need to progress before cracking the rotation. The Eagles were among the worst secondaries in the league […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  06 Aug 2016
2016 Training Camp Report: Ryan Mathews, Brandon Brooks Back in Action

Embed from Getty Images   With running back Ryan Mathews and guard Brandon Brooks back on the NovaCare Complex practice field on Friday, the Eagles continued their most physical week of training camp with the first preseason game against Tampa Bay just six days away. Safeties Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) and Rodney McLeod (personal) were absent […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  05 Aug 2016
Pederson Not Faulting Mills, Countess for Low Hits

After injuries to Jordan Matthews and Zach Ertz on similar low hits by Eagles defensive backs Jalen Mills and Blake Countess on Friday, head coach Doug Pederson defended the plays when he met with the media. "We’re in a live situation too, so I understand the competitiveness of the drill," Pederson said. "I’ve tried to […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  05 Aug 2016
2016 Training Camp Report: Peters, Jenkins Suffer Injuries at Thursday Practice

Embed from Getty Images   Eagles coaches saw two of their most skilled players escorted to the locker room during practice this morning. First, left tackle Jason Peters was slow getting up and walked gingerly to the sidelines after sustaining a quad injury. Later, Malcolm Jenkins suffered a hamstring injury while going against Jordan Matthews in […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  04 Aug 2016
Schwartz Preaching Consistency on Defense

Embed from Getty Images   Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has seen some individuals play to his liking, but made clear that the team must improve as a unit when he stepped to the podium on Thursday. "As a defense, we need to be more consistent," Schwartz said. “Mychal [Kendricks] is a very, very good athlete. […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  04 Aug 2016