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Patrick Del Gaone

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2016 Training Camp Report: ‘Live’ Goal Line Segment Energizes Eagles

Embed from Getty Images   When the Eagles starting units marched toward the end zone for a "live" goal line session, the practice grew spirited as some players looked to be settling scores. As the offense lined up in a two tight end set, halfback Kenjon Barner saw a clogged up line of scrimmage and […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  03 Aug 2016
Pederson Delighted by Eagles Toughness

When Doug Pederson met with the media after training his team this morning, the Eagles first-year head coach was pleased with his team’s physicality after a lively practice that included ferocious hitting. "Today was the first day I had two live periods during practice," Pederson said. "I felt like the energy was good, the competition […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  03 Aug 2016
2016 Training Camp Report: Eagles Coaches Endorsing Designed Runs for Carson Wentz

Embed from Getty Images   While many NFL head coaches are reluctant to call designed runs with their quarterback for fear of injury, Eagles coaches aren’t shying away from allowing 6'5", 225-pound Carson Wentz to tuck-and-run. On Sunday, Wentz kept a zone-read when the defensive end followed the running back and scampered down the left sideline […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  01 Aug 2016
Eagles Offensive Coordinator Frank Reich Expects Perfection

Philadelphia Eagles receivers and tight ends have had some trouble securing passes through the first week of training camp. Following Monday’s practice, offensive coordinator Frank Reich sounded similar to coach Herman Boone of Remember the Titans when asked whether he is pleased with the pass catchers thus far. "As a coach you don’t want any drops, so no," […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  01 Aug 2016
Pederson Denies Making Changes to Carson Wentz’s Throwing Mechanics

Embed from Getty Images   Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson stepped to the podium on Sunday before his team practiced for about two hours in front of their fans. Pederson was asked whether his team would normally train for three hours like they did on Saturday. "Yeah, today’s a little shorter, today is a little […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  31 Jul 2016
2016 Training Camp Report: Carson Wentz’s Accuracy Manifests at The Linc

Embed from Getty Images   The Philadelphia Eagles were back home at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday as they welcomed fans to get a first-hand look at the revamped Eagles roster. Sunday’s practice theme was "Kids Run the Show," with young fans having the opportunity to participate in the practice session with their favorite Eagles. […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  31 Jul 2016
2016 Training Camp Report: Malcolm Jenkins, Rueben Randle Impress in Full Pads

Embed from Getty Images   The Eagles announced on Saturday that former safety Brian Dawkins is joining the teams scouting department. Dawkins is the recipient of the NFL’s Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship, a new initiative in the league meant to introduce former players into NFL scouting. Following the announcement, the Eagles' legend was in attendance as the […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  30 Jul 2016
Eagles Coordinator Jim Schwartz Stressing Teamwork

When Eagles coach Jim Schwartz met with the media for the second time this training camp on Saturday, the defensive coordinator emphasized the importance of his defenders playing as a unit. “I told our guys the other night with the Olympics coming up, the record for the 400 meters is like 43-seconds or something. The […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  30 Jul 2016
2016 Eagles Schedule: The 5 Toughest Games

Embed from Getty Images    The Eagles were among the more unpredictable teams in the NFL last season. After losing to Tampa Bay and Detroit by a combined 59 points last November, the Birds rallied the following week to defeat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 35-28 in Foxborough. As unforeseeable as NFL seasons […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  30 Jul 2016
2016 Training Camp Report: Eagles Coaches Alter Carson Wentz’s Mechanics

Embed from Getty Images   In an interview on 97.5 The Fanatic on Thursday, Adam Caplan of ESPN reported that Eagles coaches have already tweaked Carson Wentz’s throwing mechanics, and are "not even thinking about" playing their rookie signal caller this season. Caplan also mentioned that this year is all about getting Wentz "used to […]

Patrick Del Gaone  •  29 Jul 2016