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Nick Foles - QB - Eagles

Nick Foles took 21 first-team quarterback reps at Eagles OTAs Monday, while Michael Vick received only 15.

Vick had the edge last Monday, getting 21 reps compared to Foles' 16. Matt Barkley has been getting more third-team reps ahead of Dennis Dixon and G.J. Kinne. The Eagles will distribute quarterback reps in an effort to create at least an illusion of an open competition. We fully expect Vick to win the starting job.
Related: Michael Vick, Matt Barkley
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 20 - 3:20 PM
Clay Harbor - TE - Eagles

Eagles TE Clay Harbor is not switching positions despite spending one day at outside linebacker in OTAs.

"I'm a tight end, and for emergency situations, and just versatility purposes, for me, I'm learning (outside linebacker)," Harbor said Saturday. "Something happens to where you need an outside linebacker, it would be good to know some. Coaches talked to me, 'Would you mind learning a little bit of linebacker, just in case?'" Harbor did go on to admit the Eagles have a "lot" of tight ends, and that "there's a good chance that I might not be here." A three-year veteran going on 26, Harbor's NFL future should remain at tight end.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 20 - 8:30 AM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports neither Jason Avant nor Clay Harbor are changing positions despite taking snaps on defense in OTAs.

Harbor ended up spending only one day at outside linebacker, while Avant took a handful of reps at defensive back. Reporter Jeff McLane describes the moves as "an effort to explore different scenarios." Avant says he's open to anything. "It's one of those things that I work hard, and whatever that may be, and whatever the team wants me to do, I'll do it," Avant said. "I'm going to do it the best I can. I don't necessarily think it's a clouded future. I think it's an honor, in any way, for any coach to think you can do other things."
Related: Clay Harbor
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 20 - 8:23 AM
Michael Vick - QB - Eagles

Michael Vick says new Eagles coach Chip Kelly "taught" him how to properly hold the football while running.

The 10-year veteran was apparently being serious. "The other day, I broke out in the pocket, and the first thing Chip told me was to tuck the football," Vick said. "So I showed him how I was running with it, and he looked at it and he knocked the ball right out of my hands. And he was like, ‘Hold it like this.’ And what he told me felt comfortable. I had a tighter grip on the football. That should secure that problem as long as I work on it." It's beyond belief that Vick is implying that he not only didn't know how to properly hold the football, but had never been taught by Dan Reeves, Jim Mora Jr. or Andy Reid, but here we are. Vick has lost 12 fumbles over his past 35 games, which is far too many.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
May 19 - 10:58 AM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

The Eagles have been working WR Jason Avant at defensive back.

Coach Chip Kelly is certainly putting his stamp on the team. We already mentioned how TE Clay Harbor was dabbling at outside linebacker. Avant set a career-high with 53 catches last season, but he's nothing more than a middling slot talent with no big-play ability. The Eagles traded for Arrelious Benn, and Avant might be on the outside looking in at the 53-man roster.
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter
May 18 - 12:30 PM
Jeremy Maclin - WR - Eagles

The Eagles may use Jeremy Maclin on punt returns this season.

New coach Chip Kelly has hinted DeSean Jackson will be the Eagles' primary return man, but Maclin will be in the mix. Maclin was an electrifying returner in college, but has fielded just 13 punts during his four-year career, zero of which came in 2012.
Source: CSN Philly
May 17 - 12:41 PM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

LeSean McCoy reportedly showed up to spring workouts in his "best shape ever."

Shady got the memo about the breakneck pace of Chip Kelly's offense, and the peak physical conditioning it requires. McCoy averaged just 4.2 yards per carry last season after averaging 5.0 between 2010-11. Perhaps he thinks his conditioning was one of the reasons why. Although Kelly favors a multi-back approach, there's no doubt McCoy will be his lead dog. He's locked into top-five status in fantasy leagues.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 17 - 11:19 AM
Michael Vick - QB - Eagles

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Michael Vick is "noticeably bigger" and "enthused about the offense" this spring.

Vick is presumably "enthused" about Chip Kelly's offense because there will be more designed runs than there were under Andy Reid last season. Increased bulk and enthusiasm aside, Vick's $3.5 million signing bonus is the main reason he's the heavy favorite to be under center come Week 1.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 17 - 8:46 AM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

Eagles coach Chip Kelly says he plans to use each of Brent Celek, Zach Ertz and James Casey on game days.

Clay Harbor isn't mentioned because he's been "temporarily" moved to linebacker. There's been (justified) speculation that Ertz and Casey's additions spell curtains for Celek's time in Philly, but Kelly insists tight ends will be a big part of his offensive attack. That wasn't the case at Oregon, but Kelly has made it clear he's not married to his college scheme. We wouldn't doubt Kelly wants to keep a good player in Celek, but he may have to make alterations to his $3.256 million salary.
Related: James Casey, Zach Ertz
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 17 - 8:39 AM
Clay Harbor - TE - Eagles

The Eagles are "temporarily" moving TE Clay Harbor to outside linebacker.

It doesn't sound like a permanent move, but it could be. The Eagles obviously don't think highly enough of Harbor to let him work on learning the new offense. The 2010 fourth-rounder has been an underachiever since entering the league, and he's entering the final year of his rookie deal. Harbor is clearly the odd man out at tight end after the additions of Zach Ertz and James Casey.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 16 - 7:55 PM
Michael Vick - QB - Eagles

Michael Vick said he didn't run as much last season due to coaching philosophy.

The Andy Reid regime didn't want Vick to get hurt, so they called few designed runs and encouraged him to stay in the pocket. The problem is that Vick is a below-average thrower. New coach Chip Kelly promises to use Vick's best asset, his legs, far more often. Assuming he holds onto the starting job, Vick won't have trouble eclipsing last year's averages of 6.2 rushes for 33.2 yards per game.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 16 - 9:12 AM
Brent Celek - TE - Eagles

The Philadelphia Inquirer believes the Eagles could carry four tight ends this season.

We believe that number might end up being three. Brent Celek has taken a swift slap to the face this offseason as new coach Chip Kelly added James Casey in free agency and then used a second-round pick on Zach Ertz. Clay Harbor is also still on the roster. Celek, who is owed $3.256M this season, may have to have to show something special in camp to avoid getting cut.
Related: Clay Harbor
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 16 - 8:59 AM
Bryce Brown - RB - Eagles

The Philadelphia Inquirer still considers Bryce Brown the Eagles' No. 2 running back.

Felix Jones was given just $32,500 guaranteed on his one-year deal. He's going to compete for the No. 3 gig and possibly help out on kick returns. That leaves Brown as LeSean McCoy's handcuff and he'll still retain some standalone value. New coach Chip Kelly is implementing a run-based offense that uses multiple backs.
Related: Felix Jones
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 15 - 8:42 AM
LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles

The criminal case against LeSean McCoy regarding the December party bus incident is still ongoing.

Right now, McCoy is only facing civil charges from a woman who claims the Eagles running back told his bodyguard, "Big John," to "get her." She says Big John struck her in the face, physically restrained her on the ground, poured a beverage onto her, and forcibly dragged her. She also alleges McCoy kicked her off the bus while on the New Jersey Turnpike, but let her back on and then left her once they arrived at a rest stop. This doesn't mean McCoy will ever be charged criminally, but New Jersey State Police have not closed their investigation.
Source: ESPN.com
May 15 - 8:36 AM
Brandon Graham - LB - Eagles

The Philadelphia Inquirer believes it's "difficult to see" either Brandon Graham or Trent Cole as long-term solutions in the Eagles' new 3-4 defense.

Cole and Graham were both primarily ears-pinned-back rushers in Andy Reid's preferred 4-3 defense, but will now be tasked with dropping back into coverage as 3-4 outside linebackers. Both players are dropping weight in an effort to be more mobile. If Graham and/or Cole can show pass-rush ability, we don't see why they can't be short-or long-term solutions in Philadelphia. It's worth noting that aging Cole has no guaranteed money beyond this season.
Related: Trent Cole
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
May 14 - 7:03 PM

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