The Eagles wrapped up their first training camp practice quicker than usual, finishing a little more than an hour after they started.
The players were in shorts and shells, which meant no hitting was taking place. Therefore, it’s difficult to make any sweeping determinations on anyone. Here are some notes and observations from the first practice:
McNabb said after practice the brace was his idea and if it feels comfortable, he’ll wear it during the season. McNabb trained in the off-season without the brace.
What's interesting about McNabb's comments is they come one day after Andy Reid said McNabb will "probably get rid of [the brace] and move on."
His arm looked fine, although that’s always been the case. The test will come when he’s forced to move around.
“I think I can play all three spots,” Bradley said. “As I learn the MIKE position, it makes my comprehension for playing outside [line]backer that much more because I know what everyone’s doing.”
The middle linebacker is often in charge of directing the linebacking corps, if not the entire defense. Veteran Jeremiah Trotter is the Eagles’ middle linebacker. They also have Gaither and Dedrick Roper on the depth chart at that spot.
Bradley said he just learned the MIKE with the Eagles yesterday. Sometimes players play out of position during the first three days of Eagles training camp out of necessity and numbers. Koy Detmer even lined up receiver in last year’s first three days because the Eagles didn’t have numbers yet.
Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson said Bradley will work at the MIKE throughout training camp. It will be interesting to see how many reps Bradley receives at the MIKE when Trotter, Gaither and Roper report. That might provide an indication of what the Eagles are thinking with Bradley.
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