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If It’s Between Harris, Demps And Calvin, I Think They Will Keep Harris

If It’s Between Harris, Demps And Calvin, I Think They Will Keep Harris

The Eagles have a decision to make in the defensive backfield.  Who should remain between safeties Macho Harris or Quintin Demps or recently acquired cornerback Jorrick Calvin?
First of all, we know that Asante Samuel, Ellis Hobbs, Joselio Hanson, Trevard Lindley and Dimitri Patterson are corners that are cemented on the roster.  That’s five cornerbacks.
On the [...]

September 3rd, 2010 | Posted in Eagles, News, Secondary | Read More »

Eagles Trade Rookie RB Scott To Cards For Rookie CB Calvin

Eagles Trade Rookie RB Scott To Cards For Rookie CB Calvin

Anybody who is familiar with the way Andy Reid uses his running backs, knew that LSU rookie running back, Charles Scott was going to be a long shot to make this football team.
When the OTA’s started the Eagles coaching staff worked with him diligently concerning his pass catching and route running skills.   They knew [...]

August 30th, 2010 | Posted in Eagles, News, Running Backs, Secondary | Read More »

So Far, Rookie Safety Nate Allen Has Passed All The Tests

So Far, Rookie Safety Nate Allen Has Passed All The Tests

Eagles rookie safety Nate Allen has been having a solid training camp so far.  At times he’s been outstanding and the Eagles have to be pleased with his play up to this point.  Allen has become more and more comfortable with the defensive coverages and you can see it with his recognition of plays and [...]

August 6th, 2010 | Posted in Eagles, News, Secondary | Read More »

Rookie Safety Coleman Gets Noticed On The First Day

Rookie Safety Coleman Gets Noticed On The First Day

Eagles rookie safety Kurt Coleman has already accomplished what each rookie and free agent has to do during the first three days of camp.¬† He’s made his coach notice him.
This was very important for the youngster because his reps will be cut down going forward, now that second round safety, Nate Allen has signed.  Regardless, [...]

July 28th, 2010 | Posted in Eagles, News, Secondary | Read More »

Eagles sign Nate Allen

Eagles sign Nate Allen

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that they have agreed to terms with second-round pick Nate Allen. According to the team’s official website, it’s a four-year deal.
This leaves Brandon Graham as the only remaining unsigned rookie for the Birds. One can argue that it was more important to get Allen signed first, because he’s [...]

July 27th, 2010 | Posted in Eagles, News, Secondary | Read More »

Report: Nate Allen Is Close To Signing, Graham Is Not

Report: Nate Allen Is Close To Signing, Graham Is Not

According to Les Bowen of Philly.com, there’s a chance rookie starting free safety Nate Allen could be signed today before all rookies and a few selected veterans are scheduled to show up at Lehigh University to kick of the Eagles’ 2010 Training Camp.
As a second-round pick, Allen doesn’t have much wiggle-room [...]

July 26th, 2010 | Posted in Eagles, News, Secondary | Read More »

Allen Not Graham Is The Guy Whom They Must Get Signed

Allen Not Graham Is The Guy Whom They Must Get Signed

The Eagles have two rookie draft picks who haven’t been signed.¬† It’s no surprise that the two picks are first round selection Brandon Graham and second round choice Nate Allen.
Of the two, Allen is the guy who can least afford to miss time at training camp.  The rookies report next Monday July 26 and Allen [...]

July 20th, 2010 | Posted in Eagles, News, Secondary | Read More »

Nate Allen Must Prove He Can Hit And Tackle Like NFL Safety

Nate Allen Must Prove He Can Hit And Tackle Like NFL Safety

Eagles veteran safety Quintin Mikell had nothing but good things to say about rookie safety Nate Allen, who will begin training camp at the other starting safety spot.
He’s the only rookie who is listed as a starter right now but that may change because number one pick Brandon Graham is expected to be named a [...]

June 21st, 2010 | Posted in Eagles, News, Secondary | Read More »

Eagles Should Part Ways With Me-First Asante Samuel

Eagles Should Part Ways With Me-First Asante Samuel

When the Eagles went out and signed Asante Samuel before the 2008 season, I was completely on board because of his play-making abilities. The Eagles were dead last with only 11 interceptions in 2007, and bringing in Samuel would certainly help that.
Samuel, according to some, was a system player fit for a soft zone coverage [...]

June 14th, 2010 | Posted in Eagles, News, Secondary | Read More »

Nate Allen opens camp as starting free safety

Nate Allen opens camp as starting free safety

It looks like the Philadelphia Eagles could have another rookie at safety this year (not that anyone is shocked). Second-round pick Nate Allen impressed the coaches enough to be the starting free safety heading into training camp, according to Andy Reid.
“He did a nice job,” Reid said per Geoff Mosher of Delawareonline.com. “He’s a [...]

June 10th, 2010 | Posted in Eagles, News, Secondary | Read More »