Sunday Practice Squad Talk

Posted: August 31st, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Philadelphia Eagles | 125 Comments »

No Eagles moves announced yet. We do know that Damion Square was claimed by the Chiefs.

It doesn’t sound like G.J. Kinne will make the squad.

Beyond that, we’re still waiting.

I’ll post updates as they come along.

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Eagles Practice Squad

C/G Josh Andrews
G/T Kevin Graf
WR Quron Pratt
WR Will Murphy
RB Matthew Tucker

NT Wade Keliikipi
ILB Emmanuel Acho
S Ed Reynolds

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125 Comments on “Sunday Practice Squad Talk”

  1. 1 Jack Waggoner said at 1:27 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I guess Damian was a Square peg.

  2. 2 wee2424 said at 1:49 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Clever

  3. 3 TommyLawlor said at 1:38 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Steelers signed Alejandro Villanueva to their PS. Great for him.

  4. 4 ACViking said at 1:44 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    fantastic.

    I wonder, with the expanded PC roster, if the Rooney family pushed for the signing. Great owners . . . and AV also fits their defense.

    Probably not. Good story all around.

  5. 5 bridgecoach said at 1:57 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Didn’t hurt that he had a strong preseason game against them.

  6. 6 GEAGLE said at 3:05 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I knew they would poach one of our two gapping DE’s.. I worried it would be Kruger. But they went with the 300lb ninja Alejandro

  7. 7 Tumtum said at 2:11 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Wow.

  8. 8 P_P_K said at 2:15 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    That’s cool.

  9. 9 GEAGLE said at 2:53 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    That’s annoying…but I’m happy for him

  10. 10 TommyLawlor said at 1:40 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Henry Josey has reportedly cleared waivers. Still, don’t count on him for the PS.

  11. 11 wee2424 said at 1:48 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Tommy why? I understand his blocking is a problem, but thats what the PS is for, to help develop. Yes he does lack on ST, but is that enough to keep him off PS? The kid showed some potential as a runner.

  12. 12 anon said at 2:48 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    no blocking no ST. bad combo for a backup.

  13. 13 wee2424 said at 4:36 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Yeah but i think he cld work on his blocking on PS. Its not like he would count against the roster. He just showed to much potential as a runner to completely toss him aside.

  14. 14 BreakinAnklez said at 9:08 AM on September 1st, 2014:

    Keep in mind he showed that potential against a lot of guys who are on the street now as well

  15. 15 wee2424 said at 12:02 AM on September 2nd, 2014:

    Apparently what you meant to say is not what you said. So yes i had to state the obvious.

  16. 16 wee2424 said at 12:03 AM on September 2nd, 2014:

    Sorry i replied to.the wrong comment

  17. 17 SteveH said at 1:54 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Wonder if the knee is scaring people. Does Josey play ST’s? Could be the issue… Just once I want a player I have an irrational attachment to to work out!

  18. 18 mksp said at 1:47 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    And so Henry Josey, much like the great Emmanuel Acho before him, crushes the hopes of delusional Eagles fans everywhere who couldn’t wait to self-righteously start beating their chest about how they *knew* Josey would be claimed and the Eagles would regret ever letting him go.

  19. 19 mksp said at 1:52 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Also, for the record, I quite like Josey, and hope he is successful. Seems like a good kid with a great story. Best of luck to him.

  20. 20 SteveH said at 1:55 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Josey ferver wasn’t as extreme as Acho was last year. Acho was the 3rd ILB and a mortal lock in most peoples minds, I think even Tommy had him penciled in as the #3 ILB.

  21. 21 TommyLawlor said at 1:52 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Shayne Skov to the Niners PS.

  22. 22 bridgecoach said at 1:56 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Great guy. Racks up tackles. Terrific special teamer. More athletic than people think.

  23. 23 TommyLawlor said at 1:56 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Injury concerns. And had terrible workouts.

  24. 24 BreakinAnklez said at 9:14 AM on September 1st, 2014:

    His combine says otherwise…shame he hurt his knee.

  25. 25 mksp said at 2:01 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Damaris Johnson goes to the team with 1st waiver priority (Texans). Good for him.

    Love seeing all these Eagles getting claimed.

  26. 26 bridgecoach said at 2:02 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Eagles Bias!

  27. 27 SteveH said at 2:05 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Shame he didn’t work out here. He had a lot of potential.

  28. 28 wee2424 said at 2:10 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Happy for him. Wasnt great, but couldnt help but like him. Sorta like Greg Lewis status. Lol G-lew!!!

  29. 29 anon said at 2:47 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Texans were stingy with picks I wonder if Howie was trying to talk them.

  30. 30 ACViking said at 2:07 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    T-Law:

    Ryan Lindley lives . . . cut by AZ, added to the Chargers PS.

    I remember after the 2012 draft, we exchanged comments noting that we’d have like to have seen Lindley be the QB drafted by the Birds. Bigger arm than Foles. And Lindley had that really good junior year.

    At least, that’s my recollection.

  31. 31 ACViking said at 2:08 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Re: Mallett to Texans (for a 6th)

    T-law:

    How do you project O’Brien using him?

    Starter by week [fill in the blank]?

    Or just a guy?

  32. 32 SteveH said at 2:23 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Remarkable, the Patriots didn’t absolutely fleece someone in a trade. It is telling though that the Texans are willing to try other teams scraps at QB. If the Pats thought Mallet was any good they wouldn’t have drafted Garrapolo and let Mallet go with Brady so close to the end of his career.

  33. 33 anon said at 2:46 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Their Qb situation is terrible. Now i feel like i should have grabbed andre johnson in fantasy.

  34. 34 TommyLawlor said at 2:29 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    The Texans had nothing at QB. Rookie Tom Savage has potential, but O’Brien must not think he’s ready.

    Mallett has been in the league for a few years. He will likely be the starting QB pretty soon. Isn’t a long term solution, but is something for now.

  35. 35 RobNE said at 2:31 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Why would Texas with first in line waiver claim offer anything at all???

  36. 36 CrackSammich said at 2:50 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    NE may have bluffed that another team had offered a pick.

  37. 37 aerochrome2 said at 2:24 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Posted this in last thread, but two spots left….

    All:

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  38. 38 anon said at 2:45 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    When is the draft again? Thanks for setting this up!

  39. 39 aerochrome2 said at 3:49 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    730 This Tuesday

  40. 40 SteveH said at 2:55 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Count me in if you’ve got the space. Igglesblitz bragging rights on the line!

  41. 41 aerochrome2 said at 3:49 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    One spot left, grab it if you want it!

  42. 42 sonofdman said at 4:18 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    If it is still available, Count me in.

    Thanks

  43. 43 aerochrome2 said at 1:57 PM on September 1st, 2014:

    It is, hot the link above to sign up

  44. 44 sonofdman said at 4:35 PM on September 1st, 2014:

    That link brings me to a page that says that the commissioner needs to send me a valid invitation link and provides a form to request an invitation from the commissioner. I did that yesterday and I’ll try it again today.

  45. 45 aerochrome2 said at 9:07 AM on September 2nd, 2014:

    This link should work, that’s odd: https://yho.com/nfl?l=1271184&k=dc3fe436f6a20b1d

  46. 46 ACViking said at 2:36 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Eagles add C Josh Andrews to the PS

  47. 47 ACViking said at 2:37 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Per Adam Caplan . . . oops, Brett Tessier

  48. 48 Safety1st said at 2:38 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Damn Belichick and his dark side mind tricks, stealing what should have been our 6th from the Texans for Mallet. Why not be dumb enough to trade that 6th for Damaris Johnson, Houston?

  49. 49 ACViking said at 2:38 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Now being reported that the Pats received a conditional 7th

  50. 50 anon said at 2:44 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    There’s no market for MB — that’s sort of terrible considering Mallet might compete to start.

  51. 51 Baloophi said at 2:44 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Per Adam Caplan… GEAGLE was claimed by Vikings Blitz. I will miss him, but wish him luck.

  52. 52 TommyLawlor said at 2:52 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I tried to trade him, but found no takers.

  53. 53 mksp said at 3:36 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    You need to include a couple 2nd round picks, Hinkie style.

    Nobody wants to take on so many comments, plus the player options.

  54. 54 bridgecoach said at 2:45 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Eagles add Ed Reynolds to PS.

  55. 55 Flyin said at 2:53 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Those that were upset we cut our 5th round draft pick, can stop crying now.

  56. 56 BlindChow said at 4:31 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I can’t believe they thought some other team would put him on their roster after showing nothing in the preseason games…

  57. 57 Dominik said at 6:23 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Don’t have to put him on your roster… PS is enough.

  58. 58 BlindChow said at 8:19 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    If he was claimed off waivers the team would have to put him on their roster.

    There was no danger of another team putting him on their PS, as that’s up to him. Very unlikely he would choose another team’s PS.

  59. 59 Dominik said at 6:25 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    If he stays at the PS we caught a bullet. Doesn’t mean it was right to have Maehl on the roster and him not.

    But I’m happy if he’s here next year. At least the wasted roster spot for Maehl won’t hurt us then.

  60. 60 TommyLawlor said at 2:51 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    ILB Emmanuel Acho to the PS.

  61. 61 bridgecoach said at 3:04 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Emmanuel in space!

  62. 62 TommyLawlor said at 3:41 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I’d like to see the All-22 of that.

  63. 63 Baloophi said at 4:55 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Sheil is calling on his old friend, Villanova’s wide receiver coach, Brian Flinn, to offer up analysis of this mesh concept…

  64. 64 ACViking said at 5:03 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Does Flinn have NASA connections?

  65. 65 Baloophi said at 5:13 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Not sure about Flinn, but FLINN (the Fiduciary Laboratories for International Natural Science Network) developed the GPS orbital biases for JPL’s satellites… if that counts.

  66. 66 ACViking said at 5:18 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    They must have an interactive computer to show an image of what Acho in space would look like

  67. 67 Arby1 said at 6:29 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Oh, cooome Yeeeeee,
    to our practice squad.

  68. 68 TommyLawlor said at 3:40 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    OL Kevin Graf to the PS

  69. 69 A_T_G said at 3:59 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Hebert Josey: yet another piece of evidence as to why I should not aspire to scout professionally.

  70. 70 barneygoogle said at 4:42 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    That’s Henry Josey.
    “Henery “Josey tore his leg up when he kicked the tee for a 60 yard field goal.
    Yea, I was a sucker for little Henry, too. But little people don’t beat up big people.

  71. 71 bridgecoach said at 4:02 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Kenny Ladler (cb/s) Vandy signs with Bills PS. Really like his game.

  72. 72 Cafone said at 4:07 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Hey, Dimitri Patterson was cut. The Eagles should probably bring him in for additional depth. He could play safety in a pinch.

  73. 73 barneygoogle said at 4:43 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Patterson is as tall as Mark McMillian or Mickey Rooney. But he could wear DeMaris Johnson’s old jersey.

  74. 74 bridgecoach said at 4:27 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Tucker on Eagles PS.

  75. 75 barneygoogle said at 4:44 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Great. We gotta have a 4th running back. How does Howie R. figure this stuff out? I thought for sure Tucker would be claimed.

  76. 76 lonfident said at 4:32 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Completely Off Topic http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/things-you-didnt-know-about-pbr

  77. 77 suthrneagle said at 4:58 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Wow!! Great link….thank you Ionfident
    Tommy this is a must read for you!!!!
    and all PBR apaixonados.

  78. 78 ACViking said at 4:39 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Re: Baloophi’s Nuclear Winter — Casey Matthews is Not Alone

    Baloophi offered this scenario yesterday:

    – After a world war induces a nuclear winter in which the sun vanishes for
    five years, the only life remaining on the planet will be cockroaches
    and Casey Matthews.
    _____________

    Another survivor would appear to be Mike Kafka, though maybe not fully functional.

    Kafka — to his credit — has joined Tampa Bay’s PS.

  79. 79 Baloophi said at 4:57 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    One might say that by appearing on different practice squads, Kafka is undergoing a metamorphosis.

  80. 80 ACViking said at 5:02 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    out of the mist . . . Baloophi delivers

  81. 81 Baloophi said at 5:07 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I have often been mistaken for one of Dian Fossey’s gorillas…

  82. 82 ACViking said at 5:08 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    How can you type then?

  83. 83 Baloophi said at 5:15 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    There’s an infinite number of us sitting in a room, typing. Once we recreated all the works of Shakespeare, we decided to start commenting on Iggles Blitz.

  84. 84 ACViking said at 5:16 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Reading Gorillas who can type . . . maybe you could post a photo

  85. 85 Baloophi said at 5:17 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Oh we can read and write, but we don’t know how to use a camera. Cut us some slack: we’re still gorillas…

  86. 86 ACViking said at 5:19 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    possibly sign to someone w/ an iPhone and ask them?

  87. 87 Baloophi said at 5:21 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I’ll pitch it to the Silverback, but that dude’s pretty close-minded.

  88. 88 ACViking said at 5:22 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Offer him an orange.

    If he’s seen the Godfather I & II, it’s a sure-fire winner.

  89. 89 Baloophi said at 5:26 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    He LOVES the Godfather. Claims he’s related to Clemenza.

  90. 90 ACViking said at 5:51 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Remind him of the visit Frank Pentangeli and Willie Cicci make to the Tahoe compound. Black armbands. And the Rosato Brothers.

    You’ll get a photo.

  91. 91 Dominik said at 6:26 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    “After a world war induces a nuclear winter in which the sun vanishes for five years, the only life remaining on the planet will be cockroaches
    and Casey Matthews.”

    Lol

    Would probably still not be the best tackler in this apocalypse world.

  92. 92 T_S_O_P said at 4:39 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I know this is quite early, but does anyone have which networks are covering next weeks games?

  93. 93 Flyin said at 4:42 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Here you go…

    http://506sports.com/nfl/

    I think the maps come out on Wednesdays.

  94. 94 ACViking said at 4:42 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Eagles add WRs Will Murphy and Q-Pratt to the PS.

    Murphy –whom the Eagles list at 6’2″ — must be the guy who’ll impersonate opposing teams’ big receivers.

  95. 95 barneygoogle said at 4:49 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    What the heck does Will Murphy add. Why not a linebacker? Or even Momah.

  96. 96 Anders said at 5:10 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    PS is not just about developing players, but also prepare the team each week.

  97. 97 Dominik said at 6:32 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Did you read that piece on the Eagles Almanac from that Oregon/Eagles fan author? He said Murphy was average in Oregon, too. Wanted to get into coaching after his college career because he knew he hasn’t the talent for the NFL before the Eagles called and signed him. I don’t want to open the book with Oregon bias etc. again, but what is he doing on our or any PS?

    He has a great work ethic, apparently, but there are probably 100.000 players with great work ethic. A little bit of talent should be there, too.

  98. 98 ACViking said at 4:43 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    2 spots left on the PS for Philadelphia.

  99. 99 ACViking said at 5:12 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Speaking of Momah . . .

    I’m guessing if he had college to do over, he’d have gone where to a school where the coach played him at WR for 4 seasons.

  100. 100 ACViking said at 5:19 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Josey & the Pussy Cats . . .

    He joined the Jaguars’ PS
    ________

    Bad. Granted. But you’ll see it someplace else, too.

  101. 101 Flyin said at 5:26 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Nice!

    Edit: Not nice, they signed him for Eagles secrets for game 1.

  102. 102 barneygoogle said at 5:39 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I thought there was a rule you could not sign a guy from a teram you were going to play that week. Maybe technically it’s not the week yet.
    Still it stinks. Josey will be pumped for info. How hurt is McCoy, or Huff? What throws has Foles been working on in recent days. How do they move Malcolm Jenkins around? Lots of little tips that could help Jax….

  103. 103 Flyin said at 5:44 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Honestly, it really doesn’t bother me. Gus has all the film from last year. Kelly has only had the starters focusing on Jax.

  104. 104 Dragon_Eagle said at 5:45 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    A practice squad player can not sign with their team’s upcoming opponent, unless they do so six days before the upcoming game or 10 days if their team is currently on a bye week.
    The rule applies to practice squad players being signed to an active roster prior to playing the opponent. Someone eligible for the PS is not under contract, like Josey.

    If we can’t put the beat down on a Chad Henne led Jax even with all of the inside info from a 4th/5th string RB, we’re in trouble.

  105. 105 barneygoogle said at 8:53 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Depends on what info he can give them. Gus would love to open with a win–make his season. Opening games are unpredictable as it is. Under Hawaiian-shirt Andy, we got upset a few times. Lets hope Kelly can be 2-0.

  106. 106 barneygoogle said at 5:28 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Is that allowed? He plays the Eagles next. The league should not allow that. Does Jax want our playbook? Hope Josey doesn’t have the game plan for week 1

  107. 107 Anders said at 5:31 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Why not? not like he knows the Eagle gameplan

  108. 108 Jernst said at 5:39 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Didn’t we guarantee Momahs practice squad salary for 2 yrs when we initially picked him up? They must really not like him to pay him and still not have him around.

  109. 109 Dominik said at 6:35 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    The PS guarantee salary wise was for Bamiro, who had a very disappointing summer. Not a big Momah fan, but I’d prefer him over Will Murphy.

  110. 110 GEAGLE said at 5:46 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I don’t agree with crying over some Oregon bias. But If I’m keeping it real, I’m not that thrilled with our practice squad.
    …
    Josh Andrews I don’t like at all… There was a major difference between Molk and Andrews in preseason. There were times Molk had the highest grade in the team and Andrews at the worst grade… That’s a major discrepancy between backups…
    …
    Will Murphy, I don’t see how anyone sees more upside in developing him than Momah, especially after how much Momah improved on his own(and I’m not even one of Mitchell’s momatron cult members)
    …
    And I don’t like Wade at all….
    …
    I’m also not sure how much unrealized potential Acho has left in him, that he would be someone we want to develop.
    …
    I also don’t get why so many people wanted Kinney on PS? For what? No one will steal him and he will be our training camp QB every summer..no need to practice squad him..
    …
    Glad we have Reynolds, Tucker and Pratt..

  111. 111 ACViking said at 6:02 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Big NT bodies are hard to find.

    Wade Keliikipi fits the mold (or broke it).

    _____________

    8 PS members so far . . . 2 PAC 10 opponents, 2 Oregon.

    The Jimmy Johnson rule.

  112. 112 GEAGLE said at 5:47 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Lol @ eagles fans who thought Chris Clemons was a better safety than Jenkins… While Jenkins been balling for us and growing as one of our leaders, texans cut Chris Clemons today..lol he didn’t even make it to the season

  113. 113 BreakinAnklez said at 9:17 AM on September 1st, 2014:

    For what it’s worth, I believe PFF had him as highest rated safety in the Preseason.

  114. 114 Greg Richards said at 5:47 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Get revenge on JAX for signing Josey to their PS. Sign CB Jamell Fleming to ours.

  115. 115 Insomniac said at 5:57 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I doubt we’re going to add whoever cleared waivers from other teams to our practice squad. 2 spots left, I wonder if Momah will make it?

  116. 116 GEAGLE said at 5:59 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    We placed Barner on IR? He played 3 minutes as an eagle…

  117. 117 Insomniac said at 5:59 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    #OregonBias

  118. 118 ACViking said at 5:59 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    The old “ankle-injury” trick . . . in Don Adam’s voice.

  119. 119 ACViking said at 6:00 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    GE:

    How ’bout your guy, Jonathan Dowling making the Raiders at S.

    Bad team, yes. But he’s the kind of guy Al Davis would’ve embraced.

  120. 120 GEAGLE said at 7:05 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Those asshole stole my UDFA sleeper safety the year before…Dexter McCoil

  121. 121 Stormbringer said at 5:59 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Did the Eagles put in any waiver claims? I’m surprised we didn’t go after Nico Johnson, Kelvin Sheppard or Dontay Moch.

  122. 122 Insomniac said at 6:01 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I’d like Kelvin Sheppard.He played in a 3-4 defense for the Colts so he has experience there.

  123. 123 Stormbringer said at 6:03 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    I was thinking they would all be an upgrade to Casey Matthews. Moch has tremendous athletic ability as well.

  124. 124 Insomniac said at 6:08 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Moch is really raw and not a “Chip” type LB. He wouldn’t be an ILB here since he’s not good at reading QBs nor is he the best tackler. He’d be a nice project for the Predator role though if we pick him up.

  125. 125 ACViking said at 6:04 PM on August 31st, 2014:

    Baloophi . . . if you’re still there.

    I lost you at Clemenza. Mi scusi (as an old man who drank too much wine might say.)