Time To Get Started
Posted: April 15th, 2019 | Author: Tommy Lawlor | Filed under: Philadelphia Eagles | 1 Comment »The Eagles offseason began on Monday. That gave the media a chance to meet with some players.
Here is the video if you want to watch.
Watch now as QB Carson Wentz, TE Zach Ertz, and C Jason Kelce meet with the media. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/MvQHqbGSWR
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 15, 2019
If you don’t want to watch, turn to Sheil Kapadia for his takeaways.
Carson Wentz summary: Back still healing. Doing some throwing and running. Trying to be patient. …Asked about durability question, says ‘I get it.’ …Will leave contract stuff to agent. …Not trying to change leadership style. …Feels like first day of school. pic.twitter.com/pzxP0UIm6b
— Sheil Kapadia (@SheilKapadia) April 15, 2019
Jason Kelce summary: Played through grade 2 MCL, broken foot and torn elbow last season. …Football makes him happy. That’s why he didn’t retire. …No questions about Wentz’s leadership. …Read this great piece on me: https://t.co/d7H26WAgmQ pic.twitter.com/TXf7ZU9ckr
— Sheil Kapadia (@SheilKapadia) April 15, 2019
Zach Ertz summary: Playing with a chip. Doesn’t hear his name mentioned with best TEs post-Gronk. …Wentz “absolutely not” 100% last year. Broke back early in season. …Pederson’s message about building strong foundation now. …Read this piece about me. https://t.co/usIGUhtnNV pic.twitter.com/eL3TA7jXYG
— Sheil Kapadia (@SheilKapadia) April 15, 2019
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One of the things that stood out to me is the way all three talked about 2018. That was a frustrating and disappointing season.
The Eagles went 9-7, won a playoff game and almost made it back to the NFC championship. I can see plenty of teams being pretty happy with that. To the Eagles, that wasn’t good enough. They wanted more. I think that is a great sign for 2019 and beyond.
Some teams get a taste of success and it changes them. They lose focus. They lose the hunger that drove them to win. They can start to be more individualistic. Winning games hasn’t sated the Eagles. They sound as hungry as ever.
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One of Doug Pederson’s messages to his players is that the season starts now. Some teams get amped for Training Camp. That’s real football, with hitting and tackling. Others think of the preseason, when you actually face other teams. Some wait for September and the regular season, when games actually count.
Pederson wants his players to know that winning starts now. What you do in April makes a difference. This gets you ready for September.
Don’t wait.
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Ugh.
#Eagles RB Josh Adams to miss time after shoulder surgery: Details about his recovery, status for offseason programhttps://t.co/nDN6EleFml
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) April 15, 2019
Don’t blame the medical staff for this one. Adams got hurt and had surgery when the season was over. He is expected to be ready for Training Camp.
Adams isn’t as important with the addition of Jordan Howard, but I was hoping he would get a full offseason to develop. Adams showed good potential last year. He isn’t a guy you want leading your team in rushing, but he’s got NFL ability.
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Jason Kelce says the improvement that Jordan Mailata has made is spectacular. #Eagles
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) April 15, 2019
Kelce also had good things to say about Matt Pryor, who would be the backup RG as of now.
Does this mean anything? Not really.
While Kelce’s comments don’t mean all that much, it is better than the option. He could avoid talking about them or say something negative. Kelce took the time to share his thoughts on the young guys and OL coach Jeff Stoutland’s ability to develop young players.
I really can’t wait to see Mailata play. I’m curious to see just what he can do this year.
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