BELLAIR, Ohio — Eagles head coach Nick Siriani may have sneered at the idea of naming a winner for Thursday’s joint practice with the Cleveland Browns, but Friday was a different story.
This could be called a victory for the Eagles. Especially after winning the team’s final series drill.
But it was more than that. On a slow build during practice, he was 1:45, about five minutes longer than Thursday.
Jalen Hurts looked sharper on day two.
Jordan Mailata takes on Browns stud pass rusher Myles Garrett, who was sidelined Thursday for personal reasons, and believes he did well.
Devonta Smith and AJ Brown again gave Cleveland a second bout and Dallas Goudart caused some big trouble. Jalen Rieger also showed well.
“I don’t think anyone looks like they’ve won an in-squad practice like that,” Siriani said before Friday’s practice. ? I think I did. When playing against a team like the Browns have, it brings challenges and different plans to our defense and different plans our offense has to oppose.
“It was nice to be able to play against different opponents. (Browns) Coach (Kevin) I don’t speak for Stefanski, but I feel better on Thursday.”
Here are 10 observations from Friday’s Battle of Belair, Day 2.
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Kenny Gainwell has five dropped passes since returning to practice last Sunday. He had another pass in the final team drill of the day, dropping a pass at 3, drawing the ire of Sirianni.
“Two mental errors in two minutes?
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The running back position is a concern, especially if Miles Sanders can’t stay healthy. He said he worked harder than ever in the offseason, but a hamstring injury forced him to miss both joint practices.
“We’re just being cautious with him,” Siriani said. “He had some tension and pain. Just be careful with him and we’ll see how it goes.”
Before practice, the coach sang Gainwell’s praises from Thursday’s session.
“I’m really, really excited for him,” said the coach. “He’s the guy who notices him and feels him in these joint exercises where the pads are on with the physical exercises.”
Siriani highlighted Gainwell’s pass protection, especially against some of the blitz packages Cleveland showed Thursday.
Taron Jackson
Josh Sweat and Herson Reddick had two sacks on the day, as did Coastal Carolina’s second-year defensive end.
Jackson excelled in both of these practices. Reddick’s back-up Patrick Johnson also shone on both days.
“Pat has had a great camp, a great camp,” said Reddick. “Hurry up, drop coverage. He’s in the same position[as me]rushing up, dropping down, showing knowledge. I’m one of the men.”
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Like Thursday, he got off to a hot start again when Hurts completed the first seven pitches in a one-on-one drill between receiver and defensive back. He opened with a back shoulder complete to Devonta Smith.
Hurts and his receivers have worked hard and successfully on these throws.
Jaylen Leeger
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The forgotten pass catcher had two consecutive practices catching passes, including a big second-down grab inside the 10, in the final team drill of the day. Here’s a two-minute simulation of him with the ball on 25. He also had a few other grubs.
However, the idea here is that he will trade by the end of the month.
For what? My top two positions to probably tackle are safety or running back.
increase safety
It was a great day for Marcus Epps and his second practice since returning from a practice-costing back number on Tuesday. He had two pass breakups and was always around the ball .
Perhaps more importantly, K’Von Wallace also made some plays, making it increasingly difficult to see the Eagles cut a fourth-round pick from 2020.
Josh Job
The undrafted free agent could be making his way onto the roster. well demonstrated to be CB.
Saturday plan
Siriani said he might visit his alma mater, Mount Union College, on Saturday. He is practicing jointly with Washington & Jefferson, coached by his brother Mike.
He would also like to meet his former coach Larry Keres, former coach at Mount Union and now an administrator.
Mount Union is about 60 miles from Cleveland.
“If I have time, I might drive with my mom and dad,” he said. “…coach [Larry] Kehres is someone I keep in touch with as I have learned many valuable things. He has done so much for my career and I look forward to meeting him on Saturday if I have time. ”
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Cam Jurgens has been on a roll since making his debut against the Jets in the preseason opener last week.
The second-round rookie paved the way for a Dallas Gerdard touchdown on an 11-yard throwback screen from Hearts.Ullens paved the way for the score.
“Exactly, Jürgens,” OL coach Jeff Stoutland was heard yelling.
offensive play today
There were several candidates, but it would have to be a Hearts TD heading for AJ Brown from 25 yards out. Brown and his CB Greedy Williams went for the ball, but Brown stole it and Williams fell to the ground. Brown stood over him for a moment and looked down at him.
Other Candidates:
- Hearts’ 25-yard TD throw went to Gedelt, who high-pointed the ball past safety Danthony Bell. Gedart was too big and too strong for Bell.
- On the next play, when the ball went up to 11, Hearts sent an out pattern to Brown in the end zone for another score.
Grant Calcatera
The rookie tight end finally returned to practice, albeit with limitations. Still, it was a step in the right direction for him, who has been sidelined since July 30 with a hamstring injury.
“I have to get him back on track. He was on a good track before his injury, so I’m excited to have him back and working,” Siriani said.
“It’s crazy to say it didn’t leave him. Here we are, it’s not all over in one day, it’s a little bit more each day.”
Ed Kracz is the publisher of SI.com’s Fan Nation Eagles Today and co-host of the Eagles Unfiltered Podcast. Check out the latest Eagles news. www.SI.com/NFL/Eagles Also www.eaglesmaven.com Follow him on Twitter: @kracze.
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