DeVonta Smith absolutely shut down the one-on-one drills today, putting on a show against A.J. Brown’s New England Patriots during the first of two joint training camp practices in Foxborough. Eagles fans, if you weren’t watching, you missed him winning that drill in a big way. The buzz around camp has been all about these intense tune-up sessions, and Smith certainly delivered, showing some seriously positive signs that are gonna get everyone hyped for the season ahead.
“A.J. Angle” Heats Up As Eagles Prep
You gotta love the drama of the “A.J. angle,” right? Seeing the Eagles go up against their former star in A.J. Brown is already appointment viewing, even in a training camp setting. These joint practices are HUGE for Nick Sirianni’s squad, especially since they’re unlikely to play their starters much in the remaining preseason games. It’s the perfect chance to see how the Birds perform against new competition instead of just beating up on each other. Makai Lemon also flashed with some positive signs today, showing these practices are bringing out the best in the roster.
Future Is Bright, But Offense Needs Work
Beyond the individual highlights, this Eagles team is looking solid, ranked second in the NFL’s future power rankings. That’s serious respect! We’re already seeing the coaching staff dig into the nitty-gritty, with Vic Fangio holding a press conference this morning before practice even began. Later, some players were available to the media, no doubt talking about what went down. Sean Mannion has been open about the offense needing to step it up, and while Jalen Hurts dropping a cool POV touchdown video is always fun, the work is happening on the field right now. Observations on guys like Eli Stowers, Markel Bell, and Willie Lampkin show the staff is looking at everyone.
Today’s practice was open to fans, giving them a real taste of what’s to come. With one more joint session against the Patriots on the docket, you know the Eagles are going to be locked in, making every rep count as they build towards what promises to be an epic season.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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