Eagles Training Camp 2010: Day 2

Day 2 of Eagles training camp started off with a bit of surprise to some, when Andy Reid and company released LB Alex Hall to make room on the roster for rookie 2nd round pick Nate Allen. Hall came to the Eagles via the Sheldon Brown/Chris Gocong trade, along with draft picks. Reid had great things to say about Hall, but he was more suited for a 3-4 defense playing outside linebacker. He went on to say that Hall will have no troubles finding work elsewhere.

As many of you know, Allen signed his rookie contract and reported to camp today. He was the only projected starter on defense at camp, and the general opinion is that he looks good and is really excited to be there to get the reps he needs.

At QB, Kevin Kolb followed up an excellent first day with another solid outing. Both QB’s struggled a bit in the morning session, but it seems that a few of the passes were due to receivers not running their proper routes. Obviously at a camp for rookies and selected vets this is going to happen, and It’s not something any of us should be too worried about. In a red zone drill, Kolb went 2 for 4 with a touchdown, and Vick was 4-4 with 2 touchdowns.

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Chad Hall and Trevard Lindley are turning some heads in the first couple days of camp. Riley Cooper is also looking solid. Lindley was drafted with the pick the Eagles received from Cleveland, so if he can keep up the solid work and make a contribution to the secondary then it may silence any criticism of the Eagles getting rid of the disgruntled Sheldon Brown.

The other pick was used in the three team trade that brought in Ernie Sims, so with the loss of Alex Hall it essentially means we got rid of Brown and Gocong for Sims and Lindley. Doesn’t seem like too bad of a trade in my books, but there is a lot to be seen just yet.

It urks me a bit that the Brandon Graham talks aren’t looking that great. But only 2 first round picks have been signed so far and it’s rumored that Sam Bradford will sign soon which will probably lead to more 1st rounders getting their contracts (based on what Bradford is getting). Sean McDermott has made it clear that things will proceed as normal, with or without Graham. The Eagles have a very young defense and they can’t be waiting around for him to sign.

Graham is the only player expected to miss Thursdays camp session.

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