Training Camp 7/29 report

Some headlines to discuss in today's first actual hitting practice but the biggest one is the injury to linebacker Jason Phillips who the Eagles singed from Carolina as a big contributor to the special teams and it looks like after he was carted off the field that he has a very serious leg injury. Chip Kelly will update the injury during the press conference. Some on the field news is Nick Foles started today's practice with the first team but Michael Vick looked to be the best QB on the field today. Vick had two amazing on the run touchdown passes to Riley Cooper who by the way has looked great. Vick ran the red zone drills very well showing off his speed extending plays. As of right now neither Vick, Foles, or Barkley have separated themselves as the #1 guy. Cornerback Brandon Boykin continues to impress during camp not just in the slot but on the outside, he had two very nice plays on Desean Jackson where he pressed him up and did not allow him to create any space. This is going to bode well with Kelly since the corners will be in mostly press coverage. Patrick Chung got shaken up when covering Jason Avant, the two collided but Avant made a spectacular catch and he has been one of the best players at camp so far. Chung then got off the field on his own and seemed to be fine when talking with the trainers but this shows that his under size might be an issue especially with another injury prone safety in Kenny Phillips, this might give Earl Wolff a huge opportunity to start. Cedric Thorton and Vinny Curry were clearly ready to get hitting when both made Matthew Tucker be sent into next week. Both Curry and Thorton are battling for the other DE spot opposite Fletcher Cox and they look good so far but I want to see if Curry can make the transition where as I think Thorton is going to be a big contributor this year. Desean Jackson said he is the #1 punt return man but after the Maclin injury, Kelly and the special teams might want to think that over twice but I think it is a good idea to get him back there.