Qunitin Demps got benched. Macho Harris will be the starting Free Safety on Sunday at Carolina. Macho is a rookie fifth round draft pick out of Virgina Tech who has never played Free Safety, but the Eagles coaching staff are impressed by his field intelligence as well as his tackling skills. Whereas Demps was often hesitant and sometimes an inept tackler, Harris plays with abandon and likes to lower his shoulder. Also, Macho had 15 career interceptions at Virgina Tech. Read more online here. And check out his college highlights below. No doubt dude has talent:
Shawn Andrews says he's ready to start on Sunday. He hasn't played a down of football in a year, but he hasn't lost his confidences. When asked how he feels about lining up against 4-time pro-bowler Julius Peppers, Andrews said: “I don’t want to get into a hissing match, but at the same time, I’m a beast too. It’s not a me and Peppers deal. It’s a team thing, but since you asked about the individual battle, I’m a beast too. So let the beasting begin, if you will.” Read the full article online here.
Desean Jackson aims to have a big year. When asked how he could improve upon his rookie season - 62 receptions for 912 yards and 2 TDs - Jackson said his plan is to double his number of receptions: "That's the plan - to double 62. If it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen. But I'm definitely shooting for it. I know there's going to be competition, but that's the challenge. Me and Donovan [McNabb] are on the same page. He knows the type of receiver that I am and how I've developed in my second year." Read the full artcile online at the Inquirer.
Panthers fans have a lot to worry about this season. This is hopeful news for an Eagles team that has struggled mightily in the preseason. Get a rundown of Carolina's concerns in this article from The Star Online.
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