The Eagles are set to kick things off against the New England Patriots on Friday evening in their second preseason game of 2014. Before the action gets started on the field, Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro, who's been with the team all week in Foxboro, hopped on Twitter to answer some fan questions. Here are the highlight's of Dave's Q & A, including a preview of Friday's game, a look at some young Eagles standouts and more …
Time for some #AskSpuds questions as the #Eagles prepare for New England tonight! — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
What To Watch For In New England
QBs, of course. Momah at WR. Some of the young DL. Lot to watch RT @IgglesCoverage: Who are some players you are keeping an eye on tonight? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Guessing they play into second quarter RT @SchoolBoyyyQ: Any idea on how long the starters will play tonight? Will Foles see more action? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Want to see good decisions, comfort in pocket, trust in WRs and accuracy RT @32J: What are you looking for out of Foles tonight? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
If 2 WR then Momah/Benn, if 3 WR add Matthews RT @PJbleedsgreen: who do you expect to line up tonight as starting WR's? Momah/Matthews? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Tonight a big "Momah" for him RT @nicholashuba: chances of Momah making the roster. Saw him at Franklin Field practice and he looks like .. — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
He plays a non-glory position. Helped a lot v run in Chi RT @kmill89: what's up with cox havnt heard anything training camp or pre season — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Hoping. Looked really good in practice RT @MBish7: Do you think Jordan Matthews bounces back has good game after some drop passes last week — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Huge night for him. If he has any chance, tonight he needs big game RT @Mhill: any word on how Henry Josey is looking/roster chances? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
This And That
Pretty good and also on special teams as gunner. Has a chance to make it RT @RobRidarelli: how's A. Benn looked in practice? #askspuds — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Nate Allen. Strong game tonight might solidify starting job RT @WvuFan19xx: Who has upper hand between Earl & Nate ? #AskSpuds #Eagles — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
They are versatle and catch get open vs. anybody RT @TristenRid28: #askspuds how much better do you think our O iis with sproles and McCoy? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Najee Goode has been terrific RT @RZWBrooks: not much word on how the backup ILBs have looked, is this a big area of concern? Or is ... — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
I'm very encouraged by D. Health is top issue RT @skeizim2104: what's our biggest concern? Is the defense really doing as well as every... — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Yes yes yes RT @kagammon: hey Dave! Do you think Cooper & Maclin will be ready by Week 1? #askspuds — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Momah, Ertz, Nate Allen, Curtis Marsh, Henery RT @BrotherlyLove20: who has made the biggest improvement since last year? #AskSpuds — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Just a hamstring tweak. Not a long-time issue. Maclin had a fine week prior to injury RT @EAGLESDIEHARD1: How is Maclin holding up?? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Looked like a maybe before injury. Hope he plays next week RT @AdioBRoyster: Can Nolan Carroll challenge for a starting CB spot?.. #AskSpuds — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
I think he will become a very good slot WR RT @legendaryswave: do you think Matthews will be our #1 receiver by end of the year? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
I just know that Maclin kicked butt RT @LanceK13: In practice last week, was Jeremy maclin that good or has revis dropped off? Sounded ... — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Thx so much RT @exitoso86: thank u for your continuous effort of providing us eagles updates.. I watch just about every "inside the studio" — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
I expect both to make it for ST RT @waderic4: Do you think Maragos or Braman can make it for ST? Which has the edge at this point? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
I really want to see him play in backfield and blitz a bit. Love that LB RT @RBCues: Has Kendricks taken a step forward this year in camp? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
C'mon! Fly Eagles Fly, of course! RT @louisdipaolojr: Favorite Eagles training camp song??? #askspuds — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
I'll say @MalcolmJenkins. Everyone is impressed with him RT @AlexLanigan: Who will make the biggest impact from the offseason additions? — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
Thank you all for another great #AskSpuds session. Let's do it again on Thursday at 10 am prior to Steelers preseason game! — Dave Spadaro (@davespadaro) August 15, 2014
