The Eagles introduced cornerback Walter Thurmond III and signed running back Ryan Mathews to a three-year deal on Thursday. Here's a Tweetcap of what the two had to say when they met the media.
Chip Kelly: Big day for us with three signings
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly says Murray's style really appealed to the team ... Both Murray and Mathews have physical, one-cut style ... Better have two
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly: We had a couple guys that we had targeted then it's sort of how things shake out ... We were always trying to bring in two
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly: I don't think we extended ourselves financially ... You have to run the ball in this league and we had to replace LeSean
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Asked about Murray's workload last year, Kelly says he doesn't expect Murray to have to run the ball himself that much this season
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly: Darren Sproles is a Swiss Army knife, we can use him in a million different ways
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly says he called Murray yesterday, not the other way around
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly: I hope DeMarco is here for a long time ... I hope we get to sign him to a third contract.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly: I think Sam had a big impact on DeMarco, their relationship
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly: I know he was offered more money in other places and he decided he wanted to be here
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly: We thought the three best guys in FA were Gore, Murray and Mathews and we wanted to get two in order to replace LeSean
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly: Originally we thought Murray would probably be out of our price range
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly: We're not done. We have the draft coming up and there are other opportunities ... This isn't the final product.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly says team has to have guidelines headlining into FA, lost a couple players because they got paid good money elsewhere.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Kelly says WR is very strong in the draft, team has confidence in Matthews, Huff and Cooper. Ertz and Sproles both offer help in pass game.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Asked whether Evan Mathis is on trade block, Kelly says everyone has been discussed in the last week. If we'll trade LeSean, we'll listen.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
DeMarco Murray: I'm excited to be here pic.twitter.com/qBxkAy9jMR
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Murray: obviously Dallas has a special place in my heart and I can't thank them enough for giving me a chance
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Murray: I felt that this was a great opportunity for me to win a Super Bowl ... It wasn't about financial security
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Murray says Sam Bradford had a big influence on his decision ... "It was a huge influence."
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Murray on when this became a possibility: As soon as I got the phone call from Chip yesterday
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Murray: You want to be in a place that has great fans, a great coach and a great chance to win
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Murray: I feel great, I take care of my body, I work extremely hard ... If I ever need a break I know Mathews and Sproles can help handle
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Murray: I'm sure the emotions will be a little high during the Cowboys game but I'm just excited to get to work
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
New #Eagles CB Walter Thurmond III pic.twitter.com/j0WznRcqAd
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Thurmond made a great point about how important it is to take the individual talent and compete to make it a team.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Thurmond said that he's fully healed from the torn pec injury that prematurely ended his 2014 season
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Thurmond said the #Eagles defensive concepts are similar to those at Oregon and Seattle. Will aid in the transition
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Thurmond: Greatness happens when players buy into the program
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Thurmond: I've got the itch to play. Thurmond was injured in Week 2 and missed rest of season.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Thurmond said the #Eagles were interested last year in free agency as well, but signed with Giants
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Ryan Mathews says #Eagles potential signing of DeMarco Murray "didn't deter me at all ... I really bought into Chip's system."
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Mathews: Being able to play with a guy like (Murray) would be great ... I wouldn't shy away from it at all.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Mathews says he's not worried about a potential lack of touches ... "I just want to do what I can to help the team win."
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Mathews: I'm very blessed to be able to all myself an Eagle
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Mathews: I played with Sprolesy my rookie year in San Diego so I know him a little bit ... It's going to be awesome
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Mathews: I don't know (why I've had injury issues in the past) ... I've had bad luck, but it's a contact sport ... My future starts now
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
Mathews says sports science aspect of program was one of the things that intrigued him
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) March 12, 2015
