Head coach Chip Kelly addressed the media prior to Tuesday's practice. He discussed his thoughts following the team's preseason opener and also gave injury updates …
On team injuries:
Kiko Alonso has been cleared and will practice today. Won't be full after missing time from concussion
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
DeMeco Ryans will practice Wednesday. Jerome Couplin is back today
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
Kelly: Earl Wolff is still not practicing. Said he can't run with his knee
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
On the offensive line:
Chip Kelly liked the performance by the first-team OL. Thought the second and third teams allowed a little too much push
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
Kelly: Andrew Gardner is very consistent. You know exactly what you're getting. He's always in the right spot.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
Kelly: There were some real good things to build upon for John Moffitt. Also some inconsistencies. Expected after not playing for 2 years
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
On the wide receivers:
Kelly: Josh Huff has been really consistent in camp.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
Kelly: Expect to see more rotation at the receiver position with the added depth this season
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
On Miles Austin's special teams role:
Kelly: I think Miles Austin has a role on special teams. (Austin did not play any ST snaps Sunday)
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
On Matt Barkley and Tim Tebow:
Kelly: Both Barkley and Tebow played well, took advantage of their opportunities.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
On the defense:
Kelly: Nickel defense played well, but still an ongoing competition
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
Kelly: Ravens will be a good test for the defense with Joe Flacco, Steve Smith. The competition part of it is what we're excited about
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
Coach Kelly: 9 snaps and 3 tackles for Bennie Logan on Sunday. Thought he played really well. Knew what plays Colts were running.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 18, 2015
Kelly: The second-team DL has really good personnel. There's not a big drop-off. It's great to spell Fletch, Cedric and Bennie
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
On the extra point:
Kelly said that he's not changing his philosophy regarding extra points.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 18, 2015
