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Tweetcap: Davis On Changes In Secondary

Aug 03, 2015 at 04:40 AM

Defensive coordinator Bill Davis discussed the impact of the Brandon Boykin trade on the secondary as well as the competition at various spots across the board.

Davis on how he will utilize inside linebackers Kiko Alonso, Mychal Kendricks and DeMeco Ryans:

DC Bill Davis on ILB group: Not just the first three, we have a very deep group ... Could see package w/ all 3 on field but rotation likely
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 3, 2015

Davis notes that #Eagles D has played more snaps than anyone last two years, should be plenty opportunity for all 3 guys.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 3, 2015

Davis on the battle for the nickel cornerback position:

Davis: JaCorey Shepherd is competing like anyone at nickel, not necessarily 1st team ... Will rotate on two-day basis for now.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 3, 2015

Davis: Biggers, Watkins will compete at nickel too. Jenkins and Thurmond can also do it well.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 3, 2015

Davis: Nolan Carroll had one of the best offseasons I've ever been around ... Has been starter, we viewed him as starter
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 3, 2015

Davis: Probably easier to evaluate guys in shorts in secondary than DL ... We like young secondary thus far
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 3, 2015

Davis notes that bc of practice tempo, Eagles D gets many more reps than other teams, huge for lower level guys competing for spots.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 3, 2015

Davis: We're spending more time on press technique this year than in summers past.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 3, 2015

Davis on Boykin trade: Organization made decision that other options at nickel were close enough to Boykin to make value worth it.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 3, 2015

Davis: Rowe has capability to play safety, but right now his focus will be corner and he will stay there.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 3, 2015

Coach Davis: Walter Thurmond is extremely football intelligent. Walter kept checking off the boxes when we moved him to safety.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 3, 2015

Davis on the development of second-year outside linebacker Marcus Smith:

Davis: Marcus Smith has taken big steps, best we've seen him look ... Rookie season is so hard ... Second year guys always more relaxed
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 3, 2015

Davis on Chip Kelly's relationships with players:

Davis: Chip Kelly has one of more "open door" policies with players of any coach I've ever been with
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) August 3, 2015

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