The entire 2014 Eagles draft class met the media Friday, dishing on their relative preparedness for what lies ahead in their rookie season and some friendly advice from new teammates. Here's a recap, courtesy of @Eagles and @EaglesInsider ....
It's a packed house for #Eagles Rookie Camp press conferences. Follow @EaglesInsider for quotes. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/TjszdhCa3l — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 16, 2014
On the welcome to Philadelphia, @jwat14: "We don't feel like rookies, we feel like #Eagles." #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/kE1YRuB5rl — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 16, 2014
Jaylen Watkins says he feels most comfortable at cornerback because that's the position he's played his whole life, still learning safety — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) May 16, 2014
#Eagles NT @BeauAllen: I was secretly hoping to come here. Everyone's bought into the system. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/6ipSLX2WRY — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 16, 2014
Taylor Hart: Jerry Azzinaro is a great coach because he cares ... Wants you to be a great person in addition to a great player. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) May 16, 2014
RT @EaglesInsider: Taylor Hart said coming to #Eagles with so many familiar faces from will help with @nfl transition pic.twitter.com/N88xqaWHdS — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 16, 2014
Biggest transition for Alejandro Villanueva: Leaving the military, trading a @USArmy uniform for an #Eagles uniform. pic.twitter.com/BD0P4VB3JZ — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 16, 2014
WR Jordan Matthews doesn't consider himself a perfectionist. He prefers a technician when discussing his work ethic. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) May 16, 2014
Jordan Matthews calls himself "an empty vessel" as he begins to learn the playbook ... "feel like I'm one of the most competitive guys ever" — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) May 16, 2014
RT @EaglesInsider: @HuffEra1 wanted to get his deal signed as soon as possible, loves reuniting with Chip Kelly pic.twitter.com/YkQL7frLxb — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 16, 2014
Marcus Smith: Last week has been a great experience, getting drafted, graduating, now I'm here. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) May 16, 2014
Smith says he heard rumors that Arizona or Washington were interested in picking him after no. 26, but is thrilled to be an Eagle. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) May 16, 2014
Trent Cole told Marcus Smith that his "hair is going to be on fire" with all of the stuff that he's going to be learning. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) May 16, 2014
Ed Reynolds will miss some practice time because of league rules, says most important thing for him now is getting physical reps. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) May 16, 2014
Reynolds says when he's gone, he can do mental reps through playbook, will need to stay in shape. — Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) May 16, 2014
