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Tweetcap: O-Line Contingency Plans

Oct 07, 2015 at 04:14 AM

Prior to Wednesday's practice, head coach Chip Kelly addressed reporters. He talked about the team's injuries, numerous players on the offensive side of the ball and what the Eagles will face this weekend when the Saints come to town ...

On the O-line:

Kelly: We have to take a real good look at what Jason Peters can do this week. We could put Lane Johnson at left tackle if we have to.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

Kelly: Matt Tobin competed when he was out there (at left tackle). He didn't have a lot of reps during the season at that spot.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

Kelly: I think Allen Barbre has graded out well as an offensive line. His pass pro has been better than his run blocking.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

On the offense:

Kelly: I don't look at Sam having a lack of confidence.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

Chip Kelly: Zach Ertz started slow coming off the injury. He's progressed nicely. Doing a better job blocking. He has been on field more.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

Coach Kelly: Zach Ertz has progressed nicely this year. He's really improved his blocking. Injury slowed him somewhat.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 7, 2015

Kelly: I think DeMarco did a nice job against Washington, popped a 30-yard run. We need to get all those guys going.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

Coach Kelly: I think Murray and Mathews are hard-nosed, physical runners. They're more similar than they are different.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 7, 2015

Coach Kelly: Lack of success on first and second down is biggest problem with third-down conversions.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 7, 2015

Kelly: We need Josh Huff to be a big contributor for us.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

On injuries:

Kelly: We don't anticipate any roster moves based on injuries.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

Kelly: Lane Johnson will practice today, but will be limited. Johnson did not practice on Tuesday.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

On the Saints:

Kelly: Drew Brees is in that Aaron Rodgers category in terms of how he can beat you even when you have good coverage.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

Kelly: C.J. Spiller has a lot of Darren Sproles characteristics
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

Kelly: You have to be ready to see packages from Rob Ryan that you haven't seen on film in previous weeks
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

Kelly: Drew Brees is an unbelievable competitor who is going to give us a good test on Sunday.
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) October 7, 2015

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