Philadelphia Eagles fans ask Pope Francis to pray for Bradford

But you can’t simulate when the pocket breaks down and I’ve got to make a hard hitch and scramble. Am I going to get booed? Murray missed the first day of training camp because of hydration issues and his heavy workload last year with Dallas might be one reason why the Eagles are holding him back. Matthews is the team’s clear No. 1 receiver (if that exists in a Chip Kelly offense), but Bradford has also taken a liking to Agholor, the team’s first-rounder Agholor, who quickly separated at the top of his breaks and consistently finished catches in the 15-20-yard range.

Bradford said he’s confident about his running abilities when the pocket collapses.

Bradford tore his ACL in October. 2013 when he was still with the Rams.

In an interview, one AFC head coach said he admired Kelly “for his innovations and smarts”. As the medical landscape improves, so do Bradford’s chances of making an injury-free rebirth with a team that places a high-significance on sports science. He is surrounded with the most talented receiving corps and backfield he has ever played with and has a fast release which will help to move Kelly’s offense even quicker and bewilder defenses in the process.

While Bradford was clear that he would be ready to start Sunday if asked, he was careful to leave the decision to Kelly.

[Eagles reportedly want to re-sign Sam Bradford to long-term deal].

“Luckily, I’ve been paying attention”, Rowe said, after working in the nickel for the first time, behind Jaylen Watkins. In the long run, Philadelphia lost an original writer that taught us new things about the Eagles. I wonder what the Eagles fans will choose to throw at him. The 1,944 people who have now signed the petition (as of 12:28 p.m. ET on Tuesday) are hoping Pope Francis will take some time out of his schedule to bless their quarterback. Short-term, I’m just frustrated that I can’t link to any more of his posts until the Birds kick off in Atlanta.

I expect Jones to have another solid year for the Eagles and to be a cornerstone of the Eagles’ special teams. If he doesn’t, he’ll undoubtedly see all of Philly turn against him if (when?) Philly’s season goes awry.

Bradford had four practices with the Eagles leading up to August. 7.