Eagles' opinion on Easley: This was our second day to watch first-round draft choice Dominque Easley in individual pass-rush drills (he didn't partake in full-team drills). In the one-on-one portion of practice, veteran right guard
Todd Herremans rode Easley off with relative ease. Backup right guard
Dennis Kelly(3rd year, Purdue) had similar success on a second rep as Easley lined up as a 3-technique (outside shade on guard) and his rush was stopped. After the practice, we asked Herremans for some first impressions on Easley. "I went against him once today and got my hands on him quick. ... He's a hard rusher, with a good get-off on the ball. He had a couple wins in there today." Easley had a bit more success in the two-on-two drills, teaming with
Chandler Jones on one rep and getting some encouragement from position coach Brendan Daly afterwards.
Who’s winning one-on-ones?: In the secondary, cornerback
Logan Ryan intercepted Eagles quarterback
Nick Foles on a pass intended for
Brad Smith. ... Cornerback
Darrelle Revis looked like he
slowed up again while working against Eagles receiver
Jeremy Maclin. With Maclin leaving practice after he felt a "grabbing" of his hamstring, that was the
big news story at practice. ... Cornerback
Alfonzo Dennard had an effective jam on receiver
Josh Huff, as well as a notable pass breakup. ... Patriots offensive linemen mostly had a tough time, perhaps with footing an issue. Right guard
Josh Kline was steamrolled by undrafted rookie
Frances Mays (Florida A&M), one of several decisive wins for the Eagles. ... At center,
Ryan Wendell seemed to have more success than
Dan Connolly, who was pushed back by
Cedric Thornton on one rep.