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We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia #Eagles second joint practice with the Cleveland Browns
The Eagles and Browns linked up for their second joint practice sessions on Tuesday.
Philadelphia rode a physical and inspired defense on Tuesday, getting the upper hand and some revenge on their AFC North counterparts.
With both teams off until Thursday’s night preseason game, here are takeaways and observations from Day 2.
We’re looking at highlights and notes from the Philadelphia #Eagles second and final joint practice with the Cleveland Browns
Out here with the @browns#EaglesCamp | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/eFJOsEsbcG
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 15, 2023
After taking an array of body blows from the Cleveland Browns on Monday, Philadelphia bounced back in a major way with an intense response during Tuesday’s practice.
Both teams went at it for a little over an hour, with Reed Blankenship interception Browns’ quarterback Deshaun Watson for the second straight day.
Jalen Hurts had a much improved day, again connecting with A.J. Brown on a deep ball.
With both teams now off until Thursday night’s preseason action, we’re looking at highlights and notes from Day 2.
10 players to watch during #Eagles second joint practices with the Browns
The Eagles and Browns are kicking off Day 2 of joint practice sessions, and thanks to some expected rain in the forecast, the second session will happen about three hours earlier than previously planned.
The Cleveland defense dominated at times on Monday, and the Philadelphia offensive line will look to re-establish a physical tone ahead of Tuesday’s matchups.
Jalen Carter has been a monster on defense, while Sydney Brown continues to make freakish plays.
With practice now underway, we’re looking at ten players to watch.
We’re looking at What the #Eagles are looking for from each position group during joint practices with Browns
The collab of the week@Browns | #EaglesCamp | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/2dmXqx5JBp
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 15, 2023
The Eagles and Browns are ready for Day 2 of joint practice sessions, and thanks to some expected rain in the forecast, the second practice will kick off in under an hour.
The Cleveland defense dominated at times on Monday, and the Philadelphia offensive line will look to re-establish a physical tone ahead of Tuesday’s matchups.
Rookie Jalen Carter stands out on defense, while Sydney Brown continues to make freakish plays.
With practice set to get underway, we’re looking at what Eagles coaches will expect from each position group.
We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia #Eagles first joint practice with the Cleveland Browns
The Eagles and Browns linked up for the first of two joint practice sessions on Monday, and the AFC North squad from Cleveland provided a stout defensive presence for Jalen Hurts and company.
Philadelphia has one of the more physical offensive units in the NFL, but the Browns had success while giving head coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Brian Johnson teaching points.
With practice No. 2 set for Tuesday, here are takeaways and observations from Day 1.
Highlights and notes from Day1 of joint practices between the Philadelphia #Eagles and Cleveland Browns
The Eagles and Browns linked up for the first of two joint practice sessions on Monday, and the AFC North squad from Cleveland provided a stout defensive presence for Jalen Hurts and company.
Philadelphia can blow for blow with any team in the NFL, but the Browns had success while giving head coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Brian Johnson teaching points.
With practice No. 2 set for Tuesday, here are highlights and notes from Day 1.
We’re looking at five position battles to watch during the Philadelphia #Eagles joint practices with the Cleveland Browns
The Eagles and Browns are set for two intense days of joint practice sessions in South Philadelphia at the NovaCare Complex.
Cleveland requested practice times later in the evening and both days will start at 5:00 PM EST.
For the Eagles, it’ll be about getting efficient play and consistency from the starters before the rookies and select veterans get the majority of reps during Thursday’s preseason matchup.
With the preseason quickly advancing, we’re looking at five position battles to watch over the next two days.
We’re looking at 15 Cleveland Browns players to watch during two joint practice sessions with the Philadelphia #Eagles
The Eagles held out most of their starters on Saturday night because head coach Nick Sirianni put an urgent emphasis on performing during joint practice sessions.
Philadelphia is about one hour away from kicking off two intriguing joint practices with the Clevleand Browns.
The trip to Philadelphia is a return on the Eagles traveling to Berea, Ohio for two sessions and a preseason game last summer.
There’s star power at each position on both sides of the football and we’re looking at 15 Browns to watch over the next two days.
From Wyatt Teller to Jason Kelce, here are the 12 best interior offensive linemen in the NFL today.
Of all the players who factor heavily into a football team’s success, guards and centers are often the most overlooked. Unless you’re working with advanced metrics, there are no statistics to speak of, and unless you have access to overhead and (especially) end zone footage, it’s hard to discern what these guys are doing that is so important.
But those in the know, know better. Centers control the entire offense — they make protection calls, they align with their quarterbacks both intellectually and literally on every snap, and they have to take the brunt of the opponent’s decisions to point one or more large angry men in their exact directions.
Guards are often the athletes of their offensive lines as much as tackles are — it’s just a different kind of athleticism. Whether on the left or right side, these big guys had better be able to execute inside and outside zone, man-based snaps in which it’s mano a mano, and all kinds of combinations in which it’s important to coordinate with others.
So, in the spirit of giving these fine gentlemen more play in the court of public opinion. we continue our position lists for the 2023 season with the 12 best interior offensive linemen in the NFL today.
In a recent version of “The Xs and Os” with Greg Cosell, Greg (of NFL Films and ESPN’s NFL Matchup) and Doug Farrar (of Touchdown Wire) got into the attributes for guards and centers at the elite level.
Centers:
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Guards:
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In addition to this list, you can read all of our position rankings for the 2023 NFL season, on the way to our late August list of the 101 best players in the league today.
The NFL’s top 11 offensive tackles
The NFL’s top 11 interior defensive linemen
The NFL’s top 11 edge defenders
The NFL’s top 11 linebackers
The NFL’s top 11 slot defenders
The NFL’s top 11 cornerbacks
The NFL’s top 11 safeties
And now, the 12 best interior offensive linemen in the NFL today.
(All advanced metrics courtesy of Pro Football Focus and Sports Info Solutions unless otherwise indicated).
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It is that time of the year when NFL Network presents its NFL Top 100 list. This is a list that is completely comprised of player voting, so it is entirely volatile year after year. This year is no different as the Cleveland Browns have a player coming off of back-to-back First-Team All-Pro seasons left out of the top 100 in left guard Joel Bitonio.
Again, this tends to be a popularity contest among players, and Bitonio is a guy that continues to fly under the radar as he is completely about the work. However, it is incredibly disingenuous for a guy building a legit Hall of Fame portfolio to be placed this far outside of the top players in the league.
You will not hear a peep from Bitonio about it, however.
The players who just missed this year's #NFLTop100 cut: 👇
110. Quandre Diggs
109. Cordarrelle Patterson
108. Kevin Byard
107. James Bradberry
106. Joel Bitonio
105. T.J. Hockenson
104. Jimmie Ward
103. Alvin Kamara
102. Jordyn Brooks
101. DK Metcalf pic.twitter.com/cx0SxqfB4D— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) July 25, 2023
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