Inside Training Camp: Episode 1

into the festive spirit. Yeah, he made a very good first impression today amid the heat ninety degree plus temperatures, humidity, just a lot of energy at the Novacare Complex in the shadow of the Democratic Now Convention, South Philadelphia is the place to be and we are the place to be here at the Novacare Complex. It's Inside Training Camp. We're live every day that the Eagles have practice here this summer of twenty sixteen. A lot to get to Chris as the day was dominated, of course by the

quarterback talk, no question about it. I mean these first few days of the rookie and selective at practices allows the coaches to get adjusted to the schedule. It gives the rookies a chance to get their feet wet before the veterans come in. And last but not least you have all four quarterbacks, yes, four quarterbacks on the roster. Allows them to get their arms warmed up and ready for when the veterans come in and the real practices get going. The pads go on starting Saturday, so allows

the quarterbacks time to get raised. So of course with the names there, they've dominated the headlines here on day one, day thirty eight players in camp. No wild proclamations, just some quarterback talk to get to and we'll do that right now in our sounds of the day. You know, we will focus on the twos and three's probably a little bit more early in camp, probably give them the bulk of the reps and then and then ramp the guys up who who we think are going to be

the starters opening day. We'll get them more reps towards the end of camp. A little different scenario than we had in nineteen ninety nine. You know, Donovan really came in as the number two. Different scenario this year, so you know, right now, we're just gonna get Carson as many reps as we can, get him caught up, get him to where he needs to be. I'm very comfortable with and excited where where Sam left OTAs where he came in this year. Right now, Chase as a solid tube.

So you know, we're gonna have to wait and see what happens down the road. You know, even in Kansas City with Eric Fisher who was injury injury and then had a full offseason healthy going into the Caesars is tremendous boost mentally, physically, the whole thing. And I know

that's you know, I know that's where Sam's at. I know that's the mindset coming into this this camp, is the fact that he had an entire offseason, could get stronger're getting away do all the things that the guys were doing, and just give you a boost a confidence going into the season. I mean, I think you guys expect like a big like raw raw, like someone who's

like yelling at people every play, and that's just not me. Um, you know, I think there's a lot of subtle things that you guys probably you know aren't privy two or can't hear from where you guys are at. But um, you know, like I said, I just try to be myself and take control when I need to. I think obviously going through it before, you know, having seen so many offenses. Now, you know, I've seen a little bit

of everything. Um, you know, so even though there's some new plays in this offense, I would say a lot of the concepts I've run before, you know, the verbiage is different, the way we call things is different, you know, so kind of reprogramming your brain to the way we do that. It's the tough part. But you know a lot of the concepts are are fairly similar to concepts

that I've run either last year in the past. So there's a lot of Doug and there's a lot of Sam and how much more clear can we be here? Sam Bradford, the starting quarterback, Chris will all of this quarterback chatter eventually fade away. No, of course it's not going to. You know, Doug made it clear that Sam is number one, Chase is number two, and Carson is

number three. But still because Doug is being asked about how he's going to break up the reps during training camp, and he said, well, the backups will get the early reps and then later on in camp, when the regular season gets closer, the stars will get more of the action. Then all of a sudden, it's like, well, you didn't

say Sam in that instant. So it's like any opportunity that Doug doesn't flower, say, Sam is a guy, someone in the media contingent is going to try to take that and mean, oh, there's a possible opening, there's a crack there that Carson might be able to win a starting job at some point here. But the thing is, we're gonna have this time here and then what happens in the preseason game. If Carson Wentz lights up on, well, that's what we're going to talk about, and that's why

you're gonna watch. And the Eagles have made it very clear from day one. Sam Bradford the quarterback, Chase Daniel number two, and Carson Wentz the developmental future of this Philadelphia Eagles franchise. Speaking of Carson Wentz, we will hear from the second overall draft pick in the two thousand and sixteen NFL Draft when we return to Inside training Camp presented by Xfinity. Love me no one's ever fallen fifty percent in love or cared for somebody with only

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We've got an answer for you. Our Alex Smith sat down with Wentz after Monday morning's practice, a little one on one on Smitty and Carson Wentz. Higels, fans and welcome here to the Novacare Complex. It is day number one of Eagles twenty and sixteen training camp. I am Alex Smith, and I'm very pleased to be joined today by the number two overall selection in this year's NFL draft, quarterback Carson Wentz Carson. Before we get into anything on the field today, you had that six week break in

between Mini camp and today. Did you go into that with a game plan? I'm sure it had to be a little bit different for you being your first year. Yeah, it was a different offseason for me. Was kind of I was back home time, I was out here some we had that week in San Diego getting together, so it was kind of still a whirlwind. I was kind of all over the place. I'm excited to finally kind of start getting into a routine. But it was a

really good, really good break. You know, I used it quite a bit to just get better and refine some of my mechanics and my footwork especially, you know, even though I was traveling a lot, I still emphasize that. So overall, it was a good offseason. You talked about going back to San Diego going out there with the guys. What was that experience like for you just just to kind of stettle linning and get to know these guys.

It was really good. You know, it was good to finally, um, you know, get to know these guys a little more so off the field, um, and then obviously on the field, gain some timing down and uh and everything. So um, overall was definitely a success. It was good to be out there with those guys and I enjoyed it. Do you find yourself itching to get back to football during that break or do you need that downtime? I think you need some But you know, I'm I've I've been

chompling at the bit for a little bit. It went fast, but you know, as the summer was winding down, I was I was pretty excited to finally just get into the routine and get back to football. I have to believe that the last few months have been a blur for you. Have you had time to enjoy any of it? Or has it just been go go go all the time? Um? I've had some time, but it's it's been a lot

of go go go. Um. Still trying to get used to used to all this, and UM kind of been still been, like I said, traveling all over so UM, I haven't had a ton of time to really just let it sink in and enjoy it. But you know I wouldn't. I'm not complaining about it at all either, that's for sure. So now camp is here. You report it yesterday with the other rookies quarterbacks, some of the selected vets. What was the message from the coaching staff

upon the start of camp here? Yeah, you know what, the young guys, the biggest thing is like, just get better every day. A lot to learn, you know, a lot of us have you know, went through the spring workouts and everything, and now over the summer had some time off to let it soak in and um, now it's just really just executing on the field and just keep learning every day. UM has been the best message.

And the biggest thing is competing. You know, we got a roster of ninety guys now and obviously you guys know we got to cut it down. UM, So competition is huge and the coach has done a really good job and instilling that in all of us. You mentioned executing out on the field here first day back, any rust or did you did? Were you happy with how things went today? You know, I felt pretty good. You know, there was a limited number of reps and everything for

for everybody. You know, we didn't have a lot of guys out there. Um, but you know, I felt pretty good, felt pretty confident, and I enjoyed it. Are there specific things in your game you're trying to work on after you got feedback from the coaches after Mini camp and all that. Specific things we're trying to work on here. Yeah, it's just some mechanical things and footwork things that I really emphasized over the summer um, and I do think I got better in those areas, and um, now I'm

just gonna continue refining those as the season goes. And but no, I feel pretty good with that. Did you set any personal goals going into this camp? I know it's your first one, not really str exactly what to expect, but any personal goals of what you want to accomplish in the next few weeks here? You know, nothing really specific. I just want to get better every day. My biggest thing is, um, you're never finished product, you know, physically, mentally,

none of that. So there's there's a lot to learn. You know, you can never watch enough tape, you can never study enough, and I just want to come out every day and just learn a little bit more, learn a little bit more, and get a little bit better. And at the end of camp, I think I'll like where I'm at. It's kind of hard to believe, but that first preseason game is getting closer and closer. Yeah, Is that going to be a major hurdle for you or is that a date that you've had circling your

calendar for a long time. Um, you know, it's exciting, but I've always been big and just taking it one day at a time, So obviously I'm aware that it's it's right around the corner and coming quick m So it is exciting, But at the same time, you know, we got a long way to go, even just to get to that point, so I'm trying not to get ahead of myself. Carson Wentz, thank you very much for joining me here. Thank you, enjoy the rest of training camp.

Thank you, and thank all of you for joining us right here on Philadelphia Eagles dot com and on our official Eagles mobile app. Thank you so much, Alex. Just a few months ago, Carson Wentz was all the way in Fargo, North Dakota, and now he's here in the cauldron, both literally and favorably, here in Philadelphia, the backdrop of the Democratic National Convention Training camp kicking off here, Dave, what are you looking for from the first round pick

in his first camp? Yeah. I think Doug Peterson really made that point clear today when he talked about making progress and preparing to be a starter should something happen with Sam Bradford and with Chase Daniel, and that's really what you want to get to, slow, steady progress. They're working on the nuances of the game with Carson Wentz, the footwork, the eyes, reading defenses, making defenders go away from where you actually want to throw the football, things

that Carson didn't do so naturally in college. So this is the NFL. The defenses are going to be very, very complicated when the regular season comes, and I think he's just want to see regular their progress, hard work, and if he's called upon this year, he's got to

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Lincoln Financial helps you provide for and protect your financial future because this is what you do for people you love. Talk to an advisor Lincoln Financial, You're in charge. Welcome back to Inside Training Camp, Present it bikes, Fanny so Dave. Day one is in the books. We talked a lot about the quarterbacks. Maybe we'll move on to some of the other positions. Well, I can tell you this inside story here. Nobody want a starting job on day one

of training camp. Okay, that's about it. Nobody got hurt thirty eight players here. Everyone who was expected to be here was here, and I think everybody pretty pleased with day one. As we move into day two, Jim Schwartz takes the microphone as the Eagles defensive coordinator discusses his plans for that side of the football. I've got a column that I'm working on that I'm putting up, Chris.

It's about the Eagles rookie class. I know Carson Wentz likely not to play this year, but the rest of this rookie class I think can make quite an impact. Who are you leading off with, sayamalo A Wendale Smallwood? And how about seventh round draft pick Jalen Mills. He's more than a great hairstyle, he's also got a chance to earn some very serious playing time. And of course you and I will be back tomorrow pursue more inside training and that Carson Wentz interview available on demand on

Philadelphia Eagles dot Com. Inside Training Camp returns as well. We thank you very much for joining us today. For Chris McPherson, I'm Dave Spiderow. Have yourselves a great Eagles day. There to the part of the first p