The Eagles started training camp at Lehigh University today. Rookies and select veterans were in attendance. The rest of the squad will be arriving soon.
But two guys who aren't practicing yet are the Eagles' first and second round picks Brandon Graham and Nate Allen, respectively.
There was optimism that Nate Allen would've been signed before today, and sources close to the situation say that a deal could be coming very soon. Allen is a key rookie who needs every bit of training he can get considering he may be the starting free safety.
As for Graham, the delay isn't fault of the Eagles one source has opined. The only first round pick signed so far is Dallas Cowboy's Dez Bryant. When it comes to slotting contracts in the first round, with so many millions of dollars at stake, both teams and players are careful in rushing to a deal. And with practically no first round picks signed it's hard for both teams and players to get deals done until more players set slot values.
The agents in this process are the key to getting it done. But agents are paid in commissions, and I think that should explain a bit more about the delay in getting these guys signed.
One of the biggest issues the NFL faces is to get a better system for rookie contracts.
In other camp news, every source I've read noted Kolb looked very sharp (maybe he was in such good spirits because McNabb reminded him how to stay classy with a "good luck" text). Not surprisingly, I've read that Vick did not look very good or throw with much accuracy.
5 million in guaranteed money for a backup qb/felon who used to run fast.
The Eagles know best, right?
More to come on these and other stories from Lehigh. And stay tuned for coverage FROM Lehigh as LPS gets ready to hit the road to cover the Eagles live at camp! Details forthcoming.
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