The DC also talked about the team’s cornerback picture

The DC also talked about the team’s cornerback picture on Day 2 of training camp." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesBleeding Green Nation homepageHorizontal - WhiteBleeding Green Nationa Philadelphia Eagles communityFollow Bleeding Green Nation online:Follow Bleeding Green Nation on TwitterFollow Bleeding Green Nation on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchBleeding Green Nation main menuFanpostsFanshotsEaglesOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Jim Schwartz talks state of the Eagles’ defensive line Brandon Graham Jersey , Cre’Von LeBlanc update, and moreNew,13commentsThe DC also talked about the team’s cornerback picture on Day 2 of training camp.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Jim Schwartz talks state of the Eagles’ defensive line, Cre’Von LeBlanc update, and moreTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailThe Eagles were on the field Friday for their second training camp practice, and we heard from defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for the first time since mid-spring.On injured playersSchwartz opened up by talking about some of the players missing due to injury — like, Jalen Mills — and he said that he’d rather people miss training camp than games in the regular season, but overall they just need to be patient. He also noted that Cre’Von LeBlanc’s absence was “injury related” (and not trade related, as was speculated) despite the fact LeBlanc was practicing on Thursday.On corners playing inside/outsideSchwartz was asked about rotating players http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-dallas-goedert-jersey , and how he sees the corner position being filled. The DC also noted that players having experience at different positions has proven to be helpful when injuries happen and they may need to move around the field. Schwartz specifically talked about Malcolm Jenkins having played 7 different positions for the Eagles last season. And while not everyone can quite do that, the ability to play two positions is still valuable.On the defensive lineThe DC was asked whether there were higher expectations on Derek Barnett this season coming off of injury and with Michael Bennett and Chris Long no longer on the roster. Schwartz said that the expectations were always pretty high, having drafted him in the first round, but that Barnett has rewarded them for that highlighting some late-season big-plays during his rookie season.Schwartz was also asked about what he’s seen so far from Josh Sweat. He talked about how there’s a big difference between someone’s rookie year, and already being established both on and off the field, and Sweat also was dealing with some injuries. But, the game seems to have slowed down a bit for him and he did a really good job during the team’s OTAs this spring. The DC did note, however, that how Sweat contributes this year will be dependent on how hard he works in training camp. Overall Womens Rodney McLeod Jersey , though, they are excited about what he brings to the defense.Schwartz also said that Sweat is super strong and probably has some of the strongest hands among the defensive line, noting that he played 2-gap in college and can be very good against the run.He was also asked about the differences in the pass-rushing group this season compared to last. Schwartz commented that he tells his players all the time that the defensive line is the engine that runs the defense, and that’s something the guys embrace. They set the tempo and have to be physical, but every team is a little different so he doesn’t really view one as better than the other.Schwartz did say that it’s great to have Timmy Jernigan back, and that you could feel his presence on the field as early as the very first snap on Thursday. New addition Malik Jackson is already fitting in, with Schwartz saying it took him about half-a-minute to understand what the Eagles are doing on defense. Then, you add in Fletcher Cox and a healthy Brandon Graham, Schwartz said he’s very optimistic about where this group can go. Schwartz talked a little bit about losing Michael Bennett Alshon Jeffery Jersey , who he admitted was a big contributor last year, but that players change and every year you have a different set of characters. As coaches, they can’t dwell on that, but rather figure out a way to keep the production high with the players they do have.On new review rules for pass interferenceSchwartz was asked whether the new rules for reviewing pass interference will change the way he coaches the defense. He said that they still have to coach good technique, and players need to play with good technique, and they just have to realize things are going to maybe look different in 4k slow-motion replays than they do on the field.He said, if anything, it puts more pressure on head coach Doug Pederson and his staff to determine whether to review a play, either offensively or defensively. But ultimately http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-lane-johnson-jersey , the new rule doesn’t really change their coaching, it’s not like they were trying to get away with anything or get away with sneaky fouls before the rule.Schwartz also talked about how they’re going to have to wait and see how the new rule is officiated and try to play to that. He emphasized what he’s said for years, that it doesn’t really matter what he thinks as a coach, or what the players or media think, it’s what the officials think that they need to play to.On coaching additionsThe DC was asked about the value of adding former Dolphins defensive coordinator Matt Burke to the coaching staff this offseason, and Schwartz noted that Burke will be up in the box during the games, but that as a former coordinator he’ll provide another set of eyes. For the second year in a row, the defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles have knocked out one of the top defenses in the league. It wasn’t a scoring bonanza but in the end, the Eagles’ 12-play Womens Nelson Agholor Jersey , 60-yard fourth quarter touchdown drive wound up winning the game in dramatic fashion. The Chicago Bears and the other top 7 defenses are no longer in the playoffs.Doug Pederson is now 4-0 as a playoff coach. Nick Foles is now 4-1 as a playoff starter. In part thanks to a couple fingers from a practice squad call-up, defensive tackle Treyvon Hester.On The Kist & Solak Show #65 we react to a wild win at Soldier Field. Benjamin Solak was covering the game and got to experience the buzz around the Eagles’ team that has fully embraced the underdog role yet again.For their part, the top ranked DVOA defense of the Bears did well to limit the Eagles to only 16 points. They stifled the run game, allowing only 42 yards on 23 carries for a 1.63 per carry average. In the passing game they Eagles would only average 6.65 yards per attempt, including two interceptions in their own territory. But the Eagles would convert 7 of 14 money downs, including the game-winning strike on fourth down from Nick Foles to Golden Tate.Join Ben and I as we react to the Eagles’ 16-15 playoff win. You can listen to The Kist & Solak Show #65 on the media player below, or click here if the player doesn’t load. FLY EAGLES FLY!