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July 18, 2010

Eagles Training Camp: A numbers game

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Written by: Frank Ward
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We’ve been meaning to get this one up for a while, and with the start of training camp about a week away, now’s as good a time as any.

When going to Lehigh, make sure to print the Eagles roster and take it with you. There are too many players to keep an eye on. And, this year, there’s a number change to boot.

Jeremiah Trotter is likely done as an Eagle — for good this time. Rookie Brandon Graham has his number now.

LeSean McCoy switches from No. 29 to 25. So, if you got a McCoy jersey last year, like I almost did, time to go back to the Eagles Pro Shop — or Forman Mills. And, don’t expect Shady to pay for your new jersey. Hey, the guy is still on a rookie contract based on his second round draft status.

The other number that jumps out at us is 54. It’s now taken by Brandon Graham, the Eagles first round pick. This likely signifies the true end of the Jeremiah Trotter era. The Axeman twice resigned with the Eagles and was able to get his number. Tracey White wasn’t keeping it last year. Something tells me getting a first round pick to change his number isn’t happening.

So long, Trot. See ya’ at the car wash, I guess.







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